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Thursday, January 5, 2012

A Party In January

Are you all partied out after the holidays?  If not, I find that after the hustle and bustle of the holidays have calmed down is a great time to entertain...everyone's calendars are freed up and the entertaining can be more playful.  All of these ideas are from a pinterest pinboard I created for party inspirations, and I thought they were too great not to pass on!   

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A hot cocoa bar:  ideal after a snowball fight or snowman-building session!

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SUCH a cute way to serve home-made ice cream for an afternoon BBQ.

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An elegant Mother's Day brunch, wedding shower or just a beautiful luncheon!

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A beautiful way to serve breakfast in bed - maybe for just a party of two. :)

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A bloody mary station:  great for a pre-football game brunch...

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A cute idea for a slumber party.

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An Italian al fresco buffet - lovely!

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I love this idea for a salad bar - perfect for a girl's lunch!

Depending on your climate, not all of these will work right now, but you can file them away for future reference. 
Or, you could also bring a summer party inside and just pretend the sun is shining. :)
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15 comments:

  1. The Salvage SnobJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Absolutely LOVE all these party ideas!!! And your absolutely right about entertaining after the holidays, it's the perfect time!!

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  2. Acquired ObjectsJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Ok I am loving these ideas too and going to file all of them away! We have a party the beginning of February, gives me enough time to recoup.

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  3. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Great ideas, Barbara! I love the Mother's Day drink bar, and the ice cream looks fabulous.
    Have a nice evening.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  4. MS Design Maven Marilyn StoreyJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Yes, A relief party after the pressure of holidays. I am loving that bloody mary bar! Perfect for the Super Bowl, the BCS championship, or any game!

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  5. designchicJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Love these party ideas and the slumber party cereal is adorable...wish I'd had that idea a few years ago!!

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  6. Sharon Lee JohnsonJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    What great ideas. I'm definitely going to try that ice cream idea - we are going into the hottest month of our year soon so it will go down a treat! x Sharon

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  7. The enchanted homeJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Barbara I am suddenly feeling very party ready and........quite hungry!!!! That last picture, the adorable ice cream in mason jars, the bloody mary station...all superb ideas! Love this idea for a post!

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  8. IngeJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    The Italian al fresco buffet is looking absolutely yummy! :-) And I'm in love with the romantic Mother's Day brunch. All these glass jars filled with lemonade and water... I would love to have one myself for my own kitchen. :-)
    Love, Inge x

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  9. I Dream OfJanuary 6, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    I always feel a little let down after all the holiday festivities are over, so love the thought of a January fete! And these ideas a fantastic. I'm ready to send out invitations! Happy Weekend, Barbara!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    yea, I think it's still time to party..and good point that people's schedules are a little freer, too...
    love these ideas..I think it's just too fun to set a pretty buffet table up to treat your guest to some apres NYE delights...
    best,
    maureen

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  11. The Vintique ObjectJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I'm hosting a baby shower this spring and love that salad bar set up. So pretty!
    Camille

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  12. Stacy CUrranJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    LOVE the bloody Mary station! I don't drink them, but I'm so having a brunch so I can have the station :)
    Stacy

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  13. pve designJanuary 7, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Fantastic ideas for so many fun ways to celebrate in January. As I dismantled the holiday decor, I began to think how I must still feel the spirit - with a celebration this month.
    pve

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  14. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.January 7, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Great ideas...although, I'm through entertaining for a short while. XO, Mona

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  15. michelleJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Some really great party ideas here! Lovely blog :)

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