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Centerpiece Ideas, Event Design, Rosy Events!

Andy’s 30th Birthday Wisconsin Barn Party

November 19, 2012March 25, 2013 Rose

I’ve been eagerly awaiting the pictures of this soirée from Über-talented photographer, James Holveck of White Night Photography. Andy’s 30th birthday party was so much fun and James did a wonderful job capturing the beauty of a great fall day, amazing friends and family, and a festive birthday celebration. There are so many fantastic pictures that I had trouble deciding which to highlight. I love all the signs we did around the property. They really added a splash of the family’s fun-loving personality. Since it was late October in Wisconsin, we were prepared with a basket of hats, scarves, and gloves (pictured below) for guests who were feeling the chill of the fall air. See the Sneak Peek post from this party for a tutorial on the hanging tinsel covered thirty below. It created a stunning focal point above the bar. Added bonus: it was super easy & inexpensive! To bring some softness into the eclectic barn, we brought the ceiling down with tulle and twinkle lights. We found a pile of twigs from the apple trees on the property and worked those into the centerpieces then placed them on some log pieces for added rustic charm. Special thanks to Andy and his family for letting

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Budget Decor, Centerpiece Ideas, Dinner Party, DIY, Event Design, Holidays, Rosy Events!

Make way for turkey! Hanging Centerpiece Ribbon Chandelier

November 16, 2012March 25, 2013 Rose

Every Thanksgiving I run into the same problem. I’ve painstakingly made (or purchased) an elaborate and beautiful centerpiece. Yet, when I go to put the main attraction (ie- the plethora of fat, butter, carbs, and turkey) on the table it starts to look like Walmart on black Friday – way too crowded. In turn, I begrudgingly remove the centerpiece and resent it the entire dinner. (Thank you, Grandma, for ingraining in me feelings of shame and self-loathing when serving guests a meal without a centerpiece. The horror!) So, when I went to write about the awesome ribbon chandelier I made for this shower, it hit me. What a PERFECT solution for a crowded Thanksgiving table! Hanging Ribbon Chandelier/Centerpiece What I love most about this project is its versatility. Obviously, your ribbon can be any color, shape, size, and length. You can choose to add cardstock pieces like I did, or not. Basically, if you can affix an item to a piece of monofilament, you can use it to create a hanging centerpiece. Wouldn’t it be great to add pinecones & fall leaves to one for Thanksgiving. Or candy canes for your Christmas table. Fresh or silk flowers would be beautiful for a

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Christmas, Holidays, Humor, Rosy Events!

Beyond the Ugly Sweater: Three Unique Holiday Party Ideas

November 14, 2012March 25, 2013 Rose

In 2005, ugly sweater parties were all the rage. Hipsters everywhere were drinking PBR in their grandma’s old sweaters. Then the frat boys started doing it. And now, your grandma wants her sweater back for HER ugly sweater party. This year, don’t host another tired, over-done, holiday party – try one of these three alternatives. 1. Tacky Turtleneck Party – I’m not saying this idea is revolutionary, but at least it will challenge folks a bit. I stopped dead in my tracks when I came across these beautiful, absurdly ugly holiday turtlenecks at Wal-Mart. Encourage folks to really get into the theme and you may just end up with someone in only a dickie! Yes! 2. Naughty or Nice Party – Play up the duality of naughty and nice throughout the party details including food (spicy & sweet), drink (alcoholic and non) and decor (make sure you have some coal in there somewhere). Have movies playing like Bad Santa, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Carol, Elf, and It’s a Wonderful Life. End the night with a white elephant gift exchange so everyone goes home feeling nice. 3. Hawaiian Christmas Luau – Adorn your guests with silk leis, turn up the heat, and tune out the frigid

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DIY, Dye Projects, Event Design, Rosy Events!

Inexpensive DIY Cupcake Liner Pomanders

November 9, 2012March 26, 2013 Rose

Have an extra three hours? Then this one’s for you! But before you even start, head over here to learn how to hand dye your cupcake liners. Despite the excessive time required, I had a blast making these for the colorful baby shower I was planning. And they turned out so stunning, I might even consider doing it again. It all started when I stumbled across the below in Martha Stewart Living while I was at the gym. Oh Martha, you make it look so quick! And because I’m a chronic overachiever, I decided that I needed to add some color to each and every liner by hand dying them. I think it was worth it. Do you? Do-it-Yourself Alternative Pomanders Supplies: Styrofoam balls of varying sizes – I used an 8 inch ball, 5 inch ball, and two 4 inch balls. Just remember, they get bigger when you add all the cupcake liners to them. And, each ball took about 45 minutes to complete. Cupcake liners – I followed Martha’s advice and bought 300 mini cups. I couldn’t find enough white, regular size cupcake liners so I bought what I could, 150. I think their guidelines in the article above are actually pretty

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Baby Showers, Event Design, Games, Rosy Events!

Owl Themed Baby Shower

November 7, 2012March 26, 2013 Rose

Last Saturday I helped throw a baby shower for an awesome momma-to-be. This first-time mom has nothing to worry about because she is surrounded by an amazing group of friends and family. I had so much fun planning and being a part of this great party! I got the inspiration for this shower from these awesome napkins (found at HomeGoods). I knew they’d be just perfect for a baby shower. The fun, bright colors led me to all the special details for Kathy’s owl themed shower. (This girl loves owls, and turtles, and any cute, little, round shaped animals. Oh, and Snoop Dog. But, more on that below.) DIY tutorials for the flowerless pomanders, pendants, ribbon chandelier (sadly not pictured below), bubbly bar wall, cupcake toppers, and bird’s nest favors coming soon! I wish I had a chance to get some better pictures, but everyone was having so much fun I completely forgot. As a special treat for Kathy and Baby Maxwell, guests were encouraged to write a special message or wish for Baby M on sheets of origami paper. They could opt to fold the paper into a crane (which is much harder than it looks) or leave it flat for

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