This week’s party photo of the week comes from
Trish D’s Lumber Jack & Jill Couples’ Shower
Anyone who reads my blog knows I am a huge fan of photo booths, especially photo booths with props. And when I saw this photo I couldn’t help but laugh!
See the rest of this creative Lumber Jack and Jill Shower. You won’t be disappointed.
We’ve gotten some great bug parties on our site.
The great thing about a bug party is that it’s a pretty open-ended theme so there’s lots of room for creativity, plus it’s got just enough squeamishness to make things interesting.
Take a look at these parties and see how fun bugs can be.
Joanne W’s Tate’s Bug Bash
Eleanor T’s Bug Out Birthday
Jennifer K’s Bug Birthday Party
It’s definitely that time of year again when summer winds down, and everyone starts back to school.
To get you in the mood, here are some of the great “back to school” parties we recently seen on our site. I don’t know about you, but it makes me want to buy a new pack of pencils.
Staci G’s Back to School Bash
Rachael L’s Back to School Carnival
Kate P’s Art Party
Dawn S’s Back to School Bash
Destini H’s 1st Day of School
This week’s part photo comes from
Christine K’s Caitlyn’s Mad Science Birthday Party
How cool does that bubbly green concoction look? These girls are as captivated as I am.
To see the rest of this creative party click here.
No one throws children’s parties like Kate Landers, owner of Kate Landers Events, LLC.
So when I recently spoke to her, I asked her what makes for a great children’s party. And I really liked her answer.
According to Kate, it’s all about creating an “experience” where the children feel transported to another world.
So, for example, she likes to provide costumes for her guests, like these custom caplets and hairbows for her Madeline in Paris Inspired Birthday Party.
She serves foods that feel authentic to the theme, like this “make your own trail mix station” at her Enchanted Woodland Fairy Party.
She transforms the physical space, like placing the table for her Woodland Party outside, and providing the children with gorgeous toadstools to sit on.
And she designs theme-related activities, like this “design your own floral masterpiece” at her Madeline in Paris Party, that the children find exciting and engaging.
Now I know we all wish we could have Kate Landers design us a party, but for those of us who can’t, I asked Kate how someone can add those special touches on their own, without a huge budget.
And here were her recommendations:
For inspiration, here is some fabric bunting from Kate’s Gingham Birthday Party.
Thanks, Kate, for all your helpful advice and letting us take a peak at your gorgeous parties.
And if you have any interest in learning how to throw a party like Kate, she will be starting The Kate Landers Events, LLC, School of Children’s Party Design, where she will offer webinars on everything you’ll need to know to throw unforgettable parties for children.
I just saw this on Oh Happy Day and wanted to share. This is from the Martha Stewart blog The Craft Department. Just balloons and craft paper. How simple.
This week’s photo comes from
Kate P’s Dr Seuss/St. Patrick’s Day First Birthday
The most amazing thing about this cake is that Kate made it herself for her daughter’s first birthday. Incredible!
Kate should definitely get herself on Food Network Challenge.
Believe it or not, here in LA, we’ve had one of the coldest summers on record. This week, however, the weather has changed and it’s starting to get hot!
So in honor of good weather, here are some of my favorite pool party ideas from Etsy.
First, an invitation from Lilly Mae Designs.
Next a banner from IE Creations.
Some DIY printable pool party decorations from Paper and Cake.
Pool party cupcake toppers from Toadally Cute Products.
And to make your cupcakes even more decadent, how about some fondant cupcake toppers from Kids Cakes.
A large galvanized tub to keep your drinks cool from brodyandma.
And so no one mixes up their drink cups, here are some chalkboard tumblers from Party Bzz.
Some wooden boats to decorate your pool from duckduckgoosetoys.
And to add a little excitement and fragrance to your party, how about these fizzy pool bombs from Les Treasure.
And finally, so no one goes home empty-handed, some flip flop cookie favors from Whimsical Originals DB.
And shouldn’t the kids get something extra? Personalized beach pails from Bumble Bee Lane.
Stay cool and happy swimming!
We’ve gotten some beautiful bird themed showers on the site, so I thought I’d highlight some of their most inspiring details.
(In fact, bird themed showers are so popular, this is the second time I’ve written about them in a TRENDS post.)
Caroline B’s Brown + Blue Birdy Shower
A pretty bird's nest wreath to meet guest at the door.
The cute bird logos used throughout the party on cupcakes, drinks, and food.
Wishing tree tags to use on the wishing tree. (I love wishing trees at showers.)
Tiffany C’s Tweet Baby Girl Shower
Another sweet wishing tree.
The gorgeous "tweet baby girl" dessert table.
Another great-looking bird logo used throughout the party on invitations, cupcake toppers, and food signs.
Rachael L’s Modern Gray and Yellow “Feather Her Nest” Shower
The pretty and modern shower invitation.
The elegant decor, including this great welcome wreath made of eggs and feathers.
More decor details. I love the white branches with yellow bird used as centerpieces.
Tiffany N’s The Birds and Bees Baby Shower
Pretty robin's egg cupcakes.
Cute bird drink tags.
I love the use of real birdcages as decoration above the buffet table.
If you are planning a bird themed baby shower, I hope these ideas come in handy.
If you’ve already thrown one, we’d love to see the photos!
I stumbled upon this great summer party favor idea at Tiny Prints and had to share — DIY s’mores kits. (Just writing those words makes me hungry.)
Here’s how pretty their favors look:
DIY s'mores party favors
And to make them, all you need is this:
Supplies for your s'mores
What I like about these favors is that they’re inexpensive and easy to make, they’re kid and adult friendly (who doesn’t love a s’more?), and while they’d work great at a “camping” themed party, they could really work at any summer party.
I know I’d be psyched to go home with one of these!
