Birthday Party Ideas
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 [...]
This Noah’s Ark First Birthday is double the fun! It’s a Korean Dol Celebration for twins Jacob & Jayden, dreamed up by friend Jennifer of May Details. The playful giraffes and fun colors just make me feel like a bright ball of cheer! For more twin first birthday ideas click here and here. PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out [...]
Since her kids were born on the same day, Bird of Bird’s Party wanted to settle on a theme for a joint boy + girl birthday. Living in the country near lots of farms, she new exactly what popular theme she would recreate this time… a Kids Farm Animal Barnyard Party (with some serious creativity)! “Hatching Chicks” cake [...]
While literally waiting for her son to be born, Kristin of Paige Simple started planning for her son’s first birthday. Using inspiration from his nursery and party supplies she already had, Kristin celebrated with a gingham, polka dot & red striped Nautical Birthday Party that has us swooning over the adorable whales, precious birthday boy party hat & awesome dessert [...]
Step into the wardrobe, through the fur coats into this Winter Wonderland party inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia. Louisa of The Little Big Company frosted every inch of this majestic “party land” to celebrate her client’s daughter’s sweet sixteen. From the perfect dessert bar sleigh to accent trees, reindeer, snowflakes & jewels she whipped up a magical world [...]
I’ve got puppy love for any adorable animal themed party, but especially when it’s in PINK! Camila of Personatta dreamed up one doggone cute Pink Puppy Dog Party to celebrate her daughters’ 2nd birthday. Her love of dogs and favorite color (pink of course!) inspired the dog bone cookies and pink paw print cake pops to the pink paper decor [...]
Camden is his mom’s little superhero, fighting through several major heart defects & surgeries, so to celebrate her twins’ first birthdays it was only appropriate to have a Superhero Twins Birthday. Alexis of Alexis Campbell Event Styling saw this milestone coming up & wanted to help in anyway possible; she brought together her favorite vendors to make [...]
Oh my goodness, this party is ridiculously CUTE (I mean just look at that blushing panda)! For Cailtyn’s 8th birthday her mom, Christine of Pure Joy Events, created a Kawaii Love Birthday Party inspired by Kawaii (all things adorable)! From the precious panda bento lunch to the DIY Cherry blossom balloons this party is just too cute for words! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to [...]
Dive in to a Playful Goldfish Inspired Pool Party swimming in poolside snacks and easy party ideas! Aaron of FotoNuova captured all the outdoor water fun, fresh eats for shark-sized appetites and pinwheel decorations! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – Adorable blue sea frosted marshmallows (goldfish, graham cracker sand & sprinkle air bubbles!) – Pinwheels in [...]
Hanging backpacks, twigs & trees and themed treats like “Mud Pies” will catch your eye at Witt’s Campground! For her special birthday boy, Kristen of Signature Occasions whipped up a gorgeous Woodsy Kids Campground Party with clever elements and natural details… and you can’t have a campground party without a cake to match ;) (How clever is the fondant cake [...]
This Mod Stripe Mini Golf Party is taking over the golf course in a colorful and budget-friendly style! Abigail of Paper and Cake designed all of the bright, modern, fantastic printables for this on-the-go event that were featured in the Land of Nod September Catalog! (To see her party in action, plus free printables head on over to the Honest to Nod [...]
Talk about DIY! Mom, Natalie, crafted just about everything for her son Maxwell’s “Happily Grown. Locally Produced. Certified Adorable” first birthday! She collaborated with Betty of Vanda Events to produce a Charming Farmer’s Market Party with beautiful fresh fruits and veggies at a “U-PICK” stand, assorted popcorn and an adorable red barn smash cake! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: [...]
Ready for S’MORE fun? Let’s hike on over to Camp Diesel for a Vintage Inspired Backyard Camping Party! Jami of Jami’s On Sweet Street collected antique camping items, set up fabric framed tents & tracked down a tent piñata to complete her vision of an old-school campsite for her son’s 3rd birthday. And, Jami herself made the inspired desserts, [...]
Gwynn of Gwynn Wasson Designs wanted to design, craft and style a birthday party for her train adoring son, so she transformed her backyard into an amazing “Big Top” circus scene for a Magical Circus Train Party! The animals make huge appearances at the big show, in all forms- decorated cake pops, sugar cookies, cake toppers & fun “escaped” oversized cut-outs! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to [...]
All dressed up with crowns and wands plus a kiss from “Prince Ribbit”, this dessert table is perfect for a Sweet Purple Princess Tea Party! Mom, Debbie of Wants and Wishes designed adorable cupcake “tea cup” wrappers set on saucers and overall made a beautiful royal event for her birthday princess :) PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – [...]
Get ready for some funky beats & eats! Set in the cool FroYo shop, YoLove, aunt DJ $mile (Nicole) of Million Dollar $mile Celebrations brought in a crazy colors and spray paint fun for her niece’s Funky & NEON Graffiti First Birthday. Those ”aluminum spray can” cupcakes with rock candy “paint spray” are amazing!! (To see more of [...]
Lauren, mom to birthday boy Brendan, built incredible Sesame Street Carnival Party Games (which she fully explains in her party details below!). She served homemade & easy theme inspired desserts and had so much fun thinking the entire party up… you can just feel the excitement level in her how-to instructions! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – DIY [...]
Step right up! Fall is in the air, everyone come on down to the Pumpkin County Fair! Wendy Updegraff Photography brought the gang over for a backyard bash with bundles of hay, pumpkin accents and seasonal treats + a pop of PINK to celebrate her daughter’s ninth birthday! PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – Carnival ticket [...]
Welcome to Madeline’s very merry Vintage Alice in Wonderland Tea Party! Mom, Linsey of Lux Events and Design thrifted the perfect vintage china, crafted pink ruffle printable embellishments and organized a magical day fit for an adorable little “Alice” ;) PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for: – Queen of Hearts Scepters (magic wands with scrapbook paper & gold trim) [...]
Jess of Party Box Design created this dazzling Purple Polka Dot Croc Birthday Party with sweet goodies inspired by one cute crocodile named CHOMP! Knowing party planning isn’t a one person production Jess is so appreciative of all her participating vendors, that she gave each one a thoughtful, wonderful review here. Keep reading to see all the amazing talent :) PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to [...]
