Lights, Camera, Birthday: A Hollywood Movie Party!

Lights, camera, birthday!  Jen Carver of Banner Events here to share a recent movie party that I styled for my boys!  We recently rolled out the red carpet (literally), to welcome guests to the premiere of our two sons’  Hollywood movie themed birthday party!  It was such a fun theme, perfect for any age or gender […]

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 […]

Happy Graduation: Class of 2013

It’s graduation season all around the country!  Such a special occasion calls for a grand celebration! Want to add a little extra “pomp and circumstance” to your grad party?  Be sure to check out the amazing new “Modern Graduation” printable collection by Anders Ruff. If you love tying all of the details of your events […]

An Elegant Shabby Chic Baptism Dessert Social {+ Tips on Incorporating Printables in Your Next Event}

My sweet daughter turned 8 in March.  Eight is an important age in our church as it is the age children can choose to be baptized.  Of course, as parents we wanted to support our daughter in this decision & celebrate her day.  I hope you will enjoy the photographs, beautifully captured by Karina Rigtrup […]

Breakfast With Tiffany Diaper Shower

When you have a gorgeous & glamorous friend named Tiffany who just so happens to be expecting a baby boy, hosting a “Breakfast With Tiffany” baby shower is a no-brainer.  (This theme is so versatile! Think: bridal shower, baby shower, birthday and more! Substitute any special mom or bride-to-be’s name for equally as much fun!) Inspired by […]

Now Launching: An “Angry Bird-day” Celebration {Angry Birds Inspired}

Jen Carver, of Banner Events, here to share a fun new “Angry Bird-day” party theme launched recently in honor of two of my sons’ birthdays!  Feathers were flying at the Carver “birdhouse”  as we were busy prepping for 20 guests to come “crash” the party. December is a busy enough month as is, but add birthdays for two children to […]

A ‘Little One’ Baby Shower–Red Riding Hood Style

Once upon a time a beautiful mother decided it was time to add another sweet “Little One” to her darling family of 5.  “What a little nose she’ll have.  What little ears she’ll have.  What little eyes she’ll have.  But what big hearts she’ll fill.” Inspired by the classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood, we set out to help […]

A Darling ‘A League of Her Own’ Party

Jen Carver (Banner Events), here to share an incredibly unique vintage “A League of Her Own” party with you today, choc full of winning details styled by my talented friend, Vivian Kerr and captured by Andrea Pasion Photography. You may remember the 1992 movie A League of Their Own, a comedy-drama that tells a fictionalized account […]

A Precious Arts & Crafts Party

Even Picasso couldn’t have painted a more picture-perfect party for one art-loving little girl.  My daughter, Kaylee, has been begging for an arts & crafts birthday celebration for an entire year!  Some children are born with silver spoons in their mouths.  Kaylee was born with a paintbrush and crayons in her hands! I turned to my […]