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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Unique Pink Halloween Party

Recently, while strolling through the aisles at my local Michael’s store, I came across a really gorgeous wooden Halloween sign that featured an

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The Best Race Car Birthday Party Ideas

This race car themed birthday party was so much fun to create for a super cute twins who were turning 2. When mom and I met, we went through all the details that

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The Best Tropical Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Come see a super fun tropical birthday party which was designed with lots of palm leaves, pineapples and flamingos for the best tropical vibe.

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How to Plan a Baseball Themed Graduation Party

This grad party is baseball themed, but with a few changes, you can make your party truly unique and amazing for anything your Senior loves.

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Kindergarten Graduation Dessert Table

With celebrations on a smaller scale at the moment, including those ever memorable Kindergarten graduations,

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Simple Graduation Dessert Table

Even though celebrations are on a smaller scale at the moment, including graduations, I have gone back to the

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Easy Decorating Ideas to Celebrate Mom on her Special Occasion

Whether it's Mother's Day, your mom's birthday or a celebration for the mom to be, I'm thrilled to be able to show you how

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Quick and Easy Homemade Baked Donuts

Whether you’re home baking with the kids or planning a special surprise celebration with your family,

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How to Set Up a Nutcracker Themed Birthday Party

How to set up a nutcracker themed birthday party. This Nutcracker birthday party is winter wonderland themed with icy blue, pink and gold colors.

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It's a Pastel Bubble Bash - Bubble Themed Birthday Party Ideas

One of the great things about living in Austin is getting to collaborate with some truly amazing and creative business

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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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Sip & See Baby Shower Ideas with Bento Picnic Food

We share a lot of really fabulous events of all types here at Mint Event Design, from bridal showers to birthday parties, grad parties to weddings we do it all…

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Living the Summer Life with Michaels Stores

We are halfway through the summer and I am feeling so relaxed - definitely enjoying every single day with my kids and friends… pool days are the best!

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Sweet Summer Grad Party in Austin Texas

Each year the end of the school year seems to go by in a blur. But this year has been especially crazy for our family. Our oldest child graduated from high school…

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She's One Smart Cookie: Graduation Party Idea

Can you believe how fast this school year has flown by? I know I can’t! My oldest child is graduating this year and so of course we’re super busy attending all…