Sneak Peek: A Party Fit for a Princess!

I have no words....besides the fact that I was blown away when my friend, Christine, sent me the above text of her daughter's 3rd birthday party table!! This was a princess party fit for a queen rather, and I will definitely share the professional pictures with you soon!

But in the meantime, check back later today for the stunning Christening celebration of Christine's youngest little girl!

It's Party Week Over Here!

{image via style me pretty}

So sorry for the lack of posts this week! This Friday is the birthday dinner party I was telling you about, so I have been busy taking care of last minute things. I will definitely share the photos with you when it is all said and done!

Hopefully I will get a Father's Day post up soon. I have a new idea for you...hint, hint...it involves the newspaper which is one of my Dad's favorite things to read every morning.

{I Spy} Cutout Flower Backdrops

{image via Utterly Engaged}

{image via JL Designs}

These flowers are absolutely stunning in my mind! Both are designed by event designer, Jesi Haack and she is definitely on to something. Dessert tables are all the rage. Here is a new way to dress up your backdrop.

July Fourth is Upon Us

July Fourth will be here before we know it! Besides the fact that Houston is pretty unbearable during the summer, I love this holiday because we always get together with family and friends at our ranch and consume lots of yummy food that blows my diet. Here is an inspiration board I put together to get you in the spirit.

Whether you are hosting friends at your house for an afternoon bbq or a weekend of guests, set the mood by sending out invitations. I love the modern touch of the navy and white trellis pattern on these cards found on finestationery.com.

Another way to get guests excited upon their arrival is to decorate your front door area. The ladies of Door Couture have some really fun ideas and offer DIY instructions.

William Sonoma always offers the neatest tools each holiday. I love their apple pie molds! Baking an apple pie has never been so easy...or cute!

Caspari is a go-to brand for me when I am looking for chic paper plates and accessories. I also often visit potterybarn.com for party decor inspiration. I love how they filled mason jars (which you can find at the grocery store) with simple blooms and tied coordinating ribbon around the top.

Have you seen Martha Stewart's patriotic collection at Grandin Road?! I love the dessert tablescape she created and the tubs and striped banner, especially, will add flare to your party.

Let the planning begin!

Celebrating My Birthday

It just occurred to me that I have not filled you in on the latest party that I am working on! Probably because the party is to celebrate my birthday and I do not like to make a fuss about myself. My husband and I are hosting a small dinner party next Friday and I am really looking forward to the delicious food and quality time with great friends. My parents gifted us with a private chef who will be preparing an amazing menu for us at our home along with a small staff to wine and dine us.

I really did not have a set theme or color scheme in mind. All I knew is that I wanted a formal evening to give us an excuse to get sitters and dress up! That's all I told my friend Hayley who quickly designed the most gorgeous invitation for me. Hayley hand wrote each invitation in her gorgeous calligraphy. Hayley was inspired by the butterflies that are on my Herend Queen Victoria China which we will use that evening. **The above image does not give the invitation justice as Hayley hand wrote each invite and the proof uses a computer font**

Like I said, I do not have a specific theme or color scheme going on; just an elegant evening with friends. If you have any thoughts or ideas, I would love to hear them!

Image credits: pie table setting, large banquet table and pink flowers (style me pretty), coffee & donuts (martha stewart)