For Her: Flamingo Birthday Party

Another week down and another inspiration board to share!

Today’s party idea board is completely based on this fantastic cake I found on Pinterest. It’s this fabulous gold and pink flamingo cake; take a look at it in the idea board:

For Her: Flamingo Birthday Party

I absolutely loved the idea of a refined and more sophisticated take on the flamingo party, and thought what a great theme for a summer time birthday party.

Take a look at where I found this great inspiration from:

Pink Decorated Wooden Forks – spotted on Pinterest

40th Birthday Cake with a Flamingo Theme – shared on Cake Central

40^th Birthday Cake with a Flamingo Theme – shared on Cake Central

Festive Flamingo Party Invitations – available on tinyprints

Raspberry Mojito – shared on Eat Drink Pretty

Tassel Garland in Flamingo Island – made by CarouselLane on Etsy

Gold, Raspberry and Pink Tissue Flower Napkin Rings – made by SouthernHoneysuckle on Etsy

Pink and Gold Confetti Balloon – spotted on Pinterest.

White and Pink Meringues – shared on Eat Good 4 Life

I love the extra sparkle the hints of gold bring. Fun tassels really liven up the theme, without going full on tropical flamingo.

What is your summer time cocktail of choice? Hard lemonade? Scotch and soda? How about Sangria?

25Jun2014

Sun in the Sky – A Bright Blue and Yellow Summer Wedding

Posted in Color Palette, Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Don’t you just love it when inspiration comes to you when you least expect it?

I was on Pinterest the other night, pinning away fantastic ideas for future events, and came by a great board that was full of gorgeous food that was plated absolutely picture perfect.

A particular dish caught my eye – one with blues, yellow and a hint of brown.

I thought it would be such an interesting take on “wedding colors” to have food that matched your palette. So without further ado, here is what I had in mind:

Sun in the Sky – A Bright Blue and Yellow Summer Wedding

Don’t forget to check out where I found all these incredible inspirational images:

Bright Blue Bridesmaids Dresses and Yellow Bouquets – shared on Bend the Light

Malibu Blue Boutonniere – made by MiaettiaCreations on Etsy

Blue and White Tablescapes – found on Pinterest

Chamomile Honey and Whiskey Cocktail – shared by A Cozy Kitchen

Daisy Cake – found on Pinterest

Whimsical Modern Invitation – made by designsbyXO on Etsy

Gorgeous Colorful Food Presentation – spotted on Pinterest

What do you think about incorporating your event colors into your food?

18Jun2014

Summertime Party: Blueberry and Peach Baby Shower

Posted in Baby Shower Ideas, Color Palette, Party Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Summertime! It’s what inspired this week’s inspiration board. I was browsing Pinterest, and came by this incredible looking summertime peach and blueberry pie. It looked DEVINE!

Those are normally some of my favorite summer fruits, but it had never really occurred to me to mix the flavors, which got me thinking about the color combination of dark blue and peach….. Before you knew it, I decided that was going to be my theme for this week’s board. (I’ve also included it in the idea board below!)

These would be such fabulous colors to use at a summertime bridal or baby shower. Plus, you can do double duty on buying the produce fresh for eating, but also incorporate it into your décor. Here’s what I had in mind:

Summertime Party: Blueberry and Peach Baby Shower

See where all of these fabulous images were found:

Navy and Peach Bloom Baby Shower Invitation – made by digibuddaPaperie on Etsy

Blackberry and Blueberry Centerpiece – shared on Wedding Chicks

Blueberry Chair Back –shared in an inspiration board on Burnetts Boards

Blueberry Filled Cylinders Décor – shared on Brides.com

Peach Mallows – recipe and details shared on Mother Nature Network

Blueberry Peach Pie – recipe and details shared on Sally’s Baking Addiction

Picnic Peach & Blueberry Crumbles – recipe and details shared on Princess Misia

14 Inch Peach Pom Pom Hanging Decoration – made by TamsCorner on Etsy

What is your favorite fruit of summer?

4Jun2014

Summer Wedding Ideas in Turquoise and Silver

Posted in Color Palette, Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

When I saw this great art print by IkeStudio on Etsy, I knew it would be such a cute print to have framed and put on a wedding table, maybe near the desserts, or even near the cocktail station! It said, “Today is a perfect day to be happy”. What better quote for a wedding day is there than that?

I loved it so much I decided to use it as the main inspiration for this week’s inspiration and idea board. I’m channeling a beach or destination wedding, with bright blues and a hint of sparkle.

Summer Wedding Ideas in Turquoise and Silver

See where these beautiful images for inspiration were found:

Multi-Tiered Blue and Silver Wedding Cake – spotted on Pinterest

Silver Sparkle and Glitter Cake Pops – shared by Cute Cake Pops

Teal Blue Silk Rose Petals – sold by yourperfectgifts on Etsy

Turquoise and Silver Brooch Rhinestone Wedding Bouquet – made by MagnoliaHandmade on Etsy

Turquoise Palm Tree Beach Wedding Invitations – made by citlali on Etsy

Printable Wedding Mad Libs in Turquoise Blue – made by PaintTheDayDesigns on Etsy

Glitter Bling Monogram Cake Topper in Blue – made by StudioBloomIowa on Etsy

“Today Is The Perfect Day To Be Happy” Print – made by IkeStudio on Etsy

What is your favorite summer drink?

28May2014

Luxurious Dark Purple + Gold Wedding {Inspiration}

Posted in Color Palette, Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

I’m mixing things up a little today and will be introducing a color palette section in today’s inspiration board. Having set colors goes a long way in insuring cohesion and clarity in wedding or party planning, and makes the design process a lot smoother. It only made sense to add one to color inspired inspiration and idea boards.

To kick off this new plan, I really wanted to share a palette that I am fond of: dark purple and gold. It is such a regal combination, and easily brings luxurious, rich qualities to any event it is incorporated into.

Dark Purple and Gold Luxurious Wedding Ideas Inspiration by Unique Pastiche Events

See where these great images of inspiration were found and shared:

Purple and Gold Tablescape – spotted on MODERNRANI

Purple and Gold Petite Cake – shared by Colin Cowie Weddings

Purple and Gold Chairs – spotted on Pinterest

Purple and Gold Invitations – spotted on Pinterest

Purple and Gold Wedding Cake – shared on Style Unveiled

Wedding Lighting – shared on Belle Wedding Blog

Purple Rhinestone Wedding Bouquet – made by hairbowswonderworld on Etsy

Purple Rhinestone Brooch Wedding Bouquet – made by hairbowswonderworld on Etsy

Purple and Gold Place Setting – shared on Polka Dots & Daisies

Do you find color palettes helpful when planning or decorating?

21May2014

Easy Memorial Day Picnic Ideas

Posted in Holiday Inspiratoin by uniquepasticheevents

Do you have big plans for Memorial Day weekend? If you still aren’t sure what you want to do, why not get a bunch of family and friends together, and have a great backyard picnic?

This week I’ve put together some easy to make ideas for you to try out. Make sure to click the links below to see where each of these fantastic ideas came from:

Easy Memorial Day Picnic Ideas

Get more information via the links below:

Memorial Day Wind Yard Décor – shared by Multiples & More

3-D Paper Star Decorations – shared by Martha Stewart

Patriotic Mason Jar Luminaries – shared by For The Love Of

Glittery Jar Candle Craft – shared by Fantastic Fun and Learning

Star Spangled Apple Pie – shared by Annie’s Eats

Lawn Stars – tutorial shared by Sunset

Fresh Fruit and Watermelon Cake – shared by Apron Strings

Jean Bean Bag Toss Game – spotted on Pinterest

Layered Patriotic Drinks – shared by In Katrina’s Kitchen

How do you celebrate Memorial Day?

7May2014

Great Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

Posted in Party Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Are you ready for Mother’s Day?

It’s this weekend! I hope so!

Are you treating your mom out to dinner? Or does she prefer to do something quiet at home?

A great idea for avoiding the crowds at restaurants is to have your mother’s day celebration at home. A brunch can be a fun meal to praise and thank your mom. Plus, there are lots of delicious foods that easier than you would think to make that are perfect for a brunch party with the family. Here’s what I had in mind:

Great Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

See where all of these inspirational images were found:

Tiered Mother’s Day Arrangement – shared by Entertaining Grace

Strawberry Poppers – spotted on Pinterest

Triple Berry Wake-Up Breakfast – recipe shared by Michelle Burgard on Food.com

Brunch Tablescape and Window Seat – image shared on The Magazinea

Fresh Squeezed Blackberry Lemonade – recipe shared by Paint Chips and Frosting

Purple Napkin Fold – spotted on Pinterest

Crepes with Peanut Butter and Jam – recipe shared by Giada De Laurentiis on The Food Network

Blackberry Mousse – recipe shared by Bayaderka – A Culinary Blog

What’s one way you like to say “thanks” to your mom?

26Apr2014

10 White Orchid Wedding Bouquet Ideas

Posted in Wedding Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Looking for a beautiful white orchid wedding bouquet? In this post I’ve shared 10 absolutely breathtaking bouquets found from all over, that are my favorites! So without further ado….

10 White Orchid Wedding Bouquet Ideas

See where all of these gorgeous bouquets were spotted:

White Orchid Bouquet shared by Hilary Miles
White Orchid Bouquet spotted on Colin Cowie Weddings
White Orchid Bouquet found on this pin
White Orchid Bouquet shared by Kelsey Combe Photography
White Orchid Bouquet shared by Weddingbells
White Orchid Bouquet shared by The Frosted Petticoat
White Orchid Bouquet found on this pin
White Orchid Bouquet found on this pin
White Orchid Bouquet shared by Martha Stewart Weddings
White Orchid Bouquet found on this pin

Make sure to click through and see where each of these bouquets were found. I do my best to link to where I found the image. Unfortunately, it’s not always the original poster.

If you had to pick only ONE of these bouquets for your wedding day, which would you pick?

23Apr2014

High Tea Lunch {With the Girls}

Posted in Party Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

First there were the holidays, then New Years, back to work, back to school, Easter…you’ve probably been running around like crazy keeping busy! When was the last time you had a great lunch with you girlfriends where you could just nibble on some great food and chat and catch up?

I bet it has been too long!

Why not get them together over at your place, and have a cute high tea luncheon! You only need to invite a handful of ladies. Make sure to have a selection of teas and sandwiches, and some pretty sweets to nibble on. Oh, and don’t forget to pick up some lovely fresh flowers for the table!

Don’t worry, if you don’t have enough tea cups, a quick trip to your local thrift shop can fix that problem.

So pencil in a date with your girlfriends and start searching tea sandwich recipes. Here’s my inspiration board for a high tea lunch with the girls: