{Real Parties} Cameron's Art Party!

You are going to LOVE this party! You may remember this creative momma from when we featured this fabulous party a couple of months ago! Lauren recently contacted us to help with the designs for her daughter Cameron's 6th birthday party. Unfortunately, we were booked on custom work but Lauren did an absolutely fabulous job on her own!

The party started with personalized aprons for the guests as they arrived. Normally, the favors are given at the END of the party, but they gave them out early so the guests could wear them during their art projects. They had Art Stations throughout the party and did activities such as "Draw a Self Portrait" and "Make a Masterpiece" where they made bracelets and decorated butterflies. They also had "Nail Painting" and "Face Painting" areas. So much fun!

Lauren got very creative with the food.....

Lauren, you did another fantastic job!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful day with us!

{Inspired By} Amy Atlas Events

I know that I mention Amy Atlas all of the time, but I realized I have never written a dedicated post about her and her gorgeous dessert tables. Most of you probably follow her every move already, but just in case you haven't seen her work, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my favorite displays she has created.

Vintage Birds & Blooms for Brides Magazine
Photos by Andrew McCaul

More details HERE

I discovered Amy through HWTM, when started blogging. It was an amazing to read about her story, and how she left a career as a lawyer to pursue this creative endeavor. As most of you know, my previous life was in real estate. Her story shows us that switching paths to do what you love most, can be wildly successful!

Amy's work has been featured in major magazines including multiple issues of Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Brides Magazine just to name a few. View all of her press here.
Pink & Yellow Diamond Dessert Table
{photos by Mel Barlow}
More Details HERE


Moroccan Inspired Dessert Table
{photos by Karen Mordechai}
More Details HERE

Not only is Amy uber-talented, she is a very sweet person as well. The morning she featured my lollipop invitations on her blog, Sweet Designs, was a VERY big moment for me. I was beyond thrilled. Last week, she featured my dessert table from Kate's Fairy Garden Party, and again, I was elated. It is amazing feeling to be recognized by the very ladies that inspire you.

Thank you, Amy for being an inspiration to me and so many others!

Read a fantastic interview that Amy did with Holly at Decor8 last year!
She talks about making the switch from her career as a lawyer, and gives advice about getting into the party planning industry. It's a great read!

{all photos via Amy Atlas Events}

Kate's Fairy Garden Birthday Party ~ Part One

WOW! I don't even know where to start! I couldn't be happier with how Kate's Fairy Garden Party came together! A big thank you to everyone who helped me make her party perfect! The photos turned out gorgeous, thanks to my dear friend, Vicki of Vicki Lynn Photography. She captured the party perfectly and created the sweetest slideshow that I will cherish forever.

I'm going to be posting several posts about the party, detailing: the dessert table, birthday girl's attire, party decorating, and DIY projects! I will be featuring and hosting several giveaways from Etsy sellers who created fabulous things for the party! So....stay tuned....this is just the beginning!





I told you! I have so many details to share!


Let's start by letting me say thank you to all these fabulous ladies:


Amy Atlas {Amy Atlas Events}: inspired my dessert table
Jenn {HWTM}: overall party inspiration, flowering branches
Marian {Sweetopia}: amazing custom cookies
Melissa Mittleman: the perfect flower cake
Kim {Sweeties by Kim}: custom oreo pops and chocolate covered oreos
Nicole {friend}: delicious cake pops
Susie & the girls {neighbors}: yummy meringues
Jess {Pen N' Paper Flowers}: creating the silhouette for my designs
Mia {Dolce Vita Mia}: kate's flower clippies
Amy {True Love Found}: custom "k" crown
Kristina {Modern Frills}: custom flower tank top
Lisa {my crafty friend}: tissue paper flowers/wands
Sally {Polka Dot Market}: polka dot balloons
My Mommy: tutus, cheesecakes, food....
....and of course, to my husband, best friends and family for all of their help
and for not calling me crazy while planning this party!


MORE DETAILS COMING SOON......



In the meantime, feel free to watch the PHOTO SLIDESHOW from Vicki that brought tears to my eyes!

XOXO, Kim

PS. The Fairy Garden Party Collection is now available in MY SHOP!

{Party Planning} Bright & Beautiful Candy Shoppe Photo Shoot via Style Me Pretty!

Abby at Style Me Pretty posted this AMAZING photo shoot this morning, and I just couldn't wait to share it with you! I am swooning over the cheery colors and details of this shoot! Oh, the candy, the flag banners, the ribbons....this is what party girl dreams are made of!

Visit Style Me Pretty for more photos and a list of sources!
Photography by Red Ribbon Studio

{Real Parties} Ice Cream Social Baby Shower!

My new friend, Jordan at Polkadot Prints just sent me this adorable ice cream buffet table she created for her sister's baby shower! Jordan is a talented graphic designer residing in Australia. We first connected when she emailed me to tell me about a fabulous party book that she knew I would love. I checked it out and ordered it immediately! It actually arrived today and I can't wait to dive in and share it with you!
Anyway, I'll get on with the show! Enjoy this sweet ice cream party!
The Ice Cream theme is definitely in the air!
I've had 4 customer requests for it in the last week! It's cute, easy and super fun!
My BFF is having an ice cream social this weekend for her daughter's birthday, and I designed a new Ice Cream Cone invitation for it! It's bright colors & super cute!
I'll post it soon, along with coordinating items!

For more details and sources for Jordan's Ice Cream Baby Shower,
view the full post HERE!

{Sweet Customers} Molly's Vintage Surf Baby Shower!

I am so excited to share this adorable baby shower with you today! Vicki sent me the pictures last week, and everything turned out gorgeous! For more of the planning and shower details, please visit my Project Nursery posts here and here! From the guest of honor:

Where do I start....thank you for making all of you paper crafts for my shower!!!! I LOVED them...it totally made the whole party. Everything was perfect from the decorations you let them borrow to the labels. I still can't believe how fantastic it turned out. This is all because you INSPIRE all of us to get creative. I so appreciate all your generosity, time and creativity you put into creating such an adorble look for Ryder. Also, thank you so much for the "thank you" cards. I already have one in his baby book:) you are the best and I can't wait to join the mommy club!!! Love you!!!! ~ Molly

You're so welcome, Molly! I was happy to help!

VIEW ENTIRE SLIDESHOW HERE

Photography courtesy of Vicki Lynn Photography

Chandler, Arizona

I added this line to my shop yesterday, so the printables are now available!
Wouldn't this theme be adorable for a boy surf or beach birthday party, as well?

SUPER SWEET Birthday Party!

Remember these invitations I shared with you that the talented Lorell from Sweetly Sweet created for her daughter's birthday party?
Well, her the party was this weekend and she just posted the photos for us to drool over!
Here are a few of my favorites! ....sweet....sweet....sweet.....
Check out the rest HERE!
Beautiful job, Lorell!

{Inspired by TomKat Studio} Gorgeous "La Petite Boulangerie" 1st Birthday Party!

I'm swooning over here!
Have I got something for you to feast your eyes on today!

Jess from Pen N' Paper Flowers just sent me a tweet, telling me that I inspired her dessert table placecards, and I hopped on over to see. I nearly fainted at the sight of her gorgeous dessert table for her daughter's Little French Bakery birthday party! Ohhh....the details. Ahhh....the delicious desserts. Oh....the handwritten tags. Ahh...the favor boxes. Ooo....the adorable birthday girl! I had to share immediately.
I MUST design a a collection inspired by this party.
I absolutely LOVE it.
This momma is SERIOUSLY talented.
I'm so flattered that she sited me as inspiration!

View all of the photos and details, HERE on Pen N' Paper Flowers!
While your there, look back at all of her prepartion posts...
for more eye candy, like this:

(she MADE this)

Just breathe. I know it's a lot of beauty to handle.

Amazing job, Jess!