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Pink Disco Teen Tween Birthday Party

Yolanda, of Kiss with Style, recently asked us to design printables for a stunning Disco themed birthday party. This Disco Dance Party theme is so perfect for teens and tweens, or even for a big 3oth or 40th birthday!  The theme lends itself to fun and glamorous decorations and probably a lot of dancing during […]

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New Movie Party Themed Invitation

  Hi friends!  Recently our sweet friend {Jen Carver of Banner Events} had asked me to design an invitation and coordinating printables for her sons’ movie themed party later this year. Yay! I have been wanting to freshen up our movie party offerings! It has been SO hot here in Charlotte, so my kids and […]

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Giveaway: Keep Calm and Monogram It All

If you’re a monogramaholic then you probably think that the title of this weeks themed giveaway is clearly an oxymoron.  Let’s just be honest with one another, seeing something monogrammed can put us in fits that even Beiber Believers can’t compete with.  You can take the simplest item, monogram it, and all of sudden you […]

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A Comic Style Wonder Woman Super Hero Birthday Party

Our friend and client Yolanda, of Kiss with Style, recently created the coolest Wonder Woman Super Hero birthday party for a client in Australia.  We see a lot of super hero boy parties (Of course there was Pierson’s Super P Party and then recently Jeffrey’s Comic Style Super Hero party on a budget), so it […]

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Ruff Draft: Spicy Red Pepper Hummus and Warm Tortilla Chips

I recently learned how to make hummus and have been trying out new flavors.  I don’t know why I haven’t made fresh hummus before now, because it is one of my favorite dips/appetizers.  Once I figured out the basic ingredients, I then decided to create a spicy red pepper hummus…. perfect for veggies, but even […]

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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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Budget-Friendly Vintage Comic Book Super Hero Birthday Party

Pow! Bam! Zap! If you’re planning a super hero birthday party and want a big visual impact without blowing your budget, this Vintage Comic Book Style Super Hero Party is packed with creative DIY ideas, affordable decorations, and fun activities kids absolutely love. When my son Jeffrey asked for a comic book inspired super hero […]

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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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