The imperfect party challenge has just over a week until completion. I am bursting with excitement to show you the lovely parties that have been entered. In the meantime, I would love your help getting the word out this last week, if you are willing. I hope to ensure we get a hold of every [...]
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Bloom party
We are putting the finishing touches on this years Spring in Bloom party which has been a lovely party to design. Especially since it has been cold and rainy lately, there is great joy in having pink poms hanging everywhere.
I love this party design for its contrast of pretty spring blooms and rustic earthy elements. [...]
Bloom printables
Only three more weeks until The imperfect Party Challenge voting will begin! I cannot wait to share with you many of the ideas and inspirations from the wonderful parties being entered. There is still time for you to win the $100 Anthropologie gift card as well, enter your party here.
In the meantime, plans are well [...]
THE imperfect PARTY CHALLENGE- something funky
* Note: a party update:
Thank you for everyone who has submitted their parties to the contest. I was planning on hosting a few of my favorites in the coming weeks but I’ve changed my mind. There are simply too many amazing parties. Scroll through them here for a massive dose of inspiration. Instead, I [...]
THE imperfect PARTY CHALLENGE- invitations
Perfectly you. Imperfect invitations.
Perfectly you- that is truly what I mean when I talk about an imperfect party. None of us are perfect, right? So, why should we attempt to host an event that is something we ourselves are not?
Invitations are the first part of our events that people see. They are the first sentence [...]
THE imperfect PARTY CHALLENGE- inspiration
Welcome to this winter’s imperfect PARTY CHALLENGE. I am thrilled to be chatting with you over the next 6 weeks about the ideas, details and design process that contribute to a well put-on party. As well as those pesky issues that always seem to rear their ugly head to throw us all off track.
Are you [...]
Throw an imperfect party & win
Have you been awaiting a reason to do something fun? To stay up all night disco dancing with a lampshade on your head, or maybe cozy up for an evening of scattergories with a few lovely friends? Are you ready to throw a party this winter?
If so you are in good company, starting next week [...]
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