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DiSCOVER | Mermaids & Martinis by Hilary Pereira

Monday, June 25

The FREE art print I shared on Friday was inspired by the unlikeliest of places...
A party planning book I was asked to review...

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Hilary is a New York based celebrity party planner who has decided to share 
all of her fabulous party planning secrets with us.
 Her goal?
To help anyone "Throw a FiNtastic party" by "Turning Your Party Into a Memory"

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As I read through the pages...
 I was unexpectedly inspired in ways I didn't see coming.
Among the treasure trove of priceless party planning advice...
I also uncovered inspirational gems buried within the text itself.

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Not only do these jewels of passages from Hilary apply to party planning...
they beautifully spillover into applying them to everyday life.
Here are a few more of my favorites:

"...being fully present is the best present you can give your guests [family]."
"It's really all about living in the moment and making people feel special."
"...it's the small things that make life big."
"Keep your energy aligned with all the greatness that is headed your way."
and lastly...

"...the people, places, and things we are inspired by are lighthouses leading the way to the bigger destination of
whatever we are working towards at that time".

In addition to all of THAT wonderful inspiration...
the book is filled to the hilt with valuable information related to every aspect of the party planning process.

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Some of my favorite topics included are:
Suggested shopping sites
Favor/gift ideas
The three F's of entertaining
Invitation Etiquette
Photography Tips
Downloadable Planning Worksheets
28 Party Themes Ideas
Flowers/Centerpieces
Packing your Mini Treasure Chest - Tool Box
Appropriate Tipping Etiquette

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You'll also find recipes, ways to keeping your budget trim, party game ideas and so much more. 


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Giveaway starts today...(Monday)
                                                                      Giveaway closes at 12:01a.m. Friday. 
Winner announced Friday,  June 29th. 
Open to U.S. Residents Only.

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GIVEAWAY CLOSED...
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER!!
ENTRY #240 - Amy Kenyon



I was excited and honored to have been asked to review Mermaids & Martinis.
Now I'm even more excited to give you the opportunity to
win your own copy...
(I promise the book the winner receives won't be written in or highlighted - I'll let you do that on your own). *wink*


Good luck to everyone...
and THANK YOU in advance for participating!


Sending a HUGE "Thank You" to Hilary Pereira for the tremendous inspiration in this fabulous book...
as well as for the opportunity to share a copy of Mermaids & Martinis with my readers!!

If you aren't the patient sort...
GO HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY OF MERMAIDS & MARTINIS!

KEEPiNG iT REAL
Don't be surprised...
You may see more FREE art prints created using some of the text from Hilary's book...LOVE the inspiration.

Ever heard of "Hostess Slippers"?
I hadn't until I read the book.

Oh...
and I'm SO stealing the "Rose Water" recipe idea in this book. Can't wait to try it!
I promise to share!!! *wink*

20 comments:

Southern Belles Charm said...

I am currently planning a Vintage Fall Wedding. Would love to win the book to read more about how others approach the party planning process.

elizabeth said...

I'm planning an outdoor bbq/bacon party in a few weeks!

Brandy said...

This is my favorite type of book to read!! I love to entertain and will throw a party at the drop of a hat. I tried reading around the confetti dots in your photos and love what I could read so far: such down-to-earth tips and tricks!!

I always have birthday parties for my 4 little ones in the works and am starting to think of a 40th birthday bash for my twin (me, too!!)

Thanks for the chance to win this one!!

bahoot@comcast.net

Erin K. said...

I am planning a few summer fun parties and can never have enough help with planning. This book looks fabulous!

Amy Kenyon said...

Im in planning stages for my sons birthday...would love some mermaid help :)

Barry and Rena said...

Next party Im planning is going to be my daughters birthday party! Not sure of the theme yet!

Chaukeisia said...

I love party planning books because they provide you with so much inspiration and ideas. I would love to have this in my collection. The party I am planning is a 40th Birthday Party with a pink and silver color theme

Magali said...

This book looks amazing, thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
I am planning a summer birthday party for my friend.

Stephanie Young said...

This book is beautiful and insightful! I would love to use the inspiration to plan my sister's bridal shower.

Thank you for sharing the giveaway!
syoung01@sbcglobal.net

tinab158 said...

My daughter is currently planning a bridal shower...the 6th bridal and/or baby shower in 3 years. This book would be perfect...since she's running low on ideas. Most of the showers are attending by the same circle of friends...so a book of fresh ideas would help.

Thanks for the opportunity to win.

tinab158 at hotmail dot com

Lorraine Schratz said...

I am planning a meet & greet for incoming college freshmen & their parents. No one will know each other before the party. I can figure out basic decorations & food, but it would be great to have some new ideas.

Barbara said...

I'm planning a murder mystery dinner and I love to entertain. This looks like it has great ideas, and would be a great resource. Rose water on the hand towels, love it!

Thank you for the review and chance to win

Allison said...

Hilary was a childhood friend of mine and I knew she would become someone spectacular someday! This book is so well done and is full of creative and unique ideas. I am always looking for ideas to celebrate my twin daughters' birthday parties. We are thinking butterfly garden theme this year.

Anika Louise said...

I'm planning a baby shower and my own birthday party. I host numerous events, and I cannot get enough new ideas for entertaining!

Anonymous said...

I am planning my sons 4th birthday party.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Jill

Jilllang11@gmail.com

Unknown said...

The next party I am throwing is my best friends 30th birthday party in July!

Jen said...

Looks like there is a lot of great inspiration here. I am always in the midst of planning something fun, even if it's just for our family at home. I dream of throwing parties for my friends, my kids' birthdays, and for the holidays!

Sheryl said...

Very inspiring! Thank you.

Sheryl said...

The next party I am planning is my daughter's 7th birthday/pool party. I almost always have something in the works and this book will help keep the creative juices flowing! Thanks.

Unknown said...

Thank you to everyone who participated in this giveaway! The winner has officially been selected and emailed. Check out the announcement on the blog to see if it was you!!

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