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10 bags that will always be "In" via Snob Essentials

A dining room I adore designed by Ashley Whittaker

A cider donut recipe that is perfect for a fall party via Domestikated Life

A decadent party set in a gilded ball room..what's not to love

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The perfect snack for football Sundays via Made From Pinterest

The most glam image of Jacqueline de Ribes

In love with this cuff from Hannah Ferguson. Thank you Kim Schlegel Whitman for sharing.

The prettiest apple tarts via Platings and Pairings

Labor Day End of Summer Party

In just over a week, summer will be ending and, for most of us, that means back to our busy routines. If it's going to end, might as well go out with a bang, right? Right!

Labor Day weekend should be filled with family, friends, food and drink. You worry about the guest list. I've got all the recipes and decor ideas you'll need for a fun, festive end-of-summer party.

End of Summer Fare

Blue Cheese & Fig Crostini

Everything Looks Better by Candlelight

If I had to pick one party item that I couldn't live without (besides the alcohol!) I would say it's candles. For an evening event, nothing makes a room look more festive, flattering or inviting then candlelight. And when you can purchase packs of candles for just a few dollars, you can't do much better when it comes to party decor on a budget. 

For you party novices who think candles means one single jar, three wicks and an unappealing smell, read on! All the candle ideas below are festive, easy to make, relatively inexpensive and most importantly, add to the general mood of whatever event you happen to be hosting.

Branches in Submerged in Water with Floating Candles