Greetings from San Francisco!

Spring is in the air, and let me tell you, it is absolutely gorgeous up here. Northern California is in full bloom and so beautiful! I had such a blast sharing my wallet-friendly spring soiree tips on KGO-TV’s (ABC San Francisco) “View From The Bay” this afternoon. In case you missed the segment, here are the tips I shared.

Tips:

So how do you still have fun planning your next spring event without breaking the bank?
1. Think multi-purpose – make every aspect of your event work double time.
2. Create edible centerpieces (individual sweets on a pedestal in the middle of each table double as décor and dessert).
3. Use chalkboard paint on wooden napkin rings or pots to do double duty as place cards.
4. Invest in some cylindrical vases to use for flowers, as buffet risers, to hold décor and other party necessities.
5. Create an inspiration board for your party to collect and organize thoughts as well as build tons of excitement.

Resources:

The edible mushroom log centerpiece came from Far West Fungi (www.farwestfungi.com). They are organic mushroom growers and distributors local to San Francisco. If you’re in the area, you MUST check out their store at the Ferry Building (Shop 34). You’ll be amazed by their selection of edible specialty mushrooms. Ask for Ian (who is just super helpful) and let him know that The Party Goddess sent you! You can also find a full log of seasonal mushrooms on their websites. Such a great resource. Thanks Ian!

The chocolates came from Emily’s Chocolates. These delicious confections are part of Emily’s Everyday Treasures chocolate line. Check out the rest of her mouth watering chocolates at: www.emilyschocolates.com

So think dual purpose and your next spring event will be thrifty and fabulous in no time flat!