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3 Super Important Components for YOUR best birthday party ever!

We have all seen that first birthday party –

one year old cutie in a high chair with a small cake within reach.  The gleeful look as the cutie dives into it with both hands – smearing more on their adorable cheeks than in their rosebud mouth.

This heartwarming scene is recorded in pictures by family and friends who would not have missed this special moment for the world!

Who would not miss YOUR party for the world?

FRIENDS are the first super component!

We know it is hard to make those list – space, cost, timing, location can all be limiting factors. We have found if we can’t invite all our Besties to one gathering, we set up breakfast, lunch, tea, drink, dinner dates in small groups to keep the celebration going – as we always say, “Everyday is an opportunity for a special occasion!”

Once you have your list – be it 10 or 110 – think about FUN – the second super component.

What do YOU – your BESTIES – enjoy?

A Spa Day, Hiking, Cooking Class, Flower Arranging, the list is endless as we are all curious and want to keep learning.

We love to dance – good for mind, body and soul!

Sherrill’s last birthday party was a Mama Mia Dance Party!

Who doesn’t want to shake their moves to Dancing Queen!

And of course you are working off calories so you can enjoy the FAVORS – the third super component.

Make the favors match the party theme. For Mama Mia, everyone had a feather boa – it just works with Abba music.

Of course, no party is complete without Debi’s Divine Biscotti to keep your strength up for more dancing. And to take away, eye masks since you might need them the next morning after dancing the night away!

Food and Beverages are important – also they should compliment your theme. However, we have discovered that if you have those super components of FRIENDS, FUN AND FAVORS, everything else falls into place.

“Count your age by friends, not years”

Theme PartySherrill Bodine
WHY IS PINK THE MOST GORGEOUS COLOR OF 2023?

We love a film which makes us both laugh and cry!

Because of the wonderful marketing champaign, 2023 continues to be the “Summer of Barbie”: - the “must see” movie of the year!

And pink!!!

Have you ever seen everyone wearing so much pink?

Thank goodness it is such a happy color which complements all of us!

Happy is how the movie made us feel – plus enchanted, stunned by its creativity, thoughtful at the many messages woven into this modern tale directed by visionary filmmaker, Greta Gerwig, and delighted by its two leading actors, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling – two of our personal favorites!

Barbie is the perfect “Happy Birthday” party theme – we all look pretty in pink!

We took full advantage of all the Barbie Pink attractions available for a day of fun – including a Pop-Up Barbie Café in Chicago where toddlers to nonagenarians frolicked.

There are only two rules for your Barbie themed party – You must wear pink and You must see the film!

Go Barbie go! Yes, you may bring Ken!

MOVIE NIGHT 2

Sometimes the sequel is as good as the original!

It happened at Movie Night 2 – aptly named for a second Summer Movie Themed Party.

Last year Grease was the focus of the night complete with Pink Jackets for the ladies and a dance off.

This year the full-of-heart comedy gold, The Birdcage, was the theme and wow, did everyone pull out the stops in dressing South Beach Florida crazy!

We are delighted to report that Debi and Sherrill were among the top three costume winners!  Yes, we too pulled out all stops! 

Our flowered headbands –  we did them ourselves and if you would like to know our secrets please contact us – we love to share!

What was really special about the evening was honoring two great icons of the silver screen – Olivia Newton John and Robin Williams.  Sadly, they are no longer with us but their talent lives on in their work.

There were a few tears shed and a great deal of laughter shared which always makes for the perfect party. 

Plus, of course, a balmy beautiful Summers Night.

Theme PartySherrill Bodine
What’s better than having a Beach Party theme party in January?

Dare to be curious

Darlings, it wouldn’t be a party without YOU!

January can be a fresh magical month if you change your mood and step up your game with a THEME PARTY!

Themed parties are unforgettable – and there is no lack of choices for them!

This week we take you to a fabulous “Beach Party in January" at The Cabin at Old Irving Park – sand and all!

Now we aren’t suggesting you fill your living room with sand for a beachy vibe, but we do have a few hints for the themed party of your dreams!

NUMBER #1 RULE NEVER TO BE BROKen

have fun, don’t worry – when your guests see you are having a good time, they will too!

CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT INSTANTLY IMMERSES YOUR GUESTS IN THE THEME

Harry, for the beach party, besides a thick layer of sand on the floor, strung lights and greens across the ceiling and had palm trees swaying in the corners. 

You know the drill – work with what you’ve got in your house.  An Oscar party we once had comes to mind – you would be surprised at what a red rug (for a red carpet) can do – especially if you ask your guests to pose while you snap away on your camera/cell phone!

ASK YOUR GUESTS TO DRESS ACCORDINGLY - “Hawaiian shirts” and swimsuit coverups are the order of the day at the beach party.  Oscar night was total Hollywood glamour!

SERVE APPROPRIATE FOOD AND DRINK – “umbrella drinks” reigned at the beach party.  Oscar was of course champagne!

PLAY A GAME RELATED TO THEME – you won’t believe what happens at The Beach Party – hint, you must see how far one of us will go for a theme party!  For our before mentioned Oscar Party it was of course choosing the winners.  PRIZES for the right answers are a MUST!

Want to see more? CLICK HERE to view the full video on our YouTube Channel, Dare To Be Curious!!

Still curious about themed parties?  Want to join us for a sneak peek of Valentine fun?

From hot fondues over a cozy fire pit, to chocolate samplings to die for, bubbling champagne and classic red roses – plus hints for how to bring more romance into your life when Sherrill reads passage from her book TALK OF THE TOWN  ( remember, Cosmopolitan Magazine chose it as a “red hot” read!) and Debi reads passages from her book DIVINE BISCOTTI - we invite you:

join us, in person, when we film at The Fairmont Hotel, Wednesday February 2, from 6 to 8pm.

Be part of the fun – guaranteed to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day!

As actress Arlene Frances said, “Life is the best party I’ve ever been invited to”.

Come live it up with us! 

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“Talk of the Town” by Sherrill Bodine

“Divine Biscotti” by Debi Catenacci

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