Thank you all for being so sweet and patient while I have been taking a bit of a break the past two weeks. I hope you have enjoyed the guests and parties that have been up.
I am so looking forward to being back next week- I have three events done this month that are just [...]
Handcrafted Celebrations
a little preview- The New Family Blog
Vacation Crush- weddings
While on vacation I have given myself a little smidgen of time to rest and relax. I have been reading, sleeping, cuddling my babies… and crushing over the gorgeous designs of weddings these days. So many of the designs correlate well for any upcoming party. I have dog eared 3 million fabulous photos to inspire [...]
Handcrafted parties- A very pretty shower
The first time I laid eyes on this shower I was stunned. It is pure beauty, handcrafted for Meg Fish by her very talented group of friends. Photographed by Christy Schuler, Every detail is so very sweet.
A chicken-wire birdcage that was used to cover a simple shower cake on the amazing dessert display was the [...]
Guest post- goodbye Ruffles & Stuff
This post is especially sweet to me today. One of my favorite people in this huge blog world has come to share her summer inspirations. Disney has lead the way for so many of us in crafty inspiration this year. Saturday marked her last blog post, I am very honored to be sharing one tiny [...]
Inspired by… simple parties
Hard wired into my DNA is the desire to- Go. All. Out. for celebrations. You love me for that:) On the flip side it can also be nice to light a few candles, make a paper hat and sign a sweet melody… The End.
Simple paper cones and stapled tissue paper create the most adorably easy [...]
Guest post- Summer party fashion
Today I am thrilled to have my very sweet friend Chelsea here to post. She also happens to be the photographer behind many of the kiddos adorable baby photos. Fashion inspiration is her thing- I just adore checking out her very lovely looks- here are a few to inspire the inner party girl in you [...]
Garden flower stake tutorial
Earlier today I shared with you Susan’s lovely garden party. One of my favorite handcrafted features was the handmade flower stake, filled with the most lovely simple bouquet stuck in the ground. Susan has been so sweet to share the tutorial for these stakes.
Make your own garden flower stakes:
These would be lovely placed around a [...]
Handcrafted parties- A garden 1/2 birthday
When I saw these photos come in from Susan last week, I squealed with joy! A garden party for her sweet daughters 1/2 birthday. In the woods- filled with a complete dinning room set, beautiful flowers and 30 feet of hand sewn bunting. This soiree has instantly become one of my most favorite.
A garden party
In [...]
Guest post- Summer parties
Today, I am so thrilled to be introducing you to Melanie who blogs at You are my Fave. She is one of the most inspiring gals I have gotten to know. We both love parties, bunting & photo-booths which makes us totally connected in some other dimension:)
Summer Party Inspiration:
I love that there seems to be [...]
Guest post- sweet summer inspiration
Today is my first day away for two weeks as I take a quick little vacation! I leave you in good hands though and am please to share my first guest- Rachel who not only runs a fabulous blog filled with pretty little things, but also has been a great encouragement to me.
A few favorite [...]
Sneak Peak & a little time away
This weekend I have two exciting events to produce and I am writing to you hopped up on strong coffee with lots of french vanilla. I look forward to sharing soon the projects I have been busy working on- involving these amazing vintage thread spools, plums and colorful monkey fists.
Vintage thread spools
Also, I will be [...]
Hand-crafted parties, a little squirt
This post goes out in honor of a dear friend who is going to have a baby very soon in a foreign land. Love you Ashley and I wish we could throw you a rocking shower for baby #3.
A summer baby shower laden with homespun details from Eden Photography for a personal friend home from [...]
Celebrating picnics well = you!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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