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Ready for something that’s WONDERFULLY outside the bridal shower box? Check out this super-creative “LumberJack and Jill” themed couple’s shower by Trish of Frilly Milly Events!

From the eclectic mix of textures (plaid, burlap, kraft paper, wood, moss) – to the hilarious photo booth and ultra-stylish food presentation (baked beans in mini pots embellished with raffia & tiny spoons!), this shower is just overflowing with clever details…

And I’m not sure if it’s the glowing lights or the idea of “plaid = warmth”, but I think this concept would make for an awesome holiday party theme too!

Read on for more fun pics and party details, as told by Trish… Read More…

Jennifer from Shutterbug and the Sweet Life sent over these ADORABLE pics of the fabulous dessert buffet that she created (and photographed!)  for her son’s Sock Monkey themed birthday party!

Creative details included a super-cute custom bunting, sock monkey cupcake toppers with an argyle pattern accent, “Monkey Munchies” adorned with baker’s twine (love the addition of the red m&ms here!), and old fashioned Coca-Cola bottles that added another splash of nostalgia – in the perfect colors!

Check out the fun sock monkey fabric in the bunting backdrop!

A few more fun detail shots… Read More…

I’m SO very excited about today’s giveaway from girls party and decor compay Heart to Heart! Not only are their products absolutely adorable in everyday (seriously!) – this giveaway is extremely generous… THREE lucky readers will win $100 Shopping Sprees, and ALL readers can get 30% OFF store-wide with promo code “splash30“.

In the PARTY department at Heart to Heart, you’ll find lots of fun stuff for Fairy Parties, Princess Parties, Butterfly Parties, and Flower Parties at Heart to Heart. They ALSO have adorable costumes, gifts, and room decor. (In other words, it’s a dream site for young girls and moms that want to make party planning convenient!)

You might remember these adorable Daisy Mats that I posted on a few weeks ago (also pictured in the top image above) – and below are a few more favorites (+ details on how to enter the giveaway)… Read More…

This “One Year Old in a Flash” birthday party by Stacey from Elle Belle Blog is just WAY too cute and creative – starting with the concept alone! The party is centered around featuring and capturing fun memories…GENIUS!

And from clever invitations and a fabulous dessert table to fun photo booth props like paper mustaches and chalkboard word bubbles on sticks – these memories were definitely captured in style!

Read on for lots more pics and all the party details, as told by Stacey… Read More…

It’s no secret that Williams-Sonoma is full of truly wonderful things for cooking and entertaining. Every time my husband and I go in there we both feel like kids in a candy store!

It’s so much fun to browse through all the cool culinary gadgets, beautiful serving dishes, gourmet cookware, bar tools, and more. There’s pretty much everything you could think of to stock your dream kitchen and dining room, which is why it’s the perfect place to set up a bridal registry when you’re getting married and creating a new home.

And speaking of registries, Williams-Sonoma is offering up a $250 gift card that should make some lucky couple very happy! (Full details at the bottom of the post.)

Here are a few of my personal favorites from Williams-Sonoma, starting with their fabulous Ebelskiver Pancake Pan & Mixes. If you’re a breakfast lover this just might be your new favorite thing! Read More…

When it comes to events, personalization makes such a difference! It’s so much more fun to pour wine from a bottle adorned with the guest of honor’s name – or to sip water (or beer!) from a bottle embellished with your loved one’s likeness at their birthday party!

That’s why I’m loving this week’s Surprise Giveaway from Bottle Your Brand… A lucky someone is going to score 150 custom labels of their choice – for use at any party/wedding/event that could use a personal touch! (Maybe even upcoming holiday parties?)

The winner can choose from water labels, wine labels, beer labels, and custom labels. BYB offers two shapes of lables – square and rectangle – in six sizes, and you can always use any extras on things like favor/gift bags and food/craft labels. Read More…