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All from The Party Goddess!
The Do’s & Don’ts Of Giving Wedding Gifts!
Wondering what today’s etiquette is for giving wedding gifts? It was only a few generations ago that people married young. Like, really young. As in prom is over, babe, let’s
October 23, 2017
It’s Oktoberfest! Bust Out The Beers & Brats!
It’s like the Mardi Gras of Munich! For nearly two centuries, Germany has celebrated Oktoberfest with an 18-day festival featuring music, games, amusement rides, candy making, and traditional foods which
October 20, 2017
4 Easy Steps To Creating A Hanging Centerpiece!
I absolutely LOVE creating tablescapes! There are a thousand details and moving parts when it comes to hosting an event (or even just having friends over to the house), but
October 18, 2017
Toast Fall Wine Tasting To Celebrate Harvest!
It’s harvest time in wine country. A new vintage of wine is being crushed, and those that have been aging in barrel for the last year or two are ready
October 13, 2017
5 Tiki Bar Cocktails For National Rum Week!
Guess what?! It’s not officially National Rum Week! That actually happened back in August! But we celebrated Columbus Day this week, and while ol’ Chris might have been navigationally challenged
October 11, 2017
Is It Columbus Day? Or Something Else?!
In the 1930s, President Roosevelt declared a national holiday named Columbus Day. It was intended to honor Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, the guy everyone thought discovered America. Turns out, Columbus
October 9, 2017
5 Signs You Should NOT Hire That DJ!
They make movies about this guy – the world’s worst DJ. They also make movies about terrible wedding singers, but that’s another blog all together! Entertainment is a critical part
October 6, 2017
Do Better Than The ‘Bell’ On National Taco Day!
Okay, here’s the deal… I grew up in Los Angeles. That means I have VERY strong opinions about tacos and burritos. I know Texans will claim to have better Mexican
October 4, 2017
Mezcal Monday? Not Really, But It Should Be!
You know how people say they don’t like Mondays? Well, that’s just because they haven’t added mezcal to their day! So, I’m officially declaring it Mezcal Monday. Which is super
October 2, 2017
Vintage Romance Meets Modern Bride & Groom!
Tying the knot? How to marry vintage with modern! When it comes to a wedding, whether a simple backyard ceremony and cocktail party, or the complete opposite — a formal
September 29, 2017
