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Alexandra from Enchanted Events & Design was inspired by these cool orange/gray/white patterns she discovered at Jo-Ann's Fabrics to design this Thanksgiving table. Instead of pairing oranges & yellows with earthy browns like you typically see on Thanksgiving, she used gray & silver to give the table a fresh, modern vibe.  Thanks to Alexandra and Hostess with the Mostess for sharing this

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If you’re the type that likes to grab a six pack and bring it to the party, try a seasonal pumpkin beer. Not only will you get a unique taste with these top rated brews, you’ll also have a conversation piece to break the ice. Schlafly Pumpkin Ale - Saint Louis Brewery This medium-bodied sweet and spicy beer is made with pumpkin and butternut squash and spiced with nutmeg, clove and

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Here's a recipe for your friends and family that require low sugar treats. Don't leave anyone out of the party! Low Glycemic Sugar Free Halloween Meringue Bones Serves: 12 Carbs Per Serving: 2.5 g Prep Time:90 minutes Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 cup Fructevia, Steviva Blend or a tiny dash to taste Steviva Brands Pure Stevia Powder

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To tip or not to tip? That is the question that keeps popping up whenever we deal with service providers. But once you've negotiated a deal with your wedding or event vendor and scrimped and saved to pay them, do you have to tip them too? Well, famed wedding designer Preston Bailey says: "Tips should always be at the client’s discretion and should acknowledge truly exceptional service. If a

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I had to share these great ideas from Get Off Your Butt and Bake. Creepy fingers and mummies using bread dough and so easy to make! For the mummies:Rhodes Dinner Rolls thawed but cold, pizza sauce, string cheese & olives.. .  Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Flatten each roll into a 3 to 4 inch circle. Place on a sprayed baking sheet, parchment paper or silpat lined

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If you're not much into dressing up or costumes for Halloween but you have to play the part for the kids or colleagues at work, Victoria at A Subtle Revelry offers this great idea for making a honest effort. It's by Cutture stationary. If you go to A Subtle Revelry, you can download this Halloween mask and print it out for yourself. Happy Halloween! Victoria says..."Print the mask out,

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If you're planning a party, you need to keep things as stress-free and complicated as possible. So that's why I love to see simple ways to dress up your party. These cupcakes from Spirit of Halloween and Spooky Scary Halloween are easy to do. Start with store bought or homemade cupcakes and chocolate frosting. Top with chocolate sprinkles. For the ghouls, submerge M&Ms for eyes. For the

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  I'm no artist so when I saw this clever use of a Halloween pumpkin at MarthaStewart.com,  I got really excited. I love to make pumpkin muffins so I don't mind digging out the center. Then I roast the pumpkin seeds as well...yum! After all that work, who wants to carve the pumpkin too? The cooler is just a glass bowl placed in the hollowed out shell and filled with ice. Easy and effective.

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Everything in events is about trends. "What's hot now?" is always the big question. In reality, it all depends on you. I've seen a revival of both the 70s and the 80s. Sometimes technology is hot and sometimes vintage and "old school" is in. If you're planning an event, don't be pulled in a direction you don't want to go just because it's perceived as the latest thing. Follow your own path. No

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Those who know me, know I love to bake. But not everyone can whip up a sweet treat from scratch. At Vintage Bakeshop, you can get all natural baking mixes to use as your party or wedding favor. Cupcake mix favors are $5 each (min. 12) and makes 6 cupcakes. You get a custom designer label and ribbon included.

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After spending the day in Pasadena at Biz Bash, an event planner trade show, I've come back inspired and with some great ideas. So what are event planners still talking about this year? My favorite subject...food! 2011 has been all about the power of food from Celebrity Chefs to food trucks. Having a celebrity chef at your next event would certainly add a WOW to it. Think of all the Top

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Summer is almost gone but with Labor Day just around the corner, there's one last opportunity to get your grill on. Start with a little motivation for dad. The Wireless Remote GrillingThermometer from Williams-Sonoma ($59.95) lets dad monitor roasting meats andpoultry from up to 150 feet away. So dad can step away from the grill and interact with the kids. An alarm lets you know when the food

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Welcome to the new Your Best Event blog. Over the next two weeks, we'll be transferring posts from the old blog into this one and closing down the old site so that everything you need, you can find in one place! We've also adding all our social media links so that you can contact us and share your favorite posts.

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If you've never been to the Canon Creative Park site, you're really missing out. On their site are hundreds of ideas that you can create on your printer for parties and for great centerpieces. Granted, you have to bit a bit crafty, but if you are or have kids who are, this site will keep you busy on those "I don't have anything to do" days. There are all types of projects for birthday parties

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Pyramid Favor Boxes I really think great packaging can make any favor special. It’s something about receiving a beautifully wrapped gift that makes you not really care what’s inside. Lately I’ve been fascinated with making my own packaging and I wanted something that would be great for tea bags. When I saw this great template from Brownie Points, I knew I’d struck gold. It takes a little

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I really love gourmet favors for events. Well, the simple and uncomplicated lollipop has made a resurgence. Perfect for any event, these lollipops can be personalized and dressed up to suit whatever theme you desire. The lollipops above come with a personalized label and ribbon you can embellish with tulle as shown and display in a vase for an elegant centerpiece at a shower or a candy buffet

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Just when you thought the days of prom photos in front of themed backdrops were behind you, in comes the age of the wedding photo booth. I’ve seen the photo booth popping up on occasion over the last couple of years, but now it’s one of the hottest new wedding trends. Photo booths capture hilarious, touching and off-the-wall photos as guests enjoy the spontaneity of posing for pictures and

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