I am always in awe of the adorable creations Jessica creates from How About Orange. But this one is perfect for Valentine's Day or any fun celebration at home. And the best part, you can run it through the dishwasher to clean it off! Stop by here to see how to create these at home for your next fun event!
Oh the possibilities…so many options for this canvas backdrop via Better Homes and Gardens! A nice wall decoration (especially if you live somewhere where you can’t actually paint the walls!).
How about for a makeshift photobooth as a backdrop at your next party?
Or a background table display like Amy Atlas?
Or you could pin your place cards to this and then ask guests to leave a wishful note in it’s place!
I used to think that Better Homes and Gardens were for old grandmas… boy, was I wrong!
1. BHG 2. Ruffled Blog 3. Amy Atlas 4. La Me Photography
What a clever idea… this could work at an engagement party or maybe a rehearsal dinner – a great way for your guests to mingle with each other and a fun way for you to remember too! [I’d probably leave a magic marker so that they could write their name on the flag]
instructions/image via marthastewartweddings
We put together a birthday party mock-up with all the decorations + snacks back in November for a family of 3 girls plus their friends. I didn’t have a chance to post the pictures until now, so here they are!
Isn't she the sweetest thing? You have to meet her, she's so spunky - love it!
I fell in love with these pom poms and thought I would make some for a quaint birthday party at the end of January.
I used styrofoam balls and pinned in a looped ribbon to create a little hook. I must say, these take a lot longer than you would think… about 30-45 min each? From the time it takes to cut the circles, glue gun them into a quarter, and then glue them to the actual ball. There were some minor casualties, but in the end, voila! It took a few days, but I was in good company with NCIS.
An old friend from college is in town and we got together for a very early dinner + dessert. We just happened to stop by Phoebe’s Cupcakes and I have to say that this is my FAVORITE cupcake place now! Imagine the density of pound cake and the fluffiness of whip cream plus unusual but familiar flavors. We had just eaten dinner but devoured these in no time! I think my favorite was the Salted Caramel: left.
Their menu: it’s pretty reasonable considering most cupcakes I’ve seen lately are around $3 or more. Plus the cater for parties/events/weddings!
Can you see how barren their display case is? Go early! I talked to one of their employees and she said that they usually run out before the day is over.
Phoebe’s Cupcakes is located at 3327 N Broadway Ave, Chicago in Lakeview.
I’m researching some different ways of carving pumpkins other than the traditional silly/scary faces for a party on Saturday.
I’ve always had my eye on this one… it’s so pretty and more fall-like than halloween-ish. The trick is to make a hole on the bottom so that the top looks untouched! [such a smart idea, contributors of MS!]
I also like these funny faces out of butternut squash… tempting because I can make some soup or porridge with the insides! Plus, it’s a bit more traditional.
Love the simplicity of these… perfect for a fall shower, party or even as table numbers! Just swap the letters out for numbers.
I do love this one though… it’s so cute and clever!
I think I know which one I’ll go with… will post after this weekend. Now… on to research dessert options. I have 2 in mind but may want something a bit more festive!
Breakfast sandwich: Pillsbury Grand Biscuits, lunchmeat ham, American cheese, and an egg omelet.
2 different styles of spam musubi: inspired by here and here. And then threw in some large grapes in a cupcake liner. I also made sure to place a layer of wax paper in between the food and the tissue paper because the food has a tendency to create oil marks on the tissue paper.
chopstick holders: I tucked in a little napkin too. Perfect for parties/picnics! I tucked them in between the folds of the takeout box and wrapped it with thick twine.
I’ve been inspired reading Zakka Life… I just wish I lived near a Daiso! Hope you have a lovely weekend!
My google reader is busting at the seams these days. Every time I check, there’s SO much to read. One week, I fell behind and it was pretty overwhelming to catch up… I think I marked them all as read. And I must say, I read some of the oddest blogs, but they all inspire me in such different ways! Well I hope I don’t fall behind again, but if I do, I’ll make sure to read this blog without checking them all as read, thanks to Design Mom.
Blonde Designs are 2 women who are former art directors at Martha Stewart. I think that’s all I need to say! [Oh and Angie always re-wraps water bottles… right up my alley!]
How cute are these bumblebee hair clips?
[images courtesy of Blonde Design]
Hope you have a lovely Labor Day! [how is it September already?]
Here’s an overall picture of the tent. It’s such a good thing we went with this because we had all sorts of odd weather that day. It rained, the sun peeked, and then we had this ferocious gust of wind as the party died down… I think some guests were expecting snow too!
:the 3 tents took up the entire backyard::
:inside the tent::
:popcorn + cotton candy machine:: These were a hit!
:more decorations:: I made this penant banner [it only made it half-way around the tent] based on these instructions. This was right up my alley since I still haven’t figured out how to use the sewing machine!
:the spread::
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