Host a Summerween Party – Your Quick Guide!
Your Summerween Party Hosting Guide (Yes, It’s a Real Holiday, and It’s Amazing) If you’ve never heard of Summerween, prepare to have your party calendar rocked. Summerween is Halloween’s quirky summer cousin… an unofficial holiday made famous by the brilliant animated show Gravity Falls, where residents celebrate [...]
Summerween Jack-O-Melon Cocktail Ideas
Looking for the ultimate Summerween party drink? These Spiked Jack-O-Melons bring the party and the punch (literally). We love jack-o-melons because they are both cocktail and party decor! Carve your melon like a jack-o’-lantern, mix up one of our deliciously boozy recipes, and get ready to [...]
How To Set A Party Date Without Losing Your Sanity!
Oh hey there, people-pleasing host! Here's a hack to set a party date, lock in your favourite guests every time and save your sanity! While we, as hosts, want the maximum number of people on our dream guest list to be able to come to our parties, I often [...]
6 Rapid-Fire Reminders For Entertaining Outdoors!
Summer is coming to an end (sob) but there’s still time left to create one more memory with your people, and bring your friends and family together for a party no one will ever forget! At SHOT, we are all about creating memories that people will look back with a [...]
Party Hosting Flop – The Pool Party From Hell!
Today on The Art of Party Hosting Blog, Leigh’s sharing a particularly horrible pool party experience, in the spirit of exploring the DON’Ts of party hosting as much as we explore the DOs! The hosts insisted I stay, and what happened next would throw me, someone who can talk to [...]
How to Host a Derby Themed Party
Throw the party of a lifetime with a Kentucky Derby-themed soirée! Whether you’re an avid horse racing fan, mystery lover or just looking to throw something unique, this guide will help you plan and host a derby day shindig that your guests won’t soon forget. From choosing the right [...]
How to Throw a Wine and Cheese Party
Hosting at home has never been more popular. Yet, many hosts shy away from hosting a wine and cheese pairing because they lack the knowledge to make it feel like an actual cheese pairing. The specialized knowledge of both wines and cheese takes years to amass to truly do [...]
How to Throw a Murder Mystery Party Game
Murder mystery parties are a great way to pull together your friends for an evening of mystery, intrigue and fun. A murder mystery game is a way to shake up your entertaining and leave your guests with memories they will never forget! Whether you choose a theme that allows for [...]
Share your SHOTÂ Mystery Party photos for the chance to win!
For those who have been with SHOT for years, you may remember that, pre-Covid, we ran a weekly photo contest! Well, we are excited to announce that the SHOT Photo Contest is returning!Entering is easy! Simply go to Google.com and Google (yes, we know it sounds crazy) Shot In The [...]
How to Throw a Skiing in the Alps or a Chalet Party
Are you ready to take your next party up a notch? With an Alps skiing-themed party, you’ll be sure to impress with your décor, food, music, costumes and drinks – and might we suggest a murder mystery? (wink wink) Read on for our guide on how to throw an unforgettable [...]
How to Throw a Wonderland Mystery Party That Will Blow Your Guests’ Minds!
Sometimes, we all want to fall down the same rabbit hole as Alice and escape reality - just for one night! When that urge for madness comes upon us, the only reasonable thing to do is quite unreasonable to be sure. You must, of course, bring Wonderland to life. [...]
7 Ideas for a (Boozy!) Outdoor Tea Party
Life's too short to waste a tea set! Let's talk tea parties, and how to fill those cups with cocktails! We have gone through the archives to help make your outdoor, tipsy tea party unforgettable! 1. Mix it Up! Make tea-infused cocktails to bring [...]
