{Real Party} Toy Story Cowgirl Party

{YEE HAW}

This adorable Toy Story Cowgirl Party came to me from

 Beth Kruse Custom Creations.

Beth mentioned recently seeing my daughter's Toy Story Party. She was excited to share this party with me because she was so happy to see that she wasn't the only mom who bought boy pjs for her daughter. That made me smile!

Whatever mades the kiddo happy... right?

{I always say...}

I love seeing someone successfully take a popular

character theme and turn it into something stylish...

The cake is precious and I LOVE the wooden container used to hold these s'more pops!

{Great details}

I love all the SUPER CUTE DETAILS here!

Check out Beth's Blog for all the fun details!

Thank you Beth for sending this to me...

You did a great job and I bet the kids loved each and every detail...

especially the birthday {cow}girll!

{Real Party} Vintage Circus Baby Shower

 

This super fun Vintage Circus baby shower came to me from Tanya of

Sweet Little Parties {a blog by The Candy Tree}

You can never go wrong with Vintage, a Circus theme or Polka Dots...

so this baby shower was the perfect combination of all of the above.

 I love the color scheme and I adore the fabrics used in the buntings.

 

{Fairy floss cupcakes}  {Popcorn cones} {Tissue paper pom poms}

FUN... FUN and FUN!

This invitation set the tone perfectly...

Themed printables, bunting, lolly bags & tissue pom poms will be

 available soon from The Candy Tree website...so stay tuned!!  

Also, check out The Candy Tree on Facebook!

Thank you Tanya for sharing this with me! GREAT JOB!

Is this NOT the truth?

Now, this {PHOTO} deserved it's very own blog post!

First of all, to all my party momma's out there....

IS THIS NOT THE TRUTH or WHAT?

During the planning process of each and every party I plan... there is always that moment of creative inspiration when I say "... And for my next party I am going to..." and my husband says,

 "Whoa, whoa...Let's finish this party before you go jumping the gun..." LOL

Not only does this photo crack me up, but it seriously is one of the MOST CREATIVE ideas

that I have seen used in the {OH so popular} photobooth concept!

Chalkboard thought bubbles!!!

Great job to Stacey from Elle Belle!!!

In my book, you win the most thoughful and creative award for the YEAR!

{Photo by Elemental Image}

{Real Party} One Year Old in A FLASH...

This super fun and bright First Birthday came to me from Stacey of Elle Bella Blog, a blog filled with great DIY projects. When I saw this party, I immediately fell in love with the color sheme... one of my favs!

Stacey says" Every parent says it… they grow up so fast! In just a year’s time, they go from snuggling and sleeping most of the day to toddling around the house, laughing, and calling out for “Ma Ma Ma”. The bittersweet thoughts about our last baby's first birthday & the desire to capture this fun time in my little one’s life inspired the theme for Liv’s party:

One Year Old in a Flash. "

 

Invitation designed by Beyond Design... Set the tone of the party PERFECTLY!

Water labels are one of my favorite party details! (designed by Beyond Design)

Such a simple idea but it always has such a huge impact!

Chocolate dipped oreos, homemade marshmallows, and white chocolate covered popcorn ...

{YUM}

You have to check out the details and more photos of the fun

 photo booth Stacey created for the party.

PERFECT detail for such a unique theme!

Always love seeing the family photos ... Gorgeous family!

{Photography by Dawn of Elemental Image}

Stacey, Thank you so much for sharing this super fun and unique party with me.

Your creativity, attention to detail and determination to create a unique idea is very inspiring!

Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

{Real Parties} Leapin' Lizards Giada is Two

So, we tried to keep it simple this year by taking  my daughter's 2nd birthday party to the beach and with just a few cute details.... it was an amazing relaxing day with friends!

My daughter Giada is IN LOVE with Lizards right now so nothing could have made her happier than her very own Girly Gecko Party!

         

I  had a great time working with Jessica of Pen N' Paper Flowers creating

the adorable lizard graphic. She did such a PERFECT job helping me create the great

water bottle labels and Lizard lotion labels.

These super cute and incredibly tasty Lizard Cookies were created by the very talented

 Lori's Place Gourmet Delights. Check out her etsy shop!

Super cute Lizard candy kabobs were created by Marie of Sweets Indeed.

So much talent at Sweets Indeed... Keep your eyes out for a giveaway from Sweets Indeed soon!

My good friend Joy of Little Bits of Joy made the perfect polka dot boutique bows.

I couldn't help but embellish the birthday girl's bow with a cutie little lizard.

Girly Gecko Graphic (Water Label and Lizard Lotion Labels) - Pen N' Paper Flowers

Gecko Cookies- Lori Place Gourment Delights

Lizard Candy Kabobs- Sweets Indeed

Polka Dot Boutique Bows- Littls Bits of Joy

Inflatable Lizards-Inflatablez.com

Just a few more pictures of my little Lizard lover... she didn't let go of her lizards all day!

         

She's TWO!

My gorgeous baby girl is TWO today! I'm not going to lie...

but I am a bit more emotional than I was on her first Birthday.

Just looking at her amazing blue eyes makes my heart melt everytime.

Giada is my little cuddle baby... and is by no means shy.

She is the precious little girl that will climb up in your lap and love on you just because.

She has such a amazing sense of humor and makes me laugh everyday, just like her daddy.

It's almost like she knows just how cute she is. 

The past two years have been such a blessing and I truly can not wait to see

everything that is in store for my precious little girl.

Now look how cute she is with this super fun candy kabob created by Marie of  Sweets Indeed. 

 And she couldn't be cuter in theses Ruffle Bottom Bloomers from Three Yellow Starfish

{Thank you SO VERY MUCH to 

Courtney Vickers Photography 

for the gorgeous photos}

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Originally, I had this inspiration for her birthday party until we learned of her LOVE for Lizards.  So, we will be celebrating her birthday at the beach this weekend with a very small and super simple Girly Gecko themed party. I am very excited for a super laid back day at the beach with my precious baby girl.

I love to be inspired by parties, design and people who share my passions...

but nothing could ever inspire me like being a mom to such a perfect little person.

Happy Birthday Giada!

Pink Lemonade and Cuteness

Ok... forget party inspiration and design details for one minute!

This little girl is seriously the cutest little girl EVER. I am smitten over her gorgeous blue eyes and precious gummy smile. I could just squeeze her!

Birthday Girl Anna Claire couldn't have been any cuter for her 1st Birthday

 invitation photoshoot!

I first found this precious Pink Lemonade 1st Birthday celebration on 

Eat* Drink*Pretty blog. Then I couldn't help but check out the rest of the

party details on Anna Claire's mom, Pam's family blog.

I fell in LOVE with the perfect pink and yellow color scheme after seeing

Pen N' Paper Flowers Lemonade and Sunshine Party

Cake... Simple but oh so CUTE!

Pam made it herself!!!!

It's the little details like this mini paper garland that make

a huge impact on the design of a party! And it is a super easy DIY project!

I love what Pam did with the entrance to the party! I would have been giddy with excitment to walk into this party after seeing that adorable handmade Lemonade stand!

WAY... TOO... CUTE!

Pam did an absolutely WONDERFUL job with her daughter's 1st Birthday Party.

I am sure this was a celebration that all Anna Claire's friends and family will remember...

But really, how could you ever forget that CUTE little face!

Thank you Pam for letting me share your daughter's special day!

CUTE. CUTE. CUTE