This is how I plan to celebrate my 40th - with a fantastic party full of family, friends, and fun! My sweet friend Jenny of Bloom Designs is the stylist behind this monogrammed fete! Her etsy party shop is also a great place to find adorable party finds! From the drinks station (oh my WOW) to the tons of darling little treats (macarons, mini donuts, a cake almost too pretty to eat), this party has { Continue Reading }
Brazilians know how to PARTY! During the months of June + July, parties are held to celebrate Saints Anthony, John, and Peter. Friends gather to enjoy traditional foods, drinks, and theatrical dance inherited from the French called quadrilha (a type of square dance). The celebrations are very colorful and often include lots of paper lanterns and colorful banners. Um, can I move to Brazil?! No? Ok, { Continue Reading }
Do you have a porch or deck perfect for entertaining but need some ideas? This seaside dinner party in greens, blues, + white is the perfect "Porch Party"! You may not live at the beach but you can bring the seaside to your porch with a few simple, elegant touches. Picked up at Home Goods, these seahorse plates were the perfect starting point for this table setting. Always be on the lookout for { Continue Reading }
When I stumbled upon this Summer Splash Party, I knew I had to share it with you! Full of pops of tangerine (the color of the year!), vivid yellow hues, and bright aqua, this poolside soiree has the colors of a festive bash but the chic, modern decor of a fancy soiree. Don't miss the mini push-up pops too! The graphic greek key pattern is perfect for the chic party. The orange/white/yellow fabric { Continue Reading }
Hi, ya'll! I'm back from my honeymoon and so excited to share some July 4th party ideas with you! I hope you enjoyed the guests posts last week! TOMORROW is the big red, white, + blue day! How are you going to celebrate? It's hot down south but that won't stop us from celebrating in style. I'm excited to share some of my absolute favorite July 4th party ideas! For more pictures of the nautical { Continue Reading }
Thanks to Nancy of A to Zebra Celebrations for stopping by with this 4th of July inspiration while I'm still on my honeymoon! Are you wanting to celebrate 4th of July in style, but on a small budget? A lot of my inspiration came from a board I created on Pinterest.com. Do you follow me there? I was excited to challenge myself and figure out how to style something that would "WOW" { Continue Reading }
Hang out poolside with your best friends and enjoy some of these delicious appetizers, refreshing drinks, and recipes straight off the grill! No pool? No worries, these recipes are perfect for any backyard bash! I'm seriously in love with this poolside bash by A Blissful Nest shot by Nicole Benitez Photography! Mix water colors like aqua and turquoise with pops of citrus colors such as { Continue Reading }
Pier 1 LOVES a good party so they asked me to pick out MY fave products from their line this summer. Tough job, huh? Naturally, I chose items suited for ENTERTAINING! I just moved into my new house so it definitely needed a little sprucing in my breakfast room off the kitchen! Here's what I picked up to give it an "entertaining touch"! {plus, read on for more about THE IDEA ROOM + how to save { Continue Reading }
Who is ready for some red, white, + blue inspiration? I love this Declaration of Independence Party from Jennifer of Double The Fun Parties! The theme is educational for kids while still festive and fun for all. July 4th is such a fabulous time to enjoy some delicious treats, spend time with friends and family, and of course - break out the SPARKLERS (my fave part of the night). Jennifer even { Continue Reading }
One of my favorite party foods is FRUIT! I think a BANANA themed party would be a super fun summer party! The pics above are from a cute Monkey themed birthday party thrown by my friend Alejandra! You can see more pics from her party here. Add in some fruit dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed almonds, cinnamon, or coconut! What a fun party treat. Sliced bananas are a delicious new summer { Continue Reading }
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