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Over the past year I have looked at this New Year’s Eve party photo countless times. It has given me an endless amount of inspiration. It gracefully exclaims “party here!” without a giant, flashing neon-lit sign pointing to it. Fun and elegance are perfectly mixed together. It might serve as a terrific creative spark for your own New Year Eve’s bash. Super easy […]

Michele and Jason recently threw a party as part of their fundraising efforts for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in NYC (which they attended last weekend!). Leading up to the party the two asked various establishments they visited, like boutiques and restaurants, to donate prizes to their party. Michele and Jason did a great job is curating wonderful silent […]

A few weeks ago Joelle of Something Charming wrote a witty post that made me chuckle thanks to a brief comment about the take over of mason jars on Pinterest. Check out her post here – and I promise it’s a quick read. {image} Don’t get me wrong. I totally understand the mason jar craze. They’re so easy to find  […]

This picture says it all. The last few weeks I’ve been tied up. I’m not complaining about it at all though because each event and project has been completely different from the one before: helping with a baby shower to posting for a salon/spa to a Sweet 16 party to working with an amazing local clothing boutique. I love the variety […]

If you’re looking to stretch your decor budget visit your local Farmers Market flower stalls. These beautiful and huge bouquets can be bought for a fraction of the price at grocery stores or florists. Depending on the start time of your event, purchasing your bouquets a day in advance allows you time to break the bouquets apart, clean the leaves from the stems […]

A tablescape perfectly set. You give a happy sigh. You pin it. You repeat this several more times as you enter the Pin Zone. Before you know it, it’s past midnight and the dog is pacing by the backdoor, waiting to be let out. The Pin Zone. A dangerous time drain yet incredibly helpful. I’ve found ideas to pinpoint – no pun intended – a vision for an […]

In mid-May, Sparrow Soirées participated at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber’s B2B Tradeshow and raffled two office break parties. Yesterday one of the winners, Meagan, redeemed her prize for a colleague’s farewell party. One of the cool elements of event planning, along with the opportunity to meet great people, is seeing and working within various venues and office spaces. Yesterday’s party was […]

The French Soirée was on Sunday! I was thrilled all went well. All the more excited when the sun peeked out so we could enjoy coffee and dessert on the patio after gifts were opened. Reason for the occasion? A milestone in need of celebration! My dear friend, Emily, and her husband are expecting their first child, a girl, later this summer. My notes… I kept […]

For only being a four-day week, this week seemed to pack a punch. Prepping for the French-themed soirée next weekend. Working on a few summer employee appreciation events. Planning an 80th birthday party – what a milestone! And getting ready to meet with friend to discuss her soirée in August. What made us swoon: C Wonder’s Silver Melamine Large Square Platter, […]