My lovely friend Carolynn of Two Brunettes and her husband welcomed a baby girl, Clara, in December. The last few months have been so much fun seeing Clara grow up and become all person-like and I’d be lying if I said that Carolynn and I haven’t been plotting first birthday party ideas since she was …
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UPDATE: The entries have been tallied up! With the help of Random.org the winner of $150 from Williams-Sonoma is Jessica! We’ll be in touch with details, Jessica, and thanks to everyone who entered! After a week of incredible wedding and entertaining inspiration from the participants of the Inspired Creations Contest, I am so excited to …
I have to say that this storybook inspired birthday party is easily one of the cutest things I’ve seen in a long time. The classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears takes center stage with treats like baked porridge topped with maple frosting and cinnamon and a trio of bear silhouettes takes center stage …
Tea parties. There is just something about them that I can’t resist. This pretty tea party was held in honor of cute little Ruby’s first birthday. Ruby’s mom, photographer Shannon Leigh Anderson, made the gorgeous invitations by scanning vintage inspired fabrics to make the tea cups. She also incorporated a lot of other crafty DIY …
I’ve been dreaming of summer this week. You’re probably going to start to see that as a recurring theme around here. Summer. Long lazy days and pretty outdoor fetes at night. This party, spied a while back on Style Me Pretty, was held in honor of a new job and I think it’s the perfect …
Happy Monday, friends! I hope you had a great weekend. Mine was a combination of both really busy on Saturday and really lazy on Sunday. Just how I like it! I thought I’d start the week with this fabulous birthday party that the amazing Kate of Beautiful Days planned for her son Wyatt. To say …
Inspired by the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, photographer Tahni Candelaria-Holm of Joyeuse planned the prettiest bridal shower for her best friend Allie. She crafted all of the pretty details and asked ladies to come dressed in Mexican bohemian inspired attire. A basket of colorful fabric flowers invited ladies to wear a flower in their hair …
All the way from Singapore, I love this pretty pink ballerina birthday party that Mimi threw for her daughter Sarah. Loads of pink treats, paper pom poms, bunting, and a pink rainbow cake with a ballerina cake topper are about as girly as it gets. Add in one adorable birthday girl sporting a pink tutu …
The lovely Jessica of In the Hushed Hours shared this sweet little tea party birthday celebration she planned for her daughter and it’s one of the prettiest parties I’ve seen in a while. So girly! The little ones put on brightly colored lipstick and played Kiss the Frog Prince and Jessica handmade the party decor, …
Italian event planner Alessandra of Almalu’s Place shared the sweetest Peanuts-themed birthday party that she recently planned for her sister. Fabiola loves the Peanuts so Alessandra was inspired to create a party influenced by Fabiola’s love for Charlie Brown and the gang. (So cute!) She worked Daily Suze to create the stationery and paper goods, …
This colorful first birthday party was inspired by sunny spring picnics. Never mind that little Addie’s birthday falls in the cold of winter, mom Miranda spread blankets on the floor and served sandwiches, lemonade, cobbler in jars and chocolate cake. DIY party decorations crafted from colorful papers, paper doilies and cupcake liners gave the party …
I am pretty jazzed to share this birthday party with you today. Planned by Eden of Sugar and Charm for her father in-law’s 60th birthday party, it’s proof that you can (and should) have fun at any age. Lots of yummy desserts, vintage sodas, good wine and a few DIY details made this party truly …