9 Party Items for the New Year - Maddie G Designs

I am delighted that you all are enjoying this series! The next guest is Susie from MADDIE G DESIGNS. Susie is an interior designer (and blogger) based in Dallas and named her company after her daughter, Maddie. She was kind enough to share her 9 Party Items.

1. A Cocktail to start like an Italian Margarita RECIPE or a French Martini RECIPE

2. Monogrammed Cocktail Napkins like these from BELLA LINO 

3. Mini PHYLLO CUPS upgrade any dip to a passed hors d'oeuvre

4. A fun APRON

5. A fresh and seasonal CENTERPIECE

6. Think about seating before guests arrive and PLACE CARDS are the perfect touch

7. Good food goes without saying, but try making an unusual dessert to delight your guests like STICKY DATE PUDDING during the winter months 

Or PAVLOVA when the weather gets warmer

8. A successful party depends on the right people - so mix a good group of your friends and family.

9. Music sets the tone for any party. Susie likes ABORIGINAL TUNES for background music

Susie - Thank you for such fun tips! 

Be Mine!

kisses are a better fate
than wisdom.
~e.e. cummings

Happy Valentine's Day! 

Images: Carolyn Roehm

Ina Giveaway Winner

And the winner is...Carlee from DELICIOUSLY ORGANIZED. Congratulations! 

Beachside Bliss

Stunning right? I met Katie years ago at Miss Porter's and she, along with her family, are so nice! I died when I saw her wedding photos and was delighted when she said I could post them on the blog. All of the photos are by SNAP! PHOTOGRAPHY and the florist was HANA FLORAL DESIGN. Katie has also launched a fun new blog which you can see HERE - as you can tell from her style, it will be a great read! 

The venue - OCEAN HOUSE in Watch Hill, RI

Fabulous details - how hip is the orange?!

Wait! Are those bridesmaids dresses that are chic enough you really could wear them again?? (Not to mention the orange pashminas) 

The wedding necklace was to die for and from Devon Baer for ETSY. Love it!

Congratulations guys and all the best! 

got cupcakes?

Clearly the cupcake craze is here to stay. I love these images from MARTHA STEWART of fun ideas how to serve them at a wedding or party. Visit her site for all of the "how tos". 

My favorite spot here in Boston is SWEET CUPCAKES

How adorable are these cupcake flags from ETSY?

Or these cupcake kits from MERI MERI - love them!

Cold Comfort

One of my close friends sent me a care package of this fabulous chicken soup while I was recovering from my accident. It was delicious! The huge jar of fresh soup arrived beautifully packaged along with a pair of comfy socks! If you know anyone who is under the weather, this is the perfect gift. For more information go HERE.