Category: table setting

  • DIY Tropical Party Decorations on a Budget

    DIY Tropical Party Decorations on a Budget

    Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting your own tropical paradise! Whether you’re planning a summer bash, a birthday celebration, or just want to bring some sunny vibes into your home, you don’t need to break the bank to do it. This article will walk you through creating DIY tropical party decorations on a budget, combining professional insight with a playful touch. Get ready to impress your guests with a stunning, island-inspired setting!

    source

    Choosing Your Theme

    Before diving into the decorations, it’s important to select a specific tropical theme. Will your party mimic the lush landscapes of Hawaii, the colorful culture of the Caribbean, or the serene beaches of the Maldives? Your chosen theme will direct your decoration choices, color schemes, and overall vibe.

    For those looking for more inspiration or seeking guidance on how to elevate their party’s tropical theme, visiting a comprehensive guide can be incredibly beneficial. One such resource is this detailed guide on planning a tropical themed party, which outlines several fun and creative ideas to enhance your celebration.

    Tropical Party Decorations

    Photo by Christian Lambert on Unsplash

    Backdrop Bonanza

    No tropical party is complete without a stunning backdrop for photos. Create your own with large pieces of fabric in tropical colors or patterns. Add some of those DIY palm leaves, flowers, and maybe even a DIY paper sun or moon. It’s a simple addition that can make a big impact, ensuring your guests snap memorable photos of the fun.

    DIY Palm Leaves

    Large, green palm leaves are quintessential to any tropical setting. Fortunately, you can create your own with simple materials like green construction paper or fabric. Cut out the leaf shapes, then use a marker to draw on the veins for a more realistic touch. These can be placed around your party area, used as placemats, or hung from the ceiling.

    Homemade Tiki Torches

    Illuminate your tropical evening with homemade tiki torches. By filling bottles with citronella oil and securing a wick, you can create effective, budget-friendly lighting that also keeps pesky insects at bay. Remember, safety first! Ensure they are placed in stable, fireproof locations and are never left unattended.

    Tropical Party Decorations

    Photo by rigel on Unsplash

    DIY Sea Creature Decorations

    Add a whimsical touch with DIY sea creature decorations. Using paper, create colorful fish, octopuses, and other sea life to hang around the party area. These can be as detailed or as simple as you like. String them from the ceiling with a clear fishing line for an underwater effect, or attach them to walls for a marine life mural.

    Tropical Table Setting

    Your table setting is where you can get really creative. Use vibrant, colorful tablecloths or sarongs as table runners. Centerpieces can be made from a mixture of tropical fruits, like pineapples, coconuts, and mangoes, surrounded by more of your DIY palm leaves. For an extra touch, scatter some seashells and flower petals around.

    Floral and Fruit Garlands

    Garlands add a beautiful, natural look to your party decor. String together flowers (real or made from paper), along with pieces of lightweight fruit (like fake lemons, limes, or small pineapples) to create eye-catching, themed decorations. These garlands can be draped across entryways, tables, or any place that needs a pop of tropical flair.

    Tropical Party Decorations

    Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash

    Interactive Decoration Stations

    Involve your guests in the tropical theme by setting up interactive decoration stations. Have a station where guests can make their own lei or flower crown to wear during the party. This not only serves as a fun activity but also helps guests get into the tropical spirit as they create their own personalized party favors to take home.

    Refreshing Tropical Beverages

    No tropical party is complete without a selection of refreshing tropical beverages. Whip up a variety of drinks such as pineapple coconut water, tropical fruit punches, and, for the adults, some rum-based cocktails. Serve them in coconut shells or mason jars with tiny umbrellas for that extra tropical touch.

    Conclusion

    Creating DIY tropical party decorations doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. With a little creativity, some basic materials, and a splash of effort, you can transport your guests to a breathtaking tropical locale. Remember, the goal is to have fun with the process and let your personal style shine through. Now, with your decorations set, you’re ready to throw a party that’s sure to be the talk of your own little paradise! Thanks to the organizations linked to above for consulting.

  • Fun ways to Surprise your Hubby on his Birthday at Home

    Fun ways to Surprise your Hubby on his Birthday at Home

    I always try to make my husband feel special throughout the year. But when it comes to his big day, I try to think out of the box to feel him over the moon. As per my observation, I have seen that a wife is more excited to surprise her husband as compare to husband’s excitement on his wife’s Birthday. For the past few days, I have been planning for his 34th Birthday and have come across some very romantic, beautiful and fun ideas to surprise him.

    To all the wives out there, depending on what your hubby enjoys, you’ll want to come up with your own surprises. But here are few ideas to get your creative juices flowing. So have a glance over this interesting list.

    birthday ideas

    via thephotosociety.org

    • Make a Video for him

    A surprise is a surprise when it is least expected from your relatives, friends and family. I know the nature of my husband, and knowing that I would love to make a greeting video for him which includes all his old friends, relatives and yes the one and only me. This will not only surprise him but also he will be overwhelmed after seeing this video. And in case, if he is not there with you on his big day, you can Whatsapp him or post it on his social media.

    birthday ideas

    via flowersforeveryone.com

    birthday ideas

    via Style Me Pretty

    • Say Happy Birthday with Flowers

    It is not necessary to surprise him with expensive gifts. You can just give him beautiful bunch of flowers to make him feel special as flowers are the symbol of love, care and affection. Happy Birthday flowers will helps you to get flowers of your choice at an affordable prices.

    birthday ideas

    via megweddingjewelry.com

    birthday ideas

    via hawk-hill.com

    • Dinner Date

    My husband is a foodie and loves to eat food at home. I suggest and advice every wife to cook your hubby’s favorite dishes on his Birthday and then set up dinner date for two outside in the beautiful moonlight. This will be a romantic and beautiful gift from your side to your husband and you can share some special moments with the love of your life on his day.

    birthday ideas

    via Pinterest

    • Write notes for him

    Every day for a whole year write down one thing you noticed your husband did for you that day and appreciated. In all you should have 365 notes! For a gift, compile all of your notes and make a book with them just for him.

    birthday ideas

    via instagram

    • King for the day

    Treat your husband like a King on his birthday and fulfill all his wishes and wants on his special day which comes once in a year. He will feel loved on that day as you will remain attentive to all his needs and will take care of all his wants such as you will serve him with his favorite breakfast dishes in the morning, go with him to the movie-theatre for watching his favorite movie, serve him with delicious food for lunch and dinner and make him feel pampered all through the day.

    So what are your thoughts over these birthday surprise ideas for husband? I am sure you must have liked these ideas. Do try these ideas to make your hubby feel special on his day.

    this post in partnership with flowersforeveryone.com

  • My visit to the Wisteria outlet in Dallas!

    My visit to the Wisteria outlet in Dallas!

    While on business in Dallas, I got to experience a little bit of design junkie heaven: the Wisteria outlet.  It was in transition for the end of the winter season, but even though it wasn’t styled perfectly, it was still a gorgeous and inspiring site to see.

    Behold!

    I was loving all of the table-setting inspiration.  

    Aren’t the walls covered in book pages cool?  And the intricately carved arches reminded me of my adventures in Morocco!

    Soft-goods and upholstered items donned pretty pastels like lavender and periwinkle.

    Look yonder! The Wisteria “flea-market” corner, full of treasures you never knew you wanted needed!!

    A Texas-sized thanks to my friend Susan, who was an awesome host during my stay in Dallas, and for taking me to Wisteria-wonderland!

    If you aren’t lucky enough to live near Wisteria in Dallas, you’ll have to do with beholding Wisteria online like the rest of us. *sigh*

  • Simple but beautiful Thanksgiving decorating ideas…

    Simple but beautiful Thanksgiving decorating ideas…

    I’m going to my parents for Thanksgiving this year, so aside from a few ornamental gourds and pumpkins I haven’t done much Thanksgiving decorating. But if I was hosting this year I’d definitely being making some of these ideas my own…

    For a more modern spin on a harvest theme, paint some leftover Halloween pumpkins white and use them on your Thanksgiving table.

    Use some autumn colored leaves in place of these green ones if in your climate they’re no longer green.  You could also try pine branches or just interesting bare branches.

    We’re used to seeing a lot of dark and earthy tones in Thanksgiving decor, but I actually like these fresh, light spaces. See the little pumpkins hanging from natural-fiber rope in the back?

    images above via Digs Digs

    Some really pretty ideas for dressing up candles.

    I absolutely love this table setting

    and this chair is gorgeous
    via The Portfolio of Vickie Lan

    Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year – what Thanksgiving decor do you like to use?

  • A prelude to Spring

    A prelude to Spring

    I feel like every year I’m ready for spring a little bit sooner. This year is no exception. I can’t remember the last time the sky was blue. Hopefully these pictures can help us remember what spring looks like.


    Beautiful photos from the talented Lara Rossignol. Check out her blog, Piewacket

    via House Doctor


    So beautiful – green!

    via Nikreations

    Isn’t that chandelier with the greenery great? It’d be a great idea for a wedding outdoors in a tent or barn.


    via Elle Decor

  • The little things in life – beautiful details and accessories that make a house a home

    The little things in life – beautiful details and accessories that make a house a home

    I’ve had these images for a while, but I could never find a post to integrate them, so I decided to just dedicate a post to the sweet little things in life – the details. Pretty little worlds within our homes. Enjoy!

    Isn’t this gold chrysanthemum to die for? They are one of the most beautiful flowers (IMHO)

    Love the greenery on the chandelier

    Aren’t the little nesting “bowls”? so pretty?
    via Elle Decor



    These vignettes are so beautiful. via Mariam’s GORGEOUS riad. via My Marrakech

    via House Doctor


    I LOVE quilts – I have (unrealistic) aspirations to make one one day, so I save bits of old clothes and fabrics to use.
    via Indenfor & Udenfor

    A pretty way to display jewelry
    via BHG