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15 Aug

Colorful Friday Cuteness

categories: fabulous finds, fun for kids, get inspired, kids party ideas

These make me so very happy just looking at them! Wish Come True Mini Figurines…$9 each at Fred Flare.
Work them into your party decor (maybe sitting on upside down bowls or votive holders all the way across the table or placed next to colorful blumebox vases filled with lollipops), and turn them into a party [...]

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Read more → Posted on August 15th, 2008 at 8:13am

13 Aug

Candyland First Birthday Party – Part l

categories: birthday party ideas, fun for kids, get inspired, in the news, real parties

UPDATE 8/13 – I’m allowed to put this post back up now! Yay! (was originally posted on Monday but had to wait until the MomLogic article was up.)
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Hi Everyone – I’m back from Colorado and happy to report that Max’s Candyland Birthday Party went well! We definitely ran into some hiccups with the weather (hello, [...]

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Read more → Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 10:15am

12 Aug

Let’s Eat Cake… for a Cause!

categories: get inspired

I’m really excited to share something extra-worthwhile with you today! I know this post is a little longer than usual, but I’m hoping you’ll take a few extra minutes to read through it…
Masterpiece Weddings, an event coordination agency founded by Melissa Margarita-DiStefano, is working really hard to put on an amazing fundraiser in February called [...]

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Read more → Posted on August 12th, 2008 at 9:09pm

12 Aug

Moda Bella

categories: get inspired, paper love

If you’ve ever visited the HWTM Party Themes section or have followed the blog for a while, then you probably already know that scrapbook paper is one of my favorite elements to decorate with; you can wrap vases with it, use the 12″ sheets as placemats, create napkin rings, favor tags…sky’s the limit!
There are tons [...]

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Read more → Posted on August 12th, 2008 at 10:01am

1 Aug

Simply Stated: Bling It On!

categories: Simply Stated, bridal shower ideas, decorating ideas, fabulous finds, get inspired

Today over at Simply Stated: Celebrations – find lots of budget-friendly ways to add a little bling, bling to your party!

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Read more → Posted on August 1st, 2008 at 6:12pm

29 Jul

Party Basics for New Nesters

categories: books, food presentation, get inspired

This visually appealing book might be called Party Basics for New Nesters – but it’s full of great ideas and entertaining inspiration that should apply to pretty much anyone…even if you’ve already been a “nester” for quite a while! Author Maria McBride offers tips and instructions for creative, yet doable party decorations, crafty projects, and [...]

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Read more → Posted on July 29th, 2008 at 8:12am