Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Now Accepting Sponsors!

I am happy to announce that P is for Party is now accepting Sponsors! I am not quite sure why I have not tackled this until now. I often receive inquiries about ad space from fabulous bloggers with businesses and I am thrilled that I can now support their endeavors and provide traffic to their sites.

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If you are interested in becoming a sponsor with P is for Party, please feel free to contact me at pisforparty@att.net. I look forward to hearing from you!


Monday, January 10, 2011

{Real Parties} It's a Snow Day!

It's rainy and cold here in Houston, so when this party landed in my inbox, I knew I had to share it with you right away! Cari from Socially Circled designed an adorable Snow Day party for a lucky birthday boy named Alex.

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The invitations and other paper goods were designed by The Purple Pug. Don't you love the glittery red mittens?! The welcome centerpiece is precious too!

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Cari created two of her signature TableTop Drops for the party. On the dessert table were treats all in white from rice krispy "snow" balls to powdered donuts and peppermint bark.

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The dessert table also had kandy kones designed by Genevieve of Celebrate Today and Posh Party Pretties. I am a huge fan of Genevieve's kandy kones!

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A Hot Chocolate Bar was present as well which included many delicious add-in's such as white chocolate shavings, crushed peppermint and whipped cream.

Snow Punch was also served and you can find the yummy recipe on Cari's blog!

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The kids played a fun "Snow Ball Toss" game...

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...and decorated ornaments and made marshmallow snowmen on sticks!

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Guests left the Snow Day with a bag filled with snow themed treats!

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Thank you Cari for sending this party my way! It is a perfect theme for any children's party right now whether it be a birthday, playdate or school party! You can learn more about the party here!


Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Nick's Zoo Party - The Invitation

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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!

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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!

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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.




Monday, January 3, 2011

Nick's Zoo Party - The Inspiration Board

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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!


Wednesday, December 29, 2010

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!

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

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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.

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

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

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