Inspired By This – Carnival Party Ideas

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This week from Pinterest, I’m inspired by this amazing carnival themed tablescape.  I love everything about it:  the bright colors, the balloon centerpiece, the details of each place setting.  Who wouldn’t be transformed to another place when sitting at this table, whether for a kids birthday or a whimsical wedding.  Follow the Pin for all… Read More

Ideas For Setting Up An Ice Cream Sundae Party

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Since school is ending and the kids have a long hot summer ahead of them, why not celebrate with an end of school ice cream party? This was the idea behind the article I did for Yum Food & Fun for Kids’ Summer issue {on news stands now}. The styling is simple as it needs… Read More

Bird’s Party Spring/Summer Magazine

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I’m excited to share the latest issue of Bird’s Party online magazine with you today. This Spring/Summer issue is OVERFLOWING with party inspiration from an Olympic’s party celebration, to 4th of July, to birthdays, and everything in between. I’ve also contributed a Graduation party to this issue {which I’ll highlight in more detail on the… Read More

Neon & Neutrals – Design For Teens

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It’s a fact that as kids get older there is less inspiration to go by when planning their birthday parties. There aren’t many “themes” to choose from and kids are at that “picky” age, so when I saw this photo shoot by Jesi Haack I thought it would be perfect for teens and tweens! Jesi combined… Read More

Rice Krispies Treat Cake

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{photography by Raezer Photography , for Jami’s on Sweet Street} Today’s little post has a Big idea! Jami’s on Sweet Street sent in this unique way to serve up a perennial favorite, rice krispies treats, by making it into a cake! She used 5 bags of marshmallows and 4 boxes of rice krispies to create… Read More

Woodland Birthday Party + FREE Printables

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As I was playing around on Pinterest I came across this adorable Woodland birthday party design by designer and stylist Lia Griffith. It’s so simple but sweet that I just had to share with you all. This party would be perfect for a 1st birthday or any toddler age as the graphics are quite cute… Read More

Carnival Party – FREE Downloads

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Katie of Good Life Eats sent me an email recently letting me know about a carnival party she held for her daughter, and a link for FREE printable invitations and Thank You cards. She posted a step by step account of how she pulled the party together and has links to the printable file. Get… Read More

DIY Pom Pinata

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I’m so excited and thankful to Kori of Paper & Pigtails for sharing her Pom Pinata tutorial with us today! Kori created a beautiful Pink Flower Party for her daughter’s birthday and made the most amazing pinata I’ve ever seen. For one thing the ideas is genius, and for another it looks way cuter than… Read More

Monster Birthday Party {Vendor Challenge}

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I’m thrilled to kick off our Vendor Challenge series with a fun and whimsical party design by Spaceships and Laser Beams.  For the challenge the design teams were given the inspiration “pink & orange” and had to come up with a party concept of their choosing using those 2 colors.  As we cater to adult… Read More

Ice Cream Social Summer Party

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What a fun way to begin the week, with this neighborhood “Welcome Summer” Ice Cream Social sent to me by Melissa of Buckets of Grace.  The colors are cheerful and the printables from Dimple Prints certainly help set to scene.  Melissa was actually able to combine paper products from several vendors (see list at the end) and make… Read More