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11 May

Cute Enough to Eat (Fun Favor Ideas)

categories: birthday party ideas, party favors
Cute Enough to Eat (Fun Favor Ideas)

Looking for a unique party favor idea? With designs ranging from “Enlightened Desserts” to “Sushi” to “Savory Foods“, these tiny, japanese-inspired erasers are sure to stand out!

More favorites pictured below, like this pretty Tea Ceremony Set featuring Mocci, Matcha, Manju, Delicacy, and Pancakes:

13 Apr

REAL PARTIES: Little Miss Birthday

categories: birthday party ideas, real parties
REAL PARTIES: Little Miss Birthday

Get ready for a dose of “Real Party” inspiration that’s pretty much beyond adorable… just like the pint-sized guest of honor!
Created by mom/hostess Jess Newman for her daughter’s 3rd birthday, this “Little Miss Birthday” theme would be fun for older girls too! Read on for all the details behind this perfectly sweet & sassy celebration, [...]

3 Apr

HWTM in Pregnancy Magazine: Owl-Themed Baby Shower

categories: baby shower ideas, birthday party ideas, in the news
HWTM in Pregnancy Magazine: Owl-Themed Baby Shower

Have a baby shower in the works? If you’re looking for a fun concept, here’s an owl-themed baby shower that I created for this month’s issue (April 2009) of Pregnancy magazine, featuring super-cute plush owls, colorful feathers, woodsy elements, and more!

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P.S. This could also be a fun theme for [...]

25 Mar

Flirty “French Candy” Party Theme

categories: bachelorette, birthday party ideas, bridal shower ideas
Flirty “French Candy” Party Theme

This Black, White, and Pink wedding theme from brides.com is also fabulous inspiration for a flirty, “French Candy” themed birthday party or bridal shower (especially a lingerie-themed shower!).
Party Decor: Flower arrangements (roses, carnations, hydrangeas, peonies), party favors, and candy treats are all pretty in pink, and black stripes & polka dots add some fun, Parisian-cafe-inspired [...]

18 Mar

Absolutely Amazing DIY Birthday Cakes!

categories: birthday party ideas, desserts, fun for kids, kids party ideas
Absolutely Amazing DIY Birthday Cakes!

Parenting.com has a fabulous birthday cake gallery/tutorial that is nothing short of AMAZING! Each of the 31 cakes in this gallery comes with step-by-step instructions on how you can recreate it at home. There’s some serious creativity & resourcefulness going on here!
Pictured at top: Castle cake – featuring ice cream cone turrets…SWEET!
Pictured below: Pirate Ship [...]

13 Mar

Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap (Part 1) + Tips from Event Planner Colin Cowie

categories: bachelorette, birthday party ideas, events, theme parties
Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap (Part 1) + Tips from Event Planner Colin Cowie

In honor of Barbie’s 50th Birthday/Anniversary – Mattel went all out with a very cool, VERY PINK birthday bash at the “Real” Life-Size Barbie Dream House in Malibu, CA.

Jonathan Adler was tapped to do the interior design of the “Dream House”, and celebrity event planner Colin Cowie (who also hosts’s Lifetime’s Get Married show) brought [...]

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recipe box

  • Pot o’ Gold Brie + Salad
  • Basil Grande Cocktail
  • French Onion Soup
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wish-list

  • Trellis Travel Mug
  • Cheeky and Cheerful Occasion Cards
  • Tipsy Toes Ice Cubes Set
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  • “Happy it’s Happy Hour” Flask