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Vintage Valentine’s Day Party: A Sweet Celebration of Nostalgia
I love nothing more than vintage valentines. They are so sweet, lovely, and just magical to get. It feels like a bit of the past that I can treasure. Step back in time this Valentine’s Day and host a party that oozes vintage charm, creativity, and heartfelt connections. This isn’t your average gathering; it’s a chance to relive the days of hand-made valentines and whimsical childhood memories.
Picture this: soft string lights twinkling, lace doilies scattered across rustic wooden tables, and the comforting crackle of a classic vinyl record playing in the background. Guests arrive dressed in cozy pastels or vintage-inspired outfits, ready to immerse themselves in the warm glow of nostalgia.
The centerpiece of this dreamy party? A Valentine-making station. Set up a craft table stocked with all the essentials: delicate floral-patterned papers, heart-shaped stamps, glitter, ribbon, and a rainbow of markers. Add in some vintage postcards and retro stickers for extra flair. Encourage guests to get creative, crafting their heartfelt valentines to give to loved ones—or exchange Secret-Valentine style with other party-goers!
To keep the mood sweet, serve treats that feel like a trip to Grandma’s kitchen. Think frosted sugar cookies, chocolate truffles, and strawberry cupcakes adorned with dainty heart toppers. Pair the desserts with a cozy hot cocoa bar featuring marshmallows, whipped cream, and vintage teacups for an elegant touch. Additionally, a lovely little vintage cake would be to die for!
As the evening winds down, hand out small party favors, like tiny jars of jam or classic candy hearts, to thank your guests for making the day so special. The night will leave everyone with full hearts and a reminder of how timelessly beautiful it is to celebrate love and friendship.
This Valentine’s Day, ditch the ordinary and embrace the charm of yesteryears. Your guests will leave with keepsakes and memories to cherish forever. Plus, it will be so aesthetic for Instagram.
Don’t forget to check out Party Place for all your decor needs!
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Post-Holiday Fresh Start Party
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can leave everyone feeling both joyful and exhausted. (Personally, December is always such a whirlwind I feel grateful by the time January rolls around). That being said, January is the perfect time to refocus, recharge, and embrace a fresh start! I will be going into the new year getting rid of toxicity, embracing positivity, and leaving the material world behind. Obviously, I will need to keep all my essentials, but this year I really want to focus on becoming the best version of myself. So, to really catapult this vibe let’s throw a thoughtful party. A “Fresh Start” party is a fun and productive gathering that helps attendees organize, declutter, and set intentions for the year ahead, all while enjoying a cozy and supportive social environment.
Theme: Out with the Old, In with the New
Decorate the space with minimalistic yet inspiring touches: soft lighting, clean lines, plants, and motivational quotes. Add pops of color like fresh greens, whites, and light pastels to symbolize renewal and growth. You could add some great balloons from Party Place or look into our table coverings and serving ware for touches of green. Think fresh, simple, and new. Almost like a spa!
Activities:
- Resolution Reflection Station: Create a space where guests write down their goals or resolutions for the year ahead. Provide small journals, notecards, or a shared vision board for those who want to add collective goals (e.g., a book club, volunteer day, or fitness challenge).
- Decluttering Swap Table: Encourage attendees to bring 1-3 items (books, decor, clothing, gadgets) they no longer need but that others might enjoy. Set up a neat display where guests can “shop” and swap items for free—a fun, eco-friendly way to declutter!
- DIY Organization Craft: Set up a table for simple organizational crafts, such as creating vision boards, decorating planners, or labeling mason jars for home organization. Supplies like magazines, markers, washi tape, and craft glue will help spark creativity.
- Guided Intention-Setting Moment: Host a short, reflective group activity where everyone shares one word or goal that defines their year ahead—something simple yet impactful.
Food and Drinks:
Offer light, healthy refreshments that reflect the “fresh start” theme: smoothie stations, infused water, veggie platters, and wholesome snacks. For a cozy touch, include herbal teas and a DIY oatmeal bar with toppings like nuts, fruits, and honey.
Why It Works:
A Fresh Start party brings friends, family, or coworkers together to share inspiration, declutter physically and mentally, and start the year on a positive note. It’s a perfect mix of relaxation, fun, and productivity—an energizing way to kick off January!
Don’t forget to stop by Party place for all your decor and last minute party needs.
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A Colorful Christmas Celebration
I saw the most beautiful Christmas party decorations and table set up on Pinterest this morning. It inspired me so much, that I am not only going to throw my version of this party, but I am going to tell you how to do so as well!
The first photo was my initial inspiration, but it seems to be a big trend this year to use the streamers and ornaments as a sort of table centerpiece that hangs on the light as opposed to sitting on the table.
I like this because it feels simple but festive and very whimsical. Christmas is all about everyday magic in my opinion, and this really emulates that for me. I know it uses different colors than the traditional red and green, but I have been trying to experiment with even more colors for Christmas to attempt to capture some of that magic!
Additionally, I like the different types of candles and candle holders used on the tables along with festive Christmas tableware and plates. This being said, let’s see what Party Place offers to create this type of vibe for a colorful Christmas celebration!
Crepe paper is essential for that type of hanging centerpiece, and lucky us, Party Place has a plethora of different colors too! You can click here to view all their crepe paper options.
Also, I think any Christmas party is a crowd-pleaser when there is either a festive craft involved (i.e. making ornaments) or when it is a cookie swap. If you choose to do a cookie swap or something similar, get your cookie containers from Party Place. They have some major Christmas offerings. Personally, I like these stackable ones, but be sure to check them all out in-store or online.
Anyways, be sure to get lots of filler ornaments as well for your centerpiece, which can be purchased from most big box stores like Walmart or even Dollar General.
As for more table decorations, I like the use of foliage and winter fruits the most on this table display. I love this style of decorating for most events, and this Christmas is no exception. It also is an inexpensive way to create full table settings and provide a cozy warmth to any party.
Lastly, I think any colorful or detailed tablecloth would work quite well for this party. Especially if it something vintage or a family piece, that is even better!
Don’t be afraid to go past the red and green of Christmas and get colorful with it.
Be sure to stop by Party Place or shop online to get all the necessary party supplies for all your Christmas celebrations.
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The Best Ways to Spice Up your Thanksgiving Celebration
Thanksgiving is probably the most popular holiday in terms of food. I think that is pretty much the hype around the holiday nowadays, is it not? However, maybe you are just a tad tired of doing the same things, and you are looking for some ideas to spice up your dinner. If so, we have some ideas to share with you to help make your Thanksgiving celebration even better!
Even if the basis is the same—like a dinner-style type setting—that is more than okay. We just need a few more ways to add some flair and spice to the day.
- Forget the Charcuterie Boards and go for a Literal Cheese cake
If you love cheese, this is the way to go. Additonally, if you are not a crazy-talented charcuterie board maker like my sister, this is also something you should strongly consider.
The cheese cake is exactly what it says it is: a “cake” made entirely out of cheese.
Get three different wheels of cheeses you enjoy, stack them on top, garnish them up, and then of course get out the jams, crackers, and bread! Done. Easy. Beautiful. Fun. Different.
- Candlelight Dinner Anyone?
I know it sounds simple, but really take the meaning of a candlelight dinner literally.
I am probably the biggest advocate for ambient lighting. I legit will not turn on the big overhead lights in my apartment unless absolutely necessary. I love the vibes that exude from candles, lamps, and other warm lights. So, let’s do Thanksgiving simply by candlelight. Spin some smooth tunes on a record player and ooh baby, that is an ideal dinner party to me. Especially for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving? Everyone will surely think you are the coolest cat.
- Design Some Menus for Your Guests
Again, dare I say the simplest things just change everything? If you want to serve up some elevated Thanksgiving realness? This is absolutely the way to do it. Even if you serve the exact same line up of dishes each year, I think a menu can make or break a table setting. Let’s go for broke on the tablescapes this year and make Thanksgiving a luxurious ordeal.
For all your Thanksgiving decoration needs, checkout partyplacear.com or stop by the store any time.
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A Halloweentown Fun Fest
When I was a kid, I loved the movie Halloweentown. Honestly, I still love that movie and watch it every year. I think it is a Halloween classic, encapsulating the joy I felt as a kid during the Halloween season. Even today, Halloween remains my favorite holiday.
As an homage to one of my favorite spooky season movies, let’s throw a fun Halloweentown party. Make sure you wear your most festive and classic Halloween costume for this party. To me, Halloweentown is all about celebrating the old-school Halloween we all know and love.
So, let’s get started.
You need to pull out all the stops on decorations. No easy way out on this one—a Halloweentown party deserves to be over the top. Bring out all the pumpkins, skeletons, bats, and spooky galore. If you feel you are running short on anything, go ahead and come down to Party Place to get our decorations sorted out.
I also recommend an elaborate balloon arch for the party entrance to really set the tone.
I think taking this pumpkin arch as inspiration is a great way to embody the Halloweentown vibe.
Courtesy of Buzzfeed
For drinks and food, I would recommend paying a visit back to the movies to see what they can offer you. When you make foods and drinks that align with either the party theme or something specifically from a movie, it really adds a level of authenticity people love.
These marshmallow spiders are a great example and easy to make for all hot chocolate drinks!
(See Halloweentown High for their appearance in the franchise.)
Courtesy of Delish.com
Now for food and snacks, I will be honest, Pinterest is definitely the place to go for any kind of inspiration and how-to. There are some seriously creative people on there.
Lastly, let’s look at some more Halloween décor for the party.
As a I previously said, really try and take it over the top.
These floating candles are a wow factor and really easy to achieve the effect. I made them in college once, and they were totally a crowd-pleaser.
Courtesy of Eatingbender.com
For the rest of the décor and the general ambience of the party, think cooky spooky. Nothing too frightening but something on the brighter side of the Halloween fun. That represents Halloweentown to me more than anything. I think the table below really shows a good mix of it all.
Courtesy of Lady Decluttered
Now, have some fun and go crazy with it!
Come to Party Place for all your party needs.
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Fall Fun and Fantastic Foliage
Now that the weather is finally starting to cool down, the leaves are starting to change, and the pumpkins are coming out, it is time for the beginning of the best time of year! What is that you might ask? Well, it is Fall of course.
There is something just so beautiful about the season. As George Eliot once said “Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love—that makes life and nature harmonize.”
I think that quote just captures the autumn vibe perfectly.
Anyways, this is the perfect time of year to host some chill but festive parties before holiday madness kicks in. Now, trust me, I love a Halloween party, but I also enjoy a nice autumnal party just to get into the whole spirit of it all.
So, here are some of my favorite products from our online store I think you be perfect for any party, charcuterie night, or dinner that you want to invoke the autumnal vibe.
I know when we think of Fall we primarily think about warm jewel-toned colors like deep reds, oranges, greens, and yellows. However, hear me out and think about these Melamine Fall Checkered Chargers that come in a seafoam blue!
They pair perfectly with our Muted Autumn Fall Round Plates that are filled with that pumpkin goodness but truly stunning partyware pieces. Additionally, we have a matching table covers and napkins that can make this set complete. No need to struggle with finding things that match when you can have the perfect complimentary pieces for all of these.
Any fall shindig would be look perfectly perfect with our wide range of décor, but these plates and napkins are definitely my favorite.
Order online, browse our entire web store, or stop by in person to see all we have to offer for your party and celebration needs.
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Monster Mash Bash Party
We are finally in the month of my all time favorite holiday. Yes! It is Halloween. I have loved Halloween for as long as I can remember. I have always loved to dress up, decorate with all the spooky and fun classic Halloween items, and of course, throw Halloween parties.
Some of my fondest memories of childhood are from the Halloween parties my mom would throw for me and my friends from school. She did it all the way up until I graduated high school. It was such a lovely time for me.
It is never too late to start a tradition such as that.
Even if you don’t do it annually, you should consider throwing a Halloween party this year. I find it one of the most fun types of parties to plan and attend.
So, for today’s party idea let’s throw ourselves a Monster Mash Bash!
I think any classic Halloween party theme like this is always a hit. Especially if your Bash is an adults-only party, this definitely will give them that nostalgic feel they so often desire around this time of year.
For a Monster Mash Bash, you definitely need a banging playlist. I find this type of party to be one made for blasting music and dancing your heart out. Spotify and Youtube are both great places to find ready-made playlists so that your party music slays (literally).
Now, for my parties, I always make it a requirement to wear a costume. I do not really care what the costume is or how intensely made it is, but I do care that you have one on. It is so important to be in the spirit I think.
You can set a specific set of requirements for your party or keep it open to interpretation.
Additionally, you need to make a spooky punch. Something that is fun, flavorful, and if you’re into it, has a little zing from liquor.
I find that these ghost-hand ice cubes are always a hit with guests.
Courtesy of DIY Ready
Next, we need to add in the Blood Fondue—otherwise known as white chocolate with red food coloring in it! This is the perfect thing to make a spectacular treat that will sure to give people the creeps in the best way!
Courtesy of Brit Co
Lastly, we need some monster mash treats to go along with our other items. Consider getting monster-themed cookies or brownies with candy eyeballs for example to make it extra spooky.
For all your decoration needs, stop by party Place to see our extensive range of products we offer. From napkins, to props, and even Halloween costumes, we have it all.
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We’re all just Barbie Girls living in a Barbie World
Anyways, with all the Barbie rage, the world has turned pink! How fun! To celebrate the success of Greta Gerwig’s newest sensation, let’s throw a Barbie-themed party. Per my previous statement, it is an easy one if you get as much pink as possible.
Party Place has a plethora of pink balloons in nearly every shade possible. You can check out some of their options here.
My ideal Barbie girl party would have pink balloons everywhere, pink metallic balloons spelling Barbie, and my house decorated like Barbie’s dreamhouse in the movie (Bedroom slide to the pool included too, please). Oh, and the outdoor venue would totally look like the beach from the movie. So. Perfect.
For the photo booth, you obviously have to have a life size Barbie box! It is the only proper answer.
This one from Pinterest is a fantastic example including the Barbie doll box as well as the balloon extravaganza.
For food, obviously, keep it cute and keep it pink. Period.
The outfits could be the most important part to this whole theme. Well, actually, for me what I wear to a party is always the most important thing. (I am really into costumes and Halloween).
Anyways, everyone’s favorite Barbie outfit from the movie has to be the pink cowgirl look that Barbie wears when she goes to the real world. With that being said, get those pink cowboy hats with pink boa trim out!
The world is your pink oyster, and the possibilities are endless with a Barbie party. Make the world your Barbie world and be a Barbie girl. If you haven’t watched the movie yet, I highly recommend it. It will change you.
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The Big 5-0 Birthday Party
When someone turns 50, this is nothing to scoff at! It is an achievement, and it is truly a time to celebrate. I know that some people may disagree and think it is a sign of growing old. I say that this is just outrageously untrue. 50 is a milestone birthday because you have been through a lot in your life. You have so much more life experience, but the fun does not stop there. You can use 50 as a way to catapult your life into the way you truly want to live. Start fresh or just take some improvements you’ve learned. 50 is a time to change the game!
Anyways, let’s plan a birthday party for someone turning 50, whether it is for yourself, a parent, or a friend.
Pending the person you are planning for, you can obviously switch up some of the recommendations I suggest to better match their personality. Party Place has so many great décor options, so you will not be short on supplies.
Personally, I am a big fan of this classic birthday banner. It is timeless and fun! So, let’s use that as a jumping off point for our party.
I think a good retro, nostalgic party just sets the vibe. So, think of classic colors like red, blue, yellow, and green. Buy balloons that match this vibe here, and you can get 50th-specific balloons here.
Courtesy of Hannah Baxter
Classic does not necessarily mean boring though. I think a good dinner party situation is also a great way to go. Again, using this classic color scheme with a clean white tablescloth, tons of candles, and party favors like hats and confetti would be the cutest thing. Oh, and definitely include pennant flag banners and crepe paper.
Finally, let’s talk about the cake.
If you want classic, go with a single-tier white-frosted cake with a sprinkle border at the bottom and tall candles. Oh, and don’t forget a 50th topper!
Courtesy of Bravo Jenny
Lastly, include some photos of yourself, friends, family, and all of your lovely life experiences. 50 is your time to shine!
Keep it simple for the 50th so it doesn’t feel like you’re getting older. Just make the party to where you can celebrate the beauty of your life and the people in it.
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Gotta Catch Them All: Pokémon Party
I am not sure if anyone else grew up watching Pokémon Indigo League, but I can assure you that I did. It was one of my favorite shows as a kid, and I have definitely rewatched it a couple of times in the past few years. It is my favorite Pokémon series, and I consider it a true classic! Even though Pokémon has long since gone through the Indigo League, it is awesome to see that the Pokémon legacy still lives on with new generations and so forth!
That being said, let’s get on with today’s post and through one heck of a Pokémon party. This is a great theme for a birthday or even just a Pokémon party for those big super fans. Either way, Party Place has a fantastic selection of plates, balloons, cups, decorations, and napkins. If you want a surefire way to throw a Pokémon party, this is the way to do it. Let’s look at a few of my favorite table setups and ideas for this party.
You can find all the Pokémon decorations and table supplies here.
This is such a great party table setup that features all the main bits of Indigo League! Show this picture to a Party Place worker to help assist you in finding all the perfect pieces and balloons to create this awesome set!
Everyone knows the trading cards from Pokémon. After all, when playing your own version of Pokémon these are the most important components for attacking, rounding up the best Pokémon, and all that good stuff.
How about buying or making your very own Pokémon card cut out for the coolest party photos?
This example from Just Add Confetti is a great one to use for inspiration.
Love it!
Finally, let’s get to the most important part: the cake.
If you are not a cake decorating person (like me) then definitely contact your local bakery, like Creative Kitchen, to make the perfect cake for you.
This one is my favorite. It gives me nostalgic vibes, and I love that.
Go and catch them all! Woohoo!
