Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Real Parties: California Dreamin'

Do you remember the California Dreamin' and Texas Hoedown party I was telling you about? Well, here are the pictures from the California style party that took place in Texas!
Party hats were displayed on a surfboard table that Sarah's husband constructed. I love this!


Beach bucket and pinwheel centerpieces...too cute and perfect for a kids party!

Beach towels were used as tablecloths.

Lanterns and pom poms seem to be the rage, but I love how she hung beach balls instead!






Aren't these cupcakes adorable?! Crushed graham crackers were used to make the "sand" topping.

The kids took home beach buckets that were filled with a flip flop sucker, beach ball, bubbles, sunglasses, noise maker and a squirt gun.

Everyone took home a beach themed cookie too!

Here is a look at the invitation again. I will share the Western pictures with you soon!

A few party details you might be interested in:

* Sarah, the hostess, made the pinwheels and hats!
* The favor, bubble and cookie tags came from who else, but The TomKat Studio.
* Invitation and water bottle labels were designed by Hayley Hardcastle.
* The cake came from Hot Chocolates in Hurst, Texas and a family member designed the fondant pieces.

Stay tuned for pictures from the Hoedown that took place in California!


Tuesday, January 26, 2010

A Great Contest: The Most Adorable Kids Party!

Did you host the MOST ADORABLE kids party in 2009?! Here is your chance to enter your party into a fantastic contest put on by Jenin of Creative Hostess!
An amazing panel of judges will be viewing every party...Jenn from HWTM, Kim from TomKat Studio, Chris from Celebrations at Home and Kelly from The Party Dress! And it is so easy to enter! Click here for directions and to learn about the great prizes!


Monday, January 25, 2010

Who Knew?!

Who knew baby's breath could actually look pretty?!



I spotted this stunning wedding over at JL Designs and just saw that Natasha from Fete Fanatic just wrote a post about it too. See more of the gorgeous photos here.


Tuesday, January 19, 2010

It's Party Week!

I've been busy getting ready for Nicklaus' sing-a-long party tomorrow, so I am sorry my posts have been few and far between! I can't wait to share the party with you!
{image via pingg}

The party colors are navy and kelly green, so it was so fun to see this fabulous party put on by Sharnel in Australia!
{image via my life, my loves}




Friday, January 15, 2010

"Swap 'til You Drop" Featured on The Creative Party Place!


What a thrill to learn that my clothing swap was featured on The Creative Party Place today!! I love visiting that blog for my daily dose of fantastic real parties. Head on over for lots of party inspiration!

To see my original post, click here!