I’ve received several emails requesting information on how to make the rocketship pizza tray that I used for the Toy Story party. When I was making it I took several pictures of the different steps, but I left out so many steps that they were pretty much useless. So please accept my apologies for what […]
{Tutorial} Inexpensive UFO Platters!
Remember that Toy Story party I posted a couple weeks ago? Well, I finally got to work on some of the tutorials…I know, I know late as always! I made no fewer than four different display pieces for the party, and some readers have already contacted me asking about how I made some of them. […]
20+ Insanely Fun and Easy St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas
Stuck for St. Patrick’s Day party ideas? Here are the BEST games, crafts, recipes, and decorations to get your party planned in a flash! You know, I’m starting to think that the month of March isn’t too far off from being a mischievous little leprechaun. One day it’s freezing and the next you hardly need […]
{Lessons Learned} Toy Story Party
It’s time for installment #6 of Lessons Learned! There were plenty of fiasco moments to share; some of which are areas I’ve discussed before (read them all here). The biggest lesson I learned from this party? No more hot food, unless I have someone else prepare it; or I have someone helping me. As a […]
{Featured Parties} Sweet Bake Shop
I’m still working on going through the couple hundred photos I have of the party this weekend. So for now, I wanted to take a break and share with you this absolutely adorable Bake Shop party from Our Daily Obsessions. Not only are the mini aprons adorable, but I love the use of the picture […]
{Inspiration Board} Toy Story Birthday
This last month has been a complete whirlwind! Only three short weeks ago I trekked down to Petersburg, Virginia to put together the Barnyard party for my 2-year old niece. Ever since then I’ve been crazy busy putting together a party for this Saturday! My husband’s cousin (same as last December) asked for my help […]
{Featured Party} We all live in a Yellow Submarine!
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m a huge Beatles fan. I may be dating myself here a bit, but I still remember raiding my father’s LP stash as a kid and playing Sgt. Pepper over and over and over again. I know I’m not totally alone in this, so I thought […]
{Inspiration Board} Vintage Balloon Party
I still have a couple more posts related to the Barnyard party the other weekend, but just wanted to take a bit of a breather from all the pigs and cows! When I met with my sister-in-law back in October, I presented her with the inspiration board for her Barnyard theme, but also offered up […]
{Featured Party} Vintage Sports Party
Last month I saw this adorable party from Pretend, Party & Play. I just fell in love with the nostalgic feel of this little boy’s Vintage Sports themed birthday party, and just had to share it with you! The stripes just tie it all together so well! The sign and the penants are fantastic..and I […]
{Real Parties} A Vintage Barnyard Birthday Bash!
I’ve mentioned over and over again how I was planning a birthday party for my now 2-year old niece. Well, last weekend I packed up my car and the family and we made the 3+ hour trek to finally put together this long-awaited event. I could credit the Little Bear as the original inspiration that […]
{Sneak Peek} Vintage Barnyard Birthday Inspiration Board
I am so excited about this next party, I just want to pop! My sister-in-law has graciously let me hijack put together her daughter’s second birthday party. I’ve been working on projects every night for the last two weeks, and I can’t wait to see how everything looks when it’s finally put together! My SIL […]
Sparkly Letter DIY
I know I promised a round up of Christmas parties today, but there are so many (over 50!) that I’m working on getting everything organized. In the meantime, I want to share with you one of my favorite crafts for the Christmas Milk & Cookies party: the letter holders for the buffet labels. The pictures […]
Christmas Milk & Cookies Continued!
Sorry I haven’t gotten around to posting this until now. I’ve been trying to weed through my photos and prepare for a party this weekend as well. To say that life is hectic is an understatement! So, to continue what I started yesterday…in addition to the buffets, I decorated the rest of our upper level […]
Christmas Cookies & Milk!
As you all know, Saturday was our milk & cookies party for T’s daycare friends. While it was a lot of work…it was a wonderful party. Per my usual style, I was working up to the very last minute. Anyway, the inspiration really started when I was surfing the web this summer. I just loved […]
Under the Sea with CupKate’s Events
Today I want to share with you a party that I saw Sunday by CupKate’s Events. Kate is a fellow Marylander, and is fairly new to the party scene in this area herself. I must say, I expect she will be taking this area by storm! She has put together some incredible events; and her […]