21 Oct

REAL PARTIES: Fabulous Fall Party 2009

categories: real parties, thanksgiving
REAL PARTIES: Fabulous Fall Party 2009

Event planner & “seasonal party” guru Courtney Toney is back with another gorgeous fall get-together to share! (Click here to check out her 2008 fall party.)
From the vibrant sunflowers, custom fall banners, and creative mason jar candles to earthy details like twigs & raffia, there’s so much great party inspiration here for everything from Thanksgiving [...]

3 Sep

DIY: Marshmallow Treat Pops

categories: DIY, food presentation, think pink
DIY: Marshmallow Treat Pops

Several people have asked about the marshmallow pops pictured in the Pink Ribbon Tree Centerpiece DIY (posted earlier today) – so here are the details on how to make these fun – and SUPER easy! – little treats, as well as the display tray pictured above.
I first discovered the marshmallow pop idea on Kim’s Lollipop [...]

21 Aug

DIY: BIG Feather Tree Centerpieces

categories: DIY, baby shower ideas, centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas
DIY: BIG Feather Tree Centerpieces

There were 2 main types of centerpieces at last month’s French Circus Baby Shower – “feather trees” and an “eclectic groupings”, and today I’m going to cover the DIY details for the feather trees. These are actually one of my favorite types of centerpieces to make – and they’re surprisingly quick & easy! I used [...]

20 Aug

DIY: Paper Treat Cones + Display

categories: DIY, decorating ideas, food presentation, party favors
DIY: Paper Treat Cones + Display

“Treat Cones” are such a fun way to display candy & other goodies at a party. They’re easy to make and can be tailored to pretty much any party theme or color palette, so the sky’s the limit on the style!
The cones pictured here are from a French Circus-themed baby shower that I styled last [...]

5 May

DIY: Adorable Flower Cookie Pops

categories: DIY, desserts, mothers day, party favors
DIY: Adorable Flower Cookie Pops

I’m so excited to share today’s guest post with you! The ultra-crafty & talented Meaghan Mountford – author of The Decorated Cookie and Cookie Sensations: Creative Designs for Every Occasion – is here with a fun DIY cookie project.
Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, Megan has personalized the downloadable envelope template in this [...]

23 Apr

DIY: Crafty Spring Bouquet

categories: DIY, centerpiece ideas, get inspired, mothers day
DIY: Crafty Spring Bouquet

I came across this adorable Spring Bouquet craft idea on the American Crafts blog recently and thought it would be such a cute homemade gift idea for Mother’s Day – or an adorable addition to girlie birthday parties, baby showers, or bridal showers! Get the full tutorial here.
P.S. The “flowers” would make super cute toppers/embellishments [...]

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