Rustic Sunflower and Navy Country Sunset Reception

“Never look directly at the sun. Instead, look at the sunflower.” This quote resonates seamlessly with this week’s wedding and party idea board. Picture a rustic country soiree, with lots of lanterns filled with candles, and vibrant sunflowers everywhere you look. Hints of navy help balance out the bright yellows in the sunflowers, and add pops of color to the rustic elements.

I’d love to see this summer celebration take place outside on a beautiful country property, perhaps with rolling hills and a vintage barn a little off in the distance. If you felt so compelled to, this party idea board could easily transform into a rustic country wedding filled with the same sunflowers and navy blue elements. A natural branch altar adorned with sunflowers and navy ribbons would be all you need to add. And I’ll be the first to say I’m not normally one to choose country anything, but sunflowers have always been a favorite of mine. They have such a happy energy that they seem to radiate out, naturally making them the perfect flower to be at the center of this event design. I can only imagine what the ambiance would be like after the sun sets, as the candles are all flickering and enhancing the glow of the sunflowers that are everywhere you look. I bet it would be magical!

Here’s what I had in mind for this summer soiree idea board:

Rustic Country – Sunflower and Navy Soiree at Sunset

Be sure to stop by and see where I found each of these images for more information:

Rustic Brown Weathered Wood and Metal Candle Lantern – sold by LittleBitMyStyle on Etsy

Yellow and Navy Summer Centerpiece and Tablescape with Sunflowers – shared by Southern Bride and Groom Magazine

Country Place Setting – shared on Burnett’s Board

Popcorn Bar – available by Grand Rapids Popcorn

Country Lanterns with Candles and Sunflower Vignette – spotted on Pinterest

DIY Sunflower Save the Date Printable Postcard – created and sold by VGInvites on Etsy

Rustic Sunflower Cupcake Dessert Bar – shared in a roundup post by Deer Pearl Flowers

Yellow and Navy Summer Centerpiece and Tablescape with Sunflowers – shared by Southern Bride and Groom Magazine

Rustic Brown Weathered Wood and Metal Candle Lantern – sold by LittleBitMyStyle on Etsy

DIY Sunflower Save the Date Printable Postcard – created and sold by VGInvites on Etsy

Country Place Setting – shared on Burnett’s Board

Country Lanterns with Candles and Sunflower Vignette – spotted on Pinterest

Popcorn Bar – available by Grand Rapids Popcorn

What is your favorite summer flower?

14Jan2015

A Garnet Inspired Birthday Party for the January Princess

Posted in Birthday Party, Party Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Happy Birthday to ME!

This inspiration board is fantastic, if I do say so myself. I made it completely centered on my birthday. I’m a January baby, who loves her garnet birthstone. If I had excessive amounts of money to spend on a lavish birthday, this would be what I would want this year. Luxury, rich jewel tones with fabulous floral and cases of delicious wine. What more would a princess want on her birthday?

Oh- I know! The perfect dress to wear to such a party! Check!

Here’s what I had in mind:

A Garnet Inspired Birthday Party for the January Princess by Unique Pastiche Events

Check out where I found all of the elements in this idea board:

Burgundy / Garnet Edible Sugar Jewels Candies – made by APocketFullofSweets on Etsy

Conundrum Decanter – sold by Firebox

Floral Jewel Tone Tablescape – spotted on Pinterest

Red Decorations and Cake Table – shared on 9WeddingWebsites

Garnet Envelope – sold on Envelopes.com

Dolce & Gabbana’s Velvet Cocktail Dress in Red Velvet – shared on Net-A-Porter

What is your birthstone?

24Dec2014

Christmas Eve Cookies and Milk Party Ideas

Posted in Holiday Inspiratoin by uniquepasticheevents

Hello! And Merry Christmas! As Christmas Eve is drawing nearer to completion, and everyone is getting snuggled up in their comfiest of PJs, why not gather the family together and have a little midnight par-tay? Ok, maybe not AT midnight, but late night, when it is dark, and cold out and it’s about “that time” to get everyone to bed.

What if you had a little family PJ party, with some warm milk and a few cookies? A few cookies mind you – you’ve gotta leave some for Santa! This would be such a fun bonding opportunity for your family or just your other half, and a great new tradition. You don’t even have to open presents. Just get some cookies, your PJs and sit around the lit tree with all the other lights off. It’s a pretty magical moment. Plus, you can get some uber cute pictures of the little ones!

Here’s what I had in mind: (and yes – paper plates and small servings are PERFECT for this last minute get together!)

Christmas Eve Cookies and Milk Party Ideas by Unique Pastiche Events

I found these fabulous elements here:

Snowflake Wooden Cutlery – made by PopFizzHooray on Etsy

Milk and Cookie Shots – recipe shared on POPSUGAR

Bake the Perfect Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie – recipe shared on Casa Di Moo

Cookies and Milk Photo with the Kiddo – photo by Lana Sky Photography

Star Dot and Swirl Paper Plates – sold by Design Design

Snowflake Sugar Cookies and Milk – shared in a roundup post on Brit+Co

What type of family traditions do you share with your loved ones on Christmas Eve?

24Sep2014

Comic Book Party Ideas

Posted in Childrens Party, Color Palette, Party Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

So it turns out tomorrow, September 25^th, is National Comic Book Day! Who knew? I didn’t know they had this holiday, but apparently it’s been around for a while. Did you know it was an official day?

I thought I would put together an inspiration board to help get your creative juices flowing if you were throwing a little get together to celebrate. This could also be a helpful resource if you were having a super hero party, a hero party, a villains party….or really a lot of kid party ideas. Here’s what I’m thinking:

Comic Book Party Ideas

See where these fantastic images were found:

Superhero POW! Comic Book Piñata – made and sold by LaLasParty on Etsy

Comic Book Favor Tags – made and sold by cakeadoodledoo on Etsy

Superhero Photo Invitation Printable – made and sold by DigiGoose on Etsy

DIY City Skyline Photo Backdrop – shared on the Evite blog

Super Hero Comic Book Food Labels – my and sold by DizzyDesignStudio on Etsy

Want even MORE ideas for a super hero or villain party? Check out my Pinterest board dedicated to this theme HERE.

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?

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:

High Tea Lunch {With the Girls}

See where all of these images of inspiration were found:

Tea Cup with Cherry Blossom – spotted on Pinterest

Sweet Rose Tea Cup Cupcake Wrapper Printable – made by EdesignGraphics on Etsy

Tea Pot and Cup Cookies – spotted on Pinterest

Watermelon Tea Pot (plus instructions) – shared on Watermelon.org

Gold and Crystal Cookie Display – spotted on Indulgy

Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches – spotted on Indulgy

Regal Tea Sandwiches – shared by My Little Review Corner

What would your go to sandwich be if you could only have one?

1Jan2014

A New Year’s Eve Party in Black and Gold {with a hint of stars}

Posted in Holiday Inspiratoin by uniquepasticheevents

Happy New Year!

Did you have fun last night? I hope so!

Today’s post is going to be short and sweet, but I wanted to share with you one of my “someday” party ideas for my own home. I would LOVE to host a glitz, black and gold New Year’s Eve party with lots of shimmery little star accents.

Here’s what I have in mind:

A New Year’s Eve Party in Black and Gold {with a hint of stars}

And I would award myself extra points if I could work this into a yard somehow:

Click through these links to see where I found these pretty pictures at:

New Year’s Party Invitation – made by FallForDesign on Etsy

Black, Gold and White Tablescape – seen here on Northern Light

Gold Side Table Display – shared by The Guardian here

Black and Gold Spiky Decorative Ball – made by kissadesign on Etsy

Gold Table Setting – seen here on 100 Layer Cake

Gold Star and Black Sphere Garland – sold here on Big Cartel

Gold Glitter Cake Pops – made by ChasingPinkFireFlies on Etsy

Would you host a New Year’s Eve party in this theme?

11Dec2013

Ideas for Hosting Your Own Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

Posted in Holiday Inspiratoin by uniquepasticheevents

You know what you should do this weekend? Throw a little holiday party for you and your friends. Nothing serious, just a fun, spur of the moment ugly sweater party! Why not? They are easy to get (or make) and don’t need a lot of prepping and planning.

On top of the visual inspiration you’ll find below, here are some helpful ideas to hosting a successful ugly (or tacky) sweater Christmas party:

Have lots of holiday music on hand. Preferably livelier, upbeat songs.
Have refreshments on hand. They don’t necessarily have to be filled with alcohol, but it can’t hurt. People will likely feel a little uncomfortable knowingly wearing a ridiculous sweater out, so help get them feeling a little more relaxed!
Have back up ridiculous Christmas hats or vests on hand for those who don’t come as prepared as others…there is always one!
Remember the ridiculous looks of the night by having an equally ridiculous photo booth area.
Let people know you are having a little contest for the most outrageously tacky sweater. A small prize will do. Caution: this will almost certainly encourage some of your friends to get their game faces on and go all out with their party looks. You’ve been warned.

And without further ado, a visual inspiration board for a fun, ugly sweater Christmas party:

Ideas for Hosting Your Own Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
See all the details here:
https://uniquepasticheevents.com/2013/12/11/ideas-for-hosting-your-own-ugly-sweater-christmas-party/

Make sure to see where all of these fabulous images came from for even MORE details:

Ugly Christmas Sweater Bottle Koozie – sold by LogoBarProducts on Etsy

How To: Photo Booth (for an ugly Christmas sweater party): shared by Rachel here on Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Ugly Sweater Cake – seen on this pin here

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Invitation – sold by InvitationBlvd on Etsy

Ugly Sweater Cookies – shared by And Everything Sweet

Gingerbread Men in Ugly Sweaters – shared by Celebrations

Ugly Christmas Sweater Candle Holders – shared by Oh My! Creative

Would you make your own ugly sweater or buy it?

16Oct2013

Glitzy Girls Night In {for Halloween}

Posted in Holiday Inspiratoin, Party Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Halloween on any other day of the week but Saturday (and maybe Friday) is a total bore don’t you think? All of the fun dressing up and going up and generally creating mischief either get completely cancelled or minimized to next to nothing. I remember it being weird going trick or treating late one night, then having to be in school bright and early the next morning – complete fun kill!

Since Halloween is on kind of an awkward day this year, I figured I’d share this fun idea with you:

How about hosting a glitzy girl’s night in for Halloween (at least mid-week Halloween)? Have fun, stay in, and catch up with your girls. Maybe pamper yourself before the upcoming weekend festivities?

Nothing too crazy is required for this little get together. A few sparkly décor pieces and some fun cocktails to sip on and you are good to go! Though I think it’s safe to say sweets are always a good idea.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Glitzy Girls Night In {for Halloween}

See where I got all of these fantastic inspirational pictures from:

Simply Sparkly Pumpkins – shared by The Swell Life

Glittered 3D “Eek” Letter Set – made by iShopALT3 on Etsy

Glitter Halloween Bottles – seen on this pin

Light Up Glitter Halloween Pumpkins – seen on Improvements Catalog

Happy Halloween Wreath – made by NewEnglandWreath on Etsy

Green Glitter Votive Candles – seen on BHG

Gone Batty Glitter Cake Decorations – shared by The Celebration Shoppe

Candy Corn Martini with Pop Rocks Rim – shared by Boulder Locator

Black Widow Halloween Cocktail – shared on Celebrations

Ghosty Meringues – shared by tiel*sk on Flickr

What is your cocktail of choice for girl’s night in?

4Sep2013

Ninja Birthday Party Ideas (DIY Friendly)

Posted in Party Inspiration by uniquepasticheevents

Hiiiii-yyaaa!

That’s right. You’ve just been ninja chopped. I bet you didn’t see me coming with my stealth like ninja skills!

In case you haven’t guessed yet, ninjas are the theme of the week! This week’s inspiration board is focused on a boy’s birthday party – ninja style!

Ninja Birthday Party Ideas

Make sure to check out my Ninja Party board on Pinterest. I’ve got tons of ideas and activities there as well.

All of the images I’ve used in this inspiration board have a home! See where they were originally shared at:

Ninja Party Bags – Shared by Haven’t You Always Wanted A Monkey?

DIY Ninja Piñata – Shared by Roe and Lee

Ninja Cookies and Sushi – Shared by Anders Ruff

Ninja Training Cards – Shared by Blonde Designs

Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies – Shared by I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Martial Arts Twister Game – Shared by Party Planning Now

Ninja Birthday Invitation – by Sprout My Party on Etsy

If you were a ninja, what would your enemies know you as?

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Rustic Sunflower and Navy Country Sunset Reception

What is your favorite summer flower?

A Garnet Inspired Birthday Party for the January Princess

What is your birthstone?

Comic Book Party Ideas

Want even MORE ideas for a super hero or villain party? Check out my Pinterest board dedicated to this theme HERE.

Easy Memorial Day Picnic Ideas

High Tea Lunch {With the Girls}

A New Year’s Eve Party in Black and Gold {with a hint of stars}

Ideas for Hosting Your Own Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

Glitzy Girls Night In {for Halloween}

Ninja Birthday Party Ideas (DIY Friendly)

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