Throwing a holiday office party can be a little tricky.  We all love a reason to celebrate but don't always want to do it at work.  Here are some tips on how to put together a fantastic office party everyone will enjoy.  Themes.  Remember, not everyone is celebrating the same holiday! ...

If a trip to New Orleans isn't on the agenda this year throw your own Mardi Gras party! Ask guests to come in costume, or at least masked since it's a carnival tradition. Check out PurpleTrail online invitations for unique invitation designs. You'll want to decorate in the flamboyant, ...

King Cake is the traditional dessert of Mardi Gras.  Also known as Twelfth Night Cake, the brioche-style King Cake is prepared in New Orleans bakeries only for the period between the Twelfth Night and Ash Wednesday. The tradition is thought to have begun with French settlers, continuing a custom dating back ...

The History of Mardi Gras The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to Medival Europe, though we have no written record of how that really transformed into the current Mardi Gras of today. But the origins of the Mardi Gras we celebrate today, with Kings, Mardi Gras colors, and brass ...

Moving into a new home is an extraordinary experience.  It can however, leave new homeowners feeling overwhelmed. A housewarming party is a great way to fill the house with family and friends.  Putting together a housewarming can be as practical as having a work party to help finish the home ...

There are many award shows to recognize the efforts of Hollywood's A-listers.  Perhaps the most infamous is the Academy Awards, aka the Oscars.  Why not celebrate this fun night of glam and glitter by having your own award show party!  Here are some tips ...

Pro football and its championship game, the Super Bowl, is the most watched sport in America. With Super Bowl 2009 right around the corner, throwing a football themed party is a good excuse for a celebration. While planning a Super Bowl party you need to remember that not everyone attending ...

Tailgating Tips The practice of tailgating is most closely associated with football, but the truth is that tailgating parties take place at all kinds of events from baseball games to NASCAR races.  Let's face it, we love an excuse for a party. A sporting event and now even concerts have become ...

Invitation Inspiration - Hawaiian or Tropical ********** A birthday hawaiian style...Doesn`t it sound great? Lisa is turning 40, so we`ve got to celebrate! We`ll drink mai-tais and coladas and feast on tropical food... Once you see the spread, you`ll be sure to get in the mood! So wear ...

Invitation Inspiration - Casino Night   Casino Night!! Join us for an evening of innocent fun at the tables! Cocktails and Heavy Hors d`oeuvres Gambling Games   ********** Ante Up! Join us for an evening of Barbecue & Poker **********...