Celebrate the 4th of July with a Sweet Land of Liberty Patriotic Party
I knew right away I wanted to do a star spangled BBQ for the 4th of July. I also wanted to pay tribute to the brave soldiers that have fought for our country because so many members of my family have...
View ArticleThese 4th of July Printables Will Make Your Party Extra Patriotic
If you haven’t started planning for the 4th of July yet, now is the time! I’ve created free 4th of July printables with red, white and blue round and square tags. Each are designed with the American...
View ArticleFloat on By for 5 Things Every Pool Party Needs
Everything is sure to go swimmingly if you have these 5 pool party must-haves. 1. Plenty of Pool Floats Try not just 1, but say, 5 pool floats, with some inflatable beach balls on the side. The more...
View ArticleSay So Long with This Rustic Retirement BBQ
My Dad just retired after 37 years (I added an extra year to the graphics I made below…oops) as an elementary school PE teacher. It’s amazing that he has any energy left! He was an awesome PE teacher...
View ArticleBring the Beach Home with This Hang Loose Beach Party
Celebrate summer and bring the beach home with a hang loose beach party. To begin, choose colors that create the surfer “feel.” I chose red, yellow, and light blue. Be sure to use patterns and textures...
View Article5 Easy Fruit Hacks Everyone Should Know
There’s no better season than summer for fresh fruit. Follow these fruit hacks to make your life a little bit easier when prepping for a picnic or beach party. Peel an Orange Like a Pro Apparently,...
View ArticleS’more Ways to Make This Summer Staple
What’s summer without s’mores? Check out how 5 twists on this seasonal staple will melt your heart. S’mores + Nachos = S’machos This is nacho’ typical dessert but it’s oh so delicious. Plus, it’s...
View Article10 Things Every Party Needs
Throwing your first official party? Deep breaths. We’re here for you. Check off these 10 things every party needs and you’ll be golden (and earn yourself the best host(ess) title while you’re at it)....
View ArticlePop By for This Adorable Bubble-Themed Birthday
Bubbles are such a popular theme for young kiddos! After all, what toddler doesn’t love bubbles!? These adorable twins celebrated their 1st birthday surrounded by family, friends and loads of...
View ArticleRelax Under the Stars with a Wine and Popcorn Movie Night
Invite your friends over for a casual yet elegant wine and popcorn outdoor movie night. In order to have a movie night, you need to create a screen. Creating a screen is easier than you would think. I...
View ArticleCelebrate this Birthday Boy with a T-Rexcellent Dinosaur Party
This dino party was for an adorable five year old’s birthday! For our kids’ party table we used large garden rocks, stones and natural basket liners (turned upside down) then placed these down the...
View ArticleSay Aloha to Summer with this Beach-Themed Party
Summertime is the the prime time for parties of all kinds! I recently styled this party for a group of girls who were graduating from high school this year. They wanted a beach-themed party, but I put...
View ArticlePersonalizing Your Party Has Never Been So Easy
Getting friends together for a special celebration? In just a few simple steps, you can take your event from standard to standout by personalizing your party with these tips brought to you by Evite in...
View ArticleFly On Over to Check Out This Woodland Fairy Birthday Party
Ava’s mommy had a clear vision for her birthday party — woodland fairy with some gnome components to appeal to the little boys attending the event. We had a blast pulling ideas for this whimsical...
View ArticleHave a Blazing Good Time at a Vintage Fireman Birthday Like This One
Thomas loves fire trucks so, with the help of his mommy, we came up with this modern take on vintage fire truck designs for his 2nd birthday! Main Dessert Table The backdrop was hand-painted, tying in...
View ArticleSail Away at This Little Boy’s Nautical First Birthday
I love this nautical-themed party we put together for sweet little Walker’s 1st birthday party. Classic sailboats, calligraphy font and modern designs melded together to bring this fun party concept to...
View ArticleHow to Throw an In-Office Pet Pawty (AKA the Best Day of Work Ever)
Does anything beat showing up to work to play with pets? We threw an in-office pet party with our employees’ dogs to celebrate the launch of our new pet party invitation and card collection, which pet...
View ArticleCreate a Simple Chili Bar for Your End-of-Summer Celebration
The sun is setting on summer so grab your friends and family for an end-of-the-season celebration, featuring a meal that marries summer and fall — chili. Get some quick tips on how to set up a simple...
View ArticleDIY Favor Magnet Board
Now that wedding season has begun, we’ve put together this creative favor display for an engagement party, bridal shower or wedding reception. Thank guests with a personalized gift honoring the bride...
View ArticleThis Vintage Hot Air Balloon Party Will Take You Up, Up and Away
The vintage hot air balloon party I planned for Shyla’s 1st birthday was modern, whimsical and dreamy. Guests were greeted by a customized hot air balloon photo prop and gift table draped in the same...
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