Happy Halloween!

Well Halloween has come and gone but not without a party! This year Steven and I decided to be Lucy and Charlie Brown from Peanuts - the costumes were easy enough and we already had the right hair color! Haha. Everyone came in costume and they were great! We had Peter Pan and Tinkerbell, a Couch and a Couch Potato, Mary Poppins and Bert (the costume contest winners), a Cowboy and a Cowgirl, a traditional Japanese girl and a Ninja and Rice Patties! I love it when people are willing to be a little goofy and dress up, it always makes a party instantly more fun! :) We ate lots of yummy junk food, played a Halloween trivia game (boys vs. girls), had a monster puppet making contest, and watched Clue in the theater room - it was tons of fun. We're sure going to miss our awesome friends when we move in December! 

In Honor of Halloween

Being that Halloween is tomorrow, I thought I'd share some Halloween party goodness. If you're still looking for some last minute Halloween party stuff - look here!

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It’s More Fun When It’s Mini

It's it funny how it's more fun to eat when it's miniature? They're so cute and dainty! Makes me want to have a little tea party with my nieces :)

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Mini Banana Splits

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Mini Burger and Fries

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Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes

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Mini Cinnamon Rolls on a Stick

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Mini Cupcakes in a Flower Pot

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Assorted Mini Snacks

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Setting the Silverware

When you're dealing with silverware for a party, it doesn't always have to be done the conventional way, you can get creative and even incorporate the silverware into your theme! Check out these ideas:

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Name Cards

Ever since I was little, whenever we would have company coming for dinner (especially Thanksgiving) I would pull out the paper, stickers and markers to make everyone name cards. But nowadays I like to get a little more creative with the name cards. Here are some ideas for name cards that will hopefully spark some ideas for your next dinner party!

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Table Runners

Table runners are the way to add embellishment to a table with or without a tablecloth. They can turn a drab table setting into a fab table setting! Here's some examples:

A colorful bandana tablecloth perfect for a summer fiesta

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Burlap table runner tied with a twine bow

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Everyone's current favorite patttern: Chevron!

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Another modern fav: Damask!

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A simple tablecloth/table runner made from duct tape

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A fun red polka dot table runner

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The classic black and white striped table runner

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So next time you're look to set a nice table arrangement, see if you've got any extra fabric lying around, sew up the sides and throw it on the table for some added texture and dimension!

Balloons

Balloons: The inflatable flexible bags that can be found at most birthday celebrations. Since Pinterest, my eyes have been opened as to how balloons can be used in different ways to spice up a party! You'll never look at your bag of balloons the same! Here are some of my favorites:

 Little balloons on a cake

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Centerpieces with Balloons

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Birthday Invitations on a Balloon

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Balloon Walkway

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Balloons for a backdrop

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Balloons at the dessert table

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Upside-Down Balloons on the ceiling

Photo Booth Backdrops

I'm sure you've seen them popping up at birthday parties and weddings, the ever so popular photo booths! It's a fun way that the guests can loosen up and pose (usually with props) for a photo! If you're planning on having one at your next party, check out these cool backdrop ideas:

Do It Yourself Checkered Backdrop made from Streamers

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Hanging Colorful Streamers

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Hanging a fun sheet

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Fake wall with frame cut-out

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Create a box and put polka dot wrapping paper on the back

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