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> 2013
This bright & fun Beachy Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Party by Lauren Borquez of Capes and Crowns has me dreaming of ocean breezes and the summer sun! I love all the yellow polka dots and the bikini inspired desserts… plus those itsy bitsy models are the cutest little beach babes around! ;) PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out [...]
I just watched this movie for the first time last night, and it was way better than I expected, in fact… I loved it! So, of course I’m really excited that Debbie of Wants and Wishes created a Wreck-It Ralph/Sugar Rush Birthday Party! The best part? A dueling dessert table with girly and boyish details from [...]
A cute owl covered dessert table? This is my kind of party! Deliene Alvarenga of Belo Papel designed an adorable Pink & Blue Owl Dessert Table with DIY paper owls and sweet ideas for a gender neutral inspired table! (For more Owl Party Ideas go here and here!) PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – Pillow Box Paper Owls and [...]
For everyone who loves those adorable girly fairytale parties, but has a little boys birthday to plan, this is one party you won’t want to miss! Inspired by Peter Pan, Robin Hood and The Big Bad Wolf, Elissa of One Stone Events designed a Feathers and Arrows Birthday {Boys Fairytale Party} for her lucky little Benjamin’s 3rd birthday! Fantastic printables by The Frog Prince [...]
Two toast worthy things in my book: COLOR and COCKTAILS! Earlier this month I was daydreaming about a rainbow buffet of cocktails inspired by the Pantone 2013 Fashion Colors… see the original post + links to all the cocktails here. Cheers! ***** For more creative cocktail recipe ideas, visit the Cocktails section in our Recipe Box and our [...]
Prepare to be mystified and amazed! Gretchen of Three Little Monkeys Studio celebrated her daughter’s 7th birthday with a Sparkly, Pink & Vintage Magic Party. Inspired by bunnies, shimmering stars and a pink and purple color palette, this party has the perfect mix of birthday magic! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – Magician’s Cape Inspired Backdrop with DIY [...]
Tonya Coleman here from Soireé Event Design, and I’m back with a brand new series “Trend Alert” where I share with you some of the hottest trends in party planning and give you my twist on how to use it in your next party! Today’s guest post is all about Bling Sticks! These beauties come in all [...]
Anyone that’s a Shel Silverstein fan will fall in love with this creative, rustic and sweet Giving Tree Themed First Birthday Party by Charlene of Chakoda Design! Burlap, tree logs, apples and earthy decorations made her “less is more” approach feel full and festive (and oh so nostalgic for this 1964 classic)! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – [...]
One thing I never get tired of looking at: beautiful FOOD! And gorgeous food photography never hurts either. ;) You can find an abundance of both of these things on Foodie, a Pinterest-style website especially for foodies. And for my fellow iPad-aholics, Foodie also has a free iPad app that’s updated monthly and features seasonally [...]
Birthday boy Bodhi looks absolutely adorable in his custom bow tie + argyle outfit by mommy, Barbara of Barbara Neely Designs! With tons of banners and vibrant orange & teal pinstripe inspired patterns, she crafted a Vintage Inspired Little Man First Birthday Party for her one year old little man! :) PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: [...]
Cheers! To glam adult birthday bashes with cocktails bars, snazzy sweets and loads of good fun and friends! Ashley of Ashley Lindzon Events designed a {gorgeous} High Style Black & Gold Birthday Party with a gold dipped and coral inspired sweets bar styled by Sophie Bifield Cake Company for stylish bff duo Jess and Stacy! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: [...]
I’m so excited to share this AMAZING Pink & Gold Ballerina Birthday Party with you today! My {very talented} friend Paige of Paiges of Style dreamed up this sparkly little soirée for her daughter Charley + 5 of her closest friends… and I’m pretty sure it’s going to make girls of ALL ages want to [...]
Gather round for another amazing party by Thetis Sardo of Little Sooti! For Leon’s 5th birthday, an extraordinary team created a Spectacular Curious George Circus Party with awesome desserts by Kiss my cakes (and incredible photos from Lee Bird Photography) inspired by banana treats and carnival-esque decor! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – Toffee Apples, Cotton Candy Prizes, Banana Cupcakes – [...]
Here we go with the latest round of Friday Party of 5 picks from our HWTM.com members! Just click on a party title or collage to check out the full album & details from the following creative events: – Pink & Green Mother’s Day – Rustic Winnie The Pooh First Birthday – Hungry Caterpillar Birthday [...]
With pastels, florals, and absolutely stunning desserts, Jen Carver of Banner Events beautifully styled an Elegant Shabby Chic Baptism Dessert Social in honor of her daughter’s baptism. Stunning custom printables by Anders Ruff Custom Designs and a gorgeous pink, mint and gold cake by Christina Goff of 4 Kids Cakes made this sentimental occasion absolutely perfect! P.S. Jen also shares wonderful tips on incorporating printables into your [...]
