Introduce your beach baby to the world with this adorable whale announcement and coordinate with a nantucket-style nursery in shades of brilliant blue and turquoise.
Serve team-spirited snacks for Super Bowl Sunday by using color coordinated cookies, cupcakes and cocktails.
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Have you ever watched the film "Marie Antoinette" starring Kirsten Dunst? The costumes and sets are absolutely lovely. One thing you'll notice is a reoccurring color scheme of pale aqua and a soft blush pink. In fact, it is said that the set designers choose colors based on the tint of confectionery macaroons. You can use the same color combination for your wedding day to create an equally palate-pleasing atmosphere.
The property on which we built our house used to be home to a bustling inn (see below). Vacationers would flock from places like Pennsylvania to enjoy a riverside vacation, and the inn was infamous for its fabulous lawn parties. The owners even had electricity run to a gorgeous old oak so that they could hang party lights more conveniently.
According to Vogue magazine, a trend for Spring 2010 is the use of a simple, neutral palette. From home decor to fashionable frocks, you're sure to be in style with these cream and beige accessories.
Host a dreamy ice cream social for your little one's birthday bash. Decorate your party space with a variety of pastels to give it the feel of a 1950s ice cream parlor.
Do you have a nickname for your lover? My hubby has always called me "peaches," a pet-name he created way back when we first started dating. At the time, my signature scent was "fuzzy peach," a perfume oil from The Body Shop. When we went on our first date he said I smelled sweet, "like fresh peaches," and my nickname has stuck ever since.
Pet names can be generic, but most of the time they are really unique or funny and have great back-stories! If you're hosting a Valentine's Day party, get the conversation started with this easy place card icebreaker.
Pet-name Place Cards
Directions:
1. As guests arrive, hand each person a place card and ask them to write down a pet-name they use for their significant other. This should be done in secret-- they shouldn't show the name to anyone else, including their partner. When finished, each guest should return the place card to you, the hostess. (Tip: Make sure to collect the cards from your guests in order, so that when you place the cards on the table, each couple will be sure to be seated next to one another.)
2. While guests mingle over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, take the handwritten place cards to your dining area and place them around the table in the correct order.
3. When it is time for dinner, invite guests to take a seat at the card that matches their pet name. Guests will have a great time searching for their name, as well as poking fun and telling the story behind the unique and laughable nicknames that are sure to pop up.
* Heart swirl place cards available at FineStationery.com.
"Happy is the bride the sun shines on," or so says an age-old proverb. But really, how could you not be happy when surrounded by sunny yellows and fresh bright whites. Consider using this cheery color combination when planning your wedding or bridal shower. Regardless of the weather, your event is sure to shine.
Soft, simple and super sweet, these lovely dresses by etsy seller SarahSeven would be perfect for spring weddings and Easter Sunday. And you can feel good about splurging since a percentage of each sale is donated to charities like Compassion (which feeds unsponsored children) and International Justice Mission (which fights to free slaves). Truly happy shopping!
Mardi Gras is February 16! Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a cool and colorful party full of purple, green and brass.
Whether you're celebrating a child's birthday, or you're just looking for a boredom buster, an art party is sure to please all who participate!
We had our fetal ultrasound yesterday and I am happy to report that the over-the-counter Intelligender test we took was indeed correct! I'll be spending my weekend stocking up on frilly pink frocks and feminine nursery decor. Yippee!
(Any name suggestions would be greatly appreciated-- we are at a complete loss! We're looking for something relatively unique but not too out-there. Something sweet and pretty.)
Leave the decorating up to nature and set up your wedding reception outdoors. While there's always the risk of rain, picking a natural location for your celebration has many benefits including beautiful scenery, cool breezes and a truly unique atmosphere.
I just came across this gorgeous gray invitation by kate spade. Perfect for a sophisticated soiree, this card might best be used as an invitation to a friend's birthday bash.
Decorate your party space with a color palette of simple grays, creams and pale pinks for a simple, yet elegant affair that's sure to let your guest of honor shine.
