Summer’s just about here, and to kick off the season Jenny Raulli of Bloom Designs Online and Jenny Dixon of Craft That Party organized a Chillin’ + Grillin’ Summer Pinterest Party happening… TONIGHT at 9pm EST/6pm PST. Ten of my favorite Hostesses will be pinning with me and giving out prizes…

To join in the fun, follow the Chillin’ and Grillin’ Pinterest Board. And look out for prize pins throughout the party including $250 Pottery Barn Gift Card, credit to The TomKat Studio Shop, printables by Anders Ruff and more!

For those of you with an upcoming shower to plan and a bride-to-be who loves fashion… Whitney Spielfogel planned her own Fabulous & Fun NYC Bridal Shower, and focused on truly making it a memorable & fun party! She created a few games like “How old was Whitney” and served brunch + cocktails to help the girls get to know each other before her upcoming destination wedding!

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:

– Stunning Louboutin “shoe box” cake with incredible (fondant!) heels by Elegantly Iced
– Fashion inspired cookies and monogrammed makeup bag favors
– Mini personalized potted paper flowers + colorful menus tied with custom ribbons
– Beautiful floral centerpieces with chevron and damask pattern table runners

First prize goes to… Kerra of An Event by Kerra Lynch who designed a Colorful Carnival Themed First Birthday Party for adorable little Kory! From the classic carnival games to the adorable smash cake, this party just feels like so much FUN!

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:

– Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Bounce House and Fun Photo Booth!
– Adorable Circus Tent Smash Cake by Kara’s Kakes
– Ring Toss, Can Knock Oout and Bean Bag Toss
– Colorful rainbow balloons, candy bag favors and cowboy hats!

Glam, gold and favorites… what’s not to love! I am swooning over all the chalkboard inspired details and sparkly accents in this Glam Favorite Things Party by Mindy from a a {day} with lil mama (and not just because she used some of HWTM’s free printables)! ;) This year, Mindy and her best girlfriends are all turning 30… so she decided to throw a birthday bash to celebrate! And, as part of a group gift exchange she asked each guest to bring 3 gifts containing one of their “favorite things,” how fun!

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:

– Fun “Guess What Year” Game + Clever “Favorite Things” Gift Exchange
– HWTM Wine & Cheese Party Printables {Free download here!}
– DIY Gold tissue fringe backdrop with big pink bows
– White hydrangeas in pink ribbon wrapped vases + black candle votive