If you’re like me, this time of year your mailbox is full of graduation announcements and party invitations. So, today I thought I would share 5 of the best graduation gift ideas I have used over the years. There’s something for everyone’s pocketbook whether it be friends or family. Let’s get started! 1. An Old [...]
I have always loved decorating — anything. I have forever described my style as eclectic decorating but what is eclectic style? Do you have eclectic style too? First thing we need to do is find out what “eclectic” means. Text Book Definition of Eclectic According to Google.com, eclectic means: adjective/i’ klektik/ Deriving ideas, style, or [...]
Back with some more graduation party ideas. This time — personalized decor for your favorite graduate. I found a few really cool items I wanted to share with everyone. Hope you like them as much as I do! Memory Board Graduation Standee Memory Board Graduation Standee Each I just love this! You get to upload [...]
Have you noticed when you surf the net for graduation party ideas, you get a lot of kiddish, kitschy ideas that would actually work better for pre-school, kindergarten or middle school graduates? Stuff like the image on the right — stuff you buy at a party store? The bottom line for high school and college graduates [...]
Graduation season is coming quicker than we think! If you need some more graduation party ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Seems like every year the manufacturer’s come up with something new. You can use them as intended or come up with your own original use. Let’s take a look at a few different [...]
Are you starting from scratch and needing some patio decorating ideas? Or, maybe you want to re-vamp your existing patio and don’t know where to start. A color wheel can be a lot of help but do you know how to use it to come up with great color schemes? Patio Decorating Ideas It’s that [...]
If you’re like me, this time of year your mailbox is full of graduation announcements and party invitations. So, today I thought I would share 5 of the best graduation gift ideas I have used over the years. There’s something for everyone’s pocketbook whether it be friends or family. Let’s get started! 1. An Old [...]
Back with some more graduation party ideas. This time — personalized decor for your favorite graduate. I found a few really cool items I wanted to share with everyone. Hope you like them as much as I do! Memory Board Graduation Standee Memory Board Graduation Standee Each I just love this! You get to upload [...]
Have you noticed when you surf the net for graduation party ideas, you get a lot of kiddish, kitschy ideas that would actually work better for pre-school, kindergarten or middle school graduates? Stuff like the image on the right — stuff you buy at a party store? The bottom line for high school and college graduates [...]
Graduation season is coming quicker than we think! If you need some more graduation party ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Seems like every year the manufacturer’s come up with something new. You can use them as intended or come up with your own original use. Let’s take a look at a few different [...]
What’s a graduation party without some themed food items? Below are some ideas and inspiration for you as you plan the menu for your graduates’ party. Also, here are a few things to keep in mind when menu planning: If your guests are likely to be party hopping (going from one to the other), try [...]
When my daughter was graduating last year, I spent a month pouring over the internet look for a cool invitation at a good price. My eyes were glazed over with all the “extra” costs at some of the sites. Set-up, ink color (other than black), minimum orders and so on were making a graduation invitation [...]
I have always loved decorating — anything. I have forever described my style as eclectic decorating but what is eclectic style? Do you have eclectic style too? First thing we need to do is find out what “eclectic” means. Text Book Definition of Eclectic According to Google.com, eclectic means: adjective/i’ klektik/ Deriving ideas, style, or [...]
Mom and I were out today going through some shops and boutiques in the quaint downtown of a local city. We went through some gift shops, home decor shops, antique malls and specialty shops. I love anything vintage and mom is crazy for antiques and the rustic look, so we had a great time browsing. [...]
After having been in the wedding and event industry for more than a couple of decades, I really get excited about something new for a DIY bride. I have found a really cool way to add some “bling bling things” to your centerpieces and more for a wedding or any event — diamond rhinestone ribbon. [...]
Pennant Bunting | Wedding Sometimes, simple is just better. Quaint decor belonging to the past is resurrected and used as ideas for a vintage wedding theme. Pennant bunting is one such simple idea. Where to use the Pennant Bunting It can be used: behind the cake table or sweets table at a wedding behind the head [...]
I have always loved chalkboards! I’m not sure why, but in this day of technology, chalkboards remind me of a simpler way of life — a vintage idea. If you are hosting a vintage wedding or decorating your home and want some vintage touches, chalkboards can supply them in an affordable manner. image credit: The [...]
Vintage Themed Wedding Vintage everything is really in right now — whether it’s decor for your home, a themed wedding or event or even fashion. I have written a couple of articles recently about travel themed weddings and coming up with ideas for vintage centerpieces and I thought I would share some of my favorite [...]
Yup, Easter will be here before we know it. I’m trying to get ahead of the game with Easter ideas for decor and centerpieces. I love DIY centerpieces and the Easter holiday has no shortage of ideas around the internet. At our house, we have such a large group that a buffet is the only [...]
October is not too soon to start thinking and planning your Thanksgiving menu. The celebration of family and harvest can include the usual fare of turkey, roast beef, ham, duck, or whatever your family’s traditional main dish may be. But, let’s talk about my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal — the Dessert buffet (or [...]
After having been in the event industry for over 20 years and a caterer for 12+ years, setting up a buffet is something I can do in my sleep. But, not just any buffet. I like to add style and spice to a buffet. Who says they have to be boring — dishes all lined [...]
Holidays are just around the corner! (I know, I can’t believe it either!) So, time to start thinking about setting up your holiday dessert buffets. Today, I had a blast setting up three different holiday themed dessert buffets and taking pictures. To see the full article and all the pictures visit Dessert Buffet Ideas. The [...]
Are you ready to throw a great party and be the talk of all your friends? Have you sent the invitations yet? Have you planned your menu and decorations? If not, you need to get on the ball. A great, easy and effective way to add to the decor of your home party is to [...]
If you have learned anything about me up to this point, you know I love to decorate — coming up with ideas for buffet tables and stations is just one of my decorating passions. Using creative, different and unique ideas in displaying food, to me, is over half the fun of putting together a party [...]
I have always loved decorating — anything. I have forever described my style as eclectic decorating but what is eclectic style? Do you have eclectic style too? First thing we need to do is find out what “eclectic” means. Text Book Definition of Eclectic According to Google.com, eclectic means: adjective/i’ klektik/ Deriving ideas, style, or [...]
Easy DIY weekend decor projects are one of my favorite activities. With spring just around the corner, I am updating my list with possible options for the spring weekends and thought I’d share some of what I found. Bookcase Clutter Yes, we all have bookcases that never seem to stay the way we arranged the [...]
This holiday season, we can all make small contributions to decreasing our carbon footprints and being kinder to our environment. Below are 5 holiday decor ideas that are easy, beautiful and, most of all, environmentally friendly! In case you missed the first two articles, here are the links: How to be Eco Friendly This Holiday [...]
After having been in the wedding and event industry for more than a couple of decades, I really get excited about something new for a DIY bride. I have found a really cool way to add some “bling bling things” to your centerpieces and more for a wedding or any event — diamond rhinestone ribbon. [...]
Pennant Bunting | Wedding Sometimes, simple is just better. Quaint decor belonging to the past is resurrected and used as ideas for a vintage wedding theme. Pennant bunting is one such simple idea. Where to use the Pennant Bunting It can be used: behind the cake table or sweets table at a wedding behind the head [...]
I have always loved chalkboards! I’m not sure why, but in this day of technology, chalkboards remind me of a simpler way of life — a vintage idea. If you are hosting a vintage wedding or decorating your home and want some vintage touches, chalkboards can supply them in an affordable manner. image credit: The [...]
I’ve got some decorating and furnishing to do outside? Do you have a patio, porch or deck you need to get ready for Spring? I just love Spring! And, around here, it seems to have started early. In the past couple of weeks we have had weather in the high 70′s and low 80′s — [...]
It’s no secret, I like to write. I write content for a number of my own blogs and websites; I write memoir — personal essays; and I write for a number of revenue sharing websites. It’s not rocket science and it won’t make you a millionaire but it’s fun and I get a sense of [...]
Happy 2012 everyone from Handee Mandee! Just a quick note as I escape the holiday craziness for a bit — At the new year, do you make resolutions or set goals for the coming year? Like everyone else, I used to make resolutions. They were sometimes wild, unattainable dreams, really. As I’ve gotten older, I [...]
Gift Baskets and Kindle Fire I have just published a couple of new articles for the holidays. Since I have so many golfers in the family (and friends too), I decided to share how I have made gift baskets for golfers for past Christmases. They are fun to make (or you can buy ready-made) and [...]
It’s that time of year! Hike up to the attic, down to the basement or out to the garage and gather your holiday decor for the 2011 holidays. Wait! Slow down that sleigh for a minute! What if we take a moment and assess our holiday decor and traditions? What if we find some ways to [...]
The first in the series about having a green Christmas, let’s talk about holiday lights. I remember, as a child, being mesmerized by the shiny bulbs that adorned our Christmas trees. The way the light played off the ornaments and icicles was magical. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without those tree lights. But, there is a more [...]
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Decorating for Events
Holders for Table Numbers, Seating Cards and More
Have you numbered your tables and need to designate which is which? Or maybe you are having a buffet of appetizers, a sweets or candy buffet or the main meal is served buffet style so you want to identify the different food offerings. Or you want to designate a guestbook or gift table, display photos [...]
A New Venture | Vintage Shopping
I am very excited! Together with my mom and sister, we are opening a booth inside a Vintage mall. Ideas for the booth are spilling out of my head. For my part, I will concentrate on items that brides and event hosts can re-use as decor for centerpieces and buffets. I am passionate about reusing [...]
If you have learned anything about me up to this point, you know I love to decorate — coming up with ideas for buffet tables and stations is just one of my decorating passions. Using creative, different and unique ideas in displaying food, to me, is over half the fun of putting together a party [...]
I have always loved chalkboards! I’m not sure why, but in this day of technology, chalkboards remind me of a simpler way of life — a vintage idea. If you are hosting a vintage wedding or decorating your home and want some vintage touches, chalkboards can supply them in an affordable manner. image credit: The [...]
Wild West Themes | Setting Buffet Table
Setting a Buffet Table | Wild West Style With Wild West themes, there are a ton of decorating options — but not as many buffet ideas for the theme. A Buffet Table is an option for decorating too. Instead of having it look like an Army Chow line, put some thought and creativity into it. [...]
Mandee has been in the event industry for more than 20 years in various capacities such as: Venue Owner, Venue Manager, Wedding & Event Decorator, Caterer, Bartender and chief bottle washer. Additionally, she has been in the golf industry as
Vintage With A Twist