The Hip Hostess

Menus, tips and ideas for hosting with style!

Seashell Place Card Holders August 26, 2009

Filed under: Beach party, Bridal Shower, Decorations, Miscellaneous, Party Favors, Party Planning, Theme Parties — hiphostess @ 9:00 am
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I’ve found that most shell place card holders look cheap or kitchy, until I saw these Neptune Shell Place Card Holders from Two’s Company.  They’re perfect for a beach theme party, whether it be a rehearsal dinner, dinner party or beachy bridal luncheon.  Even if you don’t use formal place cards, these can be used for marking food on a buffet table (i.e. writing the name of the dish on a place card so guests know what each dish is without having to ask).  They can also be used to display pictures on a guest table at the party, or at home after the party is over. 

 

Neptune Seashell Place Card Holders (set of 6), $18.50 – http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=2111/1657.0.57238.56866.0.0.0

 

Hip Tip – Dress Your Table in Seersucker August 12, 2009

Filed under: Backyard BBQ, Beach party, Decorations, Hip Tips, Party Planning, Theme Parties — hiphostess @ 6:00 pm
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Give your table a beachy look with seersucker.  This preppy fabric invokes the feeling of being beachside in New England.  Use this look for a lobster bake, pool party, backyard BBQ or summer dinner party.  Play up the theme with starfish, shells, anchors, buoys or hurricanes filled with sand and pillar candles.  Now your table will be dressed to impress.

 

Hip Tip – Stylish Shrimp Martinis December 30, 2008

Filed under: Appetizers, Beach party, Christmas, Dairy-free, Gluten-Free, Hip Tips, New Years Eve, healthy recipes, party food — hiphostess @ 6:00 pm
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Serve some shrimp “up” in a martini glass for a hip twist on the traditional shrimp cocktail.  It makes a great appetizer for New Year’s Eve, or any other time of year.

 

Beach Party – Seashell Candle Holders July 24, 2008

Filed under: Beach party, Decorations, Eco Friendly, Lu'au, Presenation Ideas — hiphostess @ 4:00 pm
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Whether you’re inviting friends to your beach house or throwing a beach theme party on your rooftop, seashell candle holders will add an authentic flare to your beach party decore.  Use real seashells and place a votive candle or tea light (removed from the tin holder) in the open side of the shell.  If you have any lying around, sprinkle tiny little shells inside the candle and watch them float in the wax as the candle melts.  If you aren’t on an actual beach, fill a shallow bowl or plate with sand and nestle the seashells in the sand before lighting them.  A fun use for those shells you collected on vacation, and a great way to create ambiance for your beach party.