Tuesday, January 4, 2011

You Are Cordially Invited......



Everyone loves being invited to a party!  Did you know the invite is more than a holder of details of who, where and when?  It sets the tone for the entire event and hopefully excites everyone coming. Guests should know as soon as they see it what to expect. Formal or semi formal, casual, theme oriented etc. Invitations are sooo much fun to me, they can be as extravagant or as simple as ones imagination allows. For example, if you want to host a tea party, you can send a small porcelain or plastic tea cup with the details on a blank tea bag in the cup. A simpler idea could be to send a paper invitation in the shape of a teapot or teacup with the details written on the invitation. However, since we live in such a technological world, most people opt for electronic invitations for convenience or being eco-friendly or both. I say, I love a great invite in the mail, but I have often used the electronic invites myself. I came across this site and have to share because at the end of the day, I just want you to invite people over and get it going! An example of a newer more savvy evite can be seen above titled Balloons Silver and Burgundy at http://www.paperlesspost.com/  Visiting this site allows you to send fine stationery via email, view a great selection of invites, experience a design feature and much more. Hope you enjoy!

Happy Hosting!
The HAUTE HOST
Lisa E.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Welcome to the Haute Host and a wonderful Hosting NEW YEAR!




Welcome to the launch of the HAUTE HOST Blog and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This blog was created to lead people to inspiration, challenge creativity and push the status quo of hosting events or parties in your own home. I intend to encourage hosting, partying and entertaining even on the smallest level. This is "the year of the party" and the year to reconnect with family and friends. No longer will you feel overwhelmed to host or tired of having the same old get-togethers. Check in and and be inspired with great ideas, tips and tricks, products, photos, recipes and much more. This blog will take the pressure off of hosting an event and show you how chic and stylish you have been all along. I promise something for the novice and the pro host. So, whether you are making resolutions or setting goals, be sure to include a party a month or gatherings galore. After all we only live once!!  Happy New Year!  To get you started, check out those lovely unique champagne flutes called Verve from Crate and Barrel. Love the thick base, and bubbles in the stem. Cheers! 

Happy Hosting!

The Haute Host
Lisa E.