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Backyard S’mores Party Ideas

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It’s crazy to think that the summer is just a few weeks away from being over, and even harder to think about how this time last year, I was designing a party idea board for a backyard movie party under the stars. With today being National S’more’s Day, I thought it would be appropriate to add a new party idea board to our growing collection of summertime celebration themes. Why not combine a movie night under the stars with a s’mores campfire session? Seems like the perfect way to say goodbye to summer.

Here’s what I had in mind for this backyard s’mores party idea board:

Backyard S’more’s Party Ideas by Unique Pastiche Events

Backyard S’more’s Party Ideas by Unique Pastiche Events

Be sure to find out where I found each of the party elements in this week’s party inspiration board:

Bonfire and S’more’s Birthday Invitation Printable – created and sold by Invites2Adore on Etsy

Hay Seating Around a Fire Pit – spotted on Pinterest

S’mores Station – also spotted on Pinterest

Outdoor Bench Seating with Market String Lights – shared by The Home Depot Blog

Backyard Scavenger Hunt – shared on Apartment Therapy

S’mores Menu Printable Download – created and sold by SweetFestivity on Etsy

Campfire Cake – shared by Hallmark

Bonfire in Forest Near Party – shared by Capital Romance

Backyard Scavenger Hunt – shared on Apartment Therapy
Bonfire and S’more’s Birthday Invitation Printable – created and sold by Invites2Adore on Etsy
Campfire Cake – shared by Hallmark
Outdoor Bench Seating with Market String Lights – shared by The Home Depot Blog
S’mores Station
S’mores Menu Printable Download – created and sold by SweetFestivity on Etsy
Hay Seating Around a Fire Pit
Bonfire in Forest Near Party – shared by Capital Romance

 How to do you like to celebrate the end of summer and welcome the fall season?

End of Summer Dinner Party Soiree in Berry Hues

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Yes, I realize that TECHNICALLY summer isn’t over for a few more weeks. But you know what? It’s hot. It’s realllllly hot here in Florida. Low to mid-90s, high humidity, all sunshine, minimal rain. It’s brutal. So to take my mind off the heat, I thought about what I would do to make the most of this weekend, leading me into this week’s party ideas board. I was thinking how great it would be to have a beautiful patio, with nice rich shades of dark purples and plums. This fairytale patio would be the perfect setting for my end of summer, dinner party soiree.  Delicious berries would be the highlight of the menu. From cool drinks to sweet treats, a hint of berry could be found throughout the evening. Simple centerpieces near a vibrant, living wall of succulents with candlelight shimmering from hanging lanterns, would just make for a wonderful evening among friends and family. While I’m waving my magic wand to dream this up, I throw in an extra swish and flick to get a personal chef who would prepare this meal. Oh and a helpful staff that would help tidy up after!
Here’s what I had in mind for this berry hued summer dinner party:

End of Summer Dinner Party Soiree in Berry Hues

End of Summer Dinner Party Soiree in Berry Hues

Be sure to see where I found each of the different elements from this week’s summer dinner soiree:

Berry and Plum Modern Outdoor Living Room Patio – shared by the Seattle Times

Plum and Purple Party Invitation Printable – created and sold by Time4TeaParties on Etsy

Purple, Plum, and Berry Food Display – spotted on Pinterest

Vertical Succulent Wall (to be used as a photo backdrop) – spotted on Tumblr

Red Wine Berry Spritzer – recipe shred by Aggie’s Kitchen

Purple Plum Submerged Wisteria Centerpieces – shared by Desiree Banka on Flickr

Blackberry Ombre Popsicles – recipe shared by Tutti Dolci, All Sweets

Purple Plum Petal Photo Booth Backdrop – shared by blkbridalbliss on Instagram

Purple Plum Submerged Wisteria Centerpieces – shared by Desiree Banka on Flickr
Red Wine Berry Spritzer – recipe shred by Aggie’s Kitchen
Vertical Succulent Wall (to be used as a photo backdrop)
Blackberry Ombre Popsicles – recipe shared by Tutti Dolci, All Sweets
Purple, Plum, and Berry Food Display
Purple Plum Petal Photo Booth Backdrop – shared by blkbridalbliss on Instagram
Plum and Purple Party Invitation Printable – created and sold by Time4TeaParties on Etsy
Berry and Plum Modern Outdoor Living Room Patio – shared by the Seattle Times

What is your favorite end of summer tradition?

Ultimate Pokémon Party Ideas

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Pika Pika!

By now there is no doubt you’ve heard of the phenomena that is Pokémon Go. It’s done more for the US obesity epidemic in one week then what presidential efforts have done in decades. This game is taking the world by storm, with users all over getting up and moving around in hunt for their next Pokémon catch, and I can’t blame them! Pokémon has been a long time favorite game of mine since I was younger. I played up through the gold/silver days on Gameboy. If you’re not sure what that means – well it pretty much means I am a fan of the original 151.

But enough nerd talk, we’ve got an exciting board to get to! This week I’ve put together some of my most absolute FAVORITE party ideas I’ve seen thus far. I’d reckon in the future I’ll have to update this as more and more ideas pop up, but for now, I think kids everywhere will enjoy the Pokémon party ideas I’ve put together for this week’s inspiration board. And to clarify, when I say kids, I mean tiny humans and grown adults like myself that still love their Pikachu. Or Charamander in my case. And Jigglypuff. And Sandshrew. Oh and can’t forget Eevee. You know what, I need to stop or I’ll be here for a while, and there are Pokémon to be caught out there!

Here’s what I had in mind for as ultimate Pokémon party ideas:

Ultimate Pokémon Party Ideas

Ultimate Pokémon Party Ideas

A BUNCH of these elements came from talented designers on Etsy, be sure to see where each item was found by these links:

Tiered Pokémon Birthday Cake – spotted on Pinterest

Custom Kids Pokémon Birthday Party Invitation Printable – created and sold by MinishWorkshops on Etsy

Pokémon Poke Ball Cake Pop Bouquet – spotted on Pinterest

Charmander Pokémon Piñata – made and sold by AbdisPinataShop on Etsy

Team Rocket Pokémon Nerf Gun Game – shared by A Thousand Words

Pokémon Party Photo Opp Frame with Charmander – shared by Debbie M on Catch My Party

Personalized Pokémon Mini Milk Candy Box Party Favor – created and sold by MayCreationsStudio on Etsy

DIY Pokémon Centerpiece – spotted on Pinterest

Pokémon Pokeball Girls Costume Dress – created and sold by thegeekgarden on Etsy

Charmander Pokemon Pinata – made and sold by AbdisPinataShop on Etsy
Personalized Pokémon Mini Milk Candy Box Party Favor – created and sold by MayCreationsStudio on Etsy
Pokémon Poke Ball Cake Pop Bouquet – spotted on Pinterest
Pokémon Party Photo Opp Frame with Charmander – shared by Debbie M on Catch My Party
Tiered Pokémon Birthday Cake – spotted on Pinterest
DIY Pokémon Centerpiece
Team Rocket Pokémon Nerf Gun Game – shared by A Thousand Words
Pokémon Pokeball Girls Costume Dress – created and sold by thegeekgarden on Etsy
Custom Kids Pokémon Birthday Party Invitation Printable – created and sold by MinishWorkshops on Etsy

Need more Pokémon party ideas? I’ve got some! Check out my Pinterest board dedicated to all things Pokémon party!

Who’s your favorite Pokémon?

Coastal Christmas Holiday Party

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I don’t want to alarm you, but there’s roughly 165 days till Christmas!

I know, I know. We JUST had the Fourth of July. How could I possibly be thinking about Christmas?

And you know WHY I’m thinking of Christmas? Because I absolutely love the idea of hosting a Christmas in July party. Being a native Floridian, it’s hard to really wrap your head around the “white Christmas” where everyone is snuggled up by the fire. We’re usually happy if 85 is the high for the day. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a spectacular Christmas with beautiful decor!

This week I’ve taken on a challenge: to improve on my original tropical Christmas from ages ago. Back in 2012 when I was just starting to put together these party idea boards, I shared this Tropical Christmas Dinner Party. At the time, I of course thought it was great, and everything went together. Now, I look at it and see many ways to improve.

My 2016 take on this theme is create an elegant and beautiful coastal Christmas holiday party. Soft hues of blue with creamy whites, textures of shells, and strategically chic accents. What a clarified version of the same thought!

Here’s what I had in mind for the seaside beach Christmas party:

Coastal Christmas Holiday Party

Coastal Christmas Holiday Party

Be sure to stop by and see where I found each of this week’s ideas:

Coastal Chic Designer Christmas Tree –shared by Seahorse and Stripes

Christmas Coastal Scene – shared by Sorted with Style

Beach Inspired Christmas Stockings – shared in a round up post by Indeed Décor

Shell Christmas Trees Décor – shared in a round up post by Designer Décor

Seaside Coastal Beach Santa – spotted on Ebay

Coastal Beach Tablescape – shared by Williams Sonoma

Coastal Chic Designer Christmas Tree –shared by Seahorse and Stripes
Christmas Coastal Scene – shared by Sorted with Style
Coastal Beach Tablescape – shared by Williams Sonoma
Seaside Coastal Beach Santa
Beach Inspired Christmas Stockings – shared in a round up post by Indeed Décor
Shell Christmas Trees Décor – shared in a round up post by Designer Décor

How would you celebrate Christmas by the sea?

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Modern Orange and Citrus Summer Party

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It’s hard to believe that 3 years ago I shared my “Lemon and Lime” summer dinner party on my original blog, A Sparkly Life for Me. I almost had forgotten about it until I was scrolling through my master wedding and party ideas Pinterest board. When I saw that original post, I was drawn back to when I was dreaming up all the possibilities. Originally, it had crossed my mind to do a general citrus party, with all sorts of varieties and colors included. I shortly thereafter realized that there were far too many ideas out there that I wanted to incorporate, and not enough time in the world to narrow down my top choices for just one board. I’m sure at the time I thought I would do the other citrus that didn’t fit the lemon or lime ballot later….. but I’ve just had too many other good ideas I wanted to share it seems!

Now, years later, I’m pleased to share with you this modern take on a citrus inspired summer party. I did not want to use TOO much of the expected orange slices, but rather, keep them as accents to the overall look. Here’s what I had in mind for this modern orange and citrus summer party idea board:

Modern Orange and Citrus Summer Party

Modern Orange and Citrus Summer Party

Be sure to see where I found each of the images in this week’s party inspiration board:

Modern Orange and White Tablescape with Orange Citrus Fruit – spotted on Pinterest

Clean White with Pops of Orange Cabana and Party Lounge – shared on Style Me Pretty

Tequila Sunrise Mimosa Signature Drink – recipe shared by Just Putzing Around the Kitchen

Crate Paper Backdrop in Citrus Hues – featured in a roundup post by Babble

Orange Slice Cake – recipe shared on MyRecipes

Vibrant Orange Flower Centerpiece with Orange Slices – spotted in Pinterest

Orange and White Modern Tablescape Décor – spotted on Pinterest

Citrus Dots Invitations and Request Cards – created and sold by PrettilyPrintable on Etsy

Orange and White Modern Tablescape Décor
Vibrant Orange Flower Centerpiece with Orange Slices
Orange Slice Cake – recipe shared on MyRecipes
Modern Orange and White Tablescape with Orange Citrus Fruit
Clean White with Pops of Orange Cabana and Party Lounge – shared on Style Me Pretty
Crate Paper Backdrop in Citrus Hues – featured in a roundup post by Babble
Tequila Sunrise Mimosa Signature Drink – recipe shared by Just Putzing Around the Kitchen
Citrus Dots Invitations and Request Cards – created and sold by PrettilyPrintable on Etsy

Need more citrus themed party décor ideas? You’ll love my board on Pinterest dedicated to all things Citrus Party. Check it out HERE.

What citrus hues do you gravitate to most?

Golden Pineapple – Summer Party Ideas

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What a colorful summer it’s been, here on the blog! I’ve been loving the combination of vibrant summery hues with strong golds lately. If you were to take a look at some of my most recent posts, you’d see all the color I’ve been incorporating in all sorts of interesting elements for each event.

This week I thought I would combine gold (in the form of golden pineapples) with bold summer hues, with a touch of elegance by incorporating black and white stripes. While it sounds like a lot, I actually think the trio is quite impressive together. There’s something about each of these elements that balances the other out, so as to not let any one element overly dominate the design. This themed party could be used for summer wedding receptions, birthday parties, or even just a fun night with friends and family. Lots of great options!

Since I could probably go on and on about how intriguing I find incorporating golden pineapples as party décor, I’d rather have you see what I had in mind. Here’s what I’m thinking for this week’s party idea board:

Golden Pineapple – Summer Party Ideas

Golden Pineapple – Summer Party Ideas

Be sure to see where I found each of these fantastic images:

Golden Pineapple and Tropical Green Palm Leaves – shared by HOMEPOLISH

Colorful Tiered Cake with Black and White Stripes and a Golden Pineapple – shared by MidwestBride

Outdoor Bowling with Golden Pineapples – shared in a roundup post on POPSUGAR

Golden Pineapple Layered Cake – shared by MidwestBride

Golden Pineapple with Black and White Stripes Tablescape – shared by Better Homes and Gardens

Colorful Party Food Dessert Table with a Golden Pineapple – shared in a roundup post on Happy Wedd

Party Table with Hot Pink Napkins, Palm Leaves, and a Golden Pineapple – shared on 100 Layer Cake

Golden Pineapple Layered Cake – shared by MidwestBride
Golden Pineapple and Tropical Green Palm Leaves – shared by HOMEPOLISH
Golden Pineapple with Black and White Stripes Tablescape – shared by Better Homes and Gardens
Colorful Party Food Dessert Table with a Golden Pineapple – shared in a roundup post on Happy Wedd
Outdoor Bowling with Golden Pineapples – shared in a roundup post on POPSUGAR
Party Table with Hot Pink Napkins, Palm Leaves, and a Golden Pineapple – shared on 100 Layer Cake
Colorful Tiered Cake with Black and White Stripes and a Golden Pineapple – shared by MidwestBride

Could you sip an ice cold piña colada out of a golden pineapple while laying poolside?

Wine Glass Painting Party Ideas {for National Wine Day}

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In honor of National Wine Day, May 25, I present to you this party idea and inspiration board, full of wine themed party décor. I envision this party theme being used for a birthday party, or perhaps a bachelorette party, where lots of wine is enjoyed, and there is plenty of good spirited company around to celebrate with. A wine glass painting party should be in a comfortable area, where people are free to roam about and mingle as their work is drying, and they can nibble on finger foods as they walk about and enjoy the creation of their fellow guests.

For this wine glass painting party, here’s what I had in mind:

Wine Glass Painting Party Ideas {for National Wine Day}

Wine Glass Painting Party Ideas {for National Wine Day}

Here’s where I found each of the elements used to create this week’s party idea board:

Painting Party Birthday Invitation – created and sold by NineEighteenBirthday on Etsy

Abstract Watercolor Paper Flowers on a Gold Backdrop Photo Booth Wall – shared in a roundup post by Engaged and Inspired

Eclectic and Colorful Tablescape and Centerpiece – featured on 100 Layer Cake

Abstract Artistic Painted Cake – by Maggie Austin Cake

DIY Wine Glass Painting Party Kit – created and sold by LaBicheBoutique on Etsy

Abstract Artistic Painted Cake – by Maggie Austin Cake
Painting Party Birthday Invitation – created and sold by NineEighteenBirthday on Etsy
DIY Wine Glass Painting Party Kit – created and sold by LaBicheBoutique on Etsy
Eclectic and Colorful Tablescape and Centerpiece – featured on 100 Layer Cake
Abstract Watercolor Paper Flowers on a Gold Backdrop Photo Booth Wall – shared in a roundup post by Engaged and Inspired

Are you a wine fan?

Check out my other posts involving wine HERE, or check out my “Wine and Cheese Party Idea” board on Pinterest HERE.

Eclectic and Colorful Mother’s Day Party Ideas

Bright and bold, full of sunny colors and vibrant accents, this week’s party idea board is the perfect eclectic mix to celebrate mother’s day this year. Mixed florals and textures combine to create this color heavy summery party inspiration board while still looking cohesive and put together.

The balance is in the black and white accents you see here and there. The white table highlights the bright floral centerpieces, while a black and white background helps amplify the fresh flowers in their summer shades. The flat black and white elements really work well together to help make the mix of textures and colors stand out.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Eclectic and Colorful Mother’s Day Party Ideas

Eclectic and Colorful Mother’s Day Party Ideas

Be sure to see where I found each of this week’s inspirational party pictures:

Dessert Macaroon Display in Colorful Shades of Chartreuse, Hot Pink, Lemon and Lime – shared on Bridal Musings

Vibrant Flowers “MOM” Food Buffet with Black and White Stripes – spotted on Pinterest

Eclectic and Colorful Photo Booth Back Drop – shared by Rock N Roll Bride

Bold Tropical Inspired Flower Centerpieces – shared by Alchemy: Fine Events and Invitations

Tall, Eclectic Focal Centerpiece Décor with Colorful Bud Vases – shared on Ruffled

Bold Tropical Inspired Flower Centerpieces – shared by Alchemy Fine Events and Invitations
Tall, Eclectic Focal Centerpiece Décor with Colorful Bud Vases – shared on Ruffled
Dessert Macaron Display in Colorful Shades of Chartreuse, Hot Pink, Lemon and Lime – shared on Bridal Musings
Eclectic and Colorful Photo Booth Back Drop – shared by Rock N Roll Bride
Vibrant Flowers “MOM” Food Buffet with Black and White Stripes – spotted on Pinterest

Of course I think this week’s party idea board is fantastic for any mother’s day celebration, but why stop there? I could easily see this design translated into a birthday party, a fun summer wedding theme, or even a women’s luncheon.

What other type of celebration could you see a colorful design like this featured?

 

 

Golf Partee Party Ideas

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Do I have any golfers here? How about anyone who needs a father’s day party idea? You’re going to want to pin this week’s party idea board for future reference!

This week’s party idea board is more of a partee than a party! With father’s day around the corner, it’s time to start planning something special for the special guy in your life. Now you know I love a good themed event, but I’m a sucker for unconventional materials, and you know there’s nothing more un-traditional for event décor then golf balls and AstroTurf.

It’s amazing how these two simple materials with a few tees can be used in escort cards, centerpieces, place settings, and event décor. This week I put together a golf party idea board for you with some of my favorite ideas. Here’s what I had in mind:

Golf Partee Party Ideas

Golf Partee Party Ideas

Be sure to stop by where I found each of the images from this week:

Wooden Golf Ball Door Hanger Welcome Sign – created by MyBelovedReclaimed on Etsy

Golf Ball on Tee Escort Cards in Green Moss – shared by Rachel McCauley

Place Setting with Golf Ball on Tee – shared in this roundup post on One Stop Party Ideas

Golf Party Invitations – created and sold by SDezigns on Etsy

Golf Themed Centerpiece with Grass, Balls, Tees, and Flowers – shared on Pinterest

Wheat Grass and Golf Ball Long Centerpiece – shared on Pinterest

Golf Partee Printable Birthday Party Package – created and sold taniasdesignstudio on Etsy

Wheat Grass and Golf Ball Long Centerpiece – shared on Pinterest
Wooden Golf Ball Door Hanger Welcome Sign – created by MyBelovedReclaimed on Etsy
Golf Ball on Tee Escort Cards in Green Moss – shared by Rachel McCauley
Golf Partee Printable Birthday Party Package – created and sold taniasdesignstudio on Etsy
Golf Party Invitations – created and sold by SDezigns on Etsy
Golf Themed Centerpiece with Grass, Balls, Tees, and Flowers – shared on Pinterest
Place Setting with Golf Ball on Tee – shared in this roundup post on One Stop Party Ideas

Need more ideas for your golf party or luncheon? You’ll want to check out my golf themed party idea board on Pinterest for all sorts of things to get your design started. Check out my board here!

Are you a sports fan?

Colorful Dinosaur Party Ideas for Girls

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Girls like dinosaurs too!

I never got why boys were always the ones having the dinosaur and ninja themed parties, and girls always had to have the spa or princess themed parties. That is just absurd! Girls can like dinosaurs, ninjas, and event racing themed parties too.

And so to honor the strong, confident girls around the world who want to celebrate among dinos, I have put together this week’s inspiration board, for them. The concept was to have a colorful dinosaur birthday party for girls, which was not completely pink, purple and full of gentility.

But you know what I found? It’s actually pretty hard to find dinosaur themed birthday party posts for girls that are not full of princess crowns, tutus, and bright pink. So I thought I would incorporate lots of vibrant colors throughout to make this event perfect for the dino loving little girl that could care less about a tiara and a doesn’t mind what color her dinosaur friends are.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Colorful Dinosaur Party Ideas for Girls by Unique Pastiche Events

Colorful Dinosaur Party Ideas for Girls by Unique Pastiche Events

 

Be sure to see where I found each and every one of these images:

“Girls like dinosaurs too” T-shirt – sold via CafePress by WhiteDogBlackDog

Printable Dinosaur Food Signs – created and sold by iwedfred on Etsy

Dino Tails Favors – shared by Buggie and Jellybean

Dinosaur Party Cutlery and Napkin Flatware Set – created and sold by MadHatterPartyBox on Etsy

Dinosaur Birthday Cake Video Tutorial – shared by My Cake School

Krispy Colorful Eggs (Dino Eggs) – recipe shared by The Pioneer Woman

Digital Girl Dinosaur Birthday Party Invitation in Green and Orange – created and sold by ZoeyBlueDesigns on Etsy

Green, Blue, and Purple Polka Dot Balloons with Dinosaur Weights as Table Décor – shared by Craftiness is not Optional

Dinosaur Birthday Party Hat – created and sold by PoshBoxParties on Etsy

Colorful Dinosaur Track Print Biscuits / Cookies – recipe shared by Tesco

Personalized Dinosaur Birthday Party Favor Bags – created and sold by ShopPsychobaby on Etsy

DIY Dinosaur Party Plate Tutorial – shared by Spaceships and Laser Beams

“Girls like dinosaurs too” T-shirt – sold via CafePress by WhiteDogBlackDog
Dinosaur Party Cutlery and Napkin Flatware Set – created and sold by MadHatterPartyBox on Etsy
Dinosaur Birthday Cake Video Tutorial – shared by My Cake School
Colorful Dinosaur Track Print Biscuits Cookies – recipe shared by Tesco
Krispy Colorful Eggs (Dino Eggs) – recipe shared by The Pioneer Woman
Green, Blue, and Purple Polka Dot Balloons with Dinosaur Weights as Table Décor – shared by Craftiness is not Optional
Personalized Dinosaur Birthday Party Favor Bags – created and sold by ShopPsychobaby on Etsy
Dino Tails Favors – shared by Buggie and Jellybean
Digital Girl Dinosaur Birthday Party Invitation in Green and Orange – created and sold by ZoeyBlueDesigns on Etsy
DIY Dinosaur Party Plate Tutorial – shared by Spaceships and Laser Beams
Printable Dinosaur Food Signs – created and sold by iwedfred on Etsy
Dinosaur Birthday Party Hat – created and sold by PoshBoxParties on Etsy

I think there is just the right balance of femininity in this week’s birthday party idea board, what do you think?

Oh – if you need more ideas: stop by my Pinterest board dedicated to all things dinosaur party ideas.

**UPDATE** Check out my DIY decor and party site A Sparkly Life for Me to see some cute DIY Dino party tablescapes!

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