An Elegant 40th Birthday with a Black and White Party

It’s a Black and White Party that screams sophistication and class and was styled by no other than our classy Australian friend, Yolanda, of Kiss With Style.  With a similar look to the Chanel/Sex in the City Inspired Party she styled, this one just has that Audrey Hepburn edge to it.   Yolanda combines two starkly opposite colors and is […]

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A Super Cool Reptile Party

Yolanda, of Kiss with Style, recently styled a Reptile Party for a client and it so cute!   With various textures on the dessert table and slithery and scaley props she was able to achieve a stylish look that both Moms and little boys can love (just like she did in this Star Wars Party as […]

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Foxy and 40 in NYC – Celebrating Adria’s 40th Birthday

Today I am sharing with you one of the most AMAZING weekends I have EVER had!!!  Last week, I turned the big 4-0 and celebrated it in NYC with my northern girlfriends.  We stayed with dear friends of Maureen & mine in a gorgeous Manhattan Penthouse over-looking the city. I flew in Tuesday ahead of […]

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Sneak Peek – Foxy & 40 Party Theme for Adria’s Foxy 40th Birthday Party

Well, if you follow us on instagram or facebook, you know exactly what the above invitation is from!  Adria celebrated her 40th Birthday Party in NYC this past weekend and we surprised her with a blown out Foxy and 40 themed 40th birthday party!  Here is the invitation (above) and Adria will be sharing all […]

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A Super Cool Camping Party

Just because you’ve seen one camping party doesn’t mean you’ve seen them all!  Alexis Campbell, owner of The Pear (Event Styling and Planning), shared with us her sons fifth birthday party and it is definitely one of a kind camping party full of fun and crafty ideas.  Alexis had us design a fabulous Outdoor Camping Party Invitation which […]

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It’s Not Just a Tea Party, it’s a TEA-Pee Party

This TEA-Pee party puts a twist on your average tea party by combining it with Tee-Pees.  A combination that is truly unique, but the ultimate in beauty and cohesiveness when Christina Goff of 4 Kids Cake  is the one styling the event!  As a mother of 3 boys and only 1 girl, Christina jumps at opportunities to be […]

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Sneak Peek – NEW Game Night Party Printables

It has been crazy around here! Last weekend was my Vintage Football Party (did you see my video tutorials here and here).  Adria hosted a game night last weekend in Charlotte…. Now, I am super busy around here with planning a Casino Party Night for this weekend, Adria’s 40th Birthday next weekend in NYC and […]

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Ruff Draft: DIY Monogram Flip Flops from Party on a Dime Charity Challenge

If you haven’t heard, we are participating in a party contest with Balloon Time, Party on a Dime Charity Challenge featuring Brynne’s Monogram Slumber Birthday Party.  We were challenged along with several other party planners, to create a party on a $100 budget.  The winner of this challenge will receive $5,000 towards the charity of their choice […]

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Video Tutorial: Lego Party Decorations – How to Make Building Bricks

We are so excited to share a DIY video tutorial today to show you how to make these ADORABLE (and inexpensive) Jumbo Lego Brick props as we showed in our Modern Lego Inspired Birthday Party!  These Lego Party Decorations are perfect to use stacked up on a wall, in the center of a table or […]

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Pink and Grey Bridal Shower by Kate Landers

This stunning Pink and Grey Bridal Shower styled and produced by Kate Landers is simply breathtaking!  The soft tones of pinks and greys mixed with hearts, arrows and lovely pale wood grain makes this fitting for any time of year.  It also could double as an engagement party, valentine’s day party or birthday party.  Kate […]

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New Vintage Football Party Theme

Happy (almost) Fall, everyone!  Fall means football!  We love football and now that I moved to Milwaukee, I guess we need to become big time Packers fans! We have always wanted to design a cool football party, but never have had the time.  I was always struggling to think about what team colors to use […]

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Fabulous Party Costumes & Halloween Costumes!

As we start to think about Halloween it’s only natural to think about the endless possibility of  Halloween costumes.  Below we have some fads and fun ideas for those who will be celebrating in true spirit.  As we were putting them together we realized that costumes are not only  fitting for Halloween they’re fabulous for themed […]

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Ruff Draft: Chocolate Pretzel Gymnastics Ribbon Stick Dessert

Did you guys happen to see Grayce’s Gymnastics Birthday Party post last week?  If not, you can check out the full gymnastics party. In the meantime, we wanted to show another easy DIY dessert you can make for this twirling theme.  All gymnasts should have ribbon sticks, so we thought of a creative idea to […]

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An Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party

Missy LoFaso of Sweetly Chic Events here to share our recent Alice in Wonderland inspired Mad Hatter Tea Party.  Elegant shades of pink, aqua, creams and gold paired with velvet, sequin and lace fabrics make this tea party elegant, whimsical and glam. Be sure to keep your eye for some of our favorite party elements: […]

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A Glittery Glam 40th Birthday Party

Hi Anders Ruff readers!  I’m excited to share with you a gorgeous celebration held in honor of Krista O’Byrne of Hoopla Events!  If you are planning a glam 40th birthday party, you won’t want to miss the beautiful details! Turning 40 definitely calls for an extra special celebration! Thanks to the help of some great […]

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