Inspiration

Every year it’s a family squabble over what trunk or treat idea we’re going to use…this year, we (or rather I) decided on a a …

You can absolutely DIY thrift store steampunk costumes if you keep an eye out for unique pieces and things you can re-purpose! The amazing thing …

Large format projects are now much much easier with the release of the Cricut Maker 3. The real upgrade to the Cricut Maker 3 over …

Having a few easy luau party ideas in your pocket when you’re starting to plan is party gold. Since this is a theme that is …

This year our theme is Super Mario Brothers, so I’ve got a few Super Mario Brothers trunk or treat ideas for you to steal for …

My daughter begged for a Christmas party this year—lucky for her it doesn’t take much excuse for me to start designing an event! It was …

It’s time to Linky!  Each Tuesday, I co-host The Party Time Linky, where readers and bloggers can link up their latest and greatest party ideas, …

  In the summertime, when the evenings cool off, I love taking things outdoors. When a friend wants a small celebration of their birthday, it’s …

My daughter. I love her to pieces. But she’s definitely inherited a few (ahem) dramatic qualities from her parents. (Ok, really, just from me…my husband …

This post is part of a campaign with Shutterfly and LooksiSquare.  All opinions are entirely my own. It’s always wonderful to hear about two people …

This post is a part of a campaign with Shutterfly and LooksiSquare. All opinions are entirely my own. Affiliate links ahead. The graduation free printables …

New Year’s Eve is approaching quite quickly! Whether you’re throwing a huge bash, or a small get together, you can celebrate in style with a …

My favorite part of the Grinchmas Party I held for Random House and Yum! Food and Fun for Kids magazine were the giant paper Christmas …

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  All the Whos down in Whoville would heartily approve of this Grinchmas party to celebrate the 25 days of Grinchmas! We put this together …

Operation Shower is an organization whose work is near and dear to my heart. Growing up a military kid myself, I’ve seen what sacrifices military …

Today on the Handmade Holiday Party Hop, we’ve got some super cute DIY Party Decorations! Make pretty DIY Ornament Party Favors with Lindi at Love …

The Party Hop, led by Sara at Confetti Sunshine, has created another fabulous party hop full of inspiration–this time for the holidays! Over the next …

While everything is still quite green here in Florida, I hear the leaves have turned spectacular colors throughout the rest of the country. Since we …

We’re down to the last days before Halloween…and if you’re anything like me, you’re still looking for ideas for that last little gathering or class …

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Are you a fan of sparkly vampires, or do you run with the werewolves? Hanging out with either is sure to be a frightfully good …

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Puppy dogs and puppy themed treats we everywhere at our puppy play date party, even in the cupcakes! Since this is a quick and easy …

I see you’re sifting through ideas to create a fantastic Puppy Party. Your child is probably one of the following: Head over heels for man’s …

When the weather gets warm thoughts turn to cool drinks, sunshine and all things undeniably summer. In celebration of brighter days, Dina from Deliciously Darling …

      Red white and blue, patriotic, and an impending presidency. Sounds about right for a birthday being thrown for this adorable and ostentatious …

Forty years is a long time. Especially when you’re talking about being married. My parents recently made it to that milestone–and we (their children) are …

Starlight, starbright, first star I see tonight… We probably all knew this memorable little poem by heart from about the time we are old enough to …

We were so excited to have Elissa of One Stone Events contribute to the summer issue of Festivities Magazine. Her fairy tale mash-up party is …

My friend Richelle is just one of those people that is a ray of sunshine wherever she goes and lights up the lives of those …

My son’s birthday party is my favorite one that I throw all year. Boy parties are challenging. No pink, no fluff, just down and dirty …

If you haven’t been around this week, there are tons of great parties out there to peruse and be inspired by. Spaceships and Laserbeams collected …

Superhero parties are always so fun to flip through. They’re colorful, highly graphic and the kids always look so darn cute running around in their …

It’s always exciting to hear from my friend Cecelia from Australia, because I know she’ll soon send me some really darling photos of a party …

We have enough Sara Lee poundcake over here to celebrate for a few days, so we thought we’d update our little trifles for an Easter …

There is a big football game coming this weekend, one for which I always seem to have the driving need to make lots of game …

Nathalie from Angelina’s Dream Parties contacted me about helping with her daughter’s birthday party to be held in Colombia. She flew from New York to …

The winter party season is always such a feast for the eyes with the abundance of sparkle and shimmer they always seem to have about …

At this point in December, most of us have started thinking at least a little about doing some holiday baking. After all those dozens of …

Zombies seem to be all the rage these days. And I admit, they are kind of fun. When you think about it, zombies are inherently …

Looking for a fast and easy way to make a big splash this Halloween? Check out these cute ideas for paper Halloween decor and treat …

Not everyone is going to throw a full-out ball for a halloween party. I know–I can’t believe it either, but it’s the truth. So to …

Hey Valley Girls!  Pull out your leg-warmers and your neon high tops, It’s time to party it up, 80’s style! Book Club? Ladies Night Out? …

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 …

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 …

One of our goals in creating Festivities Magazine was to provide some inspiration for parties that don’t go all the way over the top and …

The ever-stylish Lili Paz of Swanky :: Chic :: Fete has an eye for incredible finds and impeccable fast when it comes to styling parties. …

Last year, Lili from Swanky :: Chic :: Fete  created an amazing soccer birthday party for her little man Aston’s 4th birthday. I was more …

One of my favorite clients from down under, Cecelia, recently had a super fun Shark birthday party for her son Jake. It is such a …

My son, Brennan, was finally old enough to choose his own birthday party theme this year and he dearly wanted it to be all about …

Eco-friendly party for Earth Day or every day! Plant a Seed, and watch a birthday grow in this gardening birthday.

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 …

Easter always brings to mind bright colors, bountiful blooms and warm fuzzy chicks and bunnies. To celebrate all things spring, we teamed up with the …

It was kind of fun to let the frog prince put down his crown and celebrate something near and dear to his heart–Leap Year! Brittany …

Sometimes being straightforward is the best way when it comes to matters of the heart–like telling your sweetie she’s just your type on Valentines Day! …

Mardi Gras is always a good excuse to throw a dinner party, especially a cajun food themed dinner party! A few years back, I had …

It is officially baby shower season! Next to birthdays, showers are my favorite kind of parties to throw. And I was lucky enough to get …

This was such a cute idea for a baby shower, and I was thrilled to work with Yarah Designs on completing the printables and stationery …

Having a fall birthday is a perfect reason to celebrate pumpkin style! The fall has it’s own spectrum of wonderful decorations that make a seasonal …

Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble…full of candy and sweet treats! We were completely bewitched by our Halloween photoshoot this year …

We are in a very small (five families) playgroup for my son, and it was a wild coincidence that three of were all sorority sisters, …

  The golf printable party set designed by Ashley Dickson as a custom design is one of our more popular party sets–it’s done in argyle …

One of the coolest parts about what I do is being able to help in a little way with milestones and celebrations. I just love …

Graduation time is already here again; can’t believe how quickly the school year went by! A celebration is always in order to commemorate a graduate’s …

Last summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Tara of Three Little Bows while she was planning this wonderful “Down on the Farm” party for …

Once upon a time, I founded my business on a fairytale party (the frog prince), and it only seemed fitting that for my son’s second …

There are quite a few people around the blogosphere that I positively love and admire, and I’ve been very behind in sharing their wonderful parties. …

There is one DIY party planner that never fails to impress me – Nicole of Tradewind Tiaras. The handcrafted touches she creates for her parties …

Chris at Celebrations at Home is one of my favorite party stylists. I was more than thrilled to see this post on her Holiday-Glam sweets …

Since we’re now officially past labor day and nearly halfway through September, I feel it’s time to publicly start celebrating my favorite two months of …

It’s the weekend again already, and a three day weekend at that! I have four parties to start your weekend, all for those girls past …

. The party thrown for my mother this month was a huge success. The atmosphere was fantastic, the food delicious and we couldn’t have asked …

This mock-wedding celebrating all things Fairy as in a Midsummer’s Night Dream was take-your-breath-away beautiful. Unbelievable details. Inspired imagination. Incredible skill. Just WOW. While I …

Having a few easy luau party ideas in your pocket when you’re starting to plan is party gold. Since this is a theme that is …

You can absolutely DIY thrift store steampunk costumes if you keep an eye out for unique pieces and things you can re-purpose! The amazing thing …

This year our theme is Super Mario Brothers, so I’ve got a few Super Mario Brothers trunk or treat ideas for you to steal for …

New Year’s Eve is approaching quite quickly! Whether you’re throwing a huge bash, or a small get together, you can celebrate in style with a …

My favorite part of the Grinchmas Party I held for Random House and Yum! Food and Fun for Kids magazine were the giant paper Christmas …

Every year it’s a family squabble over what trunk or treat idea we’re going to use…this year, we (or rather I) decided on a a …

  All the Whos down in Whoville would heartily approve of this Grinchmas party to celebrate the 25 days of Grinchmas! We put this together …

Large format projects are now much much easier with the release of the Cricut Maker 3. The real upgrade to the Cricut Maker 3 over …

This post is a part of a campaign with Shutterfly and LooksiSquare. All opinions are entirely my own. Affiliate links ahead. The graduation free printables …

Are you a fan of sparkly vampires, or do you run with the werewolves? Hanging out with either is sure to be a frightfully good …

My daughter. I love her to pieces. But she’s definitely inherited a few (ahem) dramatic qualities from her parents. (Ok, really, just from me…my husband …

My son’s birthday party is my favorite one that I throw all year. Boy parties are challenging. No pink, no fluff, just down and dirty …