Real Parties
Playful, beautiful, modern, FUN… there is so much to love about this fabulous CITRUS SPLASH inspired wedding from Charm Event Design! You know how just looking at something can make you smile sometimes? That’s exactly how I feel about this vibrant, happy wedding. From the juicy color palette and stylish paper details {including cute MR. [...]
Set in a Vintage Car Museum and adorned with a fabulous color palette that matched the cars, modern patterns, and IZZE bottles galore, this Wedding Luncheon is so creative & just looks like a blast from the get-go! Styled by Phoebe Ludlow and Laurie Lundin, with graphic design & photography by Erica Patten, this celebration [...]
This colorful & vibrant “Aloha Summer” Birthday Party from Stefanie of Anna and Blue Paperie is truly party PARADISE! I’m just LOVING the fabulous red, orange, and yellow layer cake topped with beautiful, cascading hibiscus flowers that make for such a simple, yet stunning presentation…this would make a lovely cake design idea for bridal showers [...]
This is “Bb is for BABY” baby shower is one of those celebrations that can make you happy just looking at it! Kelly Robson did such a fabulous job bringing this sunny party to life… One of the first elements to catch my eye in the images were the beautiful table centerpieces – which were [...]
“Paradise” cheeseburgers, french fried potatoes with Heinz 57, Margaritaville cake pops, “Nibbling on spongecake” cupcakes topped with themed fondant toppers like parrots & salt shakers, & more… HUNGRY yet? Ya, me too… not to mention LOVING every clever detail in this cool {SURPRISE} Jimmy Buffet themed beach bash that Nicole threw for her husband’s 30th! [...]
“PEDIS BY THE POOL” has such a nice ring to it, don’t you think? And that’s just one of the fun elements from the adorable & fabulously girlie RETRO GLAM Pool Party that Elizabeth from Posh Paperie threw for her daughter Felicity… along with the help of biz partner Kellie of course! A stylish, summery [...]
It probably has something to do with working on this post, but nothing sounds better right about now than indulging in some good Scotch and Chocolate. Since I don’t actually have either of them on hand, I will just have to settle for this incredibly fresh and creative Scotch & Chocolate 40th Birthday Party by [...]
I’m still recovering a bit from post-event Wonderlandia madness today – as well as a self-induced sugar coma from unpacking leftover candy this weekend and eating way too much of it! {The treat bags did say “Eat Me” after all, right?} =) We’re really happy with how everything went though and can’t wait to recap [...]
How about a healthy dose of SUNSHINE to brighten your day? This gorgeous Yellow & Orange Baby Shower from Megan of Blaine Photography is the perfect mix of vintage and modern and is absolutely GLOWING with charming, sunny details! One of my favorite elements has got to be the baby food jar “vases” embellished with [...]
As an encore to Friday’s Bumble Bee party, we couldn’t resist sharing another fabulous Bumble Bee Birthday! This time the theme was brought to life with a bold black & yellow palette, and a variety of ultra-modern patterns accented with playful black & white gingham. And I just LOVE the explanation that mom & party [...]
Get ready to BEE overwhelmed with the cuteness factor of this Bumble Bee Birthday Party from Alexandra of Enchanted Events & Design! I’m seriously dying over the ridiculously cute bumble bee cake and bumble bee cake pops alone! {Cake pop tutorial here.} And then let’s talk about the darling flower border backdrop on the dessert [...]
How’s this for a unique His & Hers Birthday Celebration… or even for a milestone birthday for just one “him” or “her”: instead of a big party, have an intimate little celebration in a beautiful setting, and capture it all on camera for long lasting memories! That’s exactly what Victoria from A Subtle Revelry did [...]
This pink & green “Zebra & Zinnia Garden Party” by ALM of Her Royal Heinous, The Queen Bee is, in a word… CHARMING! I love the unexpected pairing and alliteration of zebra stripes with zinnia flowers… unlikely elements that were together beautifully with smart use of color and pattern. And the homemade cake looks amazing [...]
Are you CEREAL with how cute & creative this Housewarming Brunch is?! That’s what I thought when I first saw the pics of this oh-so-modern brunch by my {creative-genius} pal Amy of Operation Shower. The other first impression brought about by these bright, warm colors? HAPPY! And that’s exactly how you should feel when you [...]
If you think you’re looking at a party table full of sweet treats… THINK AGAIN! This darling “dessert table” from Tanya of Save the Date for Cupcakes is actually filled with decadent looking SOAPS… which have been creatively transformed into everything from “ice cream cones” and “sundaes” to “candy apples” (displayed atop DIY Cupcake Stands), [...]
Who says a chic Paris-inspired party has to come with runway-style price tags? This sweet & romantic “Springtime in Paris” Engagement Party that Carolyn & Prescott hosted to celebrate their big news was pulled together on a shoestring budget, while still managing to look like a high fashion fete! Blackberry mojitos, country-style French lemonade, sparkling [...]
As a huge fan of carnival/circus themes, I’m feeling pretty giddy over this fabulously creative Vintage 1940′s Carnival Birthday Party by January from Cupcake Keepsakes! There are so many creative, colorful details to admire – from the fabulous color palette and “1940′s Coney Island” inspired flair to the retro Coke bottle ring toss game, decorative [...]
Dinosaurs extinct? Not in this fabulous feature! I am pretty positive that any kiddo that attended THIS party {by Debbie of Wants and Wishes Design} had a RAWR-ing good time. The color scheme?…Fun & Fresh! The treats?…perfectly themed to draw you into the land where these dynamic creatures are alive and partying! This pre-historic [...]
Do you remember the ridiculously cool Vintage Pop Art Superhero Party we featured earlier this year that Maureen of Anders Ruff Custom Designs threw for her youngest son? Well, the little superhero-of-honor from that party happens to have an older brother…so lucky for us {and him!}… we get to enjoy a second dose of clever, [...]
What’s not to love about this adorable Preppy Pink Polka Dot Crabby Birthday Party from Jess of Party Box Design?! There’s nothing “crabby” about this party, except for the Crabs themselves, of course! I can’t stop looking at the amazing fondant cupcake toppers and crabby cookies. They have to be one of the cutest things [...]
