Frequent readers of YumSugar are no doubt familiar with PartySugar. She really is the hostess with the mostest, and not only does she throw the best bashes, she always looks enviably polished while doing so. Read on to find out what's in her makeup bag. Which beauty products are your must-haves? Spanish Dove spray can deodorant. Yes, I purchase my deodorant in bulk while traveling in Spain. It Read more

You probably already know this, but I love the act of planning a party as much as the party itself! While Yum had 52 weeks of baking adventures this year, I planned 52 virtual parties! From the look to the drinks, I supplied you with inspiring ideas, tantalizing recipes, and crafty invitations. The invite sets the tone, atmosphere, and mood of an event so I always send handmade invitations. It Read more

Last week I told you step-by-step how I was planning my Halloween party. I showed you the invitations, the menu, the drinks and the decor. The party took place this past Saturday and although it was a fabulous success and the majority of my guests had a glorious time, there are a few things to make note of for the next time. Here are my after party reflections: Leave the frozen berries out of Read more

Calling all you crazy partyers, hostesses with the mostess, and anyone else who loves to party as much as I do! Join my Super Special Occasions group on TeamSugar and share pictures of the parties you planned, hosted, or attended. There are tons of members but few are showing us their pictures, what's up with that? I started this group so we could all get inspiration from the parties we've been Read more

Following my repeated ploys for you all to share your favorite gadgets with me, PartySugar has come through, once again by sharing photos of her family's walk down memory lane with some Sega action. "This Easter my siblings decided it was time to bring Sega back," says Party. "My brother busted his old Sega out and was super stoked to see it still worked! PartySister proceeded to spend the next Read more

A little while ago as I was browsing through the groups on TeamSugar I was surprised to see that there was no group devoted to highlighting images of your fabulous parties. Sure there are groups that discuss wedding party plans, recipes, and wines but what about one devoted to all things party? That's why I started the Super Special Occasions group! When I host a party I love to take tons of Read more

After I host an amazingly successful fete, I feel super proud of all my accomplishments and I like to share them with anybody who was unable to attend. I snap tons of pictures of the decor (before and during the event), the food spreads, the centerpieces, the flowers, the candles, I even like to show off the invitation! If you're anything like me and have tons of photos of events you've hosted, Read more

Just in time for the biggest party in Hollywood, I'm officially launching my group on TeamSugar, Super Special Occasions. Super Special Occasions is your place to post all pictures of the parties you've attended and hosted. Decorating details, fabulous florals, cool centerpieces, scrumptious dinner spreads, and anything awesome that has to do with your super special occasions should be put on Read more