{Inspiration} A Fire Truck Party

It just occurred to me the other day that I have not chosen a theme for my two son's birthday parties which are just around the corner...at least in my mind (December & January)! I've come up with a handful of themes that mean something to each of them and have started to browse many (of YOUR) sites for inspiration. My oldest, Nicklaus, is enamored with firetrucks. Here are a few of my favorite fire truck party finds!

Paper & Pigtails has an adorable fire truck ensemble! The vintage fire truck used in the design gives it a retro feel that I just love.

The Party Dress & WH Hostess never disappoints. Kelly recently designed a fire truck invitation along with other party accessories (with a twist of course) in the trendy color combination of red and aqua.

I found this stylish fire truck table setting and DIY via Imprintables as well as the cardboard boxes made to look like fire trucks! The kids had races in their cars. How precious!

I always enjoy seeing the inspiration boards that Fine Stationery creates. Here is their fire truck party board that is full of cute ideas!

Have you planned a fire truck party?! I would love to see pictures and hear more!

images: red & yellow fire truck invitation, cupcake toppers, water bottles and snack cups (bella grace party designs); red & aqua fire truck board and paper collection (the party dress); vintage fire truck table setting (Scout); stylish fire truck table setting and cardboard box cars (imprintables); inspiration board (fine stationery)

Adorable Muslin Favor Bags

{images via Perideau Designs}

I love this simple favor bag idea from Perideau Designs which I spotted over at Hip Hip Hooray. The design is so simple, but still makes a statement!

{Real Parties} A Stylish Yo Gabba Gabba Party!

Is it possible to take a commercialized character theme and make it stylish??! The answer is YES and Krista Salmon of Kiki's List Blog did just that.

I absolutely love how Krista used the Yo Gabba Gabba colors to put together a modern arrangement of flowers. This just might be my favorite part as I am such a flower person!

This character cut-out is just too cute!

Great favor bags!

Thanks so much Krista for sharing your rendition of Yo Gabba Gabba! Be sure to visit Krista's blog for the how-tos!

{Real Parties} Cookies & Milk

On my to-do party list is a Cookies & Milk theme. I have such a sweet tooth (as do many of my friends) which would make this the perfect theme for my group! I really enjoy seeing how people take this theme and give it their own twist. Carey did just that! I love her use of chocolate brown and white and the vintage touches throughout the party.

Cookies were set on top of vintage egg crates for added height.

Making the backdrop was simple and Carey can easily change out the fabric for future events. All you need is a 4x4 piece of plywood. Then, cover it in batting and coordinating fabrics.

Rice Krispy Treats on a stick...adorned with coordinating fabric ties!

Here is a very unique centerpiece idea. Carey filled an old mixer with Baby's Breath...love that!

Thank you Carey for sharing this adorable Cookies & Milk baby shower with us! You can see more party pictures on Carey's blog.

Sources:

* Milk bottles - on clearance at TJ Max

* Bottle tags and ribbon - Hobby Lobby

{Dessert Table} An Adorable Aloha Table

Tanya from Save the Date for Cupcakes designed a colorful luau dessert table that I just love. My favorite part of her table has to be the adorable hula skirts on the cupcake stands and the cinnamon sugar doughnut holes in a bed of "sand"!

Save the Date for Cupcakes is a daily read of mine and filled with dessert table eye candy! Each day, Tanya features gorgeous dessert tables from all over. Be sure to visit Save the Date for Cupcakes for lots of party inspiration and to learn more about this fabulous luau table!