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real parties
10 Jan

REAL PARTIES: whimsical garden baby shower

categories: baby shower ideas, real parties

I designed a baby shower for some friends a few months that was particularly special because of the circumstances… The couple had been trying to get pregnant for several years without success, so when it finally happened for them and they found out a little girl was on the way – mom-to-be described [...]

11 Nov

REAL PARTIES: Chocolate, Raspberry & Lime Baby Shower

categories: baby shower ideas, real parties

Joanna Dyckhoff sent over pictures of a modern co-ed bridal shower she recently hosted – and I have one word to describe it – “Wow”! Everything was super contemporary and perfectly coordinated, from the hand-made invitations to the flower centerpieces, party favors…even the room decor! Check out how creative these invitations are that Joanna designed [...]

1 Aug

REAL PARTIES: Hot Pink Baby Shower

categories: baby shower ideas, real parties

My friend Anasuya recently threw a super cute – and very hip – baby shower for a friend at a restaurant in LA. My favorite thing about this shower is the use of hot pink as the key color – a fresh take on the traditional baby pink palette.

26 Jun

REAL PARTIES: Vintage-Mod Bridal Shower

categories: bridal shower ideas, real parties

When the first “Real-Life Parties” post went up a few weeks ago, HWTM reader Karen wrote in with a tip about an awesome bridal shower she just saw that “could be your next “Real-Life” party!” Well, Karen – you were right! I knew it the second I laid eyes on the amazing pictures [...]

23 Jun

rock star momma book release party & BOOK GIVEAWAY!

categories: reader giveaways, real parties

This past Thursday, Joely Fisher hosted the official book release celebration for Rock Star Momma – a brand new pregnancy fashion and beauty guide by maternity/kids fashion designer and author Skye Hoppus . The party was held at The Treehouse Social Club in L.A. – a very fitting location seeing as it caters [...]

4 Jun

REAL PARTIES: Pink Bridal Shower

categories: bridal shower ideas, real parties

This beautiful “Pink” bridal shower was thrown by hip hostess Margaret Lee of the greengelato blog. Margaret did a great job on this pink-themed outdoor brunch, which – among other things – featured lots of tissue pomanders, gorgeous bunches of roses in varying shades of pink, an amazing food display complete with little marker flags, [...]

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