This weekend I had the chance to be featured on Etsy. It was fun getting to email and chat with those who visited. I’ve recently added a couple new items to the store for the occasion and I thought you might want to see what I’ve been up to- as always you will find DIY’s [...]
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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 [...]
Shamrock cupcakes
Since it is officially March, Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up quickly. I am not Irish, or a leprechaun, or even very lucky. Thankfully though, St. Partrick wasn’t either. He was a great (English) man of faith, which puts him in my heritage. I love celebrating his work and sacrifice.
For a great kick off to [...]
Felt flower party bunting
Bunting is lovely…
Bunting made out of felt is even more lovely…
Flowers are also lovely, ruffles as well.
Three four good reasons why this felt flower bunting was a very lovely addition to our bloom party. It also looks just adorable making itself at home today hanging gingerly above my Chica’s crib.
There are not too many specific [...]
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 [...]
Printable party kit- Roast & Toast
To end this week’s Roast & Toast loveliness, I want to pass on a few free printable party downloads for you to re-create this imperfectly easy event in the future. Simply add a marshmallow roast to any occasion that would be fitting of a toast and inspire gooey chocolatey goodness for your guests.
Make it-
Match [...]
Celebrate today: Bling… bling… sippy cup
Here is a little insight into my brain for all of you: I accidentally say something aloud (ie. etching would look great on baby bottles) then I get so excited I cannot even stop to go pee before needing to make it happen.
As, it turns out…
Etching does, in fact, look quite fabulous on sippy [...]
Make a dessert tree
For our evening of roasting & toasting, a few of my favorite decorations were the three s’more trees.
Lovely additions to our dessert bar and lively conversation starters. I also think these trees would look great in bubblegum pink for a girls party, or in red with velvet cake flowers for a more formal gathering.
Make your [...]
Speaking glasses
A tutorial on how to temporarily etch a party glass…
Because they are fabulous, easy to make, basically free and will give your party that extra touch of lovely-
Add a word to your wine glass, or milk glass, or really any type of glass- even a glass bottle for a baby shower, that would certainly be [...]
Roast & Toast
We celebrated our housewarming this weekend with a lovely marshmallow roast & red wine toast. It was a fabulous evening and we felt incredibly blessed by our new community of friends.
Roast & Toast would be a great party inspiration for any celebration- A summer backyard bonfire for graduation perhaps or an evening roast & toast [...]
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