Soiree :: Fashion Show Themed Baby Shower

I'll be sharing the baby shower we hosted for our adorable friend Payal tomorrow, but first, the fabulous invites.  As the fashionista in our group of friends, we decided to throw her a fashion/brand launch themed shower.  The brand, the nickname she gave her adorable bump.  Inspired by a Chanel invite for fashion week, we created these invites complete with VIP passes, social media hash tags, and a request for books in leiu of cards.  We created these invites using A7 half moon enclosures  and envelopes from Paper-Source.

Modern & Girly Birthday Party

Playing off of a 'favorite things' theme, this lucky toddler had all her friends over for a lavish modern yet girly 2nd birthday party.  How adorable is that dress up station!  Details I love: each child had their own place card, Storey's favorite things were written out in calligraphy on canvases throughout the space, and the table that featured 36' balloons with tassels.  And that dessert table is to die for! 

{photos via Hostess Blog}

Champagne & PJ 30th Birthday Bash

I spent my 30th with the Mister and the next day with my girlfriends.  Being preggers I wanted to do something fun and different this year, thus I decided on a champagne (or in my case sparkling grape juice) and pj slumber party.  We ordered in delicious Thai food, watched Pitch Perfect, drank champagne, pigged out on chocolate cake & junk food, and had plenty of girl time.  In other words it was perfection.

Winter Wonderland Birthday Party

Given the weather this past week, this winter wonderland birthday party is the perfect excuse to stay indoors.  I love all the pastel colors, the soft ambiance, the delicious treats and the festiveness of the party.  The goodies included: chocolate covered pretzels, Oreo pops, sugar cookies, marshmallow flakes, choclate mini balls, wonderland cake, and of course hot cocoa and milk.  So festive and perfect for a girly winter birthday party.

{photos via Kara's Party Ideas}

30th Birthday Inspiration

I'm turning the big 3-0 tomorrow, can't believe this year has flown by and I'm officially no longer in my twenties.  To celebrate, I'm throwing a Champagne & PJs, 30th birthday bash this year.  As I'm preggos and can't drink I thought having a slumber party with my girlfriends was the perfect alternative.  Yes there will be champagne (or sparkling grape juice), cake, plenty of junk food, and lots of girl talk.  So excited to be celebrating the start of another great year.


{photos via: Invite - designed by yours truly, slumber party, cork, glitter champagne bottle, cotton candy, pink dessert, cake pops, & silver flutes}

 

She's Ready to POP Baby Shower

I'm not the biggest fan of a repeat theme, but this ready to pop baby shower was executed perfectly, I just had to share it with you.  I love the varying shades of pink, cream, and gold together, they create the perfect combination of girly elegance.  If you love this party, check out the other gorgeous party details they have at their Etsy store.

{photos via Le Partie Sugar}

From the Host:
Tissue poms floated over the food and drink table, with the three different blends of popcorn taking center stage. We had sweet and savory popcorn options, plus other “pop-related” food items like Cheesy Popovers, Chocolate Cake Pops and yummy Kettle Popcorn Cookies. For the beverages we served Rose Sparkling Wine, Italian Soda Pop, Sparkling Water, Red and White Wine. For the party favors, we put together bags filled with “things that go pop”, which included: Mini-Champagne to pop open on 02.29.12 (baby’s due date), Pop Rocks (who doesn’t love those?), Gumballs, Kettle Popcorn and Cake Pops.

Preppy and Nautical 1st Birthday Party

Love this adorable pink and blue nautical and preppy 1st birthday party.  With all the varying patterns, stripes, and textures, it's delicious eye candy.  The little party goers snacked on individually packaged "catch of the day" goldfishes, sailor sandwiches, and sailboat skewers, and  of course a dessert spread that included yogurt, cupcakes, cookies, and cake! Love everything about this adorable party, and it's adaptable for a baby shower too!

 



{photos via Kara's Party Ideas}

Soiree :: Coco Chanel Scent Bar

As promised, a recap of the lovely scent bar we created for the Parisian Coco Chanel inspired bridal shower.  With head, heart, and base notes to choose from, guests could create their own signature scent or make one of the provided scent recipes.   We had custom roller ball perfume bottles made with the bride-to-be's name for guests to take their signature scents and favors home in.  And no Parisian Coco Chanel inspired bridal shower would be complete without an Eiffel Tower guest book. 

~All photos courtesy of rivernorthLove

Masquerade Ball 40th Birthday

Love this fun and flirty masquerade ball themed 40th birthday bash.  From the stunning dessert table, to the black, white and pink color palette, to the masquerade masks, there are so many gorgeous details.  I am obsessed with those lovely bird topped apothecary glass jars, and the beautiful birdcage cookies.  And the dessert table featured: vanilla cupcakes, vanilla cookies, cake pops, strawberry mousse, macarons, profiteroles, and a yummy assortment of candy.

{photos via Hostess Blog}