Today is Lunar New Year- Gung Hay Fat Choy, or "wishing you great happiness and prosperity"! Take advantage of the celebratory holiday and spice up your home or party with some red decor. Red is the most auspicious color in Chinese culture, symbolizing luck, happiness, and joy.

I used these fabulous tutorials for paper peonies and origami koi fish.

Add customized chocolates and themed table assignments to complete the look.

And there you have it- a very red, very festive CNY tablesca...

Looking for a last-minute way to perfect your Thanksgiving tablescape? Try one of these stylish place card ideas- they're guaranteed to wow your guests and make them feel welcome.

1.  Mini acorns with calligraphy tags from Papercase Studio

2.  Gold-dipped leaves from Lark & Linen

3.  "Thankful For" napkin sleeves from Katrina Makes

4.  Copper leaf place settings from The Glitter Guide

5.  Better yet, write your guests' names directly onto butcher paper like this tablecloth from Lonny

6.  Write a messa...

Making sense of the multiple state and local measures and candidates on the ballot for this year's midterm elections is no easy feat, but it can definitely be easier (and more fun!) when doing it with friends and a mimosa in hand. This Pancakes & Politics brunch was hosted by Whisper Voice Roar, a women's group in San Francisco that hosts fundraising and awareness events, volunteers together, and encourages political activism. Each member explained ballot measures and candidates to their friends...

What I love about parties goes beyond pinspiration and picture-perfect moments. For me it's about the celebration itself, the joy of bringing people together. Whether it's showering a mom-to-be with love, celebrating a milestone birthday, or saying hats off to the grad, life is full of important moments that deserve to be treated as such- important! In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, especially in the buzzing SF Bay Area, relationships are so often pushed to the backburner. I started M...

Summer is finally here, and we can't wait for all the backyard bashes! One of our favorite themes is troppo- its paradise-feel, lush colors, and refreshing cocktails scream summer like nothing else. Check out details from this birthday party we did in the Castro district, which was Tropical House theme- both a house party and a play on Tropical House music. Cue the Kygo!

The Passover Seder is a Jewish ritual feast marking the start of Passover. Those who gather for a seder dinner partake in telling and discussing the text of the Haggadah, which contains the narrative of the Israelite exodus from Egypt, as well as sharing symbolic foods and wines. In the celebration of freedom, the host of this seder wanted to put a feminist twist of the evening and celebrate the role of women in the Haggadah. Together we planned a warm, intimate evening for her guests to build a...

Just in time for the Royal Wedding, I got to plan another lovely tea party baby shower. Tea parties are back, and the more British, the better! The mum-to-be is British herself and wanted to stick with the classic afternoon tea time, finger sandwiches, scones, and crumpets. We completed the look with mix-and-match teacups and a tea bar. Check out the details below!

These adorable pink, gold, and white desserts were made by Marley's Treats.

Lovejoy's Tearoom in San Francisco has a great collection...

Originally a British tradition that conjures images of pinkies in the air and violin music in the background, tea parties have evolved into an elegant but not necessarily fussy format for a number of parties today. Take this baby shower for example: finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets were prepared ahead of time so that the only thing that needed to be served during the party was the tea itself. The hosts could sit back, relax, and most importantly, celebrate the mother-to-be! They also got th...

There are countless ways to consider working a party bus into your San Francisco event or celebration. The nature of professional transportation is an easy way to offer both convenience and safety to events if you plan on indulging in drinks with friends. Even if that's not the case for you, many people aren't aware of the sheer possibilities of professional transportation, and that's why we're here with the top five celebrations to consider reserving a California Party Bus Service.

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Make your mom's day with these easy (and free!) printables! It just takes a few minutes to add that special touch to her gift or create a charming backdrop.

Gift Tags

1. "I love you Mom" gift tags from Blooming Homestead

2. "Happy Mother's Day" gift tags from Crafted Sparrow 

Beverage Labels

3. Smoothie labels from Tell Love and Party

4. Wine bottle labels from Hello! Lucky 

Paper Banners

5. "Happy Mother's Day" banner from Oh Happy Day

6. "We <3 Mom" banner from Paper Trail Design