To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time. — Leonard Bernstein
Whether hosting your little princess’s first toddler party or an adult milestone birthday bash, the secret to a great party is all in the planning. On-theme invitations, cakes, and favors (like how to make Harry Potter wands and butterbeer cake) make my heart flutter! I’m sharing trip and tricks to help you plan your next soiree.
I am a brand ambassador for Oriental Trading and partnered with them for this post. They supplied the lanterns, all opinions are my own.You’d be hard pressed NOT to find a selection of lanterns in your local home design store these days. Versatile and easy to modify,...
Ever try crafting on a plane?It’s not the easiest.But it’s what I do – especially on the way to a big trade show and the night before your cutter decides to act a little crazy. You take it with you and pray that there’s no turbulence. A couple of weeks ago, we had a...
One of the really fun things that I get to do as my job for Global Data Vault, is to plan the company events. Events happen all year long but the biggest is the annual Crawfish Boil. It's a big party to celebrate how long we've been in business and to give back to...
I’m really into glass these days. Glass gifts, that is.A couple of years ago, I made these lighted glass blocks as our “gift” for the year. They went over really well but there’s only so many glass bricks you can give before people are tired of hauling them up to...
Make this delicious Cajun seafood dip in a slow cooker ahead of the party! I created this recipe for a Cajun Christmas party and it completely disappeared (with rave reviews) -- so I made it again for Christmas dinner as an appetizer and you guessed it, it was gobbled...
Somebody had a birthday last week and thank goodness it wasn’t me. I’m done with birthdays, unless I can recycle the numbers I’ve already used. Ah, but to be young and 7. When you are 7, birthdays are a Very. Big. Deal.Like a surprise yard full of flamingos big...
I have such fun friends. They party with picture-worthiness, and I love that they let me share them with you. Here's a guest post from my friend Christina who you'll recognize (despite her sassy new haircut) from flying kites, Spring Break with pie, School Frames and...
Thank you Disney, for saving me from planning a ballet birthday party for girls plus boys in my backyard. Your release of the mega-hit Frozen was just in the nick of time, allowing me to keep the party far away from my not yet unpacked home full that's choking me with...
In my day job, I’m a marketing consultant helping companies make their mark. Sometimes that means I get to do fun things like have t-shirts made for my client’s 10th Anniversary Crawfish Boil. Aren't they cute? Because it is not in my nature to arrive at a party...
My roommate in grad school used to call me the Cookie Monster so… I might know a thing or two about addictive cookies. I caution you. What I’m about to share with you is dangerous. Dangerously good tasting and dangerously bad for your waistline. Dangerous in that if...
It's no wonder our elves on the shelf love to visit with the Smurfs when they are at our house each December. Aside from the shirtless Smurfs, they've basically got the same fashion sense especially the head gear. When they are not hat bonding they enjoy watching a...
For an entire year… scratch that. Since BEFORE her 4th birthday party, (which we celebrated with a Princess and Knights Birthday Party), the Princess Cupcake pronounced that for her 5th we would be celebrating with an Alvin and the Chipmunks Birthday Party. Oh.. and...
Mermaid Birthday Party Cakes The hubs thinks I am insane. Three birthday cakes for the Princess turning 5. Seems totally logical to me: 1 - Her party with friends 2 - Her party at home 3 - Her party at school The school party is notably the most low-key and the...
Sometimes it’s fun to have a party – just because. Like, just because you like pizza. And not just any old pizza, Papa Murphy’s pizza to be precise. Because you’re part of the Take and Bake Revolution – freeing yourself from those frozen and delivery excuses for...
What’s your happy place? Crafting? Cooking? Cocktails? Party planning? Yes please! I love it all, and I’ve tried a lot. Check out my how-to’s! What should we do next?
