DIY Party Favors: Personalized Favor Boxes

Even if you’ve filled a beautiful room with perfectly-coordinated decorations and tableware, prepared a beautifully-balanced spread of delicious food, and planned out a host of ideal celebratory games, a party is just not a party without guests—and, of course, your guest of honor. Your party guests are the most important factors in hosting any event—so… Continue reading DIY Party Favors: Personalized Favor Boxes

DIY Ideas: Bring Something NEW to the table – Personalized Centerpieces!

You all know that Big Dot of Happiness makes it very simple to execute a perfectly-coordinated shower or birthday party with their themed decorations and tableware, but did you realize that many Big Dot products are easily customized for several different uses? It’s true! In fact, that’s one of the things I love most about… Continue reading DIY Ideas: Bring Something NEW to the table – Personalized Centerpieces!

Party Playlists That Match Your Event Theme!

As long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with music.  This obsession has grown into a love that encompasses my entire life.  I’ve found songs to fit every event and situation I encounter.  Not only have I created playlists for  parties and down times, I’ve even gone as far as making playlists for cleaning… Continue reading Party Playlists That Match Your Event Theme!

2011 Party Season Kickoff!

Are you ready for 2011? It’s here and it is fabulous! And you know that Big Dot will keep you in the loop on all things party! In January of 2011, three captivating and engaging Big Dot emails will be sent directly to your inbox and feature Big Dot’s hot new themes, special offers and… Continue reading 2011 Party Season Kickoff!

RING in the New Year

Picture this:   A cozy living room scene complete with roaring fireplace, a handsome hero gazing lovingly into his sweetheart’s eyes as he surprises her with an enormous engagement ring, the music swells and she breathlessly whispers “I do”.  Could it be a TV commercial for a jewelry store?  Perhaps.  But I wager that this very… Continue reading RING in the New Year

Make It, Quick!: Spruced Up Vases for Centerpieces

This quick tip is one to file away in your brain for any time you find yourself in need of “a little something” to dress up your table for your next baby shower, bridal shower or birthday —and it would make for beautiful, and easy centerpieces for any shower or party. Simply dress your old… Continue reading Make It, Quick!: Spruced Up Vases for Centerpieces

Welcome to Big Dot of Happiness Blog!

Hello! Welcome to the Big Dot of Happiness Blog! Big Dot of Happiness is the home of BabyShowerStuff.com, SimplyBabyStuff.com, SimplyWeddingStuff.com, SimplyBirthdayStuff.com, TheShowerFoundry.com, and BigDotofHappiness.com—we’re your one-stop-shop for furnishing all your parties, from the invitations to the tableware to the thank you notes. When it comes to party supplies, we’ve got you covered! We at Big… Continue reading Welcome to Big Dot of Happiness Blog!

Customize Your Wedding Shower!

Did you know that our sister site SimplyWeddingStuff.com offers a customized bridal theme? Each silhouette can be chosen to resemble the bride as much as possible. First, choose from 10 skin and hair color combinations. Then pick a background color. There are over 30, so you’re sure to find your absolute favorite. Each customized bridal… Continue reading Customize Your Wedding Shower!

Do It Yourself: Combining Family and Flowers for Your Wedding

It was September when my husband and I were married in 2002. Although it was a beautiful time of the year, it was also prime hay fever season. For me, hay fever season means staying away from weeds and flowers. One sniff of plants or flowers and I am sneezing, itching and experiencing watery eyes.… Continue reading Do It Yourself: Combining Family and Flowers for Your Wedding