Shabby Chic “Fashionista” Bridal Shower Theme – Dessert Table

shabby chic dessert table

Welcome to part 2 of my shabby chic {fashionista} bridal shower theme {see the table and bar in part 1 here} which is everyone’s favorite – the dessert table. As usual, I used a combination of purchased items and homemade items, and filled in with color coordinating candies. This way the table ends up looking… Read More

Ideas For A Shabby Chic “Fashionista” Bridal Shower

shabby chic bridal shower

I am sooo excited to finally have this project complete and ready to share. I spend so much time creating party ideas for my freelance jobs, that it has taken me about a year to get this done {in my “spare” time}. I wanted to create a bridal shower theme to inspire you, to give… Read More

Sock Monkey Birthday Party {Guest Feature}

sock monkey birthday party

There’s no shortage of monkey themed party ideas here on CAH, but this sock monkey birthday party by Tabitha of Fresh Mommy blog is fresh and different from everything else we’ve featured. Tabitha put this together in 2 weeks for her son’s 2nd birthday, and the result is sweet, inviting, and has a touch of… Read More

“Recipe For Love” Bridal Shower

retro style "recipe for love" bridal shower

If you’re a fellow “creative” you know how you have your favorite projects, whether it’s a theme you loved working on, or some fantastic original idea, or great photography, etc. Well, right now this is mine. I loved designing this retro style “Recipe for Love” bridal shower for Celebrations several months back, and I’m sharing… Read More

Vintage Style Tea Party Baby Shower {Guest Feature}

vintage style tea party baby shower

I have a DARLING tea party baby shower to show you today, from Flavia of Fete a Fete. This is for the “lady” in you who loves all things dainty and frilly. Flavia hosted the shower for a long time friend and used lots of vintage and shabby chic details like the chalkboard painted tray,… Read More

DIY Painted Window Display

diy painted window display

I’m a sucker for any type of vintage-style architectural pieces like shutters, frames, and windows, because they add such character to your home or party decor. I told you about my thrift store finds a while back that included some fantastic display “props”, one of which was a window panel that had starfish attached and… Read More

Trend Alert – Lamp Shade Forms

trend: lamp shade forms

I keep seeing this fabulous trend as I check out the wedding blogs, and it’s one of those things that’s so simple, you wouldn’t imagine it adds so much style to an event. I like to call it the “naked lamp shade.” Designers all over are stripping down lamp shades to their wire form and… Read More

Inspired By This – Frame & Paper Backdrop

frame and paper backdrop

This week I am in love with this frame and music page backdrop I found on Pinterest.  Everything about it speaks to me:  the music pages layered as a base, the empty frames in different shapes and sizes, and the addition of moss and fabric flower details.  This stunning table from Catering Chronicles has a… Read More

Shabby Chic Baby Shower

shabby chic baby shower

Last month I posted about my inspiration for a shabby chic baby shower, and today I’m sharing the result! Several months ago I was asked to do the styling for the winner of the Dream Baby Shower – a local contest run by Richmond Mom. As you may remember I styled the one from last… Read More

Backyard Bridal Shower With A Touch Of Vintage {Guest Feature}

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Today’s party feature is a bridal shower from Jami of Jami’s on Sweet Street, and is special because it was for her own future sister-in-law. Not every party or shower has to have a “theme” so I love this feature because it shows how you can just simply make a party pretty without getting caught… Read More