The Hip Hostess

Menus, tips and ideas for hosting with style!

Iluminate The Night {Outdoor Lighting Roundup} June 7, 2012

 ‘Tis the season for outdoor entertaining.  When the sun sets, iluminate your nighttime fete with hip lighting options. From stylish hues to retro-inspired lanterns, there’s an option for every outdoor entertaining style.

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Fiesta September 8, 2008

Here are some pictures from the fiesta theme party the Hip Hostess threw to give you some ideas for your next hip fiesta.

 

The Serving Pieces:

Festive reds, blues and bright stripes coordinate to make these pieces fiesta ready.


The Utencils:

Utencils wrapped in cloth napkins and tied with rafia makes it easier to grab everything all at once. 


The Flowers:

Bright lime green and muted pink and orange flowers coordinate with the stripes in the napkins and the color on the plates without being too matchy-matchy.

 

The Favors:

Homemade spiced pepitas (green pumpkin seeds frequently used in Mexican cuisine) wrapped in clear cello bags and tied with rafia are a salty treat that go well with margaritas and make a great favor for friends to take home.