The benefit of booking partyjeanie for your next small soiree is that we’re creative, crafty and budget friendly. When a favorite happy home maintenance client wanted to host a baby naming luncheon, I wanted to do something special for the event. Fortunately, I’ve been organizing her photos for the past few years so I was able to surprise her with ... read more
A partyjeanie event means that no detail goes unnoticed. The mini Sofia Coppola champagne cans come with a convenient collapsible bendy straw however the presentation of the saran wrapped plastic straw did not bode well with the aesthetic I wanted to achieve so I spent 45 minutes ripping those suckers off and removing the adhesive from the 60 cans. ... read more
One way to make a deli platter a bit more appetizing is to swap the plastic issued containers for attractive ones of your own. It’s no secret that you didn’t spend hours rolling cold cuts, but no one will accuse you of food fraud if you replace the telltale signs of delivery service with porcelain, glass or ceramic bowls. I didn’t have a proper set ... read more
I always like to have a variation of heights in my buffet arrangements - not only does it create visual interest but also makes the food more accessible. However like most city dwellers who suffer from small kitchens and storage, large footed platters are absent from my service piece inventory. There are a wide range of housewares that can serve as ... read more
Even though my home doesn’t suffer from a dearth of color, I thought these toothpick pennants would add another dimension and a pop to the Milk Bar Cake Truffles display. Not one to miss an opportunity to use Washi Tape, these super easy to create festive flags took less than 10 seconds to assemble. Place the toothpick in the center of a 3-4 inch ... read more
In an effort to keep the drinks cool for over 4 hours without the mess of ice, it occurred to me that frozen Good & Plenty would keep cold and the hard shell would prevent candy sweat. My first thought was jelly beans, but I am an avid & enthusiastic consumer of Jelly Bellys and I didn’t want to be beholden to a color of a flavor I didn't ... read more
The beauty of digital is you have room to play. Toy with the lines of different photos to create continuity across the pages. Here, two different photos have been cropped and lined up to create the impression that this is one large panoramic. The result is a simply gorgeous & engaging spread. ... read more
My absolute favorite & under utilized option is mirror. This lets you flip a photo - vital for overall visual flow. The row of pastel painted buildings in the upper left corner is actually a mirror image of the original photo. Slick trick: Notice how the tree top is lined up to create the illusion of a roof on the sea green building? Always ... read more
Remember those flip books with the circus performer riding a unicycle? A classic way to impart a sense of movement is to select similar photos for a series. You can place two side by side or arrange a dozen to evoke animation. ... read more
When I started photojeanie, digital photos didn’t exist, which was limiting in creative control of content. Now there is a treasure trove of special effects that are standard with even the most basic digital album software program. In this diptych, the use of b&w emphasizes the vintage nature of the Airstream, which contrasts nicely with the ... read more
