Everybody loves an oh-so-fun photo booth as a party activity, but some of them are extremely elaborate and kind of a pain to put together. Today I'm going to show you a super easy DIY photo booth that my sister-in-law put together for our other sister-in-law's high school graduation party. She started with two tik...

  Brand spanking new this week at www.smartyhadaparty.com are our square silver plastic dinner plates in three sizes (10.75", 9.5", and 6.5)! In this week's blog post, we're going to show how to add a little flair to your square by mixing in whimsical colors and shapes with clean straight lines for three place sett...

Greetings Smarty readers! You may have noticed a new blogger on the block around here lately and I thought I should give you all a proper introduction. My name is Ashley and I'm the latest contributor at Smarty Had A Party. I'll be serving up the newest party trends, recipes and DIY ideas for your enjoyment. I won't...

The fastest two minutes in sports is happening this Saturday! Since the Kentucky Derby itself is so short, you'll want to extend the celebration as long as possible and we've got the decorative inspiration for the occasion.  This is the starting line of our DIY Derby ideas. Melissa at Polka Dot Chair lines out a tu...

Shades of emerald green, mint and teal - it's a huge deal! Ombre, mint and chevron are three of the biggest trends this spring and in today's blog, we're going to show you some combinations that will make you green with envy. Celebrate Magazine's January "Mint" issue (page 77) brings us this adorable set of chevron...

  Baseball season is in full swing (here I go again with the baseball puns)! So, continuing with our ballpark theme this week, we show you four grand slam party decor ideas for the perfect opening day celebration in today's blog post.  Are you searching for ways to bring a baseball park to your living room or front ...

  Say Goodbye to your winter blues: The holidays have whisked on by! Their fleeting frenzy has given way to snow and cold winter days, and we’re left seeking new adventures. Well who said the warmth and exciting parties have to stop? And who says we have to freeze and keep trudging around the icy gloom? We don't! B...

  Tea time! These darling teacups make for a really sweet place setting addition. Place a tea cup and saucer by each guest's plate. Put a floral designed sugar cube on the saucer and a small Smarty cup of honey inside the teacup. So cute! Get a similar Smarty Look (click images for more info):   Gold Rim Dinner Plat...

Wedding cake trends are always changing, from cake pops to red velvet, but now it's time to get mini! How adorable are these little cakes? These are a great wedding cake alternative.   Get a similar Smarty look. Click images for product details. White Plates with Black Polka Dots Radiance Flatware White Dinner Na...