Bridal gown stampede: Sprint now, or walk in later

To be honest, lining up before daybreak outside a department store with 1,000 to 1,500 other women, waiting to burst through the doors, race to the racks, and grab every wedding dress in sight probably isn’t how I’d choose to shop for a bridal gown, if I were in the market again.
However, thousands of brides-to-be […]

Blue centerpiece for a beautiful dinner party

Here’s an easy idea for a cool, calming, and beautiful blue centerpiece from Maria McBride, an internationally recognized photo stylist, event producer, and author.
On her site, McBride explains how you can get this look in an instant for your next dinner party. It’s simple. Set a row of clear glass shallow vases or bowls along […]

Talented baker debuts corporate cakes at Google offices

All movie lovers are starting to focus on the Academy Awards show this coming Sunday, and on the lavish Governors Ball party to be held after the gold statuettes are handed out to industry veterans and to those making their screen debuts.
We love the Oscar broadcast, and offer lots of ideas on how to put […]

5-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Here’s a recipe sent in by Karin Tierney, one of Celebrate with Style’s wonderful contributors.
Karin suggested that this recipe might be fun to post right before Valentine’s Day. We haven’t tasted the cake, but it looks like a chocoholic’s fantasy. Therefore, we agree that now is the perfect time to share it.
Here’s Karin’s recipe:

5- MINUTE […]

Easy, elegant dinner party table decor

Simple table decor and beautiful lighting are big trends in event design right now. Here’s a simple, elegant decorating idea that incorporates both of these trends.
Get this look: You can easily create this look for your next dinner party. Simply place a tea light in wine glasses you already own. Cover each glass with a […]

Sophisticated, beautiful teen party decor

Teens love to feel sophisticated. But fulfilling their desire to feel grown-up at a teen birthday party doesn’t mean that you have to overspend. You can create a fun and “girly” atmosphere with just a few clever touches, as seen in these creative teen party pictures, posted by Jackie Rueda on flickr.com.
Here are some decorating […]

Dining by Design’s great party ideas coming to NYC

 

Here are some beautiful event design trends recently featured in Boston as a part of DIFFA’s (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) 12th annual national tour, “Dining by Design.” The next stop on the tour is New York, from March 26 -30, 2009! (Click here for ticket information.)
What is it? Here’s DIFFA’s description: “Dining by Design […]

Fun with friends: Trendy, chocolate-y desserts

Here’s a great ideas for a Girls’ Night In any other type of get-together with your friends.  New recipes from Godiva Chocolatier flaunt some of the hottest trends in desserts. Here are three easy recipes that represent these trends–e.g., drinkable desserts, mini desserts, ice cream, and Italian inspired desserts.

Truffle cones
Serves 4
4 regular ice cream waffle […]