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Ruff Draft: Celebrating Teachers – DIY Snack Bag

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week – Let’s celebrate them with a cute gift idea! I am loving these cotton bags found at Nashville Wraps!  Maureen and I were trying to think of something to give to teachers and we came up with a DIY snack bag!  All teachers love to have a snack at […]

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A Cupcake Themed 1st Birthday party with Paisley and Polka Dots

First birthday parties are SO special and I always love to see the themes that parents pick for their little ones’ first birthday.  I loved my little Pierson’s first bee day (back in the days before I knew I wanted to get into graphic design or party styling!) and I also love the theme that […]

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Giveaway: A Tissue Tassel Garland Kit from The Flair Exchange {2 winners}

When I was a bit younger streamers were a pretty “happening” party decoration.  It hung from door ways, wrapped around banisters and draped across the ceiling.  It was so pretty all twisted and you could get super fancy and put two colors together, twist them, hang them and impress your guests with your mad streamer […]

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Ruff Draft: Mother’s Day Salad

We are celebrating Mother’s Day again this week…  did you happen to see the Mother’s Day Flower Tote I created last week?  If not, you can see this easy DIY project here!  When I used to live in Ohio, I hosted Mother’s Day brunches for mothers and grandmothers over the years.  While planning the menu, […]

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A Magical Harry Potter Birthday Party (for Kids and Adults)!

We are thrilled to welcome Charynn of Two Sugar Babies to post her husband’s amazing Harry Potter inspired party! Here are the details from Charynn: “This Wizard (“Harry Potter”) Party was a surprise 31st Birthday Party for my husband (we were moving over his 30th). He loves the books and movies, and is known to […]

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A Stunning Moroccan Birthday Party

  Moroccan prints are so trendy and found all over the fashion and interior decor world, so we were thrilled when Yolanda of Kiss With Style asked us to design some Moroccan inspired party printables for their client’s Moroccan birthday party for a client’s 30th birthday celebration.  Inspired by Bollywood and Moroccan prints, Yolanda styled […]

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Giveaway: $75 Store Credit to Bella Cupcake Couture

This weeks giveaway comes from the  Original Couture Cupcake Wrapper Company, Bella Cupcake Couture!  With their high quality and super stylish cupcake wrappers your cupcakes are sure to steal the show in the best dressed category!   As they would say, “the frosting shouldn’t have all the limelight!”  So, as the winner of this giveaway you’ll […]

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Ruff Draft: Mother’s Day Flower Tote Craft

Who loves flowers???  ALL MOMS!!!  I’ve been trying to figure out what to do for my mom this year, and knew it had to be either gardening or flower related, because my mom has the “Greenest Thumb Of ALL”!  In fact, we joke in our family that her plants are her “pets”.  I wanted to […]

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A Western Cowboy and Cowgirl Party by Me & Riley in Dubai

Summer is around the corner and the perfect outdoor (or even indoor!) party theme is a western cowgirl or cowboy themed party!  Emma of Me & Riley (in Dubai) recently planned an adorable party for Maya’s 8th birthday.  I always love the signature original style of Me & Riley parties. Emma went with the classic […]

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Giveaway: $50 Store Credit to Via Blossom

From past posts you know we love Via Blossom for the plethora of fabulous party gear available in their shop.  From decorations to favors they’re a one stop shop that will help your party “blossom” into all that you envisioned it to be!  So, winning a $50 store credit to Via Blossom is sure to make your […]

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Dylan’s Candy Bar Hosts Lucas Bacardi Shriftman’s 5th Birthday Party!

I am SO THRILLED to share this party with you all!  Our friend, Lara Shriftman, recently celebrated her son’s 5th birthday.  We met Lucas Bacardi Shriftman at the Venus Williams and Gigi Grazer Events in The Hamptons that we designed for last summer.   Lucas is the sweetest little boy and we were so happy to […]

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Ruff Draft: FREE Printable Party Flags for Cinco de Mayo!!!

Cinco de Mayo is almost here, and that means it’s FIESTA TIME!!!!  Last year we created a FREE PARTY LOGO in honor of Cinco de Mayo, and today we wanted to add a party flag to go along with this festive design!  We love party flags because you can embellish just about anything with them… […]

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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 […]

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Fridays Favorite Thing: Our Hobby to Your Home & Wedding

Our Hobby to Your Home & Wedding is owned by Shelley Rabe who truly has an amazing eye for “sign appeal!”  Her team hand makes beautiful, high quality wooden signs for any occasion be it a wedding or just an every day sign for your home or work.  They’re really so beautiful you might even want […]

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Ruff Draft: Iced Tea with Fresh Mint and Lemon Gelato {Herb Series}

Have any of you started your spring planting yet?  Most Northerners wait until Mother’s Day weekend… but down here in the South, the planting has begun!  Maureen and I love fresh herbs, and Maureen planted her herb topiaries last weekend.  We thought it would be great to share different recipes throughout the spring and summer […]

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