Hallmark star Lacey Chabert has revealed her passion for party planning, which goes beyond the event itself to the joy of creating and designing celebrations. Known for her role in Groundswell, Chabert’s enthusiasm for crafting memorable gatherings has inspired her to launch a series centered on designing special parties for people making a positive impact.
Chabert’s deep interest in party planning comes from her experience as a dedicated DIY enthusiast and a mother. She explained to Parade that she found joy in inventing creative ways to celebrate her daughter’s birthdays, which ultimately led to her developing a show focused on heartfelt celebrations. Working alongside professional party planners, the decorations and props featured in her show, Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, often stand out for their charm and elegance. Occasionally, these items have even made their way into her personal collection at home.
Lacey Chabert’s Passion for Designing Enchanting Events
With a nine-year-old daughter named Julia, Chabert’s love for DIY party planning has produced some delightful and imaginative celebrations. For Julia’s sixth birthday, she organized a Parisian and cat-themed “French Kitty” party. Chabert reminisced with Us Weekly about the event:
“That was really fun. [There were] macarons and she had this incredible cake that my friend made,”
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“Everyone did, like, decorating [their] own berets and making their own little perfumes and that was my favorite one.”
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Her inspiration often comes from multiple sources, including the sets and props used in her Hallmark series. Chabert admitted to incorporating some of these elements into her own parties, explaining that she sometimes borrows items like paper flowers and gingerbread men directly from the show’s wardrobe of decorations.
“From every celebration I am, like, stealing ideas, sometimes stealing [or] borrowing actual props,”
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“I just returned some of the props I’ve borrowed from last season.”
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“I have an entire garage full of it,”
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“It was time to return them.”
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Exciting Themes Highlight Season Two of Celebrations
Season two of Celebrations with Lacey Chabert premiered on September 15, featuring two unique parties that highlight inspiring individuals. The first episode celebrated Helen, director of the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Las Fotos Project, which focuses on empowering teenage girls and gender-expansive youth of color through photography and mentorship. Her party was a vintage-themed engagement celebration, honoring her recent engagement.
The second episode featured a jazz-inspired celebration for Billy, founder of the Scholarship Audition Performance Preparatory Academy (SAPPA). This organization provides quality music education to minority and inner-city students while encouraging their participation in scholarships and arts competitions.
Upcoming episodes, set to air September 22, promise even more creativity with a western glam hoedown and a fish and chips extravaganza. These events are likely to offer eye-catching decorations and may inspire Chabert’s next batch of party ideas.
