'Tis the Season!

I know, I know! Halloween has not even come and gone and I'm already thinking, let alone talking, about Christmas!!! I just can't help myself!

My husband keeps laughing at me because for the past month, I have been stalking Barnes & Noble (and grocery stores!) to see if the Christmas magazines have started rolling in. I have a good excuse though! My baby boy turns one on December 16th and I am planning a big birthday celebration. I love reading blogs, but I think it has been a blessing and a curse when it comes to this particular party. Normally, I would have had his party planned out in my head months ago, but I keep seeing so many great ideas, that I never can settle on anything. I think I have finally decided though, so stay tuned for the details to come. I'm so excited! In the meantime, here is an inspiration board I put together with pictures I have saved over the past few months.

Martha Stewart - snowflake cookies, marshmallow favors, coffe & donuts, cake and flowers

The Knot - champagne

Julia Usher - gingerbread favor boxes

And I can't remember where I found the cute snowman punch bowl! If you know, please send the info my way!

Monograms & Silhouettes

Monograms and silhouettes are two of my favorite things! I'm a traditional girl at heart and these are two great classics. This incredibly dainty tea party was featured in the fall issue of St. Louis Entertains.

The doily invitations and paper goodies were designed by Serendipity.

The china rental came from Head of the Table which is a great blog I follow.

To see more pictures and learn about the party details, visit St. Louis Entertains.

Felt Cupcake Toppers

Is this just not the cutest thing?! These would be adorable on the top of cupcakes at a Zoo or Noah's Arc party!

I originally spotted these cute felt toppers over at The Party Dress. This Etsy seller offers a few more really cute felt cupcake toppers.

Sneak Peek: Cupcakes & Cocktails

I had the pleasure of coordinating a Cupcakes & Cocktails bridal shower this past weekend for a friend. I had a GREAT time planning the party and I can't wait to share the pictures with you once the photographer, Angela Francis of Bella Smile, sends them my way!

Hometown Favorite: Chocolate Pizazz

Uh-Mazing!!!! I can't tell you how much I love these delicious treats from Chocolate Pizazz. I always try to find some excuse to pop into their shop. Lucky for you if you don't live in Houston because you can order from them online.

The treats make great gifts for teachers and neighbors and also work well as party favors. My favorites are the chocolate toffee marshmallows and chocolate popcorn. I promise you will not be disappointed!