February 17, 2014

Mom Monday {Ideas to steal, Kids Bday}

Here are 5 ideas to steal for your the next birthday party you are planning. Strawberry Almond Milk!!! Yes yes yes. Perfection Craft station for the kids to make their own mini artwork. With the tape already on the canvases, this makes for instant geometric master pieces. Pin the Horn on the unicorn! Brilliant Instax confetti box favors. Take a shot of each child using some Photo Booth style props. Then slip the photo inside one of these acrylic...READ MORE

August 8, 2013

My Birthday Wish…

I'm back! not 100% but hey I'm here. So grateful to be able to get out of bed! With it being my birthday month and all, I can't help conjuring up these fantastical birthday fantasies. What do you think of this one? Eating fabulously fresh Island Creek oysters topped with bloody mary granita (I had them that way once, and it was completely divine). Then sipping on some rosé, my summer beverage of choice, and of course my birthday would not be...READ MORE

July 1, 2013

Mom Monday {DIY Crown Bar}

For Piper's 3rd birthday party we had a purple princess party. One of my favorite parts was the DIY crown bar. Inspired by the ever fabulous Bri of Design Love Fest, and her DIY crown post here, I decided to make a station for guests to decorate their own crowns to wear during the princess party. I followed Bri's directions pretty closely, and purchased some gold poster board (WARNING it was $5/sheet at Hobby Lobby which yielded 5 crowns). I added to...READ MORE

May 7, 2013

Virtual Sketchbook {piper's 3rd bday}

I thought it would be fun to show you exactly what is on my screen right now. A virtual sketchbook of sorts. I am working on Piper's 3rd birthday party invites. I am still committed to keeping it sort of low key this year. So the invites MAY not be letterpress (we'll see). It's so different designing her invitations this year, as she is so opinionated now on what colors she likes, and her princess obsession. Stay tuned for the finished...READ MORE

August 29, 2011

Mom Monday {flower shop real party}

When Courtney sent over these pictures of her daughter's birthday party I was so excited to share them with you guys. First off I love the theme she came up with "Ella's Flower Shop". Being a May baby she tied in the flowers and spring time with the party theme. Love it!! Check out some of the fabulous DIY details that Courtney came up with... I loved how Courtney handmade flower hair clips and headbands for the girls to "doll themselves up"! How fun...READ MORE