Heading to the Beach!

We are heading to the beach for a week and I cannot wait! We are not going anywhere glamorous, just a nice beach in Texas. We thought about taking the boys somewhere tropical or going to Seaside in Florida, but we just wanted to keep it simple and go somewhere where we could drive and be there in a few hours. I'm excited though because the house looks great! I'm loving the kitchen and dining room area...

I cannot apolgize enough for neglecting P is for Party lately. I have been swamped with so many things. I could list them all, but I don't want to bore anyone. Plus, I am still battling some health issues (severe headaches which I blogged about here) and that has really put a crimp in my daily lifestyle. But I'm about to start some new things that will hopefully help me along. Thank you for sticking with me and I PROMISE to get back to this blog, my passion, ver soon!

Have a wonderful week!

{Real Parties} A Darling Vintage Inspired Baby Shower

My friend, Lili, of Swanky Chic Fete, recently helped style the most darling vintage baby shower for a friend. Lili and Nina, the party hostess, did not leave one detail out. The pictures show that they shower was heartfelt and that the ladies spent a lot of time to make the party special for their friend. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful photos of the event...

The party hosts used many items from Nina's house for the decor. Nina's home has a French Country feel which lent beautifully to the theme. I am smitten with the drink station!

The adorable paper mache flowers were found at Hobby Lobby and used throughout the space; several were hung on the front door and a few more were hung above the kitchen island.

The wire baby carriage was a Home Goods find a few years back!

I absolutely love the use of this weathered piece of furniture that served as a holder for the Argentinian sandwiches.

The favors were soaps hung on branches that anchored the food display. I love how they picked an unusual spot to display the favors instead of by the door when for people to grab as they left!

The menu sounded delicious and they were definitely not short on sweets! Mini eclairs, creme puffs, cupcakes, cookies, french macarons, cake pops and chocolate fondue with strawberries, marshmallows and rice crispy treats on sticks.

This was SUCH an elegant and perfectly executed baby shower by Lili and her friend, Nina!

SOURCES

Styling + Photography - Lili of Swanky Chic Fete

Invitation - Tiny Prints

Cookies - Michael's Cookie Jar

Cake Pops + Macarons - The Sweet Boutique

Mini Cupcakes - Celebrity Cupcakes

Eclairs + Creme Puffs - Costco

Soap Favors + Paper Mache Flowers + Galvanized Tiered Holder - Hobby Lobby

Topiary Cardholders - Michael's

{Real Parties} July Fourth Gathering

Time has really flown by this year! I can't believe we will be celebrating another holiday this weekend. July 4th is less than a week away, but you still have time to organize a fun get together with friends. Here is stylish, yet simple way to spruce up your party space!

Laura of Live Smile Celebrate created a quaint setting and what I love most about the party is that she pulled items from around her home to be used for decor. I love repurposing items from home!

Laura purchased the Stars & Stripes collection by Shindig Parties for only $9!! This is a printable file, so you still have plenty of time. Target was her next go to source where she picked up lanterns and a few other decorative items.

The red table from IKEA was perfect for this party. The printables by Shindig really made the table pop!

The food table eld a lot of yummy items including pulled pork, corn on the cob, cucumber salad, mac n' cheese on mini spoons, pasta salad, parfaits, cupcakes and more!

I always try to send guests home with a favor, even if the event is small. At this party, Laura sent guests home with gumballs in a pint size dispenser. Adorable!

I can't wait to see the parties you al create this weekend and on Monday! Happy July Fourth!

Sources

Styling and photography - Laura of Live Smile Celebrate

Printables - Shindig Parties

Paper Daisies - Polka Dot Market

{Party Tip} Invest in a Handful of White Vases

We all know the standard glass vases that typically accompany arrangements ordered from your local florist? Nothing is wrong with them, of course, but my new favorite thing to do is bring in my own vases so the flowers look more custom. The next time you are out shopping or feel like perusing online stores, invest in a set of white vases. They don't have to be expensive. I have two sets and they are so inexpensive!

The first set I own are the KARDEMUMMA vases from IKEA. The line offers several great sizes and they are all under $10!

My second favorite set are the square white ceramic vases from Crate & Barrel. These give floral arrangements a modern touch and look grand along a dining room table.

I hope your summer is off to a great start! Can't wait to hear all about your summer parties!

{Real Parties} Legally Blonde

How much fun is this perfectly pink party thrown to celebrate the theatrical production of Legally Blonde?! Any excuse for a party right...I tend to live by that motto. Ashley of Him and Her, Plus Four and her Mom hosted a get together with friends before they left for the musical.

Ashley's mom had the movie posters framed in pink flowers and then attached them to pink glitter polka dot ribbon so they could hang as wreaths.

Beautiful, yet simple flower arrangements. Any florist can make these for you or you can make them yourself by buying roses and hydrangea and floral foam!

The hostesses had napkins made with their favorite quotes from the movie. SO FUN!

Lots of pink party inspiration here! Thank you Ashely for sharing this creative adult celebration with us!