Favorite Party Supplies to Have on Hand!

January 17
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You all know how much I love to entertain…and keeping a few party supplies at my fingertips makes it easier & more affordable to invite friends in or surprise my family with an unexpected treat!  I’d like to share a couple facts about entertaining:  it’s not necessary to have party-planning experience to make your guests feel special ~ you don’t need to own tons of party decorations to make things look festive ~ you don’t need to spend a lot of money ~ you DEFINITELY don’t need an actual excuse to celebrate!  So today, let’s look at entertaining more like planning out a meal…you can stock up for occasions just like you do your food pantry!  I’m really excited to show you some of my favorite supplies I always keep on hand to make my celebrations as easy as they are fun!  I’ll even share a peek at how I store them!  Grab a pad & paper and put some of these goodies on the list…

party supplies for “any day” parties!

party supplies are a bit different from decorations…while they can be used as decorations, they’re often multi-functional and can be affordable alternatives!

paper goods & jars

party supplies

i love to keep pretty paper straws on hand…they’re inexpensive and they can make any beverage look festive!  how sweet are they in a mason jar “glass”…another favorite party pick!

party supplies

i almost always keep extra paper products handy.  neutral patterns and colors can make them useful for multiple occasions!

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but when holidays are near…something specific can be extra festive!  stock up after each holiday for a great deal!

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more with mason jars…

party supplies and decorations

they can be containers, they can be cups, AND they can be vases!

party supplies

by clustering several jars together, you can make a few simple stems look grand! a wonderful way to stretch the floral budget!

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dessert stands & cupcake decorations

i love having an assortment of cake stands and cupcake goodies in my stash!  perfect for dressing up the bottoms…

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and the tops of any treat!

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even a simple snack looks spectacular on a pedestal!  a dessert stand can be a small investment but it really makes a statement! (and there are plenty of affordable choices out there!)

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serving boards & trays

little trays & boards are favorites for all occasions…and votive candles always add extra ambiance!  i keep a few battery operated ones around for areas that a flame could be dangerous!

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white platters or wood boards will blend with any decor & a pretty spreader or spoon might also be necessary depending on what you serve.  i love vintage ones…

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and a seasonal one or two!

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glassware is something you may already have…but remember it’s OK to set out a mismatched selection.  a large tray allows the beverages to be portable…and it looks pretty too!

party supplies

a pretty drink dispenser can make H2O look special!  this plastic beauty was less than $12 so it doesn’t have to be a big investment…and don’t forget the disposable cups!

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storage solutions

an odd nook in my kitchen is where i keep my goods…

party supply storage

this hutch is a functional alternative in a space with no cabinetry storage!

party supply storage

glass containers are fun for holding the colorful cupcake liners…and i can see exactly what i have on hand!

party supply storage

tiny supplies

the littlest things can help you decorate!  small clips & pushpins will hang banners, attach tags, or just adorn a favor!

party supplies

twine and tags are great for wrapping gifts but you can also use them to string buntings and label food or favors!

party supplies

i keep plenty of varieties on hand for all sorts of options…

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let’s decorate!

speaking of banners…plain buntings from the craft store can help you create a festive decoration in a snap!  the chalkboard bunting will let you easily add a message with a marker…

party supplies

and you can customize ANY paper or fabric bunting with my next favorite…STICKERS!!  they’ll embellish just about anything!

party supplies

you can always keep a few “real” party banners in your inventory, and if you store them carefully you can use them again!  draped over or above a serving table, a banner can make the mood more festive!

party decorations

supplies for diy & recycling fun!

i love a good supply that can serve many purposes…which is why i love wrapping paper!  it has an obvious use but have you considered creating your own diy backdrop or table runner with it?

party supplies

i love recycling just about anything…so an old spice container now holds appetizer forks AND wine corks can become fancy food labels with glue, glitter and a paperclip popped on top!  both fun & useful details!

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quick, pre-party clean-up

it might not be a party supply…but it DEFINITELY helps me when i’ve got guests coming!  a big basket is perfect for tucking away piles of paperwork, toys, shoes or any other mini messes you might have!

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sweet treats

you can’t have a gathering without a treat or two, so be sure to keep some pantry staples on hand!  candies are one of the easiest sweets to serve…

party treats

i also love to freeze cookies & cupcakes…when i have guests coming, i can pop them out and frost!  you can also let the grocer help you with affordable and delicious choices!

party supplies and party food

a celebration can be easy, inexpensive AND still look every bit as grand…

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when you have all the simple party supplies to help you along!  i hope some of my favorites inspire you to enjoy more festivities, big OR small!

cheers to celebrating!

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favorite party supplies

 

some of my favorite supply shop stops~

Target ~  Home Goods  ~ Michaels ~ Hobby Lobby ~ Dollar Tree

Amalfi Decor ~ Bakers Party Shop ~ Sprinkles & Confetti ~ Simply Baked ~ Note Worthy Paper Place

Trader Joes ~ Kroger Marketplace ~ Fresh Market ~ Fresh Thyme ~ Aldi

all the wonderful makers on Etsy  (shown: Foxy Decor, Fun on Paper) If you follow me on Instagram you’ll see so many amazing creatives i love & follow for helping me add festivity to my home & celebrations!

 

 

  1. Carolina

    January 17

    Lori I love everything about this post but what I love the most is how you store your stuff! Super cute!

    • Lori

      January 17

      Oh thank you my friend!! I have to get creative with my storage because old houses have none!! lol!!

  2. Rebecca

    January 17

    This makes me want to go shopping! And throw a party. 🙂

    • Lori

      January 17

      Yay! I’ll join you!! xoxo Glad you liked it!!

  3. Jackie

    January 18

    I tell everyone to invest in a good white serving platter and I always pick up seasonal napkins on clearance to use at a later date too!

    • Lori

      January 21

      Love it! White goes with everything right!? You probably are never without good party supplies!! 🙂

  4. Holly

    January 21

    Such a good list!! My husband told me my jar collection may be getting out of hand though haha! I also am such a sucker for cutting boards!

    • Lori

      January 21

      Ha Ha!! You can never have enough jars! 🙂 I love cutting boards too! So functional AND pretty for serving!

  5. Beth

    January 22

    Love the way you’ve organized your supplies!

    • Lori

      January 22

      Thanks so much! It can be a challenge sometime! 🙂

  6. Susan

    January 24

    Seriously such great storage ideas for all the party supplies. I am a hoarder of all party things ! Honestly, different things comes to different use for lots of stuff.

    • Lori

      January 24

      Thank you! I need to get creative with storage because I have party supply hoarding tendencies too!! 🙂

  7. halfpintpartydesign

    January 25

    Can I be YOU when I grow up!? I completely agree with everything here and have my own stash for sure but I am SO IMPRESSED with how you store everything so beautifully. Mine are a tangled mess. I love that hutch with all your cake stands. It’s so beautiful. Someday I WILL come visit and see your pretty house.

    • Lori

      January 25

      Aww, you’re so sweet Bri!! The rest of my supplies are a hot mess, i promise! 🙂 But I sure hope you can come visit someday!! xoxo

  8. I’m so jealous of your storage buffet! Mine are all on shelves in the garage. Surely not as neat as yours!

    • Lori

      January 30

      Oh thank you Nathalie! It was a lucky garage sale find that actually fits in that awkward nook in my kitchen! Storage problems are real aren’t they?? 😉

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