I just want to say THANKS SO MUCH again for everyone who participated in our celebrate picnic month contest. I hope you were blessed by the encouragement to get out and picnic- I was sure inspired by each one of the entries received.
Our first place picnic was chosen not only because of the lovely design [...]
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Celebrating picnics well = you!
Homemade paper flower tutorial
As we close out Celebrate picnic month later today (I will be announcing all the winners in just a few hours) I want to encourage each of us to continue enjoying the summer, resting under trees and making picnics for those we love. Here is a sweet addition I created that will lend a lovely [...]
Celebrate picnic month- Finalist #4
Our last picnic was submitted by Natalie who enjoyed an adorable & messy picnic afternoon with her kids. I instantly fell in love with the joyful family she has.
In Natalie’s words: I’ve been planning our little strawberry outing all month to get just the right picnic photo. But as I looked my photos over, this [...]
Celebrate picnic month- Finalist #3
This picnic was submitted by Connie and doubles as a photo shoot for a very, very sweet family. I instantly fell in love with their story…
As told by Connie: I met Alexa through her blog, months after that I had found out her husband was in critical condition in the hospital- that she almost lost [...]
Celebrate picnic month- Finalist #2
This picnic was submitted by Lisa and was hosted for Father’s Day this year. I immediately fell in love with her beautiful photos & sweet sentiments about picnicking…
In her own words: I’m ready to PIC-NIK! Blackberries, Breeze, Blankets, and Baskets. Enjoying light food in an outdoor paradise… On an old splintered table… Beneath looming shade [...]
Celebrate picnic month- Finalist #1
I am super excited for this week as I have been waiting oh, so patiently to share with you these amazing picnics! Just for the record I may begin running contests like this ALL THE TIME just because I adore opening my inbox to see your lovely photos each morning. Thanks to everyone who participated [...]
Sneak Peak…
Happy Friday! I am running around today preparing for a house that will be overflowing with company this weekend + I hope to duck away with the MR. to check out this local joint.
A sneak peak at what is waiting for you next week as we finish celebrating picnic month! Remember you have until [...]
Yarn Flowers- a tutorial
Knotted in love is the theme for a bridal shower we will be hosting soon. Here is a sneak peak at what I have been working on for the special day.
Yarn flowers…
Placing bouquets of these around the room will bring a fabulous dose of color to our little soiree plus they are cheap, easy, and [...]
Handcrafted parties- Once upon a time
Possibly one of my favorite 1st birthday parties ever! Brought to you by The lollipops blog. I am thrilled to be sharing this sweet handcrafted feature today. Once upon a time, a whimsical take on a fairytale theme.
The entire affair is chalkful of DIY inspiration. The tablescape was dressed with vintage aqua and gold china [...]
A mad tea
The last week in May a sweet girl turned 13 and wanted a mad tea. A very mad tea. So she came as Alice- white gloves and all…
We had a mad tea when the clock struck noon- Red Queen’s orders. The Mad-hatter himself even showed up to celebrate.
A mad tea
We beckoned guests with whimsical invitations [...]
Inspired by… Found Vintage
After a vacation, a sick week and a whole lot of planning, this weekend I am finally feeling serious about getting to work on a couple upcoming summer projects!
This table just screams old fashioned summer celebration to me. I love the colors, the bunches of candy and the amazing detail on the table. Everything I [...]
I scream for ice cream- a favor tutorial
A party or wedding favor that will make your guests mouths water! I just about passed out when I found out this tutorial I designed was featured on Style Me Pretty this week- in case you missed it, click here.
The homemade ice cream jars are so fun to use for summer party or wedding favors. [...]
Handcrafted Parties- Fair Day
Today’s handcrafted party feature was sent in by Anneliese who threw an incredibly adorable fair day party for two little girls who happen to share the same birthday. The party was filled with many lovely features including a very sweet candy bar!
You can find the tablecloth tutorial here, which would be great to adapt for [...]
Picnic club name tags
When I was originally inspired for celebrate picnic month I just adored the idea of having name tags. Like our own little picnic loving, summer celebrating club!
Join me???
Download the name tag sheet HERE. Print them out and wear one to show your picnic support. I would love a photo of you sporting your picnic tag- [...]
A printable party guest book
Happy Monday morning, I finally feel like we are coming out of the haze of being sick around here. This will be a fun week, I have DIY’s to show and one more party theme from last month to share.
One of my favorite touches to the Sherbert & Spice Party was our printable guest book, [...]
Party company
Happy Friday! Thanks for the well wishes yesterday and all your SWEET comments about our Sherbert & Spice party this week- you make me smile.
I wanted to start the day by sharing a brand new find. I am not usually a “party in a box” type of gal, but I’ve always thought if done [...]
A young love picnic
Today is rainy where I live and my whole household is sick. I hope you are having a more lovely day yourself. My answer to the chaos is to take a nap, so until tomorrow I leave you with the most adorable picnic in the world!
He is three and she is four and one day [...]
Sherbert & Spice, part two
After all the spicy circles seen in part one transformed our backyard into a truly fun place to be we added a bit of old fashioned charm and of course, the ice cream.
Ice Cream Birthday
A bit of old fashion vintage charm peaked through many of our ice cream birthday design pieces. We washed and sanitized [...]
Sherbert & Spice, part one
Sherbert & Spice and everything nice…
This ice cream birthday was pure joy for me to produce. From the inspiration found here to the invitations found here- it was girlie, summer, old-fashioned fun at its best and I am just giddy to share a bit of it with you today.
Ice Cream Birthday
We are starting with [...]
Picnic utensil bags
Tomorrow I am FINALLY going to be sharing the Sherbert & Spice party with you & announcing the winner of our circle guessing contest. If you haven’t given your guess yet- you still have time, here. A hint, someone is really close:)
For today, the perfect picnic printable – a sweet little utensil pouch. A bit [...]
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