P is for Party

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Personalize Your Party with Monogrammed Sweets

{image via Bump Smitten. Party by Tara Guerard}

There is so much to love about a monogram! It's one of my favorite ways to add a personal touch to any party. Placing the guest of honor's initials on the dessert is a fun and pretty way to personalize your party. Here is a collection of some of my favorite monogrammed desserts. Enjoy the prettiness!

{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}

{image via Sweet Ambs on Etsy}

{image Gumdrop Cookie Shop}

{image via Things That Sparkle}

{image via Dayna Smith}

{image via Little Birdie Secrets}

Thursday, September 8, 2011

{Real Parties} A Perfectly Pink Princess Party

My good friend, Nesi (see the Monkey See, Monkey Do party she planned last year), recently planned an adorable pink princess party for her daughter Madeleine who was turning 3. The party was full of sweet and girly details! A few of my favorite vendors, Kelly of WH Hostess, Cakes by Gina and the floral department at Whole Foods (Woodway) helped make the party extra special.

{Photography by My Girl Photography}

Kelly designed the cutest centerpiece sticks along with other pretty paper goods...

I love how Nesi "sprinkled" crowns and jewels along the table. It was an inexpensive way to make a nice statement!

Desserts tables are still the rage, so Nesi put together a pretty table with lots of delicious treats. I love the 3 foot balloons as the backdrop which were inspired by the dessert table queen, Amy Atlas.

The cake was GORGEOUS as you can see! As usual, Cakes by Gina did an excellent job!

The party was actually a joint birthday party with Madeleine's cousin, so they of course shared the cake.

Kelly's centerpiece sticks made the table pop and Sue B Sweets made the delicious and beautiful cookies.

And what would a princess party be without a visit from a "real" princess?! Sleeping Beauty made an appearance and the girls loved every moment with her!

The sweet birthday girl!

Thank you, Nesi, for sharing Madeleine's party with us!

Sources:

Photography - My Girl Photography

Paper goods - WH Hostess

Cake- Cakes by Gina

Flowers - Whole Foods Woodway {ask for Gail!}

Cookies - Sue B Sweets

White vases - Ikea

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

{DIY} Invitation Wooden Number Keepsake

Today I have an easy and fabulous tutorial to share with you! Amanda of My Mommie's Favorite Finds loved her sons' birthday invitation so much and didn't want them to end up at the bottom of a memory box. So, she created this adorable keepsake! As told by Amanda...

Invitation Wooden Number Keepsake

Materials needed: invitation, wooden numbers (or letters), scissors, paint brush and Mod Podge

Step One:

Place the wooden number (or letter) face down. Then, center the invitation.

Step Two:

Turn the materials upside down and trace on the back of the invite.

Step Three:

Cut and apply a layer of Mod Podge on the number.

Step Four:

Place the cut invitation down to match what you traced. Patch with leftover invitation pieces to fill missing spots on the numbers.

Step Five:

Once the number is covered, add another coat of Mod Podge. Let it dry and it's ready!

Here is a picture of the CUTE invitation! I can see why Amanda wanted to save it!

Here is a sneak peek of some of her party goods. The party is next weekend and I can't wait to see her creative touches!

Sources

Invitations - AbGaynor

Project materials - Hobby Lobby

Friday, September 2, 2011

{Friday Finds} Candy Apples & Weekly Round Up

{image via With This Ring}

I am dreaming of fall weather and planning fall get togethers in my head. I love entertaining in the fall and the upcoming holiday season! When I stumbled upon this Candy Apple Bar on Pinterest, I just knew I had to share with with you! How fun would it be to set up a station where guests can make a candy or caramel apple and top the apples with an assortment of yummy toppings?! Granted though, this would probably be a total mess. Sounds like fun though!

Wow...I have still not adjusted to the new schedule of PreK! Nick has adjusted, but poor momma over here is not used to early mornings, no naps for Nick (which mean no afternoon computer time for me) and being so tired at night, I crawl into bed much earlier than I have ever in my life. BUT, I am loving this new school adventure, meeting new friends and most importantly, seeing Nicklaus love his new school!

Weekly Round Up

Kelly Lyden from The Party Dress and WH Hostess had two Amy Atlas moments this week! I am smitten with her cheery sunflower table she created for her mom's 60th birthday celebration!

This clothespin decoupage tutorial on Cake popped up at the right time for me! This is a small project I have been planning to do for an upcoming party and now I have the perfect DIY instructions to follow.

Did you see the adorable Luau party by Anna and Blue Paperie?! You don't want to miss this one! Candy Skewers are becoming increasingly more popular and Stefanie provided a simple tutorial on how to make them at home.

I have always wanted to 'host' a baby shower by mail. This recipe shower (all done through the mail) on Toast and Laurel is chic and fun and is a fab idea if you and your friends and family live in many different cities!

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Monday, August 29, 2011

{Real Parties} A Pink & Turquoise Mermaid Pool Bash

You know it's going to be an AMAZING party when my friend, Christine, is the hostess. Then, combine her creativity with ladies such as Leslie Gaworecki of Goodlight Photography and Kelly Lyden of WH Hostess along with party goods from Shop Sweet Lulu and Celebration TODAY...the Superchick Way...it's going to be one adorable party!

Little Sadie turned 4 in style at one perfectly coordinated turquoise + hot pink mermaid pool bash!

The kids tables were precious. Christine covered the tables in turquoise linens and draped hot pink cabana striped towels crosswise. The centerpieces were prefect + kid friendly. White galvanized buckets were filled with sand and topped with a small bucket, shovel and pinwheel.

Genevieve of Celebration TODAY made hot pink and turquoise party hats for all of the kiddos. Each little party guests found their own hat at their place setting.

3 ft. polka dotted balloons from Shop Sweet Lulu were great statement pieces!

Sadie LOVES mermaids and often tells her mommy, "When I grow up, I want to be a mermaid." How cute is that?! Christine took that quote and used it throughout the party. Here are the adorable words on water bottles (labels made by WH Hostess) and they also appeared on the stunning cake.

Sweet Sadie with a "mermaid" who just so happens to be the best children's entertainer in Houston!

The gorgeous cake was made by Who Made the Cake and it was divine!

Kelly Lyden of The Party Dress and WH Hostess always creates the most fun designs and she did a great job with the graphics for Sadie's party!

What's a kids party without (fantastic) face painting...

...and balloon twisting! Here is my sweet husband who ended up holding endless balloon art that my kids kept gathering.

Nick had an absolute BLAST!

There was also a fish themed bounce house and inside the kids found an endless amount of pink and white beach balls. Such a great idea! All who wanted, got to take home a beach ball AND a bubble tin favor made by WH Hostess.