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There is something so nostalgic about Masters weekend. Even if you aren’t a die-hard golf fan, the aesthetic alone is enough to make any host swoon. This year, I wanted to bring a piece of Augusta home, but with a few upgrades.
If you’re looking to host your own watch party (or just want an excuse to make a really good pink cocktail), here is how I pulled it all together without the stress.
The Menu: A Nod to Augusta
You can’t host a Masters party without the classics. I kept the food simple but on-theme:
The Legends: Pimento cheese and egg salad sandwiches (wrapped in green wax paper, of course).
The “Golf” Platter: I put together a veggie tray laid out like a golf course—think broccoli “trees,” a hummus “sand trap,” and cauliflower golf balls. It’s a “snack-tivity” that actually gets people to eat their vegetables.
The Signature Sip: The Azalea Cocktail. It’s bright, refreshing, and perfectly pink. To make it feel a bit more elevated, I served it in a custom liquor bottle with a minimal label.
The Custom Touches
As much as I love the food, the details are what make it feel like a hosted event. I made custom cups for everyone to take home—nothing says “souvenir” like a personalized cup you can actually use again.
Why I Love This Theme
It’s the ultimate “low-lift, high-impact” party. The green, yellow and white color palette does all the heavy lifting for you. It’s classic, it’s coastal, and it’s the perfect way to kick off spring hosting.
I also wanted to use pieces for my decorating that were not theme specific but could be used over and over for other parties, like the green check table cloth. This perfectly matches my green cloth napkins that can be washed and reused for Christmas or a green goddess garden party.
A new chapter for the home, the heart, and the hands that make it.
There was a time when my home was defined by the projects in progress: the scent of spray paint on the patio, the rustle of a thousand streamers being cut for a backdrop, and the late-night hum of a sewing machine. For years, “TaylorMaed” was my creative heartbeat, a place where I proved that if I wanted something beautiful, I could make it with my own two hands.
But seasons change, and so have the hands that build this life.
Between the corporate demands of my day job in sourcing and the beautiful, busy reality of raising two little ones, my definition of “handmade” has evolved. I’ve traded the three-weekend DIY marathons for the quiet glow of an ambient lamp, the perfect weight of a linen throw, and the simple joy of a “Par-cuterie” board shared on a Tuesday afternoon.
I’m moving away from the pressure to do it all, and moving toward the intention of curating it all.
Welcome to my Cozy Host Era. This is still a space for the dreamers and the creators, but we’re focusing on a different kind of craft now: the craft of a well-lived, well-sourced life. From the New England-inspired corners of my garden to the “cloud aesthetic” of a guest room that feels like a sanctuary, I’m sharing the pieces and the moments that make a house feel like an escape.
I’m so glad you’re here for this new chapter. Let’s make something beautiful, starting with the way we live.
The Shift from Making to Curating
For years, my creativity was measured by how many hours I spent at a craft table. But as my life expanded—welcoming my second baby and navigating a full-time career—I realized that the most “handmade” thing I could offer was a well-curated environment.
True luxury isn’t always about the price tag; it’s about the intention. It’s the difference between a house full of things and a home full of stories.
Cozy Host Era
When I talk about being a Cozy Host, I’m leaning into a philosophy that feels like a warm summer with the windows open or a crisp morning in the garden. It’s a mix of that Coastal Grandmother ease and a deep appreciation for quality.
Let’s be honest—life with a toddler and a baby is rarely “perfect.” But there is magic in the routine. That’s why I started the Par-cuterie series for my son, Parker. It’s a small, stylized way to make a Saturday afternoon snack feel like an event.
Whether you’re here for the hosting tips, the toddler-approved snack boards, or just a little bit of home & garden inspiration, I’m so glad you’ve found your way to this corner of the internet.
Let’s slow down, source better, and host with more heart.
Not going to lie, I originally thought making this steamer Photo Booth backdrop was going to be so much easier than it turned out to be. I don’t want to give you any false impressions from the get go that this was quick and/or easy. It look me about 3 separate weekends to finish once I actually started to put together the final product, and one additional weekend of failing miserably to make it a simpler way.
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So let’s start with what you’ll need for this project and then I’ll tell you about my Pinterest fail and how I actually completed the backdrop
My initial plan was to cut the tablecloths into strips of streamers (like what you would hang in a doorway), and then I would attach those strips of streamers to a background table cloth and use that to hang it. Here is the Pinterest pin that gave me the idea:
I cut 3 of the tablecloths and laid out my base before quickly realizing:
1. My base tablecloth was way too weak and was going to rip if I added additional weight to it
2. I was going to need way more tablecloth streamer strips than I initially planned.
It was a great idea from the original creator which is why I’m sharing their how-to, I just didn’t plan/execute it well. So I regrouped and swallowed the idea that I was going to have to do the individual streamers in netting that I had seen in other DIYs.
How I Did It:
I started by unrolling the fencing and measuring out the size of the backdrop I wanted. There were going to be 8 girls at the party and I wanted all of us to fit nicely in front of the backdrop, so my final measurements ended up being 6.5 ft x 8 ft. Then I used push pins to hang it up on a wall. This made it easier to attach the streamers and visualize the final product, but you could do this from the floor.
Then for the streamers, I started with thee tablecloths. I unfolded the tablecloths and refolded them in such a way that I can cut multiple streamers at once. See image below
I didn’t take pictures of this step, so please enjoy this gif I made
Repeat this for however many tablecloths you need. I recommend cutting more than you think you need.
Then, for a change in texture I used real paper streamers. I cut each strip 4’ in length and set those aside. I did end up using each roll of streamers from the linked set above.
Now that all the streamers are cut and ready, its time to assemble. To achieve the layered look “easily,” make sure you start from the bottom and work your way up.
I tried using those gold doorway streamers and it was a fail
To attach the streamers to the fencing, I pulled one streamer diagonally through 2 squares and then let it hang. I didn’t tie them off. The streamers were long enough that they weren’t going to fall off. And then keeping them loose gave the illusion of more volume.
I did one color at a time and placed them horizontally. Not necessarily in a straight line, I tried to create texture by doing a wavy line. Then, to start the next horizontal line of streamers, I moved up about 1’ on the fencing and started the next line. This saved time and I didn’t need to fill in all of the fencing because of the length of the streamers.
And repeat! I mapped out the general area and colors ahead of time but ended up winging it as I went. Make sure to mix in metallics to add texture and dimension.
Final product was light and pliable enough to fold up like a blanket and easily transport to the Airbnb. Then to hang, I just put up 3 command hooks on the wall and hooked the fencing. It was super easy to set up. I left netting available at the top to attach to balloon garland, but in my “The Party” post, I explain how we only had an hour and a half to set up. I didn’t have time to put balloons at the top of the backdrop, but the general set up took 10 mins.
Here’s the link to the balloons I attached to the front. I just tied small pieces of string that came with the balloons through the netting. I was actually able to do this ahead of time and just inflate them when I got to the airbnb (that’s type A planning for you).
If you try this out for your own party, be sure to tag me! Happy Bacheloretting!
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