Happy Memorial Day

{picture via Martha Stewart}

Remembering the fallen.

Honoring those of today that serve our country.

Happy Memorial Day weekend!

A Monster Bash!

I'm smitten by Kate Bogot of

Kate Bogot Photography 

for sharing her son, Bens birthday with Birthday Girl 

Just look at this fun and whimsical creation of a monster bash containing wild and bold colors and design elements!

I cannot get over the monstrous birthday crown!

What a special group of little monsters to attend this event!

Bake Sale! {The Great American Bake Sale!}

Who doesn't feel charitable when it comes to contributing towards a bake sale? I've been really looking for a challenge when it comes to community work this year. I'm getting started on my BS/P, raising a fiesty toddler, and feeling reverential towards others. So, I'm looking into getting the scoop on using a park, my local Mom's Club, or possible a garage sale to make this happen. I also stopped by Bakerella to get a recipe and instructions for the cowgirl/boy cookie mixes and Bake it Pretty for mini loaf pans (to make pumpkin bread). Projects are so fun and rewarding, so I'm hoping by June I can get the ball rolling!

Victorian Garden Party {Phoenix Event Planning}

BP Man was just asking me today if I'm getting excited for Miss P's pending party 2 months away. I acknowledged him with a simple "m-hm" knowing I still have some items to finish and plan. Seeing a similar style garden party by Rachel Lewis of Phoenix Event Planning sure does give me grat inspiration! I just love her style here! Her daughter turned 3 to a Victorian style party in the garden. I'm smitten by her detail--just look at the whicker and silver era accents disbursed throughout in a floral and whimsy feel.

Hey, batter-batter! {6th Birthday Party!}

Who doesn't love a good baseball game or party!?

I'm always following Party Box Designs posts.

Especially one as cool and out-of-the-park
as Five Lucky Charms!
Thanks Jessica for sharing--not only do you amaze me with your ideas and details but fab parties others share with you!

County Fair Birthday!

I'm going ga-ga for this celebration at Aesthetic. Such a vibrant and fun theme for any 4 year old!

{Photo's via Aesthetic}

Take a gander at Anneliese's blog, here or here  for a tutorial on the bandana table cloth, finds, and recipe for the delicious bundt cake she made {from Martha Stewart}.

A Birthday in the Park! {Jack & Izzy}

I love all the boy parties exploding this Spring--especially when one comes from one of my favorite blogs to read. Sarah the creator of Jack & Izzy posted her son's 3rd Birthday party and I'm in love with the park colors of blue, red, grey, and white. Sarah makes it easy to construct your own homemade party with these simple banners displayed for the dessert table!

I can not get enough of how adorable and super-yummy these colossal marshmellow pops and cupcakes look! Sarah kindly describes how she assembled the marshellow's that anyone could DIY.

For more details, pictures, and more to come, stop by Jack & Izzy for sweet ideas and lots of eye candy! ;)

Graduation Party!

I love Robin of Gaddie & Tood

amazing paper products ranging from hats to tags.

She recently posted pictures from her daughter's graduation party and boy does she deliver simple yet sweet ideas! I'm loving the blue and red theme with a touch of personal picture picks on sandwhiches!

How about these party favors for her friends--name banners! Great for any girl to hang in her dorm at her desk or even over her bed. Robin's creativity shows through all her handmade décor and attention to detail through images of her daughter to the food table!

My wish list

So my Birthday is this friday, and I'll be in Texas on a vacation we planned two months ago. I was told I'd be taken to a lovely Brazillian dinner as my "treat" on my special day. With how much we put into our travels and Miss P's impending birthday party in August, seems I can only "look" at any items I'm hoping to recieve.

Darn.

When life hands you lemons, you save for...

A Nikkon D3000 DSLR

Adobe Photoshop CS5

I'm very impatient, so this "saving" that'll last up to Christmas is not going to be easy. So much for me treating myself on my birthday. We are not off to a good start this week.

My heart goes out to our soldiers, the men and women in our country the contribute their time and lives to protect and serve others. Their sacrifice affects more than their family--their families indure long periods without them. Amy of Stem parties brought me to tears, seriously. Operation Shower and other volunteers provide services to military Moma's deserving our appreciation and gratitude. Thank you :) for being so humble and giving to other's that require the countries help and mean you must sacrafice your significant other and manage loads on your own. We salute you!

G&T Parties!

I'm smitten by Robin, the creator and designer of
Gaddie and Tood 

All her whimsical paper products add a sophisticated and sweet feel to any party occasion. I've been following Robin's posts and turning to her unique products for 2 years now.

Just look at this sweet princess party!

Simply stated 1st Birthday!

*Robin will be on vacation
May 3rd through May 24th
and will not respond to email
or orders until after this time.*

Be sure to stop on by and browse her creative and super sweet product collections! I have been loving and ordering from Robin since Miss P's 2nd Birthday Bash. Such perfect and one-of-a-kind décor for any party need!

Orange Kite Party!

The bright pop of orange and sweet kite designs!

I just can't get enough of this creative birthday on

 Hostess with the Mostess from Posh Paperie.

The creativity in this party--such as pinwheels that pop in color, orange balloons, to whimsical invitations and treat bags. It's refreshing to see how a color and kite's a child enjoys can be tranformed to a fun party for a 3 year old!