Party Box Design

I was so glad when Jessica from Party Box Design got in touch with me! Browsing through her products, I can see how talented she is and that she has an eye for design. I think great boy parties are hard to come by, so I was so excited to find her take on the construction theme. I'm a sucker for houndstooth!

You may have already seen the next few pictures floating around the blogosphere. They are from a cupcake inspired baby shower that Jessica helped plan for a grandmother-to-be (love that idea!).

Be sure to check out Jessica's website and blog for more party inspiration and to learn more about her products and event planning services!

Real Parties: A Fancy Nancy Party

This GREAT Fancy Nancy party was sent to me and I knew I had to share it with you! Kristi went all out for her twin daughter's 6th birthday celebration. The party guests played dress up, made posh puppies, played games and had Fancy Nancy read to them with a twist.

The yummy parfait table (ice cream sundaes!) included rainbow sprinkles, chocolate chips, Oreos, cherries, marshmallows & pink M&M's.

You can see more party pictures HERE.

A few party details you might be interested in:

* The cupcake wrappers, hot pink frame and pink Eiffel Towers all came from Hobby Lobby.

* Rose Petals Bakery made the cupcakes and edible butterfly toppers.

* Chicago based, Unique Balloon Decorating, created the large "6".

* Kristi made all of the tags, labels, straws and tablecloths!

Recipes: Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

A friend gave me a recipe to a chocolate chip bundt cake that is DIVINE. It is super moist and what's even better is that is so easy to make!

{image via Food Network}

Ingredients:

1 box yellow cake mix (no pudding added)

1 small box of vanilla instant pudding

1 small box of chocolate instant pudding

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup oil

4 eggs

semi sweet chocolate chips - I added about 8 oz

Directions:

* preheat oven to 350

* grease and flour bundt pan

* combine cake and pudding mixes in a bowl

* add oil and water and mix with a beater

* add eggs and mix

* stir in chocolate chips

* pour into bundt pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your oven

ENJOY!

Late Night Party Snack

{image via Keely Thorne Events}

There are NO WORDS to describe how excited I would be to find this waiting for me at the door as I left a late night wedding!! We have all seen sweets, such as cookies or a candy station, set up for guests to indulge in as they make their exit, but how great would it be to find a hamburger or chicken fingers with fries waiting for you!!

This would not only work after a wedding reception, but would be a nice touch after any late celebration!

Easter/Spring Tablescapes & Parties Contest!

Michelle from Maddycakes Muse is hosting an EGGcelent (I could not resist!) spring parties and tablescapes contest!! I know we are all ready for spring and this is the perfect event to help us get in the mood.

All 3 prizes are GENEROUS. The first place winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Etsy!!! I am so excited to be on the judges panel and be in the company of five very talented and creative ladies...Amy from Stem, Monique from Enchanted Expectations, Susan from Between Naps on the Porch, Kara from Karas Party Ideas & of course, Michelle from Maddycakes Muse.

Hop on over (I just can't stop!) to Maddycakes Muse to learn more about the fabulous prizes and how to enter. Don't delay...the contest ends on Sunday, February 28th.

{image via Country Living}