Dinner Party Accessories

Looking for some fun and easy ways to add some unexpected flair to your dinner table? Look no further than your home office! With a few items, that most people can find in their office drawers, you can create some fast place cards, coasters, and napkin rings! Grab some staples, legal paper, and index cards and head over to Serious Eats, to find all the directions!

Kids Dessert Ideas: Brownie Popsicles

How fun are these popsicles?! Surprise the kids (and who are we kidding.....the adults too) at your next event with these fun brownie popsicles. Now I just need the 90 degree temps to match! Head over to Oh Party for all the details.

Custom Rubber Stamp

The rage hitting the party scene right now (and has been for awhile!) are mini bunting and pennants gracing the likes of cupcakes and cakes, banners, walls, oh.....you get the idea....! So how clever is this DIY pennant stamp! Now you can even decorate and customize your envelopes, packages, stationary, and so much more! Created using some SIMPLE tools, by Cathe from Just Something I Made, I can't wait to try this one out on my own!

Fabric Ribbon Table Skirt

I am loving this amazing idea for a table skirt from Twiddle Lee. So easy to customize using colors and fabrics specific to your event. I am still swooning! Time to find a way to use one at my house!

St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes

I am in love with these adorable cupcakes for St. Patrick's day. The little leprechaun hat wrappers are pretty irresistible and the chocolate four leaf clover adds a cute and yummy touch on top. Want to make your own? Find the directions and template for the hat wrappers here.

Spring Tablescape

I am kicking off a new feature here on Attention 2 Detail. Starting today, and every Tuesday, I'm going to feature some great tablescape ideas for......cue the drum roll please......"Tablescape Tuesday"! I will be featuring some great tablescapes from other talents out in internet land, but will also be featuring a few tablescapes of my own.

Up first, a spring inspired tablescape from Centsational Girl. Pretty vintage touches, nature inspired accents, and a color palette of pale blue and cream, bring Spring right to your table. This tablescape would be great for so many different events. Let this table inspire some pretty Spring thoughts into your every day! Gorg!

"Toadstool" Stool Tutorial

These great toadstools from Tao of Craft would be perfect for any upcoming garden parties or Alice in Wonderland event transformations! They don't require much and are super easy to make! You can find all of the directions here. "Toadtally " perfect! (Sorry, I just couldn't resist!)

DIY Chandeliers

So many events lately have been featuring fabulous decor but it seems like chandeliers are all the rage right now. Here are a few of my favorites that you don't need to buy, but can make and personalize for your specific event. Save money with these great DIY projects but don't skimp on the glamour!

Kitchen Appeal

Mardi Gras

Roads of Ribbon

Cascading Candy

Pretty Paper

Wax On, Wax Off

Silver Strands

Perfect Petals

Valentine's Day Place Setting

How gorgeous is this amazing table?! It was created by Elizabeth Anne Designs (found via The Wedding Decorator). I love the pastel colors with bright pops of red, the vintage lace details (even in the plates!), and the Victorian feel. So romantic! Find more pictures here.

Table Centerpiece - Hearts

I love this FAB idea spotted over at Apartment Therapy. These hearts were hung from the ceiling, 579 hearts to be exact, one for each day the couple had been together. But, I thought, how great would this be as a centerpiece to a Valentine's table or any party theme for that matter? A table centerpiece with some serious height! You could easily use this idea with any shape or even use it as a dessert table backdrop too! Love it!

Chips and Salsa Recipe

Notice anything about the chips and salsa above? How about serving them after the main course....I love this DESSERT version from Sweet Sugar Belle. They look oh so yummy and so fun! Kids and adults alike will love em'. Find the directions to make your own here.

Star Wars Party

There have been a few Star Wars parties floating around blog land lately, but I hadn't seen the unique and uber creative details from this party until now. And I'm soooo glad I found them! My Creative Stirrings are the masterminds behind this DIY homemade galactic wonderland.


Where do I start?! Millennium Falcon napkins, r2d2 cups, light-saber knives, and a logo created in mustard! Smart!


Light-saber silverware.....find the instructions to make your own here.


The table centerpiece was the sand scene recreated with bread crumbs!


The party guests snacked on these great Jabba the Hut pudding cups.

For favors, guests took home a unique gift pack, including these packages of glow in the dark stars.....

And these Chewbacca chocolate covered cinnamon bears.

What a great party with fantastic DIY projects! Head over to My Creative Stirrings for more fabulous party inspiration.

Valentine's Day Party Invitations

Throwing together a little Valentine's party this year? Here are some of my favorite invitations to get your party started off right.

Sugar Cookie

Love Bug

Up, Up, and Away

Flirt FestSundae Scoops

Bunting Love

Love is in the Air

Sweet Tweet

Valentine's Day Craft Project - Treat Tote

I came across this fun little project for Valentine's day over at Sunny Stampin'. The little treat tote is so cute and I thought it would be easy to personalize and customize for any event throughout the year. It would also make an adorable hostess gift for a dinner party if you filled the little jars with fresh spices! Too cute! Head over to the blog to watch the instructional videos to learn how to make your own!

Kids Painting Party

How cute is this adorable painting party that was hosted by Jenni of Shared From Way Over Here for her daughter's 6th birthday. All of the little details are so perfect! I can't get over those mini easels at each place setting! The cake and cupcakes are so delightful and the little paint palettes filled with colored M&M's are so cleaver! And I love the activity! Balloons, filled with paint, that the kids threw darts at to create their own artwork. Love! Head over to her blog to read all of the details and see more pictures!