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Sweet Rainbow Candy Land Birthday Party

For a sweet celebration filled with whimsy and charm with a gumball on top, look no further than this decadently appointed Sweet Rainbow Candy Land theme party, created in partnership with Portofino International. Items in this post were provided to me so that I could bring you this delightfully unique birthday party inspiration. The design …

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Society of Wildflowers Conference, Coming to Laguna Beach July 2024

The Society of Wildflowers Conference has launched a restorative, creative retreat for women, which is set to take place July 17-21, 2024 at The Art Hotel in Laguna Beach, California. Ticket sales opened July 15, 2024 and can be purchased until October 1, 2023 by visiting sowconf.com Immersive Concept by Orange County Luxury and Corporate …

Boo-tiful Halloween Tree with Handpainted Ornaments and Trims

This cute Halloween tree is so adorable, it’s scary! Hand painted ornaments, brightly colored trims and a sweet treat station displayed on a vintage tea cart make this a fabulous way to deck your entry or porch this Halloween season. I draped the white iridescent tree with black and white striped ribbon and neon orange …

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Frida Kahlo and Llamas is the Most Adorable Christmas Cookie Theme

It’s time for Christmas cookies! I’ve been baking up a storm and could hardly wait to share these pretty Frida Kahlo themed sugar cookies with you. These were designed to coordinate with my Frida Kahlo Christmas Tree this year. The llamas on the tree were the inspiration for the cute llama cookies that are also …

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Frida Kahlo Themed Tree with Handmade Ornaments and Mini Llama Pinatas

Holiday decorating season is here, and I’m delighted to share this fun and artistic Frida Kahlo Christmas tree that I’ve dreamed up for Christmas 2019! This year, I’ve been making lots of hand painted and handmade ornaments, and Frida Kahlo was a popular request. The ornaments turned out so cute, I decided to make a …

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Throw a Dazzling and Decadent Fortune Teller Themed Party

Enter a bewitching Fortune Teller’s parlor for a creepy chic Halloween party, that will have you seeing stars! Take a peek into the future as you gaze into the depths of a foggy mirror, hung on a spellbinding backdrop draped with rich and sumptuous textiles and starry gossamer. I’ve painted up a bookshelf in a …

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Painted and Embossed Fortune Teller Party Favor Boxes

A dazzling Fortune Teller Party simply wouldn’t be complete without a hand crafted favor for guests to take home. You can create these elegant hand painted and embossed favor boxes, and fill them with treasures and treats for your party guests. Here’s What  You’ll Need: Wood favor boxes with lids FolkArt Color Shift Paint in …

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Create a Pumpkin Patch in Your Front Yard

Creating an adorable pumpkin maze in your own front yard is a fun way to engage friends and neighbors this fall season. Take a peek at some of the fun fall ideas I put together for Oriental Trading Company! Several fun treat stations are placed throughout the pumpkin patch maze. Want to know a secret? …

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Wonderland Styled Candy Cart with “Drink Me” Bottles

This adorable white wooden cart is a favorite party piece to style. For my Easter in Wonderland party, I wanted to dress up this wood cart with some garden elements, and use it to serve up a welcome treat for my guests to enjoy when they arrived. This white cart is from Portofino International, and …

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Easter Wonderland Outdoor Party with Croquet for Kids

This spring, host an Easter in Wonderland party, themed on an enchanted garden with tea party decor and of course, white rabbits! Designate a Party Space with a Paneled Wall This outdoor scene is set for an afternoon of sipping tea and tasting scrumptious sweets with friends and family. A wood paneled fence with scrollwork …

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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 …