Handcrafted celebrations
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 [...]
Although the Crew-Cuts line may run a bit out of my baby clothes price range, they sure do have extremely inspiring photo styling. Their latest catalog makes taking the kids to the beach this weekend seem like a wonderfully charming idea.
Sticks in the ground, a few old colorful sheets hanging overhead, a towel or two [...]
Last week I was quite inspired by the tutorial for fabric tape I found here, originally found here.
Quickly remembering a perfect loose piece of fabric I had been saving for just an occasion as this- a vintage, stripped, worn and soft pillowcase. I grabbed it out and was thrilled to whip up a batch of [...]
This kind of day has popped up on me…
The kind of day where you just have to laugh at the wine ring left on your favorite fabric. Laugh… Cry…. Really what’s the difference?
Four parties in three weeks starting tonight, I am so looking forward to sharing the designs with you. Signing off now in hopes [...]
We have great friends coming to spend the weekend with us. I am excited to see them and to show off our new city by taking them strawberry picking, seriously drooling just thinking about the fresh off the vine taste. I love summer- the stands of fresh fruit and farmers markets galore. I am also [...]
Next weekend we will gather to celebrate the coming of a little boy who’s name remains a secret. For now we just refer to hm as the little sly fox, a sweet and mysterious one.
Photo credits: Flickr, A Wooden Tree, Woodland Belle, .la douleur exquise
Plus, how sweet is this print called Fox Boy by [...]
I’ve been working with a group of wonderful women this week planning and preparing for an upcoming party entitled- Sherbet & Spice. A party filled with old fashioned fun, ice cream, and lovely vintage touches. It is an event that takes us all back to the good ol’ days of chalk drawing, hula hooping and [...]
The bridal shower we hosted last weekend was not just a blessing to the bride to be, but also a complete joy for me. It was a lovely afternoon filled with friendly faces and ice cold drinks.
Taking a break from the sweet goodness of my recent obsession with dessert bars, I decided to host an [...]
Psst- Don’t forget to tell me a few words about your mom, today is the last day to win!
I am often asked about what inspires my party and life designs. One of the most lovely activities I can do on a sunny afternoon is to walk around our mall peeking in at the new season’s [...]
This weekend I am inspired by beautiful photography. “A picture communicates truth where words often lack -C.S. Lewis”. As I slowly grow and learn my camera I am constantly inspired by those that truly excel in this field. The artistic flair of great photography is an inspiration that never grows old.
(The soul creative – friend [...]
*Reminder- This is the last week to enter the 30×30 contest to win a $50 spa gift card. It has been wonderfully fun to read through your party theme ideas, some of them are downright brilliant!
Today’s reader question is from Kim, who recently asked for ideas to begin the planning of her twin daughters [...]
I am cutting out just a bit early to celebrate the glorious good news of Easter this weekend. Before I go, I have been so inspired by bunting lately. Its just so dang cheery and has been popping up everywhere these days. Even in the dollar section- my feet seemed quite content in their $1 [...]
Planning a bird nest baby shower this week. Chirping, ribbon birds and nests made of yarn have been consuming my hours. The other day I stumbled upon this beautiful little nest in my yard. It has been abandoned for some time (the egg is candy) and I thought it was just the perfect natural inspiration- [...]
Anne asked, “How can you throw a superhero (superman) little boy‚s party and not have it be cheesey for the adults”.
My response- Vintage, Vintage, Vintage….
There is really no way to redeem a superman party with matching plastic cups and a bright red shinny banner, it is cheese-filled by nature. If you want your superman party [...]
