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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

DIY Wine Glass Painting Party Kit – created and sold by LaBicheBoutique on Etsy
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
Abstract Artistic Painted Cake – by Maggie Austin Cake
Eclectic and Colorful Tablescape and Centerpiece – featured on 100 Layer Cake

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.

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
Personalized Dinosaur Birthday Party Favor Bags – created and sold by ShopPsychobaby on Etsy
Colorful Dinosaur Track Print Biscuits Cookies – recipe shared by Tesco
Dinosaur Party Cutlery and Napkin Flatware Set – created and sold by MadHatterPartyBox on Etsy
Dinosaur Birthday Cake Video Tutorial – shared by My Cake School
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
Green, Blue, and Purple Polka Dot Balloons with Dinosaur Weights as Table Décor – shared by Craftiness is not Optional
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
Krispy Colorful Eggs (Dino Eggs) – recipe shared by The Pioneer Woman

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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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

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

 

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

Spring Peach Blossoms and Ribbon Bridal Shower Party Ideas

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Did you know that March 3 is Peach Blossom Day? Or that February 28 is Floral Design Day?

That’s ok, I didn’t either. But after finding out that the two holidays were so close to each other, I thought, why not combine the two? They do go hand in hand.

And with that idea in mind, I put together this springtime peach blossom bridal shower party idea board with accents of flowy ribbon and fabric strands to balance out the organic nature of the flowers and food. This is a very soft and feminine soiree, just like the peach blossoms celebrated- and absolutely perfect for a springtime bridal shower.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Spring Peach Blossoms and Ribbon Bridal Shower Party Ideas

Spring Peach Blossoms and Ribbon Bridal Shower Party Ideas

 

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

Peach Filled Cake with Dulce de Leche Buttercream Recipe – shared by Smells Like Home

Pink Maison Stock Flowers – shared by Maria Starzyk on Flickr

Country Chic Peach Blossom Bridal Shower Invitation – created and sold by LifeOnPurpose on Etsy

Peach, Pink, and Gold Ribbon Chandelier – shared by Maine Season Events on WeddingWire

Peach Pashmina Guest Wrap Party Favor – shared on Bridal Musings

Haru’s Cherry Blossom Cocktail – recipe shared by Polka Dot Made Weddings

Coral Verbena Stems Table Settings – shared on EAB Designs

Blush, Nude, Rose Quartz, Peach, with Silver Sparkle Sequin Fabric Ribbon Backdrop – created and sold by ohMYcharley on Etsy

Whimsical Floral Menus – created and sold by BoJackStudios on Etsy

Peach and Pink Flowers in Mason Jars – spotted on Pinterest

Blush, Peach, and Emerald Wedding Centerpiece – shared on Wedding Sparrow

Rosette Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies – recipe and tutorial shared by Simply Suzanne’s

Spring Blossom Bridal Shower Date Jar Card Printable – created and sold by MaggieJDesigns on Etsy

Peach and Pink Flowers in Mason Jars
Peach Filled Cake with Dulce de Leche Buttercream Recipe – shared by Smells Like Home
Peach Pashmina Guest Wrap Party Favor – shared on Bridal Musings
Peach, Pink, and Gold Ribbon Chandelier – shared by Maine Season Events on WeddingWire
Pink Maison Stock Flowers – shared by Maria Starzyk on Flickr
Rosette Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies – recipe and tutorial shared by Simply Suzanne’s
Spring Blossom Bridal Shower Date Jar Card Printable – created and sold by MaggieJDesigns on Etsy
Whimsical Floral Menus – created and sold by BoJackStudios on Etsy
Blush, Nude, Rose Quartz, Peach, with Silver Sparkle Sequin Fabric Ribbon Backdrop – created and sold by ohMYcharley on Etsy
Blush, Peach, and Emerald Wedding Centerpiece – shared on Wedding Sparrow
Coral Verbena Stems Table Settings – shared on EAB Designs
Country Chic Peach Blossom Bridal Shower Invitation – created and sold by LifeOnPurpose on Etsy
Haru’s Cherry Blossom Cocktail – recipe shared by Polka Dot Made Weddings

Did you know that March 3 is Peach Blossom Day? Or that February 28 is Floral Design Day?

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

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

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

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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

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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?