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A Vintage Carnival Style Birthday Party

There is just something about Carnival parties that makes me smile.  Maybe it is because I have so many wonderful childhood memories of loving the carnival atmosphere – the rides, food, games, excitement. There are so many ways to decorate, games to play and treats to serve and I love to see each person’s spin […]

Ruff Draft: Gift Packaging Centerpieces – The Operation Shower Way

Today’s Ruff Draft is a behind the scenes of the 2011 TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP OPERATION SHOWER that we helped with last week in Atlanta. We designed the invitation and party decor, (which was inspired from this year’s 4th of July Pinwheel Collection)  and went down to help style the event with the lovely LeAnn Morrissey, and Amy Belle […]

Happy Halloween Collection & Free Printable!

Remember our Happy Halloween collection from last year?  Well, it is for sale in the shop for only $12 right now!  Even more good news… Nicole, the owner of The Twinery, asked us to design a free printable for her fans.  We were happy to do that for her since we are obsessed with her […]

2011 Pinkoween Collection – Contributing to Susan G. Komen

Last year we collaborated with Courtney Dial of Pizzazzerie on a special Halloween project. We created printables for a Pink Halloween Collection.  Courtney styled her own dessert table using our printables.  Remember?  Pink + Halloween = Pinkoween Collection There are so many opportunities to celebrate using our Pink Halloween/Pinkoween Collection.  Many of our clients used […]

Bridesmaids (and the exclusive AR offer!) is on the shelves of Target!

Run to your nearest Target because Bridesmaids is flying off the shelves!  We are so excited to announce that Bridesmaids, the movie, has been released and is on the shelves! Target’s Bridesmaids launch has an exclusive offer from Anders Ruff and ELF Cosmetics.  We included our printable Bridesmaids themed Girls Night In party decor set […]

A Precious Tea Party with Tutus and Baby Dolls

A fabulous client of ours, Pam, recently worked with Adria on creating an entire suite of custom party printable invitations and accessories for her daughter’s party.  We are thrilled to share this party with you today because we haven’t ever shared this theme!  The theme is a Tea Party with Tutus and Baby Dolls. (Printable […]

Vintage Milk and Cookies Party

We are so excited to formally introduce our collaboration with Kiss with Style!  Kiss with Style is an Australian based Event Planning company that has incredible talent in cake decorating and styling.  Yolanda is behind Kiss with Style, that delivers a range of fun, stylish and whimsical party packages.  With expertise in artisan cake decorating, marketing […]

Closed – Giveaway! Win a BRIDESMAIDS “Girls Night In” set of prizes! (Multiple Winners)

  We are thrilled to announce this Bridesmaids themed giveaway contest! (Even more excited that there will be multiple winners!) We have gotten such wonderful feedback on our most recent project.  Working for Universal Studios and designing and styling a “girls night in” party was a blast and we loved sharing party and styling ideas.  […]

Cupcrazed Wins Cupcake Wars!!!

We have a local celebrity that we want to share with you today!!! (in Maureen’s neighborhood!) Owner Heather McDonnell of the Cupcrazed Cupcake Bar (in Baxter Village – Fort Mill, SC), participated in the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars earlier this year. This past Tuesday night, the Food Network aired her episode (Southern themed with Jeanette McCurdy – […]

Ruff Draft: How to make Candy Centerpieces and more….

It’s Ruff Draft Time! If you liked yesterday’s post about Grayce’s 6th Candyland inspired birthday party, you will be happy to see our insider’s scoop on how we made some of the displays.   Just an FYI…. the invitation is now available, and the collection will be in the shop this week.   We’ve had lots […]

Grayce’s Candyland Birthday Party

Who doesn’t love a reason to eat CANDY??? Today, I am sharing Grayce’s 6th birthday – a Candyland inspired party. Here is a shot of the invitation that is new to the shop here. Grayce insisted on a candy party… and even though she is a little old to still play the classic Candyland game, […]

FREE Post Card Evite for your Bridesmaids Themed “Girls Night In” Viewing Party

Wow!  We have gotten such wonderful feedback about our “girls night in” photo shoot that we recently styled for the Target exclusive release of Bridesmaids, the movie. You can get your own printable girls night in party set in the Bridesmaids DVDs and Blu-Ray exclusively at Target, for a limited time.  You can pre-order at […]

25+ SPOOKtacular DIY Halloween Ideas

Hello AR Fans!  I’m really not tricking  when I say that it’s a treat to be guest blogging today on one of my all-time favorite party sites.  Aren’t you constantly inspired by all that Maureen, Adria & the Anders Ruff team contribute?  I know I am! Halloween will be here before you can say, ‘BOO!’  With Halloween merchandise […]