Make Mine Eclectic

More Party Ideas

June 2, 2009 at 11:28 am (Wedding Plans) (backyard, color, decor, decorate, decoration, eclectic, engagement, fun, gathering, grill, home, house, outdoor, party, patio, plan, porch, vintage, wedding, yard)

It is still raining here in Illinois, and I am still tired from a busy weekend of graduation parties.  So, we have no progress, no news, no excitement.  But, I have seen a few more party ideas that are inspiring me to be a bit more creative when planning for the upcoming engagement party…

http://www.bhg.com/recipes/food-slide-shows/entertaining/outdoor-entertaining/?sssdmh=dm17.381928&esrc=nwwu49_09&email=1913454215

I love when details in party decor match or have the same vibe.  We are going with a lot of red for the party, so not only is this bowl of drinks our color, but it just feels like our style.  We are working on a similar idea.

http://junkcamp.blogspot.com/2009/05/industrial-light-cage-junk-project.html

Ki at Junk Camp made this condiment holder with vintage industrial light cages.  I would love to be able to find enough things to make on of these in time for the party.  Isn’t that adorable!?

http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/outdoor-party-decorations-0409

Silverware in cans would mean less plastic garbage and an easier way to carry them all outside.  I was also thinking about using our vintage picnic basket. 

http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-home/backyard-basics/staticslideshowcl.aspx?cp-documentid=18882381&imageindex=15

Galvanized buckets have a charm to them.  These bottles are even pretty!

http://athome.kimvallee.com/2009/05/party-themes-inspired-by-the-photography-of-philip-harvey/

These last two vintage inspired photos by photographer Philip Harvey are just so pretty.  I love the bright colored chairs under the trees.  This will be more what our space will look like.  The beach scene makes me want to some how hang a canopy over the tables…