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Easter in Wonderland Spring Party

Never fear, you’re just in time, and not at all “late for this very important date”! Your visual tour through this whimsical and creative Easter in Wonderland party awaits. I’ll be your tour guide for this versatile soiree. (It’s just as lovely when modified to be a spring party or bridal shower, as well as …

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Chinese New Year Party with Cherry Blossoms

Chinese New Year is a joyous celebration that signifies the end of winter, and the beginning of the springtime season, as well as new beginnings in all aspects of life. Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, and is also sometimes referred to as Lunar New Year. This year, the holiday falls on …

Boho Glam Baby Shower with Pampas Grass

Outdoor summer soirees call for neutrals upon neutrals, glammed up with glittering gold accents, and voluminous fronds of pampas grass. This boho baby shower was sponsored by Portofino International. Products used to create this design were provided to me with their compliments, so that we could inspire and delight you with unique party ideas. The …

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Stunning Spring Bridal Shower with Chinoiserie and Bunny Details

Spring into the season with an elegant spring bridal shower, featuring lots of cute bunny and floral details, as well as blue and white chinoiserie elements. Wide brimmed straw hats make a fetching backdrop, and are wearable gifts for the bridal party. A peony and yarn pom wrist corsage is an especially lovely touch. Shimmering …

Greenhouse Inspired Wedding

If you are a fan of verdant greens and sculptural shapes, then I invite you to take a look at a wedding with a greenhouse theme! We took the beauty of the outdoors and brought it in for this unique event. Greenhouses and indoor plant nurseries can lend the ideal space for a wedding surrounded …

This Spring Wedding Palette is Fresh and Modern

Love a fresh and modern wedding palette? Take a departure from neutrals and dive into this fresh Spring look! Navy, bright orange and zesty lime green are the perfect marriage of colors for creating a bold and daring look that’s well translated into celebrations of all types. The cookies for this wedding were created by …

A Wedding Inspired by the South of France

Fresh lavender, sunflower fields, local honey and a slower pace of life are the hallmarks of the southern French lifestyle. This wedding inspiration focuses on the natural beauty of the Provence region of France, with neutral decor elements, fresh olive greenery, and crisp white tableware. Sip a glass of rose wine, as you gather with …

DIY Forest-Themed Calligraphy Escort Cards

These captivating escort cards are a truly charming enhancement for a forest-themed wedding in the woods. Their elegance is in their simplicity and they’re perfect to highlight the thematic elements present without overdoing it. To create these you’ll just need a paper trimmer and a bit of pretty handwriting (do a bit of practice on …

DIY Vintage Romantic Papercraft Backdrop

Looking for an easy-to-make bridal shower decoration with vintage style, that won’t break the bank? Our beautiful Vintage Romantic Paper Fan Backdrop is a fun, and easy way to create a focal point that’s low on cost but big on impact! Put it with a few other pretty elements for a jaw-dropping vintage bridal shower. …

Summer of Love Boho Chic Flower Crown

It’s the fiftieth anniversary of the summer of love. Being a child of the seventies, I’m inspired by influence from that era, and so I came up with this pretty bohemian styled flower crown made entirely from paper flowers and leaves from  Little Birdie Crafts. Take a look at these amazing flowers. The colors are …