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    How I Hosted a Hot Wheels Themed Birthday Party

    My best friend of 30+ years knows how much I love planning parties, so when she asked if I would help design the decor for her son’s 3rd birthday, I…

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  • How to Host a Budget-Friendly Galentine’s Day Brunch
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    How to Host a Budget-Friendly Galentine’s Day Brunch

    Last year I hosted my very first Galentine’s Day brunch for me and five of my girlfriends. Since it’s a holiday practically invented by greeting card companies, I wasn’t about…

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  • 5 Trendy Party Themes I want to Host in 2025
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    5 Trendy Party Themes I want to Host in 2025

    In 2024, I officially entered my hosting era. I think I hosted more parties than ever before—plus attended my fair share of hosted events. Sure, there were the usual suspects…

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  • How to Throw A Color Themed Dinner Party
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    How to Throw A Color Themed Dinner Party

    Every month—or two, or three, depending on how life goes—my friends and I make time for one of our favorite get togethers: themed dinner parties. They’re not just about eating;…

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Great parties are made in the planning, not just the hosting. Party Blueprint Design is your go-to resource for thoughtful, intentional gatherings with planning tools, DIY ideas, and realistic ways to bring a theme to life.

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  • How I Hosted a Hot Wheels Themed Birthday Party
    Themed Parties

    How I Hosted a Hot Wheels Themed Birthday Party

    My best friend of 30+ years knows how much I love planning parties, so when she asked if I would help design the decor for her son’s 3rd birthday, I immediately said yes. I was so happy…

    Read More How I Hosted a Hot Wheels Themed Birthday PartyContinue

  • How to Host a Budget-Friendly Galentine’s Day Brunch
    Holidays

    How to Host a Budget-Friendly Galentine’s Day Brunch

    Last year I hosted my very first Galentine’s Day brunch for me and five of my girlfriends. Since it’s a holiday practically invented by greeting card companies, I wasn’t about to break the bank. But that didn’t…

    Read More How to Host a Budget-Friendly Galentine’s Day BrunchContinue

  • 5 Trendy Party Themes I want to Host in 2025
    Dinner Parties

    5 Trendy Party Themes I want to Host in 2025

    In 2024, I officially entered my hosting era. I think I hosted more parties than ever before—plus attended my fair share of hosted events. Sure, there were the usual suspects like family reunions, Thanksgiving dinners, a birthday…

    Read More 5 Trendy Party Themes I want to Host in 2025Continue

  • How to Throw A Color Themed Dinner Party
    Dinner Parties

    How to Throw A Color Themed Dinner Party

    Every month—or two, or three, depending on how life goes—my friends and I make time for one of our favorite get togethers: themed dinner parties. They’re not just about eating; they’re about connecting, getting creative, and, let’s…

    Read More How to Throw A Color Themed Dinner PartyContinue

  • How to host a Board Party with your friends
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    How to host a Board Party with your friends

    The first themed dinner I ever attended was a Board Party, and let me tell you—it sold me on the idea of hosting these kinds of gatherings as often as possible. The concept was simple but so…

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I could write a grocery list of my fears and reaso I could write a grocery list of my fears and reasons not to host… but then I’d miss out on getting to do what I really love to do.

My #1 way to battle the anxieties and fears surrounding hosting, plan it out and write it down!

A well thought out party can really cut down the stress that comes with hosting. I like to use my notes app for small parties to jot down my thoughts and to-dos. 

But for bigger parties, I use a party planning spreadsheet that I created in Google Sheets to track everything and make sure I don’t miss a beat!

Check out the link in my bio for my Party Planning Good Sheet 🩵

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IYKYK Not gonna lie, I do still have a stash of B IYKYK

Not gonna lie, I do still have a stash of Beanie Babies in the attic of my childhood home 🫣

Maybe in other 10 years they’ll be worth something… here’s hoping 🤣

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Name something better than yapping with your girls Name something better than yapping with your girls over a Caesar salad and fries!

Coupe glasses are a fun way to serve small foods at a girls night!

Would you ever try this?

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You know those times when you’re rushing to get th You know those times when you’re rushing to get the meal on the table for your dinner party and you just can’t find the thing you’re looking for… 

Well it might just be in the dish 🤣

It’s always a mad dash with a side of chaos trying to get the meal on the table, HOT, all while still trying to social with your company. 

Here are my tips to help with this:
- prepare as much as possible in advanced
- write a list and label dishes to take the brainwork out of the equation
- stop stressing about food being perfectly hot on the table. You’re not a restaurant and your guests aren’t worried. 
- make only 1 hot item fresh and keep the rest cold
- OR make ahead and keep dishes warmed in the oven until ready to serve 

Hosting isn’t about perfection, it’s about the vibes and connections with your guests. 

Has anyone else found crazy items in their meals they served to guests!? 

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After a dry spell on the thrift finds, I finally f After a dry spell on the thrift finds, I finally found a couple great pieces!

Always check out the linen area! You can find some really great table cloths!

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Outdoor hosting is back, hallelujah! Hosting outs Outdoor hosting is back, hallelujah!

Hosting outside > hosting inside ☀️ 

Moods are lifted, the air is warm and fresh! I love an evening spent on the deck after a meal. 

Who else is as excited for the nice weather to finally hit us here in Toronto!?

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