think happy

While I can't seem to shake the sadness I feel for Boston, my mind is doing it's darned best to think happy thoughts for the future.  

Will we be subjected to daily random acts of hatred causing unhappiness?   

How can we simply show our happy spirit and move forward?

I want so much to celebrate and find the happy place.  Check out these gorgeous gals, they offer lovely services for soiree planning and e-design.  The mix of plates, the fresh colors and just an overall feel good setting surely sets the tone for a punchy party.

 Arrangement spotted over here.

I thought these flowers would be the perfect happy arrangement.  

Now to figure out what to wear, maybe something gingham, or pucci?  Are you trying to think happy thoughts as much as I am?

Who's with me?

al fresco

Dining al fresco during the summer months is special. Do you dine or enjoy picnics in the fresh air? Take time to have your lunch outside and cherish the day.

party files

Inspiration for a backyard barbeque

I save lots of things that inspire me.  I have files for many of my tear sheets to refer to.  One file is titled, "Party File" - yes, it is true people, that I am crazy enough to have files dedicated to Parties. 

From the time I was a young thing, I would tear out pictures that I liked and save them.  I never needed the recipe or instructions, the picture would suffice just the right image!

Parties ranging from wee tots birthdays to over the hill parties.  I save them all.  Open House to Holiday gatherings, Family re-unions to the most intimate dinners.  Celebrations with a personal touch always excite me.  People say, "You make it look so easy!"  It is easy when you have a vision or a plan of how you see it.   Lucky for me that my files always provide me with a "go to" spot.  I even have a "Hair File" to take to the salon which my stylist loves!   One day, I decided to organize all the photos in to files and binders to have at the ready.  They really are useful when I am illustrating something or need to be inspired." 

a healthy birthday party, tissue paper carrot wrapped favors!

Nothing excites me more than planning a party and knowing that I am not alone in this passion.

What is your favorite part of planning a party?  What is the best party that you have ever been to or hosted?