It’s a rainy Friday afternoon in New York so we thought that a little treat would sweeten your mood. The Fat Radish, a favorite restaurant in New York, has shared their recipe for Chocolate Pot de Crème with the Lazy Hostess, who loves this easy-to-make yet decadent dessert. Since these…
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Send little love notes to the cherished people in your life. Designed and printed by Elizabeth Evans, these letterpress cards by Wildhorse Press feature cheerful, colorful illustrations with charming messages like Be Mine, You Make Me Smile and Something Beautiful is About to Happen. Individual cards are $4.50 each. …
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Movie night will never be the same again. America’s favorite snack food has been reinvented by Quinn Popcorn in several mouth-watering, gourmet flavors including Parmesan & Rosemary, Vermont Maple & Sea Salt and Lemon & Sea Salt. Not only is their popcorn delicious but it’s healthier than traditional brands who…
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Ladurée macarons have nothing less than a global cult following among the sophisticated social set. The Parisian bakery first opened in 1862 and developed the iconic French cookie, which is made from two macaron shells filled with ganache. Originally posted on Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas, this dessert table by Azar…
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It’s the dead of winter and everyone seems to have the post-holiday blues. What better time to organize a little dance party to gather the crew and raise your spirits? The perfect person to turn to for a playlist of bump-and-grind tunes is music producer and DJ Michaelangelo L’Acqua, who…
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Make dessert a little bit sweeter with these adorable hand painted wooden spoons by Shop Sweet Lulu. The demitasse-sized spoons measure 4.5 inches long and come in three patterns – Bright Stripes, Bright Chevrons and Confetti Dot. Each package retails for $8.00 and comes with 20 one-time-use spoons that would…
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Think your peels are destined only for the composter? An innovative creation by Dutch designer, Rianne Koens, Peel Pride includes a series of kitchen tools that capture the aroma infused in the top layers of fruit and vegetables. The top peeler cuts off the very thin fragrant layer of the…
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As we head into 2012, we like to reminisce on the year that has passed and share our favorite posts in each category. We are constantly amazed at the creativity and innovation from our fellow event planners, caterers, florists, tabletop designers, and other industry friends. From the celebrity wedding of…
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To all of our loyal readers, industry friends, favorite vendors and fellow event planners, we wish you a very Happy New Year! Expect some exciting new projects from Notes on a Party in 2012. We look forward to introducing some fresh editorial ideas for the site as well as collaborating…
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There are certain brands of champagne that never fail to impress. Just from the packaging alone, they are instantly recognized and consistently in good taste. But, just like in fashion, sticking to iconic brands can mean you are playing it a little safe. Those with true style or, in this…
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Chocolatier Katrina Markoff is known for her exotic truffles that take us around the world through her handpicked spices, flowers, nuts and flavors. Now the founder of Vosges Haut-Chocolat is bringing us home for the holidays with her new box of seasonal truffles. With flavors such as Marrone Pistachio (Italian…
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Always on the lookout for gorgeous and original china, we discovered the exquisite patterns of Melbourne based designer, Courtenay Graham of Frida Plumm. There are two collections of fine bone china that include platters, bowls, cups, votives and coasters. The Illuminator’s Garden Collection features a darkly romantic floral pattern inspired…
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