Author Archives for: Maureen Anders

MAUREEN ANDERS is the owner and creative director of Anders Ruff Custom Designs, the ”go to” shop for unique and stylish printable invitations, decor and party accessories. Anders Ruff equips the modern hostess with the beautiful details needed to make their events memorable. They also offer inspiration for the entire party planning process via their blog.

Maureen’s degree is in Engineering, but her true passion is designing and creating. When she left her career in medical sales to stay home with her first son, she was drawn to styling parties, and particularly to adding the small details that take parties over the top. Self taught in graphic design and business driven, Maureen has watched her business flourish because of hard work, passion and an eye for detail. She enjoys the challenge of keeping her designs fresh and unique in the ever changing party industry.

Anders Ruff has been commissioned by Better Homes and Gardens, Universal Studios, and Target; and has also been featured on Access Hollywood, Brides Magazine, Hostess With The Mostess, Amy Atlas and more.

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14 Mar

Modern Italian “Little Chef” Pizza Party

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Parties for Boys

Maureen Anders, of Anders Ruff, here to share my son’s recent Modern Italian “Little Chef” Pizza Party! Our breakfast and family room were transformed into a modern Italian Pizzeria where the children got to be little chefs and make their own pizzas. This party is full of DIY crafts for dramatic decorations that make a big [...]

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13 Feb

A Magical Harry Potter Birthday Party

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hogwarts potions for a harry potter party

Muggles Welcome! Charynn of Two Sugar Babies threw a SURPRISE Harry Potter Birthday Party for her husband’s 31st Birthday! All aboard the Hogwarts Express for a brilliant party with printables from Anders Ruff , A Honeydukes inspired candy bar and tons of magic! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – Acid Pops, Mini Cauldron Brownies & Bertie Botts Every [...]

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30 Jan

Action Packed Angry Birds Inspired Party

Maureen Anders, of Anders Ruff, here to share a very creative Angry Birds Inspired Party (or “Angry Bird-day”) theme that Jen of Banner Events recently planned for two of her sons’ birthdays! Feathers must have been flying at the Carver “birdhouse” during the party prep because there are endless creative activities for those kiddos. This [...]

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24 Jan

A Pink Lemonade Garden Birthday Party

HWTM Guest Contributor Maureen Anders of Anders Ruff here to brighten up your day with a cheery Pink Lemonade Birthday Party. Mom, Beatriz, recently honored her daughter’s 1st birthday with everything to remember from the lemon floral centerpieces to the custom lemonade cart. PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – Gorgeous floral arrangement centerpieces featuring [...]

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11 Dec

Whimsical Winter Wonderland Dessert Table

HWTM Contributor Maureen Anders of Anders Ruff here to share our recent whimsical Winter Wonderland Party full of sweet snowy surprises. The scene was set with an antique window backdrop that was framed with snowy trees decked out in birds and (edible cookie) snowflakes! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – Meringue pine tree snow globe [...]

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05 Nov

A Magical Elf Christmas Party

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Christmas / Holiday

magic elf christmas party printable poster display

Have you been naughty or nice this year? Hope it’s the latter… because someone just might be watching you! ;) HWTM Guest Contributor Maureen Anders of Anders Ruff here, with lots of excitement to share our recent Magical Elf Christmas Party! Bring the tradition of the magic elf to your Christmas party and the kids [...]

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