"Oh Baby" March Madness is upon us. With that said, we were invited back to appear on Fox 4's 9 am newscast showcasing ideas on hosting a March Madness party. This is such an exciting time of year. You can just feel the electricity in the air. The buzz is all about the [...]
This week Millie's Event Designs had the wonderful opportunity to go on Fox 4's 9am newscast and present ideas for hosting your own Oscar party! Although the notice was short, we already had our ideas lined up with the Academy Awards coming up this weekend. To begin the evening, we had a [...]
What better way to say Happy Valentine's Day than the gift of Christopher Elbow Artisan Chocolates? If you have never received the little brown/white box with a brown ribbon then you are truly missing out! This Valentine's Day for a limited time, these exquisite chocolates are presented in a beautiful shimmering red box. Each decadent piece [...]
What better way to bond family and friends than to gather around an open fire having a s'more or two... Who's say's that you have to be a "Girl Scout " to enjoy a s'more and making one is as much fun as eating one. Serving dessert doesn't have be at a table and your [...]
Hidden treasures are sometimes right before your eyes. As the saying goes, "Everything old is new again". With the help from Flowers by Emily; www.flowersbyemily.com I was able to create a terrarium that is self contained and adds to the beauty of my kitchen. This sphere terrarium makes a conversation piece by it's [...]
The Kansas City Star By STACY DOWNS Lisa Jones, shown in her Overland Park home, owns Millie’s Event Designs. She plans parties, weddings and gatherings big and small. JOB DESCRIPTION: Owner of Millie’s Event Designs, a business that plans parties, weddings, fundraisers and other functions, 913-890-3368, millieseventdesigns.com You’re Lisa. Who’s Millie? My [...]
Herbal swags provide that classic look to any kitchen or that perfect house warming gift... An herbal swag says to your guests that you have taste. An herbal swag is full of color and aroma. When cooking your favorite recipes snip off sprigs of the preserved lavender, Santa Cruz oregano, or rosemary. This [...]
John Derian Store in NY This summer my daughter and I traveled to New York for a week of shows, shopping and site seeing. Our travels took us to the East Village where we happened upon John Derian's store. Stepping into John Derian's store, you may well feel that you have left [...]
Welcome the New Year with an intimate dinner for six... As we welcome a New Year, and the winter chill has set in for its extended stay, think about hosting friends for an evening of comfort, laughs and bottle of your favorite wine. Serving soup to warm the heart complimented with parmesan cheese crisp, [...]
Have you ever wondered where the car dealers get those King Size Bows that appear on their commercials? Well, wonder no more. This past Winter Solstice morning was my daughter Amelia's 16th birthday. She awoke and to her surprise, our driveway held a Mini Cooper with a beautiful red King Size Bow http://www.kingsizebows.com. So [...]
