I’ll preface my source list by noting that I never shop at Walmart and by “never shop at Walmart” I mean I might walk in there once a year at most. Low and behold, last Sunday was my once a year trip into a Walmart and I scored a bunch of basic project supplies for …
I thought I’d kick off the week by sharing a little of my weekend with you – the surprise 30th birthday party I threw for my husband on Saturday night! I started planning this party for Mike almost immediately after wedding planning wrapped up and I knew right away that I was going to do …
I can’t really think of a better way to kick off the week than by sharing with you what might just be the world’s cutest first birthday party. It is filled with adorable red, white and blue race car-themed little boy charm from the checked bunting to the adorable checkered flag birthday cake. I love …
A quick break from all of the holiday talk today to share a few photos from the cute backyard bbq rehearsal dinner the lovely Kathryn posted on Snippet & Ink last week. I adore the cute invitations paired with kraft paper envelopes, the bright checked table linens and fun retro soda pop bottles lining the …
A while back, I discovered the blog of Emmy Lu Design Studio, an inspired stationery company that puts a unique spin on DIY wedding invitations, holiday cards and more. Their team of talented designers has created a beautiful selection of invitations and stationery, all of which you can have customized with your event details. Then, …
When Donna Romani, an event planner in Southern California who also writes a really cute blog Love and a Latte, contacted me last week I instantly fell in love with this adorable baby shower she planned for Chris and Tami. Donna also planned Chris and Tami’s wedding so she was completely thrilled for the opportunity …
I posted this birthday party, the first birthday celebration of little Madeline, a few months ago on the Smock blog for our Smock Real Party feature and since then it has remained one of my favorite events. It’s both eco-friendly and completely adorable, with all of the details lovingly designed and crafted by Madeline’s mom, …
When I first saw photos of this cheerful Indian-inspired bridal shower, I was seriously almost giggling with delight. From the bright colorful tissue pomanders hanging from the trees to the awesome temporary henna tattoos, I love every last detail. I must extend a huge thank you to the incredibly talented Katee Grace for sharing her …
Ami of Elizabeth Anne Designs and her husband Scott are huge Atlanta Braves fans. Last December, they held a New Year’s Eve vow renewal in Atlanta in honor of their tenth anniversary and it was only fitting that they invite their guests to a welcome party at Turner Field, the home of the Braves, while …
One of my goals in transitioning from chronicling my own wedding planning adventures to making The Sweetest Occasion a daily source of inspiration to those still planning, is to help brides and hosts of all parties large and small find great ideas for all occasions. To that end, I just had to share a few …