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I’m so excited to share this new Real Party from Sarah {of Jack and Izzy} with you… it’s such a creative & fun way to for parents-to-be to celebrate their big news! Here are all the details, as told by Sarah…

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“On Friday afternoon, Garret and I had our 20 week ultrasound, and we got to find out the sex of the baby. I was SO EXCITED! I had been counting down the days, hours, and minutes until we would know if we were having a boy or a girl! Since it was such exciting news, we had our family over for a “Gender Party” on Friday night for the big reveal.

These were the invitations I sent out, and the whole inspiration for the party decorations came from this design. I searched high and low for some kind of giraffe pattern in yellow and orange. These were blank Giraffe Greeting Cards from Rock Scissor Paper, and I printed the “Boy or Girl?” strip and adhered it to the front.

The inside read, “Come be the first to know!” and it gave all the times and details. Read More…

I’m loving the designs in this 17 Frightfully Good Halloween Cupcakes gallery from BHG for 2 reasons: 1. They’re clever & creative. 2. Most of them seem pretty simple & easy!

A few favorites pictured above, {clockwise from top left}:
1. Peeking Monster – would actually be great for Monster birthday parties year-round, too… and could even be modified for a dinosaur theme!
2.Who’s There? – also great for an Owl Theme baby shower or birthday party… might even be cute without the coconut.
3. Witch Feet – definitely modifying this one to “Santa Feet” for Christmas!
4. Green Goblin – cutest goblin I’ve ever seen!

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Attn: Sweet Tooths – Did you know that there’s an entire website dedicated to “crafty recipes” starring m&ms, Snickers, Dove Chocolate, Twix, 3 Musketeers, and MilkyWay?! BrightIdeas.com is exactly that… and there are oodles of fun treats on there for all sorts of occasions.

In honor of the sweet-&-spooky holiday that’s right around the corner, here are some favorites from the Halloween category…

Pictured at top: Midnight Moon Cake, Vampire Bites (New Moon party, anyone?), and bite-size Pirate Brownies. Pictured below: if there ever was a time to describe a spider as “darling”, these Spider Cupcakes are it!

These Night Owl Cookies are pretty darn adorable too…(modify the colors for an Owl Themed Baby Shower!) Read More…

If you’re hosting a Pink Party in October (or any time of year), chances are good that you’ll be serving up some pink drinks, so here are a few ideas for adding an extra splash of your signature color to the outside of your drink!

Adorning stemware & glasses with fun details like ribbon & rhinestones only takes a few extra minutes, but it really elevates signature drinks to the next level and adds such a fun element to the party.

The DIY Details: Read More…

For the first time in my life I’m thinking that toilet plungers and dustpans would actually make for great gifts! This change of view can be  credited solely to Alice Supply Co. – whose fun, hip designs for garden hoses, buckets, brooms, & more just might change the way you look at housework…(at least a little bit!)

The prices are affordable too, making these great gift ideas for new nesters, the college bound, and recent college grads…. or maybe even that teen living in your house that could use a little “encouragement” getting the chores done!

Pictured above: Dustpan & Brush Set ($16.50); Chip Cheery Garden Hose ($38), and Modern Plunger ($18.50) – all at Delight.com. Read More…

Guest editor Sayeh Pezeshki from The Office Stylist is here with her top tips for planning a bridal shower, and doing it right!

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“As an office stylist and online boutique owner, life can get pretty hectic. I have to keep track of everything both with my styling projects as well as with the running of the store. Without checklists and organization, my life would be a complete mess!

So, when my friend announced she was getting married, I knew that my detailed & organized approach towards my business would definitely help with throwing her a fabulous Bridal Shower, and thought that my approach could also help others when they are introduced to the very same task.” keep reading… {full article in Entertaining 101}