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Hot new trends in party accessories

  • Hot new trends in party accessories
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  • Hot new trends in party accessories
    Chevron patterns with bold, bright colors like fuschia, tangerine and sunflower are huge this summer, says Mintz. Use the chevron in the table covering, and then pick up the colors in the tabletop decor and food.
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/107152_Original.jpg
  • Hot new trends in party accessories
    Throwing all-white parties is so '90s, says Mintz. This summer the trend is to decorate with a unique palette of three or four colors. Her top picks? Candy pink, turquoise and kiwi, she says. Be daring by combining them all in the tablescape, in the balloons or as a food of color.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/107153_Original.jpg
  • Hot new trends in party accessories
    Birthdays and weddings aren't the only occasions people are celebrating. Mintz has seen an uptick in orders for everyday parties, as well. I love the random 'just because' party idea, says Mintz, who is also seeing more girlfriends-themed purchases.
    http://static.glo.com/photos/Original/107154_Original.jpg
  • Hot new trends in party accessories
    Aside from names, ages and dates, customers are loving what we call Did You Know? quotes or inspirational messages, says Mintz, who loves this set of cocktail napkins that told the wedding couple's love story.SHOP NOW: ForYourPary Did You Know? napkins
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/107155_Original.jpg
  • Hot new trends in party accessories
    Personalized napkins are nothing new, but Mintz says customized matchbooks are catching on like, well, wildfire. They are the new favorite as people collect them, and almost nobody hands them out in restaurants or bars anymore, says Mintz. Plus guests will use the matchbox 30 times, always reminding them of you and your party!SHOP NOW: Custom Matchbooks
    http://static.glo.com/photos/Original/107156_Original.jpg
  • Hot new trends in party accessories
    Striped straws are all the rage and also have a real vintage feel that appeals to pretty much everyone, says Mintz of this summer's hot seller. It's the ultimate way to dress up our drinks and make them personal. Try serving spiked lemonade in mason jars then topping it off with a stylish sipper.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/107158_Original.jpg
  • Hot new trends in party accessories
    Using nature in your summer party is key to this season's trendiest entertaining look, says Mintz of incorporating branches and succulents into your party decor. Her seasonal go-tos? Forsythia or lilac branches in spring, water and sand in summer, leaves and wood in fall.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/107159_Original.jpg
  • Hot new trends in party accessories
    According to Mintz, hosts are now playing with typography and font in their designs to truly enhance the theme of a party. Mixing fonts to create your own unique look is very popular and lets your accessories show your personality, she says.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/107160_Original.jpg
  • Hot new trends in party accessories
    In addition to using personalized ribbon for gifts and decoration, accessorize your desserts, suggests Mintz. Yep, that's right! Stack two delectable deserts like macaroons or brownie bites together to make a lovely parting treat for guests.SHOP NOW: Stir Sticks
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/107161_Original.jpg
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  • Get in Line

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    "Chevron patterns with bold, bright colors like fuschia, tangerine and sunflower are huge this summer," says Mintz. "Use the chevron in the table covering, and then pick up the colors in the tabletop decor and food."

  • White Out

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    Throwing all-white parties is so '90s, says Mintz. This summer the trend is to decorate with a unique palette of three or four colors. Her top picks? "Candy pink, turquoise and kiwi," she says. Be daring by combining them all in the tablescape, in the balloons or as a food of color.

  • Party All the Time

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    Birthdays and weddings aren't the only occasions people are celebrating. Mintz has seen an uptick in orders for everyday parties, as well. "I love the random 'just because' party idea," says Mintz, who is also seeing more girlfriends-themed purchases.

  • Words to the Wise

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    "Aside from names, ages and dates, customers are loving what we call Did You Know? quotes or inspirational messages," says Mintz, who loves this set of cocktail napkins that told the wedding couple's love story.

    SHOP NOW: ForYourPary Did You Know? napkins

  • Match Maker

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    Personalized napkins are nothing new, but Mintz says customized matchbooks are catching on like, well, wildfire. "They are the new favorite as people collect them, and almost nobody hands them out in restaurants or bars anymore," says Mintz. "Plus guests will use the matchbox 30 times, always reminding them of you and your party!"

    SHOP NOW: Custom Matchbooks

  • Causing a Stir

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    "Striped straws are all the rage and also have a real vintage feel that appeals to pretty much everyone," says Mintz of this summer's hot seller. "It's the ultimate way to dress up our drinks and make them personal." Try serving spiked lemonade in mason jars then topping it off with a stylish sipper. "

  • Branch Out

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    "Using nature in your summer party is key to this season's trendiest entertaining look," says Mintz of incorporating branches and succulents into your party decor. Her seasonal go-tos? "Forsythia or lilac branches in spring, water and sand in summer, leaves and wood in fall."

  • What's Your Type?

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    According to Mintz, hosts are now playing with typography and font in their designs to truly enhance the theme of a party. "Mixing fonts to create your own unique look is very popular and lets your accessories show your personality," she says.

  • Simply Sweet

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    In addition to using personalized ribbon for gifts and decoration, accessorize your desserts, suggests Mintz. Yep, that's right! Stack two delectable deserts like macaroons or brownie bites together to make a lovely parting treat for guests.

    SHOP NOW: Stir Sticks

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