reader question of the week

I love the concept behind this party. We all have years we would like to leave behind (my personal choice: 2006), so this seems a great way to ring in a new year for someone you love. I hope you dear readers can be of help!

reader question of the week:

"My father-in-law has had a rough time of it this year; y'know, the typical if anything can go wrong, it has. He is a really great guy, but during the past six months he lost his dog to cancer, his best friend to cancer, and his favorite kitty died as well this week. That's sort of the tip of the iceburg, but geez, he's been through a lot!

So, he is turning 60 this December 8th-and I'd like to throw him a small party (probably on 12/5 or 12/6). His children would be there, a few friends, etcetera. But I was going to have a theme of 2010! I want the decorations to be fairly bright, but definitely emphasising him turning 60 and looking forward 2010, instead of with regret toward what a disaster 2009 was for him, personally. I also need some cute food ideas. Thanks! -Kelsey"

i'm baaaack! (kind of)

Thanks to all of you who sent words of support our way. We were blessed with a little girl, Adah, last week. She had an unexpected stay in the NICU which was disconcerting, but at least short-lived. All is well now and we are on the road to creating some normalcy in the house- at least trying to!

The drawing for the three Hicks Paper Goods contests will take place tomorrow at noon, so get in your entries while you can!

In the meantime, feast your eyes on this lovely poster from Anna Bond. I ordered one for Adah's nursery and couldn't be happier. Even the packaging was lovely!

HIcks Paper Goods GIVEAWAY #3 + DISCOUNT!

Our last giveaway is a doozy- a set of 50 Hicks photo cards (holiday or other) will go to the lucky winner!

With a $142 retail value and the option to upgrade the winner's order at half off, this is quite a prize. View the photo card collection right here.

You can either tell us about an item you'd like to see in the Hicks collection that doesn't currently exist, or tell us your favorite design in the comments section.

LASTLY- for those who simply just love a good discount, you won't want to pass up this deal Lemon Tree Paperie is offering to Party Perfect readers for a limited time. 15% off all Hicks Paper Goods orders (that's on anything and everything we offer- 1400 items!). Just enter HPG15 at checkout.

I'm now giddy with excitement about the giveaways *and* the baby! Best of luck...

Hicks Paper Goods GIVEAWAY #2

Two words for you...GIFT STICKERS! If you are a sticker person like me, this might just be your favorite giveaway of the three.

We're giving away a set of 30 Hicks Paper Goods personalized stickers (a $40 retail value) to one lucky reader. Get ready to adorn your holiday (or everyday) packaging! View the full sticker collection right here.

Just tell us what your favorite gift is to give or receive during the holidays!

Hicks Paper Goods GIVEAWAY #1

For the first giveaway, we're offering a personalized Hicks Paper Goods stationery set of 50 cards- either from our folded or flat collection. A retail value of $104!

View the full Hicks collection here... for the folded stationery collection click here, for the flat stationery collection click here.

Simply tell us what your favorite design is!