Last week I received an email from a reader, Mattie, who is helping her friends plan an adoption party in celebration of the adoption of their two daughters, age eight and ten. Mattie writes – “I’m emailing to see if you or your readers have any inspiring ideas for an adoption party? My friends are …
Party Ideas + Decor
I always love the idea of finding inspiration in the things around you and using that to color your ideas when planning your wedding or party, which makes today’s Inspired Creations Contest entry especially fabulous in my book. April Foster Events and Megan W Photography used a piece of fabric to influence all of the …
Sometimes it really is the simplest things that I find the most inspiring. Take these DIY mason jar lanterns – they are so simple yet so pretty . With a tea light inside and hung from a tree they are the sweetest addition to any backyard party. {Photos by jasfitz via sfgirlbybay.}
If you remember the paper doily inspired tablescape I designed earlier this year, it will likely come as no great surprise that I was ecstatic to see the inventive paper doily crafts featured in the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings, which they were kind enough to share. This issue is positively loaded with incredible …
Today I am excited to share the next amazing Inspired Creations Contest entry from the talented team of Royal Events by Melissa, Truly Yours, Sweetest Candy Buffets and Angel Canary Photography. They were inspired by summer in the Hamptons and nostalgic childhood memories of oceanfront dinner and a youthful love for saltwater taffy. All of …
At long last, the time has come to get the Inspired Creations Contest party started! Today I have the great privilege of sharing an incredible design pulled together by Kim and Bonnie from Punch, Kathy from The Party Place and Sara from Sara Gray Photography in Portland, Oregon. This team literally blew me away with …
This? This to me is pure brilliance. (But then, isn’t everything that Sunday Suppers does just brilliant?) A make your own martini bar with a clean yet rustic array of vodka, vermouth, water, and garnishes in simple glass containers and contemporary square dishes. Wouldn’t this be a great idea for a bachelor party? I can …
A couple of weeks ago I hinted at a little project I was working on with Ami of Elizabeth Anne Designs involving a pretty peach color palette. Today I am excited to share the results with you! Because Ami and I were both going to be in New York City at the same time for …
With my well-documented love of paper decorations, ornaments and decor, it will likely come as no big surprise when I announce my complete love and adoration for these pretty paper flower pomanders and bouquets from Whether Paperworks. Each piece is custom designed and handmade using your choice of paper from vintage magazines, comic books, sheet …
Spied over at Little White Book, I love this table design mock-up created by future newlyweds Jodi and Kurt of Jodi Miller Photography as they plan their upcoming wedding. They’ve been slowly collecting old books and jars and Kurt’s sister made the napkin rings using vintage earrings and loops of jute twine. I really love …
It was love at first sight when I caught a glimpse of this gorgeous handcrafted origami tablescape, a collaboration between stylist Lo Bjurulf and Ikea in celebration of the upcoming wedding of the Swedish crown princess. From the neutral color palette to the handmade origami paper flowers and cranes simply arranged in inexpensive white Ikea …
Spied yesterday over at decor8, I couldn’t help but share a handful of images from the lookbook of Pale & Interesting, an online homewares boutique. I love the styling of these photos and the pretty, casual ideas for table decor. By mixing and matching assorted glass vessels and pairing them with bright colorful flowers and …