Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve been invited to a destination party, in Maui, and you were volun-told to decorate it? I’m SO excited to let you know, that we have some help for you! Let’s begin by looking at this gorgeous set of Sea Turtle Party Decorations. I LOVE to...
When I was young, I would go on weeks long summer vacations with my grandparents in their fifth wheel trailer. Some of my favorite childhood memories took place with the two of them and me and the open road in the middle of nowhere. They took me to Sequoia, Redwood, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Tetons and...
This DIY Zombie Birthday Party has to be in the top 5 best themed birthdays in our house of all time. It just HAS to, because, well, look at it! Let me back up a moment here. My son’s 13th birthday was fast approaching when we started to discuss his party theme ideas. We’ve had...
I am in LOVE with this adorable Under Construction Birthday Party one of our customers recently put together for her son, Ettore. She actually lives in Italy, and put this party on in a local children’s play space called The Planet of Children – such a perfect name for a venue like this! For this...
I have these two cute little cousins who ADORE all things princess themed. These sisters have birthdays so close together, that they share their celebrations, and guess who gets to help decorate? ME! And this year, they wanted a princess party for two. Not just a princess party for two, but one that they could invite...
In 2002, my husband and I welcomed our baby girl into the world (after about 40 hours of labor!). You just can’t prepare yourself for your first child, no matter how many books you read, or how many other parents you talk to. From the moment our daughter Autumn was born, I knew I was...
My older sister turned 50 this year. I know, I know, its SO hard to believe because I’m so very young and everything. But, 50 is a pretty big deal, so I wanted to help make it memorable… so what’s a younger sister to do but design a kick ass black and white birthday party!...
My son Jack has an obsession with sharks, has even known for years that he would like to be a marine biologist when he grows up. When I asked him what theme he would like this year, of course he asked for sharks – for the second time! Now, I really wanted to make this “Under the...
So many parties… so little time, am I right? My sweet niece turned FIFTEEN recently, and she really wanted a memorable party theme. So, magic party Auntie Abby (ME!) to the rescue with a new set and some Gemstone Birthday Party Ideas! Let’s kick off these Gemstone Birthday Party Ideas with some pictures, shall we?...
I absolutely love that I can throw so many of my kids parties at our home. It makes logistics much easier for me, especially if I forget something, or if I dump an entire liter of fruit punch in my lap. Even the weather over the years has been kind, only one party has been...