When I spied Emerson’s first birthday party on EAD Living, I fell in love. It’s sweet and pink and loaded with fun little homemade pies and a pretty birthday cake that looks almost too good to eat. I love birthday parties that skip the cartoon characters in lieu of something a bit more homespun and …
Posts from: April 2011
Shot in downtown Phoenix, I’m loving this laid back engagement shoot from Session Nine Photographers. Anna and Zack have such a sweet chemistry together and I love the simple, playful feel of these photos. Not overly styled or overworked. Just love, great photography and the excitement of their upcoming wedding. {Photos by Session Nine Photographers.}
In the midst of a month that has been unusually stressful on my end, these little cupcake toppers are just plain, old-fashioned happy. I love the idea of using one of these on your little one’s birthday cake year after year as a fun family tradition. There’s something so quirky and cute about these little …
We’re winding down with the last few Inspired Creations Contest entries this week and I’ve loved sharing the immense talent and creativity of so many inspiring wedding and event design pros with you. Today’s entry from Estera Events, Bellissima Photography, Architectural Anarchy and Elizabeth Grace is just as amazing. Inspired by Gatsby-era glamor and dripping …
I’ve been getting a lot of requests for great adult party ideas, so I’m really excited to share Zach’s birthday party with you! Zach’s wife is Amy Graham Stigler, creative director and designer of Smock, and she recently planned an incredible surprise party to celebrate Zach’s 40th birthday. Zach loves old school rap so a …
This shoot is a fun little project that I worked on with FiftyFlowers.com, Paper Mojo and Alice G. Patterson Photography and I just love how it turned out! A few months back FiftyFlowers.com approached me about creating an inspiration shoot using their gorgeous wholesale flowers and I was instantly inspired by the idea of a …
Good morning, friends! I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. I am so excited for this week because I’ll be traveling to St. Petersburg, Florida for a long weekend to celebrate my cousin’s wedding. A little sun and fun are just what I need right now. With celebration on my mind, I’m loving these pretty …
I’m excited to announce that I’ll once again be co-hosting a fabulous event during this year’s upcoming National Stationery Show. It’s Tuesday, May 17 from 7 to 9:30 pm at Brooklyn Winery. All stationery industry friends (designers, exhibitors, reps, buyers, store owners, bloggers, wedding planners, etc) are welcome. But kindly respond if you’d love to …
One final last minute Easter treat for you, cute little printable Easter basket tags from Carolynn of Two Brunettes. They are colorful and oversized – just print, cut, hole punch and attach to your goodie basket with an abundance of pretty ribbon. Download your Easter basket tags and don’t forget the Cadbury Mini Eggs! (My …
Can you believe it’s Easter weekend already? We’re traveling home for dinner with family and I’m looking forward to Easter with my nephew who is finally old enough to “get” what the Easter bunny is all about. I love this sweet little Easter spread shared by Irene (owner of Valdirose, an Italian bed and breakfast) …
I’m still on a pink kick, it seems, and this pretty pink rainbow cake was the perfect inspiration for a sweets-inspired color palette. I just can’t get enough of simple cakes with dollops of homemade frosting and pretty cake bunting. A couple of bamboo skewers and little slips of ribbon are all it takes to …
Today’s Inspired Creations Contest shoot is all about bold, vibrant color, glitter and ribbon. The team – Kara Schultz, Tiffany Burdick of The Petal Boutique, Megan Lim Jewelry and Carousel Linens – worked with a rich color palette and gorgeous hydrangea, calla lilies, anenomes, orange mokara, purple dendrobium orchids, roses and mini cymbidium orchids to …