Nick's Zoo Party - The Invitation

After Kelly sent over the adorable board for Nick's party, we quickly got to work bouncing back and forth ideas for the invitation. I absolutely looove what she came up with! I knew we had to incorporate the colors red and brown since those colors are everywhere in the party room at the zoo. I also did not want to go with the expected animal print. Kelly created the cutest invitation using modern white animal silhouettes and a pennant banner!

With the invitation, Kelly also created several coordinating patterns that we plan to use on many of the paper goods. I won't spoil the surprise on what I have ordered, but let's just say I am so excited to use MANY items from this collection!

Not only do I love the invitation itself, but I was so pleased with the outer presentation. I asked Kelly if we could use kraft envelopes and she quickly sourced them for me. I also have been wanting to use address label wraps and she whipped up a fantastic design! This is a snap shot she took of the envelope design hot off the press. She knew I would want a peek!

The party is next weekend and I can't wait to fill you in on all of the party details! If you are planning a zoo party yourself, or perhaps a safari or jungle themed event, Kelly is now offering Nick's Mod Safari collection in her shop!! You can find it HERE.

Nick's Zoo Party - The Inspiration Board

Happy New Year everyone! A new year brings news goals and aspirations which I hope to share with you soon. But for now, it's party time! My oldest son, Nicklaus, turns four next week (can't believe that!) and his party is the following weekend. I have been working with Kelly from The Party Dress and WH Hostess over the last few weeks to create many custom items to make his party at the zoo a memorable afternoon. I love everything Kelly designs (and her sweet self as well!) and I can't wait to see how everything comes together and of course share with you in the end.

I adore each inspiration board Kelly creates. Seriously...I plan a new party in my head every time I see one of her designs! Here is a look at the board Kelly created for Nick's upcoming party at the Houston Zoo.

Next up, I will share with you the DARLING invitations and address labels Kelly created for the party! I am smitten!

NYE: Confetti Inspired Event

I fell in love with this confetti inspired event when I first laid eyes on it in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. I immediately tore out the pages and saved the article in one of my many inspiration binders and have always wanted to style a party around this fun concept! What better theme to base a New Year's Eve party around?! I know we have almost run out of time, but you can quickly pull from some of these fabulous ideas...custom confetti punched from coordinating papers, homemade liqueur lollipops, sugar dusted donut holes and even cut out circle fondant pieces and place on a cake!

The hot pink and navy invitations are too die for and I can't get over the confetti cake designed by The Cake Girls!

The confetti-inspired placecards are so fun! Pin them on a board for guests to find or lay them sporadically on a table to look like you sprinkled confetti everywhere.

How cute and yummy do these sugar dusted donut holes look?! Find the how-to here.

Homemade liquer lollipops are a treat for everyone and look so pretty dipped in a glass. Find the recipe from Martha Stewart, here.

I am truly ga-ga over this perfectly styled event and hope you are too! Read all of the details on Martha Stewart Weddings.

NYE: Metallic Paper Chain

Lately, I have been crushing on paper chains! The simplicity of the decoration is so nice, but it can make such a lovely statement. I adore this version from Style Me Pretty. The metallic papers are gorgeous and would dress up any New Year's soiree!

NYE: Bubble Jump

Ring in the New Year with this clever idea from Martha Stewart! Purchase bubble packaging and color the flat side of various bubbles with permanent marker. Lay white paper on the floor and tape the bubble runner on top. This is a perfect New Year's Eve party addition for kids and the kid in all of us!