August 22, 2011

Mom Monday {rocking pool party}

When a friend of mine sent these photos over of her son's second birthday I was blown away. Everything is completely DIY! The details that she created for this party are so amazing. See for yourself. One of my favorite details are the "rockstar tutus" that Lauren made herself! In her own words: "I ordered 6" rolls of tulle online.  Cut to 18" lengths.  Cut 1/2" black elastic into 16" lengths and stapled ends together to make waistband.  Took 2...READ MORE

July 18, 2011

Mom Monday {lemonade stand}

Lemonade stands instantly bring back such fun childhood memories. I cannot wait to do something like this with Miss Piper. For all you moms out there wondering what to do with their children on a hot summer day...here you go! Adorable printables by J Bartyn + Marry You Me. And this too cute for words lemonade and daisies stand via Volume 25. One of the cutest lemonade stands I have EVER seen by One Charming Party. Lemonade + Bake sale stand via Cute...READ MORE

June 1, 2011

Clam Bake day dreaming

It has always been one of those things I am dying to do, have a clam bake. Those brides that I design invitations for that throw clam bake weddings or rehearsal dinners...I envy you!! There is something so dreamy about the casual vibe of newspaper covering the table and eating with your hands...but eating pure luxury, lobsters, crab, clams...sigh. Here are some clam bake inspirations to leave you all wanting to crack into a lobster tail while sipping beer...READ MORE

November 1, 2010

Mom Monday {shower inspirations}

I am planning a baby shower for a girlfriend of mine and I put together this inspiration board to help guide me. I am thinking : milk + cookies + butterflies + girly details but not too girly. Here is how it looks so far. {1} I am IN LOVE with these vintage fabric diy details from this Amy Atlas guest dessert feature from Jeanna Hayes and Suzanne of SHE PAPERIE + Design Boutique.  {2 + 3} I have to use these tiny milk bottles with striped straws....READ MORE