Ribbons and Banners and Bows... OH MY!

Just as fashion changes with every season, so does stationery! With thousands of designs in the market, make sure you are picking the latest in stationery trends at FineStationery.com. The hottest styles to hit the stationery runway: Ribbon runners, bow accents, and banner designs!

Ribbon designs have been appearing in the stationery world as typography and graphic design begins to grow as a popular wedding and party must-have. We love the vintage feel of a ribbon scroll on a wedding invitation or a party invitation, and it can be translated into the party decor as well. All invitations are personalized for your event:

 

Banners are a huge trend in entertaining and party planning. They are excellent decorations for outdoor events and can be customized for every occasion. We love them featured in these party invitations, and think it's a perfect jumping off point to planning your event. Coordinate the colors and decor of your party to the one featured in these party invites, and your sure to have a four star event. Bunting is a great addition to any summer party, and we love the use of the banners in these great summer party invitations:

  

Bows are a classic stationery trend that are making a huge comeback. Add a little extra touch to your stationery with a lovely silk or grosgrain ribbon, or a funky die-cut design. Bows are a feminine touch that will never go out of style:

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Ready to Pop! Baby Shower

She's having a baby girl! With so much preparing and celebrating, it's hard not to burst with excitement awaiting the arrival of a newborn. Celebrate the commotion with a "Ready to Pop" themed baby shower party.



Chevron print is a huge trend in party planning this summer, and we love the use in this baby shower invitation design. The adorable shower invitation can be customized with colors, fonts, and wording to fit your idea.  Awaiting A Girl Invitation by Inviting Company

Center the theme around things that pop! Whether it be popcorn, lollipops, cake pops, or appetizer poppers, food is the easiest way to get your chosen baby shower theme across. We chose a fun popcorn bar to set the mood. Make a huge batch of plain popcorn and place in a large basket or basinet. Glass vases or bowls work as well. In addition, lay out savory, salty, and sweet additions that can be mixed with the popcorn in cute pink polka dot bags. Image from StyleMePretty.com

These treat bags can also be used as take home party favors. Customized treat labels are the perfect way to close the bag for the ride home. Classic Petal Square Sticker by Boatman Geller

Refreshing mocktails are the perfect way to spice up the refreshments without using alcohol. Fun virgin cocktails are delicious and can be made in many ways. This recipe for rosewater, lemon and mint momma-to-be-mocktail is as light and tasty as it is beautiful to display on the food table. Rosewater Lemon and Mint Mocktail by Queen

End the day with a berry special sweet treat. These chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect end to a darling baby shower. Guests will have to hold back from popping more than one of these delicious strawberry desserts into their mouths! The pink drizzle is the perfect touch. Special Delivery by FruitBouquets.com

What's your favorite baby shower theme?

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Well Wishes College Send Off

Sending your child off to college can be a challenge. But it is also something that should be celebrated.

Host a send off party for your graduate and invite family and friends to gather at your home before the newly crowned freshman is off to college. Whether far from home or just down the road, going away to college is a huge transition for many teenagers and should be celebrated and supported in order to keep spirits high. Here is a pink and orange party to inspire your going away to school party:



Summers are a time of vacations, weekend trips, and summer barbecues, and guests need to know ahead of time to save the date for your event. Give guests plenty of time to prepare for the upcoming party. This Kramer Drive invitation is a beautiful way to start the send off. Dandelion Invitations by Kramer Drive

Keep decorations colorful and on theme with your invitation. These felt garlands can be used both indoors and outside for party décor. The durable felt makes this a great usuable item for future events, or can be reused to decorate your freshman dorm room. That way, tall the memories associated with this great going away party can be remembered when you are away from home. Felt Garland Circles by accordingtoshe

Decorating with flowers can run a high cost. Stick to one beautiful bouquet and display on the food table for everyone to catch a glimpse. These gerbera daisies are happy and vibrantly colored. Happy Gerbera Daisies by 1800flowers.com

Keeping on the theme of pink and orange, it is easy to find drinks that appeal to all and also coordinate with your color scheme. We love fizzy drinks to keep the hot sun tolerable. Refreshment Bucket by Grey Likes Weddings

Cake pops are simple to bake desserts that hold up well in heat. We love that there is no cake cutting involved! It's hard to eat just one, so make sure you make enough for second (or third) helpings. Cake Pops by StyleMePretty

Great send off idea: Place orange and pink calling cards around the tables at the party and have guests write words of wisdom, great advice for college, or motivational help for the college kid to be. Then have these placed in a box for their dorm room, or display them on a huge bulletin board they keep hanging by their desk. Your child will love having little notes of love around when they are homesick or need a little study motivation. Enclosure Card by Caspari

For a last hoorah, make sure you include all foods and snacks your college freshman loves and will miss when away from home. From their favorite candy to favorite dessert, it's nice to indulge in it all one last time before they start their journey. Hot Pink Candy Apples by RoseBakes.com

Where is your child headed to college?

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