Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding; who knew it could translate into a hip and modern theme for a wedding! I created a really fun Origami themed wedding concept for Oriental Trading Company, and this seating chart was one of my favorite design elements. Using just a few inexpensive supplies, it’s fast …
Dress up your table settings with this impressive Lotus Flower paper napkin fold. It’s so easy to do, and uses inexpensive paper napkins in solids or prints. For this wedding look, I used paper luncheon napkins from Oriental Trading Company in a vibrant shade of red. The finished flower is a stunner, and reminds me …
Love is in the air at our Vintage Romance themed bridal shower, and this pretty parasol decoration is a perfect accent for celebrating a bride to be, a baby shower, a spring garden party, or just as beautiful home or garden decor. We’ve selected peonies, ranunculus and roses for this look, but you can select …
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I’m a professional designer for The Bakers Party Shop, and received the products seen below with their generous compliments, to create this project just for you. The content and images, as always, are original, authentic designs brought to you by Ritzy Parties, Inc. As an event planner, it’s vital to have my finger on the pulse …
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These darling cookie cutters from Sweet Sugarbelle are just about the cutest thing we’ve seen! Coffee and Donuts, Milk and Cookies, Eggs and Bacon, these are just a few things that are “Better Together”. Thanks to Baker’s Party Shop for sending me the fun products you see here with their compliments; and, as always, the …
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The Elf on the Shelf is a holiday tradition that’s here to stay, and my family is so excited for him to arrive this year! I’m super excited to share a new touch on my Elf-madness, Oriental Trading Company, who sponsored this post, is carrying a complete line of products that are Elf on the …
These cute Halloween dishes are customized, and you’ll never believe how simple it is to do this yourself. I received complimentary product from Create Ur Plate to help me with this post, but the designs and ideas, as always, are my own. Create Ur Plate has come up with an ingenious way to customize dishes …
Every year, we look forward to our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. It’s so much fun to go with our friends and enjoy rides, the petting zoo and take lots of pictures. After we’ve picked our pumpkins, of course we have to have a carving party! Oriental Trading Company provided me with Pumpkin Carving …
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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. We love to host parties for our friends, wear whole-family themed costumes, enjoy creative and crafty treats and Halloween libations with plenty of “boos” from our bar. (Spooky-tini, anyone?) My Halloween tricks and treats just wouldn’t be the same without a little edible fake blood! I’ve been asked to share …
Ice cream fountain drinks are a cool way to beat the summer heat, and we’ve amped up your favorite classic soda-shop recipes, turning them into creative cocktails, with whipped cream and a cherry on top! Our first culinary concoction is a Cherry Lemon Fizz with Mango Sorbet. It’s a cool, refreshing glass of YUM! Trader …
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