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A First Birthday Party that’s as Cute as a Button

Crystal O’Connor, owner and stylists for Sweet Coco Event Styling and Designs,  threw her daughter a first birthday party using our Cute as a Button printable collection.  This party is really “sew” cute and quite honestly, I don’t think a button can compare!  With giant spools of thread on the dessert table and little spools of thread […]

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Shark Party Inspiration

So, I have always been fascinated by sharks and with this week being shark week, I thought it was only fitting to show a few fun ideas I have stumbled upon.  I have been wanting to style a shark party and maybe I’ll plan one for Jeffrey next summer!  Be sure to visit our Pinterest […]

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Giveaway: Let Me Entertain You

At Anders Ruff we are all about entertaining and creating an event that will stay in the minds of our guests for days on end.  We want the look to be easy on the eyes and the mood and feel to bring on the smiles!  This weeks giveaway, titled Let Me Entertain You, will help one […]

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Vintage Comic Book Style Super Hero Birthday Party {On A Budget!!}

I am so excited to finally share Jeffrey’s Vintage Comic Book Style Super Hero Birthday Party! (On a Budget!) Yes, I did say it – On.A.Budget.  Now, before I say that – this party was not free or “super” cheap.  Now don’t get your super hero cape in a bunch just yet…. this party is totally […]

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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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