Nothing beats a balloon at a party, so what could be better than making it the overall theme of your next celebration? It's another sure-fire party delight for guests young and ah...not-so-old. Nicole at Tikkido.com created this spectacular event for the first issue of Festivities Magazine. There is nothing tricky to creating a banner and printing a few cupcake toppers. You can { Read More! }
Three Step Pomander Tutorial
August 18, 2012 5 Comments
Pomanders are such a beautiful addition to any table. The options are endless in flower, color and display. They can be done for the most formal events in beautiful deep tones. In pastels, they can add a soft touch to a baby shower or first birthday. They can even be dressed down; imagine glavanized buckets or sand pails of daisies for your next outdoor barbecue. Flower choice, of course, is { Read More! }
Pancake and Pajama Party
August 17, 2012 3 Comments
Pancakes and Pajamas. A perfect birthday party to have on a Saturday morning for little girls who might want the sleepover experience, but aren't quite old enough to spend the night yet. At his highly styled pancake and pajama party from our first issue of Festivities Magazine, coffee was definitely optional with all this eye popping color at breakfast. Hot pink and orange against a neutral { Read More! }
Peanut Butter and Jelly Jam – A Playdate Party
August 14, 2012 14 Comments
Do you know one of those kids that has had peanut butter and jelly in the lunchbox everyday for as far back as you can remember? Do you know a kid that no one ever has to ask " What would you like for lunch?" Do you have one of those kids? Or two? Me too. How absolutely perfect is this play date party seen in Festivities Magazine for them? It's a celebration of child and their most { Read More! }
{Tutorial} Spa Pedicure Shoes
July 19, 2012 3 Comments
For a little bit of glam while the girls got their toes done at Maddie's Spa Girl party, I special made these glam pedicure slipper shoes for each of the girls. You'll need: 1 pair foam pedicure slippers 4 pieces 4 to 6-inch wide glitter tulle, cut into 7-inch strips Two gemstones Thin ribbon Hot glue gun Have a child the approximate age of your party-goers stand on the { Read More! }
{Real Party} Spa Birthday Party – Maddie Turns 6!
July 13, 2012 9 Comments
After seeing everything that goes on with mom's job all year long, my daughter Madeline takes her birthday very seriously. All the bells and whistles must be pulled out and there must be much celebrating--and cake--involved in whatever we do. This year, Maddie wanted to do something besides the at-home parties we've done for the last few years. Of course this was a bit scary for me, as { Read More! }
Gold Rush Barbecue – BBQ with Style!
June 19, 2012 1 Comment
Stunning vistas, perfect presentation and all the little details that always make parties oh-so-much fun to look at were the absolute hallmarks of this Rustic Gold Rush Barbecue party by Nicole Wills Tikkido.com. One of the photoshoots in the first issue of Festivities Magazine and recently seen on Amy Atlas Events, it's one of my favorites....ever! Shot at the Lost Dutchman State Park in the { Read More! }
Eco-Friendly “Plant a Seed” Birthday
April 18, 2012 15 Comments
With Earth Day upon us, I thought I'd finally publish my "green" party from last summer that was done as part of Sparkling Design Event's $100 design challenge. I managed to do this eco-friendly party for $58. The whole party was created from materials found around the house, recycled, or reusable. And to put me on a level playing field with all the moms out there that might want to try this at { Read More! }
Baby Love Baby Shower {Real Party}
April 11, 2012 3 Comments
My good friend Karrie moved way up north away from her friends not too long ago and started working on her 3rd child. We were thrilled when she decided to drop back down and visit, and there had to be a “sprinkle” for her if no other reason to let her know how much she and the baby were loved. So it was entirely fitting that our event be all about “baby LOVE.” I baked 5 different { Read More! }
