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Peachy & polkadot cocktail invitations
The welcoming of early summer has me planning wine tastings and cocktail parties out on the deck every free moment I have. There’s not much I love more than gathering with friends over good drinks...
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Balloon numbers
One of the easiest backdrops we’ve done for a party is sticking balloons directly onto the wall. You don’t even need helium – just blow up and stick. Putting the balloons in a number configuration is...
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Umbrella beach place cards
With wedding season here and showers galore to plan this year (so many showers!). I’ve been putting together a number of place card ideas. I’m always on the hunt for simple and fun ideas that won’t...
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Glitter twist birthday crowns
Glitter paper and jewelry wire have come together to create these really fun party crowns. I adore a pretty crown to brighten up a birthday, a girl’s night out, even a Tuesday morning cleaning at...
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YAY candle cake
Making birthdays special doesn’t have to be difficult… Create simple words with basic candles for a cake that is bursting with festive fun! There’s nothing better than a cake made to say what you want...
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Post-it note party garland
What could be easier than stringing up Post-its for a party!? I’ve always loved finding ways to re-purpose office supplies like making paper clip garland and brad confetti invites. Post-it’s come in...
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Honeycomb stars
This post is sponsored by Pure Leaf. It doesn’t take much to brighten up a space for having friends over for a quick spring drink. Hanging a few bright honeycomb stars and enjoying simple iced tea...
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Pegboard birthday candle display
Last summer we created this fun 10 foot long candle display. I loved how it completely lit up and transformed a table into a birthday celebration. However the need to drill holes etc didn’t make it...
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Birthday cakes baked in bags
I’m always on the lookout for fresh ways to serve up our favorite treat – cake! Putting cakes in bags is just about the best idea we’ve dreamt up yet. It’s a fun way to bring dessert to a friend’s...
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Typography confetti
Confetti is obviously one of my favorite party items. It’s colorful, fun and crazy easy to create. Snipping of bits of bright paper with scissors is all it takes to fashion a festive birthday, shower...
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pineapple ice cream
It is summer… Which means all things wonderful, cold and pineapple in my book! On our honeymoon Matt and I spent a long week in Maui eating fresh pineapple every morning. The taste will always remind...
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Paint can deck candles
The early summer evenings in the mountains are incredibly cool and beautiful – I can’t help but be outside every chance I get. To create a pretty glow outside I reach for candles this time of year,...
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Soft pretzel ice cream sandwiches
Ice cream sandwiches are iconic for combining the refreshingly cool taste of ice cream with the sweet baked goodness of a cookie. I’m so excited to share with you our updated ice cream sandwich...
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Colorful hanging vine garland
Bright hanging garland is always a win in my party play book. These colorful vines only take a few snips of paper and dabs of glue to connect. They can be hung across the walls or down from the...
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The coolest cooler in town
It’s official… I’m on an ice cream – cool sweets – so excited it is finally summer – kick this week. The weather is warm and our cooler is open for the season. To update our current (not so awesome)...
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Ice cream party
This post is sponsored by Target. School’s out for summer! We celebrated by inviting a few favorite classmates over and throwing our first party of summer – an ice cream party! Miniature ice cream...
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Water balloon trampoline jumping
The kids received a gigantic trampoline earlier this year and we have been having the greatest fun with it. On multiple occasions we’ve filled it with balloons and $3 bouncy balls from Target. It has...
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How to smell pretty at parties
We have an outdoor wedding to attend this weekend, and I’m Italian, which means I glisten well. ;) As it is with all summer parties, I start to get nervous about how my aroma will affect the way I...
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Confetti sequin crowns
Fashioning a crown out of confetti sequins is a fun way to make a party tiara that will be loved by every birthday girl. The combination of colorful sequins and a minimal wild wire design makes a...
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Hard shell fruit dessert
This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I’m always on the hunt for ways to make our party throwing bright and unique. Dessert was what I was assigned to this past weekend and I found the easiest way to...
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