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Holiday Entertaining Guide: How to Host a Bubbles & Bites Happy Hour

This post is sponsored by Cupcake Vineyards. All opinions are my own. Holiday entertaining is always a great idea, especially when it’s easy and effortless. That’s why a holiday happy hour is one of the simplest ways to celebrate the season. In today’s entertaining guide, learn how to host a “Bubbles & Bites Happy Hour”, Continue Reading

DIY Balloon Garland Tutorial – Fun & Easy Party Decor Ideas

This tutorial is brought to you in partnership with Creative Balloons Manufacturing. Whether you’re hosting a Valentine’s Day party, a birthday celebration or a baby shower, a whimsical way to decorate your party is with a balloon garland. The best part is – making a balloon garland is both fun and easy! In today’s DIY Continue Reading

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Galentine’s Day Party Guide: A Sweet Way To Celebrate Friendships

Brought to you in partnership with Amazon and Creative Balloons Manufacturing. All opinions are my own. One of the greatest joys in life is friendship. That’s why Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate with your fave gal pals. In today’s entertaining guide, learn how to host a Galentine’s Day party. How Continue Reading

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Galentine’s Day Party Cocktail Ideas – Toast-worthy Drinks for a Girls’ Night Celebration

To celebrate Galentine’s Day this year (and keep life simple) I’m hosting a casual movie night with a few close girlfriends. Complete with sparkling wine, an assortment of popcorn, and an array of scrumptious desserts, our plan is to indulge in tasty treats while watching one of our favorite chick-flicks (Sex Continue Reading

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Celebrating Harvest Season at the Carmel Valley Wine Experience Grand Tasting

Harvest season is a special time of year for wineries and wine lovers. The reason why harvest season is so important to wineries is that “the harvesting of wine grapes is one of the most crucial steps in the process of wine-making. The time of harvest is determined Continue Reading

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Food & Wine Guide: Elevate Your Entertaining Style with Gourmet Caviar Pairings

To help you elevate your entertaining style, Inspirations & Celebrations’ Entertaining Contributor, Fran Berger (Founder of The Farm of Beverly Hills and an entertaining expert), shares her gourmet caviar pairings and serving tips in today’s food & wine guide. What is Caviar and How do I Serve it? Caviar – just the word Continue Reading

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Elegant Entertaining Ideas: Spring Cocktail Recipes from a Celebrity Event Planner

Now that Spring is here, it’s time to stir things up! Put on your party shoes, invite your friends over, and get ready to host a fabulous soirée. To help you entertain with ease this season, celebrity event planner, Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs in New York City, has shared with us a few of her favorite […]

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Celebrate International Garnacha Day with a Dinner Party Inspired by Spain

Since International Garnacha Day is coming up on September 16th, it’s a perfect excuse to invite your friends and family over this week for a dinner party inspired by the romantic culture of Spain. From delectable Spanish-inspired cuisine to colorful, festive decorations, today’s entertaining guide shares ideas on how to celebrate Continue Reading

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Labor Day Party Ideas – Unique Food & Drink Recipes To Spice Up Your Party

Since Labor Day weekend represents the last (unofficial) weekend of Summer, why not go out with a bang by throwing a fun-filled Labor Day party?! To help you create the ultimate shindig, today’s entertaining guide features unique food and drink recipes from celebrity party planners and food experts that will surely spice up your party. Labor Continue Reading

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Fabulous Finds: 10 Fun Entertaining Essentials for Summer Parties

From refreshing cocktails on the deck to firing up hamburgers on the grill, there’s no place like home when it comes to Summer entertaining. To help add a (tropical) punch to your Summer party plans, today’s edition of “Fabulous Finds” features 10 fun entertaining essentials for Summer parties. On those warm, balmy Continue Reading

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Memorial Day Entertaining Tips from Party Planning Experts

Since Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your Memorial Day party. Whether you decide to host a low-key, casual BBQ at a nearby beach or want to go all-out with a tropical-themed luau in your backyard, to help you plan a fabulous Memorial Day party, today’s entertaining Continue Reading

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Elegant Entertaining Guide: Whimsical Winter Baby Shower Ideas

Baby, it’s cold outside! From the recent flurry of snowstorms frosting over the East Coast to the countless rain showers drenching the Sunshine state, if this winter weather acts as our inspiration, it seems like the perfect time to host a whimsical winter wonderland themed baby shower. Featured in this elegant entertaining guide are winter Continue Reading