A quick trip to HomeGoods yesterday was a great trip because I scored this amazing acrylic table. I found it in the bathroom aisle of all places, stashed in the bathroom dept! It was folded up (yes, it folds for easier storage!) and placed in amongst the vanity tables and chairs. WHAT?! I can think … Read more
As my kids have gotten older, it’s been a little sad for me to watch as my son has lost interest in having big parties. Totally a normal teenage boy thing I know, but sad for this party loving mama. I have had to find ways to create something that still seems fun and cute … Read more
Cute Jane from Lendingham Paper and Party Supplies submitted this darling Red, White and Blue Airplane themed party. I am in love with the bold colors and you know I love the travel theme! So many cute details…here’s a look at Jane’s beautiful styling: Isn’t that adorable? Thanks Jane for sharing your talents with us! … Read more
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe NYE. We had a little shindig around here after a last minute trip to Party City yesterday, I couldn’t resist. We’ve all been sick this Christmas break, so it felt good to do something fun! Here’s a little glimpse of our Black and … Read more
In case you haven’t noticed, I love these little bottles. They are SO cute, the perfect size for drinks, super sturdy plastic (so you can wash and re-use if you want, but also don’t feel guilty throwing them away if you don’t want to wash them) that makes them great for kid’s party drinks…and my … Read more
This Dinosaur party by Sam of Sugarlicious Parties is SO cute! I love all the wild, very “boy” props and the super cute and clever names for the dinosaur themed foods. Here’s a little bit about the party from Sam… “When my little man decided he wanted a Dinosaur Party for his 3rd Birthday, my mind … Read more
Hooray for Summer!! I don’t know about you, but I would rather have my kids home all the time and no schedule than them gone all day and have a strict schedule. (probably why I’m a homeschooler! 😉 ) Maybe I’m funny like that…but I LOVE the freedom of summer!! 🙂 We’ve been enjoying summer … Read more
You’ve probably noticed that I use paper rosettes a lot. I love them!! They dress everything up from favors to walls. I love that you can make them in minutes with very few supplies and in just about any size or color you need. I thought it was about time I put up a tutorial … Read more
Pink and Mint Green. That color combo always makes me laugh. When I was 9 years old I started in the party planning business. My parents were going to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary not long after my birthday…(hello honeymoon baby!) and I talked my grandma into helping to throw them a surprise anniversary party. … Read more
You may have noticed that I love these little DIY glitter votives. I use them ALL the time in my shoots and parties. They add the perfect amount of sparkle. The best part is they are easy to make and you can make them in any color! You will need: (affiliate links provided) … Read more
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and are looking forward to a wonderful week! 🙂 I was totally excited when Shutterfly asked me if I’d like to team up again on a new project. I had so much fun creating the Graduation party for them last month that when they gave me the opportunity to … Read more
I’m working on getting everything ready so I can share all the details of Ashley’s Baptism and the reception we held at our home, but I just couldn’t wait to share these. They are absolutely my favorite DIY project from that day and they were SO easy! When I saw the Michael Miller fabric (the … Read more
Looking for a quick and delicious treat to bring as a hostess gift or party food for an Easter egg hunt this season? These cute Easter egg hunt treats are sure to please your guests and they only take a minute to make. That is my kind of party food! If you have made our … Read more
Spring has finally sprung! Hopefully those of you in cold climates will soon begin to thaw out and the sight of flowers blooming and sound of birds chirping will warm your soul. 🙂 We’ve been enjoying unusually warm temperatures all winter long, which has been great…minus the severe drought conditions! 😉 We may not be able … Read more
Are you ready to reel in some fun??!! I had a blast working on my boys’ birthday party this year. I think one of the main reasons I enjoyed it so much is because I teamed up with Angela of Angela Marie Events to collaborate on the styling. She brought so many creative ideas to … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are all having a wonderful day with your loved ones! 🙂 I wanted to let you all know how much I love and appreciate you! 🙂 Here’s a little present from me to you…but you need to act fast, because it’s only available today! 😉 You can download these … Read more
I love valentine’s day. All the cute, corny cards and stuff that the kids make are just too fun! I put together a little valentine party shoot with some fun things I gathered from the @target last year. Most of these things are from the dollar spot, and the melamine heart plates were over in … Read more