This weekend I am inspired by details- all of your wonderfully amazing details. Details that take a ho-hum event and make it a lovely one. Details that we will all remember. Details that show love and blessing in hundreds of small ways.
Although the Imperfect Party Challenge is ending today- I couldn’t let this week [...]
Handcrafted Celebrations
Inspired weekend- details
the Imperfect Party Challenge.
We have a winner!!!
First, to abide by the new FTC rules I am letting you all know that this contest & this post are sponsored (meaning I was given an item worth money to pass on to you). It is important for you to know, so that when I say, “Anthroplogie is the most [...]
Party #6- nautical first birthday
Welcome to the last day of our Imperfect Party Challenge finals. It has been a blessing for me to share with you these six amazing parties. Keep voting throughout the week, rules for voting can be found HERE. Friday I will announce the winner and have a bit of extra inspiration for you from other [...]
Party #5- Candyland
Here is party #5 overfilling with candy inspiration. Before you vote- ensure yours is counted by reading up on the rules-here.
Andrea recently hosted a Candyland themed birthday party for her daughters 3rd birthday. Not only are the decorations amazing but it looks like she had the whole neighborhood out to help in pulling it off. [...]
Party #4- A sweet soiree
Welcome to day two of the Imperfect Party Challenge, I hope you will read the rules here before you vote- Enjoy being inspired by our great parties today.
The fourth party finalist was submitted by Stefanie from richterology who recently hosted an evening Sweet Soiree for her friends. The party was incredibly lovely.
Her guests enjoyed sweet [...]
Party #3- Secret spy agent
Remember to read the Imperfect Party Challenge voting rules here if you haven’t seen them yet.
Our third party finalist submitted by Lisa from Moore Minutes – she recently hosted a Secret Agent Spy party for her son’s birthday. I had no idea a secret spy party could be so elaborately wonderful, what a lucky little [...]
Party #2- a chinese birthday
I am pleased to share with you our second finalist in the Imperfect Party Challenge. Make sure you read up on the rules here before you vote.
Autumn from Design Dump shared her daughter’s Chinese themed birthday party. I loved so much that this whole party came together because of an impulsive purchase of a handful [...]
Party #1- a pirate’s party for me.
This week is special and different around here- a break from our normal party planning-DIY doing-twin loving routine. Thanks to you all for being a part of this…
I am giddy to share our first finalist in the Imperfect Party Challenge. Before you vote- read up on the rules of our contest here.
Kendra from My Insanity [...]
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Happy Monday to you all. I am in such a great mood this morning and ready to share with you snapshots from a handful of amazing & super inspiring parties this week.
Thanks so much to everyone who sent in parties and participated in our first ever party challenge. We had over 50 parties entered in [...]
Large tissue-pom flowers
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 [...]
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
* Update- submissions have been closed, thanks to everyone who participated, you are all amazing! Please go HERE to vote for the party of your choice.
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 [...]
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