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"For~Play": Party Props & Essential Event Decor - a list by tatorandtots
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Don't make the mistake of rushing through 1st, 2nd and 3rd base on your Party Prep To Do List. You may get lucky and still score but no one will go home as satisfied as if you'd put a little time and creativity into it. Throwing a spectacular soiree- whether for 2 or 200- is a lot easier and more cost-effective than you might imagine. Really, it's not hard. (...she writes, giving herself little kisses for sneaking in a naughty pun.....) ~~ ~~ ~~Ready? Let's go.
Qualifications:
I've shamelessly done every type of event to come my way.
Flogos - It's Not a Bird. It's Not a Plane. It's a Flogo!
First to recommend
2 people recommended this item
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Wow. Cool. Wow.
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You can draw attention to an event or promotion with cloudlike creations from Flogos, a new division of Snowmasters. Helium-injected biodegradable soap foam forced through a stencil by a generator results in high-flying designs that float thousands of feet into the sky—roughly one design every 15 seconds. Standard shapes (stars, triangles, circles) start at about $2,500 for eight hours. Custom designs are an additional $500. —Mark Mavrigian of BizBash
Flogos are designed to last for as long as their visual impact is needed. Specific formulations are available to provide a life expectancy of a few minutes to an hour or so. This also greatly depends on amospheric conditions such as wind direction and speed.
They can travel 20-30 miles and go as high as 20,000 thousand feet. They travel slow so they are very visible for a long time.
Updated Jul 15, 2008
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Foam Machines
First to recommend
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.... for Kid's Parties, Night Clubs, and Fun party rentals!
If pudding wrestling isn't your cup of tea...
From the site:
Foam Masters easy-to-use machines produce mountains of foam for kids parties, nightclubs or auditoriums. The foam produced is safe, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, non staining, and environmentally friendly. Systems are available for sale or rental. Foam Masters also provides complete onsite performances.
Updated Jul 15, 2008
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Rockstar Dogs
First to recommend
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**Note: Even if you don't visit the restaurant, check out their online menu for ideas to use at your own BBQ this summer!
If you're a Chicagoan like myself who gets a late night wiener craving from time to time, you might want to make a booty cuisine call to Rockstar Dogs. Wear your sassy heels cuz they have a stripper pole.
I am tempted to say so many naughty things in this review I almost have to sit on my hands. With menu items like the extra-long wiener titled "The Tommy Lee" you can imagine how hard it is for me to refrain.
(tossed in a pun right there in case ya missed it. No, not wiener. Keep going. That's right.... a little more.... ahhhh. There it is. "Hard.")
So instead of my smut, let me tell you what Jenny Berg of BizBash had to say about this place:
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Dion Antic, owner of nightspots including Iggy's 3, opened Rockstar Dogs in March. Located in Ukrainian Village, the cheeky hot-dog stand (complete with an in-store stripper pole) offers a menu that pays tribute to musicians. New this summer, Rockstar Dogs offers catering for events and meetings for as many as 1,000 guests.
Selections include the Latin-style Los Lobos dog, which is wrapped with bacon and topped with sliced jalapeños; there's also the charbroiled, cheesy J. Timberlake dog and the onion- and Düsseldorf-mustard-smothered White Stripe brat. The hot dogs come with Miss Vicki's potato chips, and are delivered in an earth-friendly, electric pick-up truck. —Jenny Berg
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Ok I have to go find some holy water and wash my filthy typing fingers off.
801 N Ashland Ave
(between Chicago Ave & Fry St)
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 421-2364
Hours:
Tue-Wed 11:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Thu 11:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.
Fri-Sat 11:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.
Sun 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Updated Jul 15, 2008
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Disposable/Re-usable Double Tasting Bowls by Tast
First to recommend
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Barcelona-based servingware company Tast offers disposable high-design vessels that can jazz up catering trays or tasting stations. The line's latest addition is a sleek double bowl that comes in black or white matte plastic. Although the collection is designed to be tossed out, the bowls are sturdy enough to be washed and reused.
double bowl has a three-ounce and a 1.5-ounce compartment.
Updated Jul 15, 2008
Clear Plastic Palette Tray
First to recommend
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Just as properties depend on "location, location, location" so does the real estate occupied by cuisine on your party's buffett table or server's platters require consideration. Only your goal should be "presentation, presentation, presentation." A little something different can go miles in its effect.
A palette offers tremendous flexibility in terms of what it can offer- champagne flutes, gourmet ice cream cones, hors d'oeuvres in plastic containers or paper cones.... so much more. Have some fun with it.
Updated Jul 15, 2008
Plastic Stands for Flutes
First to recommend
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I just love these for a variety of applications. Grab some clear cones (sold separately) and let your creativity run wild with colorful, crazy or simply elegant hors d'oeuvres.
Would be GREAT for a beer tasting event.
Check out all the various versions- starting with single holders and going up, up, up- on the JP Prince site. I included a picture of some others and of the clear cone inserts here.
Updated Jul 16, 2008
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Disposable/Re-usable Appetizer/Dessert Glasses
First to recommend
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I just love Tast's line of servingware. Like the rest, these have a wide variety of applications at your large event or small gathering. Little touches like this really pack a powerful punch in impacting how your guests experience the night.
Think of the visual created when you serve chilled tomato soup in these at a Sunday brunch or baby shower. Even better, place them on an acrylic tray underlit with Floralytes (or even XMas tree lights) on a night-time buffet table. Great ambience.
People really crave "different." So give them what they want without busting your budget to do so.
Updated Jul 15, 2008
Superhero, Monster or Robot Plates, Cups and Bowls
First to recommend
2 people recommended this item
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I ordered a set of the superhero melamine plates the second I saw them for my son. Fun, colorful and virtually indestructable. They come in three patterns- superhero, robot or monster and three styles- bowl, plate or cup.
Updated Jul 16, 2008
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Flag Banner
2 people recommended this item
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This just calls out to be hung from tree branch to tree branch in the backyard this summer for both big and little kids alike to enjoy....
From the site:
Generously sized: 38 ft x 12 in, twice the length of the paper & plastic ones and twice the style! Handmade of 100% cotton: can be used for years. Great colors, trendy designs, cheerful patterns - hang it up or hang it on almost anything. 24 cotton pennants in 12 designs. Packaged in a reusable, see-through bag. Designed in Holland.
Updated Jul 16, 2008
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Fleur de Lis OR Damask Glass Candle Votives
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Fill them with something pretty or delicious for favors, set them all over your garden for party lighting or.......
Lovely little thingys. Just lovely.
From the site:
French country becomes sophisticated in these colorful glass votives.
The clean lines of the white fleur de lis motif and the bold rice paper colors will bring a touch of modern flair to your tabletop. For brides who love to color coordinate, these votives perfectly match our rice paper fans and our rice paper parasols.
Substantial at 4.25" high, each glass votive is hand covered in printed rice paper and are available in fuchsia, turquoise, mango, cherry, and chocolate.
Updated Jul 16, 2008
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