So you made a bunch of paper cones filled with treats for your party and don’t know how to stand them up. Yes, I understand this to be a perplexing dilemma. Enter our hero, Smashed Peas and Carrots. Learn how to make a treat cone box HERE.… Read More ...
Baseball Party Ideas
While sports and I don’t mix well, I do appreciate that others might actual enjoy such things as “baseball” and want to throw a party with something sporty as a theme. Find ideas for a baseball party HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, including these benchwarmer snacks and bats, balls and bases snacks.
Are you hosting a Baseball … Read More ...
Serving Veggies and Dip
Luh-loving this serving idea for veggie dip and veggies from Eddie Ross. {spotted on The Party Dress}… Read More ...
Mango Sorbet Peach
Love this simple ide
a from Martha Stewart (well, a good thing, to be precise): Peach sorbet served to look like a peach.… Read More ...
Camping-Themed Party
I do not camp. This is not negotiable. I won’t be convinced. Ever. But I do luh luh love this camping-themed wedding created by Oh Sugar Events that I spotted featured at Kara’s Party Ideas. Find the incredible details HERE at Kara’ Party Ideas or HERE at Oh Sugar Events. S’mores on a stick, geological layer cake (in mason … Read More ...
Birthday Cake Brownie Pops
I already told Sue of Munchkin Munchies that I’m expecting a delivery of this birthday perfection on a stick for my kid’s shindig next month. (Kiiidding Sue, kiiidding. Don’t try and ship these. They’d be difficult to pack. Hand-delivery would be best.) Learn to make birthday cake brownie pops HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Bright, Modern Brunch Party
There are a group of us friends, all with kids about the same age, scattered within about 40 miles of each other. We’re old friends, some as far back as 20 years, and we just don’t get together as much as we should. But someone tries to host brunch on occasion. I tell you this boring tale because of this … Read More ...
Vintage Milk and Cookies Party
Not only is the theme for this 1st birthday party created by Smashed Peas and Carrots darling, but I’m a total sucker for aqua and red, and the pink thrown in just throws it over the edge (you must see the guest of honor’s outfit in the blog post). For all the details of this impressive dessert table, click HERE… Read More ...
Spool of Thread Cake Pops (and a Vintage Sewing Party)
I just love it when sweets so perfect as a spool of thread cake pop land in my inbox. Especially cookies and cream spool of thread cake pops. Guest poster 6 Bittersweets shares the tutorial HERE at Pure Joy Events. They were created for this Vintage Sewing Birthday party, and you must see the dessert table for this … Read More ...
25 Baby Shower Cakes
First Parenting.com brought us 30 great birthday cakes, then they brought us 31 more. Now, find a roundup of 25 baby shower cakes HERE, with how-tos. Shown are the baby buggy cake, rocking horse cake and baby blanket cake. (Click on the photos to go right to the recipes and how-tos.)
Sailboat Nautical Party Food
I just spotted yet another themed birthday party that’s so adorable, I’ve started pushing “sailboats” as a potential new passion for my kid. She’s not giving in though, and sticking with rainbows and princesses. Check out the details of this sailboat party HERE at The Princess and the Frog. I spotted the lifesaver
napkin and utensil holders on Pinterest… Read More ...
Bento Boxes and More in the Japan Issue of Snippets
My panda sushi and Japanese candy-inspired marshmallows were featured in the recent Japan issue of the online magazine from Cut Out and Keep, Snippets. Check out the bento ideas HERE, including links to how-tos for the sushi, candy and some fantastic bento ideas from the book, Yum Yum Bento Box, by Maki Ogawa. You’ll find how-tos … Read More ...
Rainbow Cake Push Pops
The push pop craze is still going strong, I see. Check out these fantastic rainbow cake push pops
I spotted HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, part of an equally fantastic Picasso Art birthday party created by Simply Creative Insanity. Click HERE to see the whole party and all the colorful details, also inspiring for any rainbow-themed party.… Read More ...
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Favors
Looking for the perfect summer party favor that’s charming, homemade, and totally irresistible? Say hello to Strawberry Rhubarb Jam in adorable little jars! Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, bridal shower, baby sprinkle, or even a rustic summer wedding, these sweet and tangy jam jars are a thoughtful, personal touch your guests will love taking home.
Made with fresh strawberries … Read More ...
Bastille Day Recipes
More for Bastille Day… Find a roundup of recipes and Bastille Day ideas HERE at Martha Stewart, including these red, white and blue berry tarts.… Read More ...