19 Oct

REAL PARTIES: Pinwheel Birthday Party

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REAL PARTIES: Pinwheel Birthday Party

There’s something so fun & inviting about pinwheels… and I love that Anne from Hot Apple Pie was inspired to create a whole party out of them for her daughter’s first birthday! She also utilized tons of great Etsy shops for the pretty pink & orange celebration. Read on for all the details, as told [...]

6 Oct

Sneak Peek: Woodland Forest Theme Invitations and Party Favors

categories: baby shower ideas, kids party ideas
Sneak Peek: Woodland Forest Theme Invitations and Party Favors

Here’s a sneak peek at the invitations for the upcoming Woodland Forest Baby Shower I’m hosting in November. The different elements are from a few illustrations purchased at istockphoto.com (see below), and I plan to create some coordinating signage and favor tags for the actual party. I also like the idea of mailing these out [...]

29 Sep

Woodland Forest Party Theme – Part 2 {Creatures & Crafty Details}

categories: baby shower ideas, inspiration boards, paper party supplies
Woodland Forest Party Theme – Part 2 {Creatures & Crafty Details}

In continuing with the Woodland Forest party theme ideas, here are a few cute critters, scrapbook papers, and embellishments that would make for great “guest stars” and party decor!

Pictured at top: adorable tweet & felt plushies by Etsy shop SleepyKing… Butterscotch Tweed Fox ($18), Belchick – The Mischevious Squirrel ($22), and Douglas Fir – [...]

28 Sep

Woodland Forest Party Theme – Part 1 {Woodsy Elements & Toadstools}

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Woodland Forest Party Theme – Part 1 {Woodsy Elements & Toadstools}

I’m in the midst of planning a Woodland Forest themed baby shower for a friend next month, and I gotta tell you this theme ha been so much fun to brainstorm! There are tons of different elements that fit with a forest theme – from nature-inspired elements such as wood, bark, moss, acorns, rocks and [...]

23 Sep

REAL PARTIES: Butterfly Enchantment

categories: birthday party ideas, bridal shower ideas
REAL PARTIES: Butterfly Enchantment

This gorgeous butterfly-themed first birthday party was created by Patricia, Christina, and Shacia of Charm Event Design and is chock full of adorable & “enchanting” details like butterfly-adorned centerpieces and party favors, a butterfly activity table, butterfly-shaped PB&J, and more! (This theme would translate beautifully for a baby or bridal shower too!)

Here are all the [...]

2 Sep

C is for…Cookie Monster Party!

categories: baby shower ideas, birthday party ideas, kids party ideas
C is for…Cookie Monster Party!

Is this Cookie Monster cupcake by Nick^D & his friend Abby the cutest thing ever, or what?! I’ve been inspired to throw a Cookie Monster themed party every since stumbling upon it earlier this summer. This would be such a fun theme for a kids birthday party – or even a baby shower for a [...]

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