Tissue Paper... A Party's Best Friend

I've always had a bit of a problem with tissue paper. An obsession, really. I can never bring myself to toss it out when I get a gift bag filled with it or when a store wraps up my breakables with something even remotely tissue paper-y. And shopping in Target? Fuhgedaboudit! I almost always come home with a new color or pattern! (I know you know what I'm talking about!) But, there're only so many gifts I can wrap so I've had a little bit of a tissue-paper-overflow for the past few years (insert husband's eyeroll). So, I've been on the hunt for how else to put this stash to work... project time!

First, let me say - I know tissue paper poms are super popular right now and, apparently, super easy to make but, honestly, I don't think they're terribly pricey to purchase so unless I want colors/patterns I can't find online or in the stores, those won't be making my to-make list :-)

But, these fun projects did make the list...

Tissue Paper Tassel Garland
These have been popping up everywhere over the past year! I found this how-to on Linen, Lace & Love blog and, honestly, I can't believe I've waited so long to try it out!

Lace Paper Fans! I'm totally loving these! They'd be much more delicate than the store-bought ones but they're also much cuter!! My favorite part? When you make these, you're doing double-duty... fans AND confetti! Woot Woot! (Found on Oh Happy Day's Blog)




Fringe Banner
Another (even easier!) banner! And, from who else but Martha Stewart herself...



And while I was browsing around on Oh Happy Day, I found these...

DIY Geometric Lanterns
 LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! (bonus - check out the pleated streamer idea!)




And one last (more complicated) project...

Tissue Paper Wisteria 
Absolutely divine! I'm not normally one to recommend complicated or time-consuming DIY party projects because why waste time and effort on something considered one-time-use, right? But these are lovely and definitely re-purposeable! They won't store well, but once you seem them, there's no way you'll want to store them... hang them in your bedroom for a romantic touch or in a window for a summery accent. (Found on Honest to Nod blog)


Well, that should keep us all busy for a while!
Enjoy!

Faux Schmaux...

For the past few years, chandeliers have been popping up again in home and event decor. It's a new old trend and I just can't get enough of all the possibilities! The creativity of people amazes me and I can't stop finding chandeliers I want to use... or own... or make!

This one is in Fratelli Studios, a club in Bucharest, Romania

Stunning!

Columbia College of Chicago's Open Doors Gala

Source unknown - Discovered on Pinterest! Beautiful use with this dinner party setup!

Seriously! There is no occassion that can't use a little chandelier-love. And it doesn't have to be brass, glass and lightbulbs... oh no, didn't I mention before? There are SOOOOO many possibilities!

Paper Chandeliers by CottageBliss on Etsy.com

DIY Gold Fringe Chandelier by 100 Layer Cake - this one will DEFINITELY be getting some use!

Baby's Breath Chandelier by Lunchpails and Lipstick

Paper Fans & Poms by Grey Likes Baby

GLOWSTICKS!!! Great idea and another must-use DIY project by GreyGrey Designs

Ok, ok. You get the idea. I can't wait for an excuse to make a glowstick chandelier!!

Get This Party Started!

Hi! Welcome to my blog! As you can see, it's brand new...

Now, for the slightly wickedly daunting task of getting started!

A little about me...

My interest in event planning began fifteen years ago while working in a restaurant in the suburbs of Philly. Since then, I have designed and managed a wide array of events nationally and abroad, including: weddings, grand openings, sports camps, academic and religious conferences, black tie galas, birthday & anniversary parties, staff trainings/retreats, donor appreciation gatherings, festivals and much, much more. 

I love following trends and I specialize in event design and theme development. My "dream job" would be planning themed events - everything from children's parties to celebrity bashes - themes are so much fun! 

And, as any good trend-lover does, I purge on Pinterest daily. My most recent trend obsession?

GEOMETRIC SHAPES!

I can't wait to use this trend in some of my upcoming events!