Life's a Beach Giveaway!

Ok, first of all, can I tell you how much I LOVE this party by Karen Ayers? Being a sucker for the beach or anything to do with the ocean, I was immediately drawn to this amazing creation. I was all over the gorgeous details and colors when I discovered that she's GIVING IT AWAY! I contemplated not announcing this so I could have a better shot at winning! (All in jest, folks, I'd be happy for anyone to receive such a great party package. And anyway, I sense some nautical inspiration brewing...)

See all this loot? You could win it all! Just hop on over to Kara's Party Ideas for instructions on entering. Good luck! (To me too!)

Halloween Ambiance...and a Giveaway!

When it comes to decorating for Halloween, the first thing I think of after pumpkins is the light effects. Atmosphere is everything when celebrating this spooky holiday! From pumpkins and wall murals to lights and fog, here are some great ideas for setting the mood.

Carve by Color Pumpkins

Leaf-carved Pumpkins

Glow-in-the-dark Tablecloth

Cardboard Backdrop

Wall Mural

Nothing can compare to the eerie effect of a fog machine!

Candle Shadows

I, for one, am planning a really cool effect for our Halloween Party - a glowing backdrop for our dessert table! I'm combining a clear plastic wall decal (found on sale at the grocery store in the holiday decor section) with the printing of a haunted house and gnarly tree and an orange, plastic tablecloth behind it, lit from the back with a light. I'm not sure how it will turn out, but I think it will be really cool!

To really set the mood with a Halloween aroma, you should head over to Tip Junkie before October 22 for an awesome giveaway for a Halloween warmer and 3 wax bars of your choice! If you're not familiar with Scentsy, check out their website here. But be careful, you might just fall in love!