A ‘Modern Safari’ Girls Gathering

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I’m excited to share this party with you as I think it is perfectly suited to any Ladies Night, Bridal Shower, or Birthday Party!  I actually did this for my own monthly ladies gathering Friday night.  The inspiration for ‘Modern Safari’ came from the fun cocktail napkins above, and was reinforced when I saw the… Read More

‘Love Birds’ Bridal Shower

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The “Love Birds” theme is a great one for a bridal shower, and this design photographed by Oh, Darling! (found via Design Sponge) offers some gorgeous modern-rustic inspiration and ideas. This setting would be perfect for Spring showers (‘Love Birds’ bridal shower, ‘Nesting Mom’ baby shower, even Mother’s Day), with it’s mossy background, birch wood accents, and bird and… Read More

Yellow & Teal Bridal Shower Ideas

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Today I have a beautiful photo shoot to share with you from Julianne Cragg of A Modern Proposal, and Jen of Jen Williams Photography. This creative display was put together to share how easy and lovely a DIY wedding can be.  I think it is perfect for Birthdays, or Bridal Showers, as well as some great take-away… Read More

"Spa Candy" + FREE Printable Labels

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What an amazing new online magazine - Nonpareil! And this amazing “Sweets” table from their latest issue will make you do a double-take!  Designed to look like a dessert table, it is full of bath and body products perfect for a Spa Party for Birthdays, Showers, or other Girl’s Gathering!!  How cool is that?! The online magazine… Read More

A Farewell Dinner Party {Black, White & Red}

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This past weekend I designed a Farewell Dinner Party for a family moving back to their home state of New York.  We chose a classic look with black, white, and red with damask pattern. In the entry was a manzanita tree with note cards set out.  Guests were able to write a goodbye note to… Read More

Feathery Goodness

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What a statement this makes!  Feathers Everywhere!  This unique and dramatic design from Style Me Pretty would be so fun to do for a Bachelorette Party, special Glam Birthday, or a “Feather Your Nest” theme shower.  Re-create this look by simply lining the table with rows and rows of feather boas, on top of your regular table… Read More

Tea Party Baby Shower

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 I must have Tea Parties on the brain this week! In addition to the adorable tea cup candle favors, I am also loving this sweet Tea Party Baby Shower above. It is simple, but with the mass of hanging lanterns, and the color scheme so beautifully executed, it reads sleek and modern. This would also… Read More

Citrus Bridal Shower

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I was blown away when I saw the fresh creativity of this Citrus themed bridal shower hosted by “Mrs. Penguin” on Wedding Bee.com! Everything was done so simply and (mostly) economically, but with amazing touches. There was a small splurge on the fabulously modern citrus fabric, but the use of inexpensive coordinating paper, and serving pieces… Read More

Casual Chic Tabletop

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I wanted to share this beautiful tabletop from Brides.com because I love how it looks incredibly glamorous at first glance, but when you break it down, it’s really quite casual and easy to put together. Simply top the table cloth with a lace runner(you may have from your grandmother). Use a mixture of candle sticks,… Read More

A Perfect Pair Bridal Shower

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There seems to be so much cute baby shower inspiration around the web, but here is an equally creative and perfectly detailed bridal shower found on Weddingbee. The theme is “The Perfect Pair” and it is carried out using pairs of shoes as the icon. Notice the shoe boxes used to hold a “boxed lunch”… Read More