I’ve seen paper mache numbers and letters on many party tables. Each always has a unique twist, that when it came to my own version of this project, I found it hard to choose a creative direction to go in. From mod podged paper, wrapped ribbon, glitter, and cupcake liners, none of this project ideas captured [...]
Recently the party planning world received a wonderful gift – Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas. Since my birthday was within days of the release, this was my only wish - a copy of the book and some time to page through it. Having a little one at home means that time is a definite luxury, especially uninterrupted [...]
Photo by Charline Tetiyevsky Graduation is approaching quickly. You can just feel it in the warm spring air. The approach of this exciting time always culminated with the handing out of yearbooks. Running around and having your friends sign these picture albums was always a wonderful way to end the school year. I still love to pull mine out and reflect on the [...]
Ninety is a big age milestone. I can’t imagine what it must be like to have experienced ninety wonderful years of life. It’s definitely a cause for celebration. When we decided a number of months ago to throw my grandmother a 90th surprise birthday party, I was excited to have the honor of styling the dessert table and designing the [...]
Photo by StuSeeger Happy Cinco de Mayo! Well, almost Cinco de Mayo. I feel like this whole week has been filled with talks of fiestas, so I’ve been really excited to share this post with you. While researching fun ideas to host fiestas, I came across this unique colorful banner design on many of invitation [...]
I love coconut macaroon cookies. Not to be confused with their spelling cousin macarons, coconut macaroons are definitely a dessert that I can tackle in the kitchen. Their sweet pillowly goodness of coconut, vanilla, and egg whites (lots of egg whites) baked into a mountain melts in your mouth. When I hosted my recent party, [...]
The party over the weekend turned out beautifully. It was great to see all of the details come together. I can’t wait to share the finished dessert table and party details. One area that I wished we had spent more time decorating was the drink station. Although we had a nice assortment of drinks and [...]
I’m always amazed when I see an every day object turned upside down (literally in this case) and used in a new creative way. So this idea really made me pause when I came across it on Pinterest recently. I have to admit that sometimes our hot and humid summers get the best of me. It can become especially [...]
I am so excited to be styling my first dessert table for my grandmother’s 90th surprise birthday party this week. I did say surprise, but since she doesn’t read blogs, I think it’s safe to talk about it. The theme I chose for the party is Birds and Blooms. To add some bird elements, I’ve been [...]
A friend recently asked me for some party planning help. She is hosting a First Communion party for her daughter and is having trouble finding those special touches to add to this important day. I was more than happy to see what I could find. First Communion is such a special and exciting event in a child’s life. Although [...]