I love cloth napkins. I own multiple sets, but I'm not exactly a whiz at making them look special. No matter how many times I try to channel my inner Martha Stewart, I just end up wrinkling them and folding them in thirds with a sigh of exasperation. That's all behind me now, though, with this easy folding trick! More

So, say you bought a bag of lemons at your local big box bulk retailer and you're just not going through them as fast as you'd hoped. Don't fret! Instead use them as your next glowing centerpiece. It not only looks lovely, but it smells so much better than anything from the famous non-confederate candle company! More

I peeked into one of the restaurants at the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem earlier this week, and saw these pretty centerpiece tableaus on each individual table: a variety of herbs —sage, parsley, basil, and more—offered in lieu of flowers, and potted instead of snipped and stuffed in a vase. More

Q: I am throwing a surprise bridal shower for my future sister-in-law. Her wedding colors are brown, pink, and ivory and I would like to use that color scheme in both the food, decorations, and party favors. More

Every now and then, a truly smile-worthy idea comes to our attention that blends food, culture, art, and innovation. This happened last week when we came across art student and designer Kelly Pratt's project Stately Sandwiches. More

If you've ever sighed heavily after filling multiple garbage bags cleaning up after a party, then you can appreciate the concept behind Acme Party Box Company. Their slogan, "Party. Rinse. Repeat." says it all. Party supplies do not need to be disposable… More

Most birthday parties revolve around a stack of sugar: The birthday cake! What if you want something a little lighter for your fête this year? Why not take an idea from Brittany at Oh Happy Day and throw a fruit party, complete with charming balloon fruit garland? More

I'll be the first to say it: I don't make very pretty cakes. At least, not in that Pinterest-able way, with perfect swoops and swirls and curlicue handwriting. Personally, I like to find other ways to make birthday cakes look and feel special. Like using something completely non-edible, for instance, like these cute pom-pom cake toppers from 6 Bittersweets. More

Got a chandelier or pendant light over your dining table? Well, then you already have the perfect foundation for some really special party decor. All you have to do is dress it up a bit and you have an eye-catching centerpiece for any birthday celebration. Some ideas for doing so are pictured here and outlined after the jump: More

This pretty party idea (from Shaunna of the blog Perfectly Imperfect) is actually one aspect of a "vintage makeup party" for Shaunna's little girl (cute!), but it's the idea of a dessert bar that we really like. Shaunna chose to set up the dessert buffet on a lovely antique piece of furniture in her living room, with a few extra items on some newly painted tray tables. More