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...
Tag: Tablescapes
Marine Steampunk 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...
Garden Party printables for Easter
When you have a really big family with a really big number of kids, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate together, than at a park. A park, where said family and said numerous children can go crazy without spilling red punch on your white couch. This is exactly why I wanted to...
rustic christmas decor
You blink away the sleep from your young eyes and stretch the circulation back into your flannel pajama covered body. Mid-yawn you snap into realization that it is Christmas morning. “What am I doing!?!? I have to wake everybody up,” you think as the wave of nerves and excitement wash over your being. No matter what...
Balloon Printable Birthday Kit: Abby turns 2!
How can you resist birthday balloons? Especially when they are made of PAPER! I recently had the pleasure of working on a party for my cousin, Abby, on her 2nd birthday – and I just love how everything turned out.
NEON roller skate party {real life party}
For my daughter’s 11th birthday we took the party to the local Roller Rink. My daughter wears these plastic neon green glasses to just about everywhere we go, so clearly she’s got a thing for neon. The party was such a blast that I can’t believe I forgot to share all of the details with...
my favorite trend: the tolsby frame
Hey diddle diddle… we’ve got a great centerpiece idea – trend and resource for you! The Tolsby frame from Ikea had a great year… almost as good as the mustache in 2012.
new party release: polka dots party
Happy Birthday Abby! No, not this Abby, my cousin’s adorable baby girl who just so happens to have a super rad name. You know I HAD to offer to help out, and I swear I tried really really hard not to take over. In talking to Abby’s mom about what theme or look she might...
Freebie Friday! Thanksgiving Door Sign
This month, we have a ultra cute and pretty versatile (if I do say so myself) download for you to enjoy.
party spotlight: holiday gift giving sets
Give the gift of homemade this year! In a world full of DIYers, endless recipes on Pinterest, and countless blogs chalk full of great gift ideas, we are in a generation that’s made by hand. Chances are, you have some goods of your own you’d like to share! We have multiple gift giving sets to...