How to Throw an Awesome Fiesta | Happy Cinco De Mayo

As a professional organizer and concierge company based in Houston, TX it is often our job to help with all kinds of events that come through Houston for various companies and also residential clients that we work with. Fiestas are common themes here because it screams party and fun for many clients. We can throw a fiesta party with our eyes shut now because we have done it so many times. The images below are from a party we helped organize, plan, prep, manage and execute for a client. It was a fiesta / house warming party. All the guests seemed to be having a blast. 

Here are some things that we did that made the fiesta a success and so fun for everyone.

1. Got most party supplies from Arne's in Houston and decorated our client's home.
2. Ordered these cactus vases for florals. The florals were from Joybox Flowers in Houston. 
3. Catering was from Churrascos in Houston.
4. High tables and linens were rented . We used a variety of colors for the table linens. 
5. We hired someone to string the cafe lights in the backyard.
6. The client had ordered some floating pool lights similar to these.
7. The client sent out evites as invitations. 
8. We hired a mariachi band. 
9. We had an open bar for guests, which was perfect because the client has a bar where the window doors open to the main living areas.
10. The day of the fiesta we helped manage the caterers & mariachi band, went and got last minute supplies like ice, extra water, beverages, etc. and helped guests with whatever they needed. 

All and all it was a great success and it looked like the guests were having a great time. 

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Quick and Easy Party Organization Tip

I started this post awhile back and decided now was a good time to finish it. I know this seems like a no brainer to many, but if you are looking to jazz up some supplies for party hosting then use some inexpensive bins to separate everything out and keep it organized. 

Being a professional organizer tons of my clients are constantly hosting parties all over Houston and beyond.  Sometimes hosting parties can seem daunting and you feel like you want to go over the top, but if you are looking to keep something casual and simple use decorative items from around your home to organize various things. These bins above were all from the dollar store. It is quick and simple to grab what you need because you can see everything separated out. Fun fact: I actually made those pom pom appetizer picks. 

Here are similar items to the ones above:

• Bins
• Pom pom appetizer picks
• Colorful straws
• Swizzle sticks
• Fun coasters

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6 Last Minute Tips to Get Organized to Host a Halloween Party

Throwing a last minute halloween party? Here are 5 tips to get you organized.

• Decor. Go outside and gather leaves and pinecones. If all else fails go to the dollar store for webbing.
• Drinks. Have a signature drink or byob.
• Look on Pinterest. There are all kinds of quick food ideas on there 
• Smell. Essential Oils for smell. To get that great fall small use several drops of clove and cinnamon bark essential oils in a diffuser or simmer water, orange peels, cinnamon sticks and cloves on the stove.
• Lighting. Use candles or pick up cheap ones at the dollar store and change the lightbulbs to black, orange or green lights.
• Pictures. Pick up some disposable cameras and have guests pass them around. Fun to see what kind of photos they took.

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How to Organize a Card Making Party & Give Back

The last several years I have made tons of Valentine's cards for Texas Children's Hospital and it is SO fun! This year I thought I would post on how to organize your own card making party.

1. Choose a charity and/ or organization you want to make cards for. 
2. Decide on a date and location.
3. Invite guests.
4. Get supplies or asks guests to bring crafting supplies. I usually buy supplies in the dollar bins at Target, from Dollar Tree and use the tons of supplies that I already have at home. 
1. You will need cards. I have gotten the Valentine's that come in the boxes and I have made my own. If I make my own, I get A2 or A4 size blank cards in various sizes, designs and Valentine's colors like reds, pinks, whites, etc.
2. Scissors
3. Glue / Glue Sticks
4. Decorating supplies like stickers, foam stickers like hearts, washi tape, watercolors, markers, etc. I don't get a lot of glitter things because Texas Children's ask to not use much glitter.
5. Plan a small menu and drinks.
6. Make cards.
7. Have fun!!
8. Send off or deliver to charity and/or organization!

I saw this in another article and thought it was a great idea, choose some questions to discuss and reflect while you are making cards.

• What are you grateful for?
• What are some of your favorite charities?
• Why do you give back?
• What makes you the most happy about giving back?
• How do you like to give back the most?

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3 Ways to Use a Divided Turntable

Have you seen this turntable from The Container Store? I love it and use it for various organizing projects. In my own home it is currently being used as a medicine holder in our kitchen. Since our medicine cabinet is upstairs, it becomes annoying to walk upstairs if we need something, so we started keeping some medicine in our kitchen. I saw on the The Container Stories blog that they used it for legos and loved it, among other things. Below are 3 ways to use this divided turntable:

Like I stated above it is great to use for medication in any room of the house. 

It's great for party supplies. If you have people over you can bring it inside or outside and set it in the middle of the table or wherever.

I don't have nearly as many essential oils as some, but I think it is a great way to use this turntable if you use oils everyday. You can leave out somewhere in the house or put it in a cabinet. 

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