Carolina Villarreal, founder of Mint Events and creator of the Mint Events event planning blog

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Looking for inspiration to help you plan your next celebration? You’re in the right place. Our event planning blog is filled with some of our favorite past events, seasonal styling tips, curated Pinterest favorites, and ideas to help you bring beauty and intention to every gathering - big or small.

Whether you're hosting at home or dreaming up your next party, we hope you find inspiration here to create something unforgettable.

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Carolina Villarreal 7/24/19 Carolina Villarreal 7/24/19

How to Plan an LOL Surprise Inspired Birthday Party

Over the years as a party stylist I’ve styled dozens of events, and I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some truly amazing clients.

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Comic Book Superhero Party Ideas

Superheroes are everywhere you look right now! Kids of all ages have loved this classic birthday party theme for…

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Red and Blue Ideas to Plan a “Cherry On Top” Party for Girls

Today I’m thrilled to be sharing this fabulous “A Cherry on Top” party I styled last summer, I’m extra excited to share it

Carolina Villarreal 2/27/19 Carolina Villarreal 2/27/19

The Sweetest Unicorn Birthday Party + Free Printables

Unicorns are everywhere these days, and I don’t think they’re going anywhere any time soon. I love this theme for a girl...

Carolina Villarreal 1/23/19 Carolina Villarreal 1/23/19

Valentine's Day Dessert Cart

I don’t know about you, but I love Valentine’s Day! What could be better than a day set aside to honor love? As part of my Valentine’s Day celebrations…

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Galentine's Day Bash

Throughout the year I like to take some time to celebrate the women in my life. I think as parents we’re often focused on taking care of the kids, and planning their birthday parties and each holiday.

Carolina Villarreal 11/26/18 Carolina Villarreal 11/26/18

Surprise Your Kids with a Fun Gingerbread House Decorating Party

The holidays are in full swing here at my house, decorations are going up, parties are being planned, and kids are busy…

Carolina Villarreal 9/14/18 Carolina Villarreal 9/14/18

Look Whooo's One! Owl First Birthday Party!

I am so excited to share this adorable Owl themed party. Little Miss Marian was turning one, so I styled this party as an ombré pink and purple dream.

Carolina Villarreal 8/7/18 Carolina Villarreal 8/7/18

Surprise your Kids with a Back To School Party

We’ve made it to August, and that means it’s Back To School time once again. Parents across the country are busy buying everything on their student’s supply list, packing up…

Carolina Villarreal 7/10/18 Carolina Villarreal 7/10/18

How to Plan a Coco Inspired Fiesta Birthday Party

It was Elle's 3rd Birthday! She absolutely adores the Disney/Pixar movie Coco, so her mom decided a fiesta themed party would be perfect, complete with an…

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Eli's Wild West Birthday Party

Hello everyone, I’m so glad that you are visiting my party blog again! Today I’m super excited to be sharing all the…

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Rustic Popcorn Bar

Hello friends! Today I am super excited to be sharing with you this rustic style popcorn bar that I styled for my daughter's seventeenth birthday party...

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An Ultra Violet New Years Party

I must say that when Pantone announced the color of 2018, I got inspired to create a NYE party, but with a little twist..