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Moss and Bunnies Inspired Easter Morning Brunch

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What age does Easter stop being fun? Is it when you too old to be invited to the egg hunts? Or when you realize that you can get Reese’s year round, they just aren’t shaped like eggs?

Living in Florida, we have a very short month or two (January and February, MAAAYYYBE a little of March) where we don’t need to run the air condition, and it’s actually pleasant to go outside. I consider that both winter and spring for us. Kind of like a two for one season! You can imagine the number of Easter egg hunts I grew up with where there were mosquitoes out in full force, or the sun had already melted the chocolate, even early in the morning. Sure, as a kid it was fun and what did we care there was chocolate; but in retrospect I find myself wondering what an Easter up north would be like.

I expect there would be lots of fresh, colorful flowers that would be welcomed after a proper winter. And, of course, somehow everyone would have cute, moss covered bunnies around, because what else would you decorate for spring with, right? Mostly I just really want to decorate my home with them, but they always seem so out of place. So I thought it would be a great combination for this week’s party idea board to mix the softly textured moss bunnies, with vibrant yellow elements, found in the daffodil table décor and napkins. The moss covered rabbits are adorable, aren’t they?

Here’s what I had in mind:

Moss and Bunnies Inspired Easter Morning Brunch

Moss and Bunnies Inspired Easter Morning Brunch

Be sure to check out where I found each of these images:

Moss Covered Spring Bunnies – shared in the Style Me Pretty Vault

Spring Easter Bunny Wreath Moss Wreath – made by donnahubbard on Etsy

Topiary Bunny Yard – shared on POPSUGAR

Spring Party Food Buffet – shared by StoneGable

Yellow Bunny Napkin Folding Material – tutorial shared by Tortelina

Spring Daffodil and Moss Easter Table Setting – shared by Between Naps on the Porch

Digital Easter Brunch Invitation – created and sold by SugarSpiceInvitation on Etsy

Rustic Realistic Moss Bunny Cookies – tutorial and recipe shared by Semi Sweet Designs

Bunny Rabbit Party Favors – shared on Kara’s Party Ideas

Bunny Rabbit Party Favors – shared on Kara’s Party Ideas
Spring Party Food Buffet – shared by StoneGable
Spring Daffodil and Moss Easter Table Setting – shared by Between Naps on the Porch
Moss Covered Spring Bunnies – shared in the Style Me Pretty Vault
Digital Easter Brunch Invitation – created and sold by SugarSpiceInvitation on Etsy
Yellow Bunny Napkin Folding Material – tutorial shared by Tortelina
Topiary Bunny Yard – shared on POPSUGAR
Spring Easter Bunny Wreath Moss Wreath – made by donnahubbard on Etsy
Rustic Realistic Moss Bunny Cookies – tutorial and recipe shared by Semi Sweet Designs

 

Do you still have fun at Easter as an adult? Or do you just enjoy visiting with family and friends?

Pink Carnation Inspired Spring Soiree – Party Ideas

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Does it feel like spring near you, or is it starting to feel more like summer? This week we have been in the mid 80’s all week, and we are already having to run our AC. I’m trying SO hard not to get into “summer clothes” mode so early in the year, but it is hard with this weather!

So to help me try and cherish whatever spring we have left here in Florida, I’ve put together an adorable pink carnation party idea board. This soiree can be used for any get together you have coming up. I’m thinking baby showers, a bridal party, or even a birthday party with the girls. Carnations are such a versatile flower, and hold up very well. The sphere arrangements you see throughout the party inspiration board give this idea board a more modern vibe, don’t you think?

Here’s what I had in mind:

Pink Carnation Inspired Spring Soiree - Party Ideas

Pink Carnation Inspired Spring Soiree – Party Ideas

Be sure to stop by and see where each of these images were found:

Pink and White Carnation Floral Sphere Centerpieces – shared in the Style Me Pretty Vault

Carnation Flower Photo Backdrop Tutorial – shared by A Practical Wedding

Pink Carnation Flower Cupcakes – spotted on Pinterest

Champagne Glass Tower Station – shared in the Style Me Pretty Vault

Pink Carnation Flower Escort Card Bed – shared on Elizabeth Anne Designs

Pink Cocktail Tables with Pink Carnation Centerpiece Wreath – spotted on Pinterest

Champagne Bottle Display with Frozen Flowers in Ice – shared in a round up post on OMG Lifestyle Blog

Pink Ruffle Cake –created and shared by Christina of Sweet Escape Cakes

Pink and Glass Sweet Dessert Table – shared on Catch My Party

Pink Floating Carnation Flowers Pool Spheres – spotted on Pinterest

Pink and White Carnation Flowers Sphere Table Décor – shared on United with Love

Pink and Glass Sweet Dessert Table – shared on Catch My Party
Pink Carnation Flower Cupcakes – spotted on Pinterest
Pink Floating Carnation Flowers Pool Spheres – spotted on Pinterest
Carnation Backdrop Tutorial – shared by A Practical Wedding
Champagne Bottle Display with Frozen Flowers in Ice – shared in a round up post on OMG Lifestyle Blog
Pink and White Carnation Flowers Sphere Table Décor – shared on United with Love
Pink Cocktail Tables with Pink Carnation Centerpiece Wreath – spotted on Pinterest
Pink Carnation Flower Escort Card Bed – shared on Elizabeth Anne Designs
Champagne Glass Tower Station – shared in the Style Me Pretty Vault
Pink Ruffle Cake –created and shared by Christina of Sweet Escape Cakes
Pink and White Carnation Sphere Centerpieces – shared in the Style Me Pretty Vault

Are you a fan of carnations at your party? Or do you prefer different flowers at your celebrations?

Relaxed Cabin Engagement Party {with a Moose?}

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This post is for the SUPER chilled, incredibly relaxed couples who love the mountains. The couple that is most comfortable in jeans and a comfy shirt, and are up for hiking any day. The nature loving couple that doesn’t need all the fluff and formalities, and just wants to ENJOY the moment.

I’m picturing this couple’s engagement party at a beautiful cabin in the woods. It’s chilly out, plenty of snuggling is going on, and warm comfort foods are in abundance. There are fires going, and conversations flowing. Families and friends are meeting and getting to know one another, and everyone is relaxed and having a great time.

Oh, and there are moose accents. That’s right, I said it. Moose ACCENTS. Because who doesn’t love a cute moose cookie? Honestly… what else would you tie this soiree together with? I almost picked bears because they are also high up on my list, but the moose won.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Relaxed Cabin Engagement Party {with a Moose?}

Relaxed Cabin Engagement Party {with a Moose?}

Be sure to stop by and say hi to all the places I found these images from:

Marzipan Moose Mousse Cake – recipe and tutorial shared by My Name Is Yeh

Rustic Pizza Food Bar – shared in a roundup post by Brides

Espresso Chocolate Moose Cookies – recipe share by The First Year

Rustic Cabin Hot Cocoa Bar – shared by Witney Carson

Candlewood Glass House Cabin and Fire Pit –shared by Travel Wisconsin

Welcome To Our Beginning Wood Sign – shared on Wedding Chicks

Pashmina Guest Scarf Favor – shared in a roundup post on Adorn

Foggy Forest Engagement Photo Ideas – shared by Green Wedding Shoes

Rustic Tables and Benches with Baby’s Breath – shared on 100 Layer Cake

Rustic Country Moose Wedding Invitations – created and sold by WhoaNelliePress on Etsy

Pinecone and Moose Escort Cards – shared on The Sweetest Occasion

Eco-Tree Pine Tree Seedling Party Favors – available on The Green World Project

Pinecone and Moose Escort Cards – shared on The Sweetest Occasion
Eco-Tree Pine Tree Seedling Party Favors – available on The Green World Project
Candlewood Glass House Cabin and Fire Pit –shared by Travel Wisconsin
Pashmina Guest Scarf Favor – shared in a roundup post on Adorn
Rustic Country Moose Wedding Invitations – created and sold by WhoaNelliePress on Etsy
Espresso Chocolate Moose Cookies – recipe share by The First Year
Welcome To Our Beginning Wood Sign – shared on Wedding Chicks
Rustic Cabin Hot Cocoa Bar – shared by Witney Carson
oggy Forest Engagement Photo Ideas – shared by Green Wedding Shoes
Rustic Pizza Food Bar – shared in a roundup post by Brides
Marzipan Moose Mousse Cake – recipe and tutorial shared by My Name Is Yeh
Rustic Tables and Benches with Baby’s Breath – shared on 100 Layer Cake

Should I have picked bears over moose for the accent elements?

Sweets for Your Sweetie – Valentine’s Day Dessert Soiree Ideas

Posted in Baby Shower Ideas, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower Inspiration, Engagement Party, Holiday Inspiratoin, Party Inspiration by

What is it about Valentine’s Day that makes everything have to be sugar coated? Fruit? Muffins? Exchanged words? EVERYTHING just has a sweetness to it, which –don’t get me wrong- it’s welcomed, but it can sometimes borderline on TOO much. And I’m sure for some people, at some point, it is too much. But sometimes, everything is just perfect and that extra sweetness just works perfectly and is welcomed with open arms.

Enough about sweets……yeah who am I kidding. That should have read: SO BRING ON THE SWEETS!

Sweets are the hero of this week party idea board for Valentine’s Day. This soiree can be scaled up or down in size for all sorts of events, though my favorite would be a stay at home bake-a-thon with your sweetie, whipping up one scrumptious dessert after the other, and enjoying the creations that you made together. But hearts are universal, and are easily included in themed baby showers, bridal parties, girl’s night, or even a festive family and friends gathering.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Sweets for Your Sweetie - Valentine's Day Dessert Soiree Ideas

Sweets for Your Sweetie – Valentine’s Day Dessert Soiree Ideas

If you find yourself in need of some clever Valentine’s Day inspired breakfast ideas, check out my post covering what I believe to be the perfect Valentine’s Day breakfast.

Be sure to stop by and say hi to all these great sources of inspiration and tutorials for this week’s idea board:

Strawberry Hearts Valentine Snacks – tutorial shared by Modern Parents Messy Kids

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Heart Cake Surprise Cake – tutorial and recipe shared on Mom Loves Baking

Red Sugar Rimmed Cocktails – shared on Bird’s Party

Sweet Cherry Pie Pastry Envelope – recipe and tutorial shared by Liz Bushong

Valentine Gourmet Chocolate Caramel Apples – created and sold by BigBearChocolates on Etsy

Candy Hearts Table Décor – spotted on Pinterest

Valentine’s Popcorn White Chocolate Popcorn – recipe shared by Gimme Some Oven

Red Hearts Valentine’s Day Décor – shared on Advice from a Twenty Something

Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting – recipe shared by Life, Love and Sugar

DIY Valentine’s Day Table Candy Décor – tutorial shared by The DIY Dish

Valentine’s Day Balloon Heart –tutorial shared by The House That Lars Built

Red and White Valentine’s Day Place Setting – shared by Pier 1 Imports on Pinterest

Candy and Tulips Table Centerpiece – shared in a roundup post by Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body

Valentine’s Day: do you love it or hate it?

Ideas for National Chocolate Cake Day for Two….with wine.

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What are the odds, that not only is today both Wine Wednesday AND National Chocolate Cake Day? As if we needed a reason to consume either! This year they both line up perfectly into one glorious day. Maybe it’s because it’s getting close to Valentine’s Day, or maybe I’m a fan of date nights that involve a good red wine and a luscious cake, but I feel like this week’s idea board should be an ever-so-lightly romantic evening for two. And you guessed it: chocolate cake and wine are on the menu. Here’s what I had in mind:

Ideas for National Chocolate Cake Day for Two….with wine.

Don’t you think that card is adorable? How cute would it be to write a little love note and ask if your other half will join you for a little wine and chocolate and mail it to them? I would be thrilled to get that in the mail! Here’s where I found all of these great images for this week’s inspiration:

National Chocolate Cake Day Greeting Card – created and sold by NeedAHolidayCalendar on Etsy

Swarovski Crystalline Red Wine Glasses – available on Swarovski

Wine Decanter – featured in a post by Food & Wine

Darkest Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Glaze – Recipe shared by Bon Appetit

Double Chocolate Cake Truffle Cake Balls – baked and sold by SugarpopBakeshop on Etsy

B9PRJ8 Wine Pouring into Caraffe. Image shot 2006. Exact date unknown.

What would you do if we created a National Wine and Chocolate Cake Day holiday?

I’d insist I had to take the day off.

Winter Penguin Party Ideas – for Kids

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Did you know that today is Penguin Awareness Day? According to a few places, January 20th is Penguin Awareness Day. So to celebrate the best way that I know I can, I thought I’d make penguins the theme of this week’s party board!

Since we are having a cold front (if that’s what you want to call mid-fifties in Florida), I thought I’d do a cute, stylized penguin party that is perfect for kids with winter birthdays. This party is also VERY DIY friendly, and I’ve been sure to link to all of the places I found these items and the tutorials below.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Winter Penguin Party Ideas – for Kids

Winter Penguin Party Ideas – for Kids

Be sure to stop by these lovely sites where the images in today’s idea board were found:

Penguin Party Invitation Set – created and sold by bellybeancards on Etsy

DIY Penguin Party Balloons Tutorial and Printable – shared on Hostess with the Mostess

Penguin Cups – shared by Whirligig Bug

Penguin Winter Party Goodie Boxes Set – created and sold by PaperPartyParade on Etsy

Winter Penguin Cake Pops Tutorial – shared by Niner Bakes

Snowy Penguin Cake Tutorial – shared by Kara’s Couture Cakes

Winter Penguin Party Favor Bags – created and sold by CraftyCue on Etsy

Did you know that today is Penguin Awareness Day?

Soft Rose Quartz Pink – Baby Birthday Party Ideas

Posted in Baby Shower Ideas, Birthday Party, Childrens Party, Color Palette, Party Inspiration by

Cuteness incoming!

Yup, that’s right. Cute, baby smashing birthday party ideas are in this post.

Not to mention….TRENDY ideas. This week’s inspiration was of course, the other color of the year – Rose Quartz. I had to! Last week I shared an over the top Serenity blue wedding. If you missed it, check it out here. I’m going to keep this week’s introduction short and sweet – just like this party inspiration.

Here’s what I had in mind for this soft, rose quartz inspired baby birthday party:

Soft Rose Quartz Pink - Baby Birthday Party Ideas

Be sure to check out where I found each of these images:

Soft Rose Quartz Floral Rose Birthday Number One – shared on Kara’s Party Ideas

Amazing Pink Rose Cake – shared via Violeta Glace V on Catch My Party

Soft Pink and White Birthday Cake Smash Set Up – shared on Jeneanne Ericsson

Oversized Paper Roses Backdrop in White and Rose Quartz – shared by Modern Luxury Brides California

Girl’s First Birthday ONE Party Invitation with Watercolor Roses – created and sold by SimplySweetPrintShop on Etsy

Are you a fan of baby cake smashing parties?

2016 – Year of the Monkey….. and BANANAS – Baby Shower Ideas

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Did you know 2016 is the year of the monkey?

Well, if not, now you know!

I know it isn’t a literal meaning, as in monkey themed things will just pop up, but I couldn’t help being inspired by cute little monkeys and bananas. I thought I’d put together an adorable baby shower (or birthday party) inspired by cute jungle monkeys and bananas. Lots of brown and yellow elements of course, but I would love to incorporate a banana scent into the party room so it was just subtle enough to be noticed. And of course, if space permitted: large, leafy tropical foliage plants.

Here’s what I had in mind:

2016 - Year of the Monkey….. and BANANAS - Baby Shower Ideas

Be sure to stop by where I found each element in this week’s party idea board:

Banana Baby Shower Invitation – shared in a roundup post on Invitesbaby.com

Monkey Baby Shower Cake Display – spotted on Pinterest

Yellow Centerpiece with Lemons and Bananas – shared on Floret Cadet

Monkey Jungle Diaper Cake Decor – created and sold by PrincessAndThePbaby on Etsy

Frozen Chocolate and Sprinkle Banana Sticks – shared in a roundup post by babycenter.com

Banana Party Favor Box – shared on Oink! The Blog of Piggy Bank Parties

Monkey and Banana Cupcakes – shared by Cocoa Claudia on Flickr

Monkey Juice Drink Dispenser – shared on The Howard Family Blog

Did you know 2016 is the year of the monkey?

A Rustic Foodie’s Dessert Party – Fall Edition {with salted caramel and lace}

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On most days, I would not consider my style anywhere along the descriptive terms: chic, country, or rustic.

But this week I make an exception for that. This week I am sharing with you my idea of a rustic, foodie’s dessert party. A party that is farm-to-table fresh, cooked and prepared with love, and boasts great company and delicious wine. I love the emphasis of salted caramel desserts lining a lace and burlap table, allowing guests to graze on delicious treats as they mingle with other attendees. The only thing that’s missing would be a handful of accent candle lights, in mason jars, of course, scattered around.

Keep in mind as you are enjoying this party idea board, that this set of inspirational images could easily translate to a birthday party theme, or even a wedding.

Here’s what I had in mind:

A Rustic Foodie's Dessert Party – Fall Edition {with salted caramel and lace}

Take a look at where I found each of these images for more information:

Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake – shared by Half Baked Harvest

Rustic Dessert Table – shared on Style Me Pretty

Fig Almond Tea Cake with Coconut Honey Glaze – recipe shared on Hungry Rabbit

Rustic Burlap Lace Birthday Invitation – created and sold by SunshinePrintables on Etsy

How To: Candy Feathers – tutorial shared on About.com

Lace and Twine Kraft Paper Favor Boxes – created and sold by AnnaLouAvenue on Etsy

Caramel Dipped Pears – recipe shared on Just Between Friends

Rustic Shabby Chic Pom Pom Décor – created and sold by pomtree on Etsy

Are you a caramel fan? Or do you prefer something more along the lines of chocolate to satisfy your sweet-tooth?

Modern Magnolia Wedding Ideas

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Let’s celebrate Wedding Wednesday today with this modern magnolia infused wedding. I am absolutely crazy about this simplistically elegant wedding. The botanical accents scattered lightly throughout are a nice alternative to the traditional floral arrangements and décor.

Not only are the design elements in this week’s wedding idea board beautiful and affordable, but they are also fairly easy for a DIY bride to take on herself, should she choose to accept a challenge like this.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Modern Magnolia Wedding Ideas

See where these wonderful, inspirational images were found:

Over-sized Paper Magnolia Bouquet – shared on a roundup post over on Wedding Party

Modern Magnolia and Linen Wedding Alter – shared on Style Me Pretty

Letterpress Wedding Invitation Magnolia Design – created and sold by CHATHAMandCARON on Etsy

White on White Magnolia Cake – spotted on Pinterest

Magnolia Boutonniere – shared on Snippet and Ink

Magnolia Leaves in a Silver Bowl Centerpiece – shared on Elizabeth Anne Designs

What do you think of this week’s modern and simplistic wedding?