Ruff Draft: DIY Teacher Survival Kit

We have been gearing up for the Back to School Season over here in the Ruff household… printing supplies lists, shopping school specials and figuring out what to do for our new school year teachers!  We asked some teacher friends what they like getting as classroom gifts and their response was:  practical goodies!  So we […]

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A Gender Reveal Party using Chevron, Stripes and Polka Dots

With more and more people finding out the sex of their baby, gender reveal parties are super “hot” right now.  Such a a fun way to announce BOY or GIRL and just another great reason to throw a party (not that a reason if ever truly needed)!  Nancy from A to Z Celebrations put together this gender […]

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A Girlie Teddy Bear Picnic Party

I always adore working with Ellen of Ellen Bessette Events because she plans such precious little girls’ parties!  As a mom of 3 girls, you can always count on her to come up with precious girl themes.  (Which is GREAT because I have 2 boys so I don’t get the chance to do that!)  Remember […]

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Giveaway: Girls Will Be Girls

Once again The Savvy Socialista has spoiled us and set up an amazing giveaway filled with all the makings of a sweet little girl: yes, you know the recipe, sugar and spice and all things nice. (WARNING: sugar and spice are not always proportional!) Be it an aunt of a little girl, mommy of a little […]

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AR Designs for Driving Force Giving Circle – Celebrity Fund Raising Event

We are thrilled to finally share this amazing event that Harrison and Shriftman PR team recently helped coordinate.  Driving Force Giving Circle is a non profit organization founded by Serena Williams, Common and Carolina Panthers football player James Anderson.  They recently held a kick off event in NYC to raise money for the cause. We […]

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Ruff Draft: Insta-graham Cracker S’mores Kits

Did you guys happen to catch Brynne’s 11th Insta-Party featured on Hostess with the Mostess yesterday?  If not, click here to see the party writeup and details!  Brynne and I had so much fun prepping for her party and she actually did a lot of work to help me pull it off in 2 days. […]

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Blendtec Blender Giveaway! ($450 Value!)

You might know that I’m a little obsessed with smoothies and coming up with new recipes!  I am obsessed with my blender and so I think you’ll be really excited about THIS giveaway today! To help you with your smoothie creations, the I Heart Nap Time Creative Team has teamed up to give away a […]

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iPad Mini Giveaway!

Well, today is the day of a couple awesome giveaways! First up…. Who wants to win an iPad mini!?  I just got mine a few months ago and absolutely LOVE it! Here are all of the fabulous Sponsors: Cupcake with Character, Tunkey Monkey Sweet Treats, A Delicate Gift, Fancy Cakes, Tikkido, Petite Bebe, Cody Designs, […]

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Giveaway: Home Sweet Home

It’s Friday and you know what that means…another great giveaway!  Again this week we’ve teamed up with our friends over at The Savvy Socialista to give away a Home Sweet Home themed package with 4 fabulous products offered by a few of Savvy Socialista’s clients! Clean Couture $50 virtual gift card  The lovely people at Clean Couture were just […]

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A Banana Split Ice Cream Party

Lydia Menzies of The Party Wagon here to share a recent Banana Split Ice Cream Party that I styled! Nothing says summer like ice cream, so why not make it an extra-special memory with an extra-special treat?! Invite friends over and get everyone into the fun by building your own banana splits- and be sure to […]

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Ruff Draft: How to Make Tissue Paper Fringe Tassles

I recently made fringe tassle garland for Brynne’s Insta-Party Birthday – it was so easy, inexpensive and actually quicker than I thought it would be.  My daughter and her friends loved it, and Brynne even helped me make the tassles!  I thought it would be fun to show you how to make these fringe tassles out […]

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A Vintage Firetruck Birthday Party

A firetruck party with complete style and 100% little boy appeal is exactly how Brody celebrated his 2nd birthday!  With the Vintage props displayed among the party decorations including an old time firetruck holding the party favor bags, there was plenty of “Big Red” to help set the tone for this amazing party styled by […]

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AHOY! A Nautical Backyard Summer Bash! {Great 4th of July Ideas!}

Ahoy there! Jen Carver of Banner Events here to share a party theme perfect “from sea to shining sea”.  We invited our family & a couple of friends to join our “Carver Crew” for a sailin’ good time at a nautical inspired 4th of July party! Living near the Pacific Ocean, I have always had […]

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Giveaway: Glam It Up

It’s Giveaway Time! And who doesn’t love a giveaway where you can win items from 4 different people?!? Here at Anders Ruff we love to Glam It Up and so we are giddy to share these 4 very glammy items that our sweet friend, Jami, from The Savvy Socialista, has brought our way and will all […]

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A Gorgeous “Jewel of the Nile” Egyptian Spa Party

Our “Jewel of the Nile” recently turned 8 and invited her friends to come celebrate– Egyptian style. I have to admit, I was thrilled when Kaylee asked for an Egyptian spa party.  She’s the 3rd in a line of women who are obsessed with all things Ancient Egypt.  (I did a study abroad there while […]

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