Need an excuse to drag out all of the adorable servingware gear left over from a wedding? I was finally able to put to use the chocolate fountain and drink dispenser I got from my wedding registry along with some adorable appetizer/dip bowls a friend had given me at my shower. Combine those with the silver trays le...

    Heyy Smarties! Back when I was at Mizzou (and occasionally to this day), I associated with some amazing people. They loved tailgating! These guys were out at the crack of dawn, regardless of the weather, in the designated parking spot, ready to go. They were always prepared with various foods for every hour of ...

College football fever is upon us and to quote my college bestie, "Tailgating is my favorite sport." Nobody does tailgates like the SEC! If you've ever attended an Ole Miss tailgate in The Grove, you know what I'm talking about - sun dresses, ties, and cocktails, oh my! Plain old paper plates will simply not do f...

Here at Smarty Had A Party we sell a lot of elegant disposable flatware, and even a few in lovely colors. But sometimes there just ain't enough bling on that place setting. When you need a little extra sparkle, a little glue and rhinestones will do the job! These DIY rhinestone party spoons were simple. I took a ...

  Hello there! How have you been? I have a newfound liking! For what exactly?  For plates, more explicitly speaking, clear plastic plates.  So those are what I have been using for the recent parties. So I thought, why not share some of my ideas on how to dress up clear plates with you all. It is a good idea, right...

Running low on time before your party, but your tableware is craving an added touch of creativity? Try these DIY Washi tape ideas for a cute, quick way to add last minute party flare! We added Washi tape to the top of our cups, but you could also add tape to the middle or the base of each cup. Not only does this s...

Do you love the rustic look? It's definitely still going strong in 2013, but it's typically associated with a very quaint and casual style. If you've been wondering how to dress it up for a more formal appearance, you came to the right place! This elegant rustic place setting is right at home at a fall wedding, whe...

Attention Smartyverse: new Smarty blogger on the block! I'm excited to introduce myself as the newest addition to the Smarty Had a Party bloggers. My name is Ashley and since that name already belongs to a fabulous Smarty blogger, I'll be coming to you as Ashley Jr. I'm thrilled to be assisting you with all your c...

There’s an infinite number of creative ways to give your escort cards a unique flare, but these DIY escort cards and stand has to be one of the most unique I’ve seen. If you’re into vintage, shabby-chic, or rustic decor this will be right in line with your taste. I found an old wooden souvenir spoon display at Goo...