Anthropologie Inspired First Birthday

So much eye candy here! This party makes me swoon....

Is this first birthday not one of the most gorgeous parties you have ever seen?! I just love the sophisticated vibe. And can we talk about how the bunnies were wearing dresses! I mean, how cute is that?!

Photographer, Sarah K Chen along with event planner, Lindy Ly, planned this elegant soiree for her daughter's first birthday. Anthropologie, the retail store and catalog, served as inspiration for all of the party details. I am loving the backdrop for the dessert table which resembles Anthropologie's logo.

To see more pictures of this beautiful party, visit JL Designs.

So Thankful & Giveaway Winner!!!

I am so excited to announce the winner of my first giveaway!! Is it so lame that I got all giddy typing in the numbers on random.org and then pushing enter?! Anyway...on to what really matters. Congratulations Ashleigh Hansberger! I promise you will LOVE your personalized notecards from Hayley!

Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway and for leaving so many comments! It was so fun reading what everyone had to say and I know Hayley greatly appreciated the feedback.

Also, I cannot say thank you enough for reading this blog!! I have been having a BLAST with it and have loved "getting to know" many of you. Thank you, thank you!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

This year, we decided to send out Thanksgiving cards instead of Christmas cards. We have lots of celebrations coming up in December and January, so I did not want to overload our friends and family with mail!

Please excuse my TERRIBLE scanning job!! I am so happy with how the cards turned out...although you can't tell here. I love the mustard yellow and grey color combination. It feels like fall and gives me warm fuzzies. =)

I'm not sure if I will be able to write a post (besides the giveaway winner) until after the holiday, so please let me wish everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!!

Remember to enter the giveaway! The contest ends tomorrow night!

Photography and card designed by Candid Chic Photography

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

This centerpiece is stunning and would be perfect at your Thanksgiving table!

I have always loved this picture from Martha Stewart. You can find the instructions at here.

Please let me apologize AGAIN for the lack of posts lately. We have had so much going on and my oldest has been sick with a nasty cold. I'll post a few things this week, but I will be back with LOTS of great real parties after the holidays!

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY GIVEAWAY!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Conversation Napkins

I just love this idea! These cocktail napkins would not only work for a wedding reception, but would be great at any event...rehearsal dinner, engagement party, couples shower, lingerie shower...you name it!

photo via Keely Thorne Events on Facebook