A classic dessert any time of the year, carrot cake is a particularly popular recipe for fall parties… and as one Big Dotter demonstrates here, it can be easily dressed up to match fall party décor! Big Dot of Happiness Design Expert Dorthea submitted this eye-catching fall dessert in a recent bake-off, and as you can… Continue reading Fall Party Recipe Idea: Classic Carrot Cake… With a Twist!
Year: 2012
5 Ways to Put a Modern Spin on Classic Couples Baby Showers
Although baby showers have evolved significantly over the past few decades – your mother’s baby shower, for instance, was likely very different from your own – coed baby showers remain popular. But how do you put a modern spin on classic couples baby showers? The party-planning experts at BigDotofHappiness.com suggest considering the following five tips:… Continue reading 5 Ways to Put a Modern Spin on Classic Couples Baby Showers
Double the Joy, Double the Fun… Celebrating Twins & Triplets is Much More Fun!
Double the joy, double the fun… celebrating twins and triplets is much more fun! At least, it is with BigDotofHappiness.com’s selection of totally unique twins and triplets party supplies! From twice-as-nice baby sprinkles and gender reveal parties to baby showers that feature three times the laughter (and maybe more!), their collection of personalized invitations, favors, and… Continue reading Double the Joy, Double the Fun… Celebrating Twins & Triplets is Much More Fun!
Celebrate Your Party Colors with DIY Painted Frames!
Celebrate your party colors with DIY painted frames! Every Hostess Hero knows that little more color never hurts, and BigDotofHappiness.com’s white frames are an easy to way to incorporate your party colors into table decorations and buffet tables. You can even use them to make party signs! By adding a single coat of colorful spray paint,… Continue reading Celebrate Your Party Colors with DIY Painted Frames!
Dazzle Your Guests with Uniquely Shaped Party Supplies!
Vibrant colors and one-of-a-kind designs are one thing, but uniquely shaped party supplies? It’s true! Available exclusively at BigDotofHappiness.com is an entire selection of invitations, favors, tableware and decorations that features not only bright colors and original designs, but totally unique shapes – really! From personalized stickers to candy containers, Big Dot of Happiness has… Continue reading Dazzle Your Guests with Uniquely Shaped Party Supplies!
Happy Halloween from Big Dot of Happiness!
Lions and tigers and… Paul Bunyan’s blue ox, Babe? Oh, my! From all of the party-planning experts (and zombies and fairies and gumball machines and superheroes and dice) at BigDotofHappiness.com, Happy Halloween!
Festive Fall Favor Idea: DIY Mulled Cider Kits!
A festive fall favor idea that’s easy to make and can be packaged in a variety of pretty ways, DIY mulled cider kits combine cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and other delicious ingredients in a small satchel or container that can be mixed into apple cider. The result is a classic cold-weather drink mix that’s perfect for… Continue reading Festive Fall Favor Idea: DIY Mulled Cider Kits!
Three Money-Saving Secrets All Party Planners Should Know!
The party-planning experts at BigDotOfHappiness.com understand that Hostess Heroes are constantly balancing the desire for impressive, one-of-a-kind party spaces with the need to save money. After all, creating a budget and sticking to it is often the most challenging part of the party-planning process! To ensure you get the most “bang for your buck,” we… Continue reading Three Money-Saving Secrets All Party Planners Should Know!
A Truly Unique Party Idea: DIY Thumbprint Guest Books!
A memorable alternative to the traditional guest book, DIY thumbprint guest books are easy to make and even easier to display – and enjoy – after the celebration is over! These “interactive” guest books can be used at a variety of parties, from weddings and birthday parties to baby showers and baptisms! Simply display a… Continue reading A Truly Unique Party Idea: DIY Thumbprint Guest Books!
Sweeten Up a Teddy Bear Baby Shower with Blue-“bear”-y Muffins!
Sweeten up a teddy bear baby shower with blue-“bear”-y muffins! As easy to make as they are to decorate, blueberry muffins – especially in miniature form – are a delightfully simple snack idea for teddy bear-themed baby showers. Just add a themed teddy bear “flag” to each one (which we created using non-personalized teddy bear… Continue reading Sweeten Up a Teddy Bear Baby Shower with Blue-“bear”-y Muffins!