housewarming party

greendelight · 02-18-2009, 11:48 AM

So, we've bought a house and we're all moved in. Hooray!

Now, we want to have a housewarming party. I think we'll call it an Open House because I think housewarming party makes people think they must bring gifts.

Here's where I need help...
1. I want an invitation with a hip or cute quote or poem. I've googled and come up with a few, but if you have any more ideas, please, please post them!

2. What do I need to throw this party together??? I'm thinking the party should start at 7 so I don't have to do a full meal. What should I serve?

Any and all help is appreciated!!!

simplegirl · 02-18-2009, 11:55 AM

We're getting ready to move and I also want to have a housewarming b/c our new house is great for hosting

(I'm so excited, can you tell?!). I was thinking that ours might be 4-6ish on the weekend. We're still working around naps and early bedtimes so I think that time will work best. I plan on having snacks/appetizers: artichoke dip, hummus, crackers, chips, maybe veggie tray, fruit trays, and I was thinking of getting those frozen mini eclairs -i'm sure they're horrible for you but are soooo delicious. I'm not sure about the invite. Our house is very decorated in 70s and 80s. We were going to have a themed-retro party and even invite the guests to wear appropriate clothing...but we decided to pull out the fuscia and forest green carpet and lay hardwood flooring down *before* we move in so not sure anymore. My sis even suggested a "Life On Mars" party....thought it was funny! Have fun and congrats on your move!

02-18-2009, 11:48 AM	#1
greendelight Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,124	housewarming party So, we've bought a house and we're all moved in. Hooray! Now, we want to have a housewarming party. I think we'll call it an Open House because I think housewarming party makes people think they must bring gifts. Here's where I need help... 1. I want an invitation with a hip or cute quote or poem. I've googled and come up with a few, but if you have any more ideas, please, please post them! 2. What do I need to throw this party together??? I'm thinking the party should start at 7 so I don't have to do a full meal. What should I serve? Any and all help is appreciated!!! __________________ Nickie wife to dh since 12/20/03 mama to dd since 5/24/10

02-18-2009, 11:55 AM	#2
simplegirl Rose Garden She's a good girl, loves her Mama, loves Jesus, and Kentucky too Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,873	Re: housewarming party We're getting ready to move and I also want to have a housewarming b/c our new house is great for hosting (I'm so excited, can you tell?!). I was thinking that ours might be 4-6ish on the weekend. We're still working around naps and early bedtimes so I think that time will work best. I plan on having snacks/appetizers: artichoke dip, hummus, crackers, chips, maybe veggie tray, fruit trays, and I was thinking of getting those frozen mini eclairs -i'm sure they're horrible for you but are soooo delicious. I'm not sure about the invite. Our house is very decorated in 70s and 80s. We were going to have a themed-retro party and even invite the guests to wear appropriate clothing...but we decided to pull out the fuscia and forest green carpet and lay hardwood flooring down before we move in so not sure anymore. My sis even suggested a "Life On Mars" party....thought it was funny! Have fun and congrats on your move! __________________ Wife to Designer/Creative Director ESFJ - piano teacher Noah 2005 Coleman 2007 Josie 2018

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