Weekends With Winter

Use What You’ve Got: Or How This Host Uses Items Found Around The House to Throw Amazingly Affordable Parties!

in Entertaining, How To's, Ikea, Inspiration, Parties For Friends, Party, Top 5 Lists, Wine And Spirits on 09/07/14

So I admit it, I have often wasted countless amounts of dollars buying items I didn’t need to throw a party. When I party planned this way, I was often dissuaded from even hosting because I was under the impression that I had to go out and spend hundreds of dollars in order to the throw the “perfect” party. In my thirst for perfection… View Post

Kicking Off the Summer Right with the White Light White Night Pre Party

in Charity Events, Entertaining, Features, Patron, Private Events, Summer Parties on 01/07/14

Image via Dana Thompson Photography Happy Tuesday Weekender’s! Summer is well under way and I am so excited to share with you a look inside a recent event I had the pleasure of attending. Held on June 26th on a private rooftop in Hermosa Beach. The night was full of food, drinks, fun, and was the perfect precursor to White Light White Night… View Post

What Happens in Vegas… is Mostly Just Eating and Drinking and Stuff

in Brunch, Entertaining, Features, Las Vegas, Resorts and Hotels, Travel on 24/06/14

My Vegas getaways have truly changed over the years. I can remember finally being of the legal drinking/gambling age, going to Vegas with about 15 of my friends (5 people to a room) and really partying harder than I think I’ve ever partied before. Eating at a nice buffet and having a lazy day reading a book by the pool was NOT… View Post

The Anatomy of a Thank You Note

in Entertaining, How To's, Parties For Friends, Party, Stationary, Sugar Paper, Target, Thank You Card on 18/06/14

Ever worried about sending a thank you note because you didn’t know what to write? Or better yet when to write one? Have you worried about your penmanship or grammar? What about what stationary to use? Well look no further! Writing a thank you note can be a daunting but necessary task and I’m here to help you through it.

Ice Cream Social

in Affordable Parties, Design Inspiration, Entertaining, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Social, Inspiration, Menu's, Parties For Friends, Party, Style Choices, Summer Parties, Themed Parties on 17/06/14

Ice Cream Sundae by kusja featuring an ice cream bowl Ringing in the summer with an ice cream social is the perfect way to ring in the summer! However ringing in the summer with an ice cream social using these very festive products (all under $20.00) will ensure your party is not only chic but also affordable. If you want to… View Post