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Prospect Goods Is Back!

Prospect Goods is back, and all grown up!

Prospect Goods has been on hiatus for about two years, so I wanted to take a moment and catch you up on what I've been up to. A lot of real life has happened: having 1 baby, moving 3 times, buying a gross fixer upper house and fixing it up, watching all 11 seasons of Cheers on Netflix... and even after all that, I can't get Prospect Goods out of my mind. 

I'm excited to share that Prospect Goods is back and more exciting then ever! We're starting by slowly rolling out some interior designs I've been working on. I've been living with versions of them in my house, listening to feedback, altering, and perfecting until I discovered something I am so proud to share with you. These pieces will be fun, cool, and chic.

Of course the Diamond Piñata is back by popular demand!

I can't wait to share more with you. Keep checking back with the site, and tabs on our social media. All items will be on pre-order and ready to ship on September 2!

Photo by Marion Michele on Unsplash

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Birthday Party with Prospect Goods

Would you believe it only took me 30 minutes to create this party table, plus a trip to Trader Joes? Well believe it! I think parties can look super fun, but they should be super easy to set up. That's just how I roll.

One of the best things about friends is being able to throw them birthday parties! I transformed this modern loft in LA’s Arts District for a fun, afternoon birthday party that was girly and oh so cool. Decorating was a breeze. I hung four Prospect Goods Tassel Garlands over the table, draping each of them at different heights. This birthday was all about low-key fun, so I didn’t worry about matching the Tassel Garlands. They all went together and I seriously loved the results. Of course, I had to use one of Prospect Goods’ 36 Inch Balloons! I love them because they are such a modern take on birthday balloons and are an easy addition to the party.

A trip to Trader Joe’s provided the flowers, wine, and fruit for the party. The flowers doubled as a centerpiece for the table, then were sent home with the birthday girl as a fresh present! I found the beautiful peach and strawberry vanilla cake at a local Japanese bakery. It had strawberries on top, which looked a little old fashioned to me, so I removed them, refinished the frosting, then garnished the cake with some of the flowers. The birthday girl loved it and so did I!

This birthday party was featured on Best Friends For Frosting this month, and here's what they had to say about the end result:

"This is one of the most adorable birthday parties we have ever seen! Prospect Goods created this ultra girly and super sweet birthday party that looks like absolute perfection. Between the fun tassel garlands, soft colored flowers, and huge pink balloons, the details do not go unnoticed. Even though it looks incredible, the decorations are so easy to put together that your friends wouldn’t believe that it didn’t take you all day to set this up! We love the look that the fresh flowers bring into the party and how they used parts of them on the cake, so cute!"

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Tinsel Curtain: Made Exclusively for Free People

I had a fun time designing and creating this Tinsel Garland for Free People. I created various renditions before we settled on this as the final product and I'm very proud of how it turned out.

Hang it in your doorway, over a window, frame it around your Christmas Tree, or hang it on the wall above your bed as a faux headboard. There are really so many things you can do with this baby! You can find these at Free People.

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Entertaining Ease with Prospect Goods

It was fun to see one of my Summer parties featured on Best Friends for Frosting last week. I can get overwhelmed when entertaining a group of people, so I always try to keep everything as simple and easy as possible. Read below to see my tips and tricks!

Who doesn’t love a good Airbnb house?! While on a quick trip to LA, I invited my local friends over to my Airbnb for a fun meet and greet (or should I say meat and greet) at the amazing Arts District loft I was staying at. Since I was just visiting, I decided to prepare a crowd favorite: meat and cheese boards. Trader Joe’s was my one-stop shopping trip. They have an amazing selection of everything I needed! Figs, peaches, and grapes were in season, so I made sure to get plenty of those, too. The kitchen island was the perfect place for friends to gather, graze on finger foods, and a grab a glass of wine.

I made sure to hang a Prospect Goods Piñata or two around the kitchen. They matched the modern look of the rental and were definitely a conversation starter. I also added a bouquet of flowers to the kitchen to create a more homey feel. By the end of the night, the food was all gone and I had minimal clean up! It was an easy evening of entertaining and I was able to focus on the friends I rarely get to see instead of being a stressed out host. Entertaining can be easy when you are prepared!

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Mini Llama Pinatas: Made Exclusively for Free People

I'm super pumped to finally share some exciting news. Prospect Goods has created limited edition, mini Llama Piñatas exclusively for Free People.

I was excited when they reached out this Summer, and we went back and forth on getting the design just right. It resulted in tiny llamas of joy. Each llama has a tiny door in it, big enough to slide little treats in, and is filled with confetti. If you'd like one, you can find them here. 

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Mini Llama Pinatas: Made Exclusively for Free People

I'm super pumped to finally share some exciting news. Prospect Goods has created limited edition, mini Llama Piñatas exclusively for Free People.

I was excited when they reached out this Summer, and we went back and forth on getting the design just right. It resulted in tiny llamas of joy. Each llama has a tiny door in it, big enough to slide little treats in, and is filled with confetti. If you'd like one, you can find them here. 

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Prospect Goods Featured in Party Style!

I'm happy to share that Prospect Goods products have been included in Party Style: Kid's Parties from Baby to Sweet 16!

It all started last Spring when Genevieve Keith contacted us about a party she was planning for her contribution to the book. She was planning a camp theme party, so we topped it off with some Fest Tassel Garlands and a Rose Gold Bling Piñata. I just wish I could have helped eat all those smores! 

Credits:

Printables by Gemma Touchstone at Party Style

Styling, table design, props, and treats by Genevieve Keith at Simply Smashing Events

Photography by Sara Faith Photography

Piñata and Tassel from Prospect Goods

Cupcakes and cake pops by Kristi Jensen at Simply Smashing Events

Cookies and s’more treats by Sara Marier at Simply Smashing Events

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Mackenzie's Because Party

Mackenzie at Pine and Crave just posted the most amazing food blogpost I've ever read! She created a whole menu that was inspired by Prospect Goods Pinatas and Tassel Garlands, and the result is amazing!

I am always nervous about entertaining because of the food side of things. Mackenzie gives easy recipes and the planning timeline (so basically exactly what I need). I read through all her recipes and they are easy to make and look delicious. She even has vegan and gluten free options. I never knew homemade marshmallows were easy to make, but they are! All the recipes she created are finger food dishes which are perfect for entertaining because everyone loves minis!

The Pine and Crave blog is all about "Pretty, easy, tasty recipes," and I can assure you, I wasn't intimidated in the least. Mackenzie is so personable too, reading her posts is a joy!

Take a moment to read through Mackenzie's full post: A Because Party: Recipes, Tips, & Decorations. You'll be drooling by the end of it all, so make sure to grab a snack.

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Yellow Fancy Honeycomb

Fun decoration for celebrations or to use as a permanent room decoration!

Comes flat packed - to assemble simply open up the main honeycomb balls as well as the two smaller hanging balls and shake up the tassels. 

Dimensions: Large Honeycomb Ball is 12" in diameter

Tassels & Tails handmade in Australia

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The Ultimate Guide To Styling Tassel Garlands

One of the most versatile and inexpensive ways of transforming a space is to hang Tassel Garlands. They are showing up everywhere these days! Chances are you saw them at a Summer wedding or at the last baby shower you went to or at a friend's BBQ. I've compiled the ultimate how-to guide to styling Tassel Garlands. I've broken this guide into four sections: Wedding, Entertaining, Home Decor, and Parties.

wedding

1. Tassel Garlands are a great way to incorporate your wedding colors into areas that would otherwise stay blank. Use them outdoors or next to walls. Bonus tip: go vertical with your Tassel Garlands and hang them from balloons! 

2. Hang the Tassel Garlands above the dance floor. Play some good tunes and your guests will be down to boogie! 

3. A big trend right now is to hang Tassel Garlands around your dessert table. It adds extra fun to the area, and still looks pretty after you've eaten all the cake! 

entertaining

4. More is more. Entertaining for whatever occasion is fun, and what's more fun then layers of pretty Tassel Garlands? Pick a fun palate of colors for your party then load up! 

5. But sometimes a little goes a long way, especially if your party is outdoor casual. One strand of Tassel Garlands looks beautiful, especially when you add twinkle lights!

home decor

6. When using Tassel Garlands as home decor, stick to more neutral colors. Tassel Garlands can look really dreamy. Pro tip: support the Tassel Garlands in the center, so they have a scalloped edge instead of a straight line. 

7. Hang Tassel Garlands in unexpected places. If you have a blank wall or a wide window, why not use Tassel Garlands to fill the space? It's a creative and inexpensive decor solution!

8. Use Tassel Garlands to decorate your home for the seasons. They can spruce up a room in a flash! Just make sure to keep them far away from candles! 

parties

9. Kids parties are the perfect place to use Tassel Garlands. You can use fun, bright colors to match whatever your kid is into that year- Frozen, dinosaurs, princesses, bugs, whatever. 

10. Big kids like Tassel Garlands at their birthday parties too. Just add the bubbly! If it's good enough for Blake Lively, you know it's good enough for you too. 

11. Tassel Garlands are a really easy way to transform a party. Just imagine these parties without their Tassel Garlands. The Tassel Garlands really make them memorable. Hang them from the rafters or from branches. 

12. No matter what the theme of the birthday party is, Tassel Garlands enhance it. Modern, playful, or decadent, Tassel Garlands make it happen. 

For even more Tassel Garland styling inspiration, visit my Tassel Garland Styling board on Pinterest, or share your own advice in the comments! 

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7 Balloon Styling Tips You Need To Know

Gigantic, round, 36 Inch Balloons are the newest trend in celebration decor. They're more modern and stylish than their tiny ancestors (normal sized balloons) but they're twice as fun.

These 36 Inch Balloons are popping up everywhere- from modern weddings, to kids parties, to gender reveals, to photos on Instagram.

Here's a list of 7 ways to style your 36 Inch Balloons like a pro. 

1. Gigantic Balloons make great Photo Booth backgrounds. 

2. Make sure to anchor the Balloons well. They are filled with a lot more helium then your average Balloon!

3. Use a single 36 Inch Balloon as a centerpiece for your table. Instant party!

4. Or gather a bunch of 36 Inch Balloons to make a fun statement that no one will forget!

5. Modern Balloons are great wedding decorations. They're an inexpensive way to make a big impact! 

6. Modern Balloons are super cute props for photo shoots. Just make sure to keep them away from your hair- static city!

7. Giant Balloons are super cool, but they're also super fun. When in doubt, go for color. Let your inner child run wild!

For even more Balloon Styling tips and inspiration, visit my Balloon Styling board on Pinterest. Leave your styling advice in the comment section. I'd love to hear your ideas!

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LA Loft Styled by Prospect Goods

I recently styled HEW's LA Arts District Studio for an interior design photoshoot. Their Airbnb Studio is gorgeous and provided the perfect vibe for Prospect Goods.

Most Prospect Goods customers use my Piñatas as pendants in their home decor. I wanted to show different ways to incorporate Prospect Goods in your home, so I created a Dreamy Bedroom, a Modern Boho Living Room, and a Fun Kitchen.

Special thanks and credit to my Airbnb host: Arts District Studio by HEW. You can stay at their studio next time you're in Los Angeles! 

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The Best Piñata DIY Tutorials

"Can you make me a six foot long Christian Louboutin? I need it to match my daughters shoes. Can I put something other than candy inside? The party is on Friday."  -- just another custom pinata request

I love how creative some of you get with your piñata requests! The six foot high heel was the largest piñata request (so far). The Hello Kitty in colors that weren't Hello Kitty colors was the most curious. I could go on and on with examples of interesting piñata requests...

When I create a piñata from scratch, it means I have to create and test a custom design, then build and dry the piñata. This takes a lot of time. Then I have to ship the piñata, which depending on the size, can end up costing quite a bit. That means I have to respond to a question like, "Can you make a dinosaur in my custom colors for my six year old?" with "Sure, it will cost $250!" Not exactly what they were looking for.

Thankfully, the internet is full of DIY Tutorials. If the piñata shape you're looking for already exists at the party supplies stores, I'd highly recommend that you use these DIY tutorials to customize the piñata yourself. It might not be a Prospect Goods creation, but it might end up being just what you're looking for. Just take their steps and apply it to the shape of piñata you're working with! 

DIY Tutorial 1: DIY Gilded Piñata Makeover 

DIY Tutorial 2: Unicorn Piñata Makeover

If you're still looking for a Prospect Goods creation though, lets talk. :)

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Bottled Glass Glitter

It's a Rose Gold lover's dream! Rose Gold glass glitter in a glass bottle. 

Measurements: 3" high, 0.75" in diameter

Imported

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Apex Earrings

These delicate and lightweight earrings are modern and minimal and hug your ear perfectly. A classic and effortless design with a unique twist that is perfect for day or night.

By Matters of Delight. The Apex Earrings are inspired by geometry and clean lines. They draw heavily on the pointed arrow form signifying direction and focus towards new beginnings.

Studs are 0.3" wide by 0.5" tall.

Gold pieces are 14k Yellow or Rose Gold Plated. Silver pieces are Sterling Silver.

Made in the USA

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Decorating For Corporate Events

Fern & Maple recently styled a party for Sephora and recruited Prospect Goods to help bring her vision to life. Her budget was limited, so we went with Prospect Goods 36 Inch Balloons with Tassel Tails attached to create a wow factor but not breaking the bank. She filled the Clear Balloons with Gold Confetti, to add extra sparkle and interest. Once the room filled with people, the Balloons were still visible, so the decor was not lost in the crowd. Love it!

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Fancy Pinatas Featured on domino.com

Twink + Sis threw an amazing birthday party a few months ago, and today the pictures from that party are being featured on domino.com. Click through to see the party throwing advice Twink + Sis give, and to see more pictures. 

"We believe that kids’ parties should be brought up to an adult level of beauty and comfort. Adults should enjoy it just as much as the kids."  -- Twink + Sis