Lights, Camera, Birthday: A Hollywood Movie Party!

Lights, camera, birthday!  Jen Carver of Banner Events here to share a recent movie party that I styled for my boys!  We recently rolled out the red carpet (literally), to welcome guests to the premiere of our two sons’  Hollywood movie themed birthday party!  It was such a fun theme, perfect for any age or gender […]

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An Inspired American Girl Doll Birthday Party

If you know a little girl that loves American Girl Dolls, then this party is for you!  I am so excited to finally share our latest American Girl Doll Birthday Party that we styled.  Our sweet friend and client, Yolanda of Kiss Me Kate, visited us this summer in Charlotte (We had SO much fun!).  […]

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Ruff Draft: Make Apple Cupcake Donuts for School Teachers

The quintessential symbol of school and teachers – the apple.  I (aka. Maureen – I hijacked the Ruff Draft this week) wanted to come up with a treat that your kiddos can bring to their teacher for the first week of school (or anytime, really!), but didn’t want it to be too complicated. Pinterest has […]

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AHOY! A Nautical Backyard Summer Bash! {Great 4th of July Ideas!}

Ahoy there! Jen Carver of Banner Events here to share a party theme perfect “from sea to shining sea”.  We invited our family & a couple of friends to join our “Carver Crew” for a sailin’ good time at a nautical inspired 4th of July party! Living near the Pacific Ocean, I have always had […]

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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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Breakfast With Tiffany Diaper Shower

When you have a gorgeous & glamorous friend named Tiffany who just so happens to be expecting a baby boy, hosting a “Breakfast With Tiffany” baby shower is a no-brainer.  (This theme is so versatile! Think: bridal shower, baby shower, birthday and more! Substitute any special mom or bride-to-be’s name for equally as much fun!) Inspired by […]

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Ruff Draft: Sharing Christmas Traditions & Favorite Memories

Do you have a favorite Christmas tradition that you have either passed on, or created yourself? I have a family Christmas Tradition that my parents started when I was a kid, and wanted to share with you today.  It is my favorite memory as a child, and I have continued doing it for my kids! […]

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Day 11 Giveaway (1 of 2) – Taffie Wishes is giving away a $120 Shopping Spree

Day 11 Giveaway Taffie Wishes Giveaway:  A $120 Shopping Spree to Taffie Wishes Gifts you can find at Taffie Wishes:  felt banners, garlands, favor boxes, hanging decorations, stickers Fun Idea:  Fill the large milk carton favor boxes with a mix of cookies for your child to give as a teacher gift, or use them for […]

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Buddy the Elf Themed Brunch Party by Deliciously Darling Events!

Adria and I are seriously obsessed with Buddy the Elf (Elf the Movie!)  Will Farrell is one of my favorite actors and we have been wanting to share this party with you for the past year.  Now that it is totally seasonally appropriate, we are excited to share this party planned by Dina of Deliciously Darling […]

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Our New Magical Elf Christmas Party & Printable Collection!

We are so stinkin excited to share our NEW Magical Elf Christmas Party & Printable Collection! Have you been naughty or nice this year? Bring the tradition of the magic elf (ie Elf on the Shelf, Vintage Knee Hugger Elf, etc.) to your Christmas party and the kids will surely be on their best behavior […]

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Glam Camping Party with Emily Maynard & Ricki

If you’ve been following, you know that Adria and I got to work on an inspiring and exciting project a couple weeks ago.  We got to style Emily’s Maynard’s daughter’s Birthday Party! Ricki turned 7 and chose to have a Glam Camping party.   We have been wanting to style a party using our glam camping […]

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A {LOVE} Day Celebration

A SWEET Valentine’s Day printable package + SWEET treats + the SWEETEST kids around (well, most of the time) = one pretty SWEET {LOVE} Day celebration. I’m not gonna lie.   Some parties are for the kids.  And some parties are for me.  I pretended this party was for the kids, and spent a few hours trying to convince myself it was for the […]

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Ruff Draft: Valentine’s Day Cookie Basket

I know I know….. more Valentine’s Day stuff – this time it will be sweet, I promise 🙂 Maureen’s dear friend Lori was hospitalized last week, and Maureen wanted to do something special for her.  Lori loves Maureen’s homemade sugar cookies, so Maureen whipped up a batch.  (Don’t worry, I’ll give you her secret recipe […]

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Our SWEET SHOPPE Valentine’s Day Collection!

If you haven’t already heard, I just had my first post as an official Guest Contributor to Hostess Blog!  (The site that ignited my passion for parties!)  I wrote up the details and shared photos of our SWEET SHOPPE Valentine’s Day Party that we styled with our new printable collection.  This party was all about […]

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Our NEW North Pole Christmas Party Printable Collection

  Get ready for a Christmas party printable over load!  We are THRILLED to tell the story of our most recent North Pole Christmas Collection photo shoot…. When I think back to my childhood memories of Christmas, I immediately think of the warmth and comfort I would feel when seeing images of The North Pole.  […]

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