Have you seen the new film, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel? If not, you must make plans to do so immediately! This beautiful film not only explores the complex range of human emotion in regard to aging, love and relationships, but it also has a fantastic cast, and is set against the gorgeous backdrop … Continued
Mazel Tov! As a parent or family member of a young person about to be a bar or bat mitzvah, you are undoubtedly thrilled about the upcoming rite of passage. For many families, combining a birthday celebration with bar or bat mitzvah is a great way to throw an especially fantastic party that friends and … Continued
When event planning, planners and hosts make no mistake to cover things like the menu, DJ, decorations, and venue. When you’re planning a party, wedding, or any other event, everything is in the details, so it’s important not just to plan for the big things, but also to take note of the smaller bits and … Continued
One of the hottest trends I’ve been seeing for Spring is ikat textiles. Ikat (sometimes spelled ikkat) is a time-honored technique used to create beautifully patterned textiles through the use of a resist dyeing process.
If you’re planning a formal event like a wedding, and you want to focus on sparkle and shine, what better way to do it than by incorporating the feel and look of diamonds into your décor? Check out these 10 ideas for incorporating diamonds‚ or at least the look of them‚ into your wedding décor.
The birthstone for the month of May is emerald, and it’s no surprise that it’s a popular shade for both jewelry and event décor. Because it’s not seen as a traditional wedding color like some other shades are (we’re looking at you, Tiffany blue), it can be used for weddings as well as other types … Continued
Here at BBJ Linen, we talk a lot about weddings, but we thought it would be fun to do a post celebrating marriages that have lasted years or even decades! Read on for ideas about how to make your next anniversary party a fun and memorable occasion.
This year, Passover falls on April 3-11. For those unaware, Passover is a celebration of the night the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. That night, according to the Bible, they ate a meal that included unleavened bread, roasted lamb and bitter herbs. Since then, Jewish people around the world have held traditional meals … Continued
Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is a time of celebration for many. An eight-day holiday celebrated anytime in late November to late December (depending on when the 25th day of Kislev is, according to the Hebrew calendar), this is a time when families and friends gather to celebrate and share good tidings. If you … Continued
As a party decorator, I’ve been in your shoes before: You’re hosting a party, but you need a little help thinking of ideas for dressing up your tables. Don’t worry—I’m here with all the fall table centerpiece ideas you need! These ideas can work well for a fall gathering, Halloween party or even a Thanksgiving … Continued
