Princess Party Feature

Boy have I been a slacker! Truth is, expecting my first baby girl has kept me rather (sick) and busy.

With pink and all things girly on the brain, I present this adorable Princess Party submitted by Shanalyn of Just Breathe Events. This party was designed to celebrate her grand opening. I love all the bright colors and fun details!

Here are some details from the party planner herself, "Our inspiration was to create a unique chic glam for fabulous fashion conscience little princess’s. The event took place at an estate located in Los Angeles. We went a brilliant color palettes hot pink, lime green and purple accent. We also did a fashion show. Our papered princess were treated to an over flowing array of sweet treats such as cheese cakes bites brownie bites and cupcakes. We created handmade cupcake wrappers that each princess was able to take home. We also created custom chargers adorned with lime green, purple and clear jewels for an extra personal touch. For our centerpiece we went a feminine touch of pearls, jewelry, flowers and boas."


Thanks for your submission, Shanalyn! You did a great job! For more information and photos, you can check out her site and Facebook page here and here.

Carnival-Inspired Celebrations

I love the child-like whimsy of a country fair or carnival theme. Bright colors, balloons, and pennant banners set the scene, while carnival cuisine in mini portions like french fries in paper cups or cotton candy, and even rides or attractions invite you to let loose.

Fun "Marry-Go-Round" Carnival Wedding Inspiration from Snippet and Ink

The inspiration doesn't stop at weddings. Check out this unique Big Top Baby Shower Inspiration designed by the amazing Jen Sbranti of Hostess with the Mostess.

For a glimpse of a real event using this fun theme, check out this amazing carnival wedding designed by Amorology and captured by Jamie Hammond.

Wouldn't you love to be a guest at this wedding?

{Real Party} Country Western Goes Vintage

Fall always gets me thinking of rustic, country style. I love how country western is interpreted for a little girl in this adorable Vintage Cowgirl Birthday. Mini horses, cowbells, pastel-patterned fabric, and even a wanted poster make for such a unique party. I imagine any girl with a love of horses would go crazy for this!




This Vintage Cowboy Baby Shower designed by Beth Helmsetter Events is definitely vintage country style at its best: daisies in mason jars, vintage cowboy books, bandanna decor, hay bales as seating, and BBQ and mini pies!

I imagine a lot of inspiration came from those vintage cowboy books!

Custom Inspiration Board: Lion First Birthday

Hello to one and all! After a much-needed 2 week vacation with family, I'm back and ready to jump back into inspiration!

This inspiration board was created earlier this summer for a lion-themed first birthday.

Sources: lion costume, paper poms, lion invitation, paw cookies, lion coloring page, birthday shirt, lion paper plates, jungle gym, lion cake

Some ideas for this party:

- Sign saying "King of the Jungle" near a swing set or Jungle Gym (for young guests).
- Tissue paper fringe around signs, banners, even plates or other decorations to resemble a lion's mane.
- Paper poms in reds, oranges, and browns.
- Paw print cookies, party mix labeled "lion chow", or, for some playful humor , deli meats for sandwiches with a "lion food" label.
- Play music from The Lion King soundtrack
- Crafts for young guests: lion coloring pages, lion mask-making with paper plates, craft eyes, and felt. (Masks could double as favors as well).

I can't wait to share more fun ideas and parties in the next few days!

{REAL PARTY} Pink Lemonade Birthday Party

This party is an absolutely adorable 1st birthday featured on Eat Drink Pretty that I just had to share! As if the birthday girl weren't precious enough, these details are amazing, and I just love how it's a fun twist on a girly pink party!

The invitations. Pam used the paper lemon slice as labels throughout the party.

This homemade fabric party hat is amazing! Thankfully, she only had to make one.

Yes! She made this cake herself, fondant lemons and all!

The lemonade station with fresh fruit add-ins.

Yes! Pam made and hand-painted this lemonade stand too!

What a memorable way to celebrate a memorable birthday!

Check out Pam's blog for more details by the host and party designer herself!

Custom Inspiration Board: Aqua and Cherry First Birthday!

Anna Rose of The How-to Gal contacted me a few weeks ago to help her with inspiration for her daughter's first birthday party. She liked the colors red and aqua, but was looking for a theme to tie it together. I submitted this inspiration board! Aqua and Cherry! Check out her feature on this inspiration here!

Sources: cherry print, cherry cupcakes, flowers arrangement, candy buffet, red paper lantern, cherry favors, mini cherry pies, invitations, hanging circles

Ever so talented, she went out and made the hanging circles! Don't they look great?

Other ideas:

• This theme sort of lends itself to being shabby-chic. It could also easily go vintage.
  
• I love the idea of using fresh cherries as cupcake toppers or favors, but these cupcake toppers are also really cute.
  
• Bakerella has a great post on adorable mini cherry pies. Follow the link from her site to the tutorial.
• I found these adorable napkins and matching tableware here
  

• Cherry party tags fond here.

Check off another fruit-themed celebration! I just love summer!

{REAL PARTY} Retro Surfer Party

Today's feature is the most adorable summer theme, a Retro Surfer Birthday Party! It was featured on Hostess with the Mostess and designed by I Love Parties for a little boy's 2nd birthday. I'm crazy about the tropical, vintage details! There's so much to love about this party!

The guests were given custom bags for filling with beach-themed favors,

like coloring books and crayons, sunscreen with custom labels, sunglasses, personalized
surf wax, hibiscus lollipops, pineapple jellies, and coconut chocolate bars!

On the cake table the hostess included faux surf magazine covers with images of the birthday boy and mini trophies.

Homemade banana cake with edible surfboard imprint!

How amazing are these shark cupcakes?

The food table also included surfboard sandwiches, sand cupcakes with beach sign toppers, toy vintage buses,

as well as wave and surfboard cookies!

Adorable signs were everywhere, from this hand-painted surf sign,

To this custom-printed, retro design for the drink table.

Ordinary fruit drinks were themed and given names like: Mellow Yellow, Blue Hawaii, Green Room Juice, and Sunny Delight.

But the fun doesn't stop there!

Coconut Bowling!

Wow, there are just too many awesome details to be contained in one post! For more images and descriptions, go here. Kudos again to I Love Parties for some crazy creativity. Totally wicked party, dude!