Thursday, June 9, 2011

Party Girl

Loving the frills and balloons of this lovely skirt. It reminds me of my gumball machine 
halloween costume as a kid.  Awesome.

But really, whether you are a party child or anti-social, you have to admit that in your own secret world, tons of golden glitter, streamers, colorful confetti, paper hearts and airy balloons would be absolutely delightful.
 

 oh joy. photog Natalie Moser
 
 
  oh joy. photog Natalie Moser 


Saturday, July 3, 2010

July 4th: Party Craft Idea Tutorials and Recipes

 patriotic star garland tutorial

We watched fireworks already tonight with friends and family, and I hope that yours will be fun and safe. I love these ideas from Martha Stewart and Better Homes and Gardens for crafts, food and decorating.

I really feel that a brush up on history to help with the celebration of  the holiday is essential though.

Most of these ideas can be done in any shape or color for a variety of events. Have fun!


 


Sunday, April 25, 2010

Camping Theme Party


I am helping do some centerpieces for a camp themed activity this weekend. Materials we will use include anything we can find on a nature walk or already own, with some little handmade paper tents,  (and here) Sticks, moss, river rocks, pine cones, nests, woodland creature figurines, feathers, little compasses, lanterns...
 The boys will have fun going on a nature walk, and I will enjoy preoccupying my mind from other things going on in our lives I would rather not obsess over.

Smores trees how to

I was thinking of taking plain soup/veggie/fruit cans, cleaning them out and filling them with sticks topped with marshmallows, like so smores-y, right? The budget is pretty limited, so we'll see how it turns out, but I think this could be cheap, easy and cute. But for now, some more lovely ideas.



More woodsy theme ideas and menu ideas here.

I'll try and remember to take pics of what we come up with next week! Any other ideas would be helpful.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

A Very Happy Unbirthday

design mind via house of turquoise

It was my son's birthday this past weekend and we of course, decorated for him. He wakes up every morning still thinking it's his birthday because some of the streamers are still up. I like giving him a little bit of excitement over holiday decorating magic, so I gradually take decorations down.

  
style files by styled by Sweet Paul
 
So, what kinds of party festivities can go year round, without being too party like? The above tree branch with ornaments, I believe is an old Christmas idea, but imagine changing the ornaments throughout the seasons. Starfish, little burlap or vintage fabric potpourri filled hearts, berry garlands, large chandelier prisms, hand sewn birds... so many easy and affordable options for a natural statement piece!

  family fun.go - streamer bed curtains

This streamer curtain idea wouldn't last longer than a few hours in my home, but maybe your little girl (or craft office space) could use a little sprucing! Wouldn't it look lovely in pales shades of creme, white and soft grey?  It is super cheap and takes minutes, instructions here.  ps, love the unicorn picture, haven't seen anything like that since the 80's, I'm pretty sure it says "Believe Your Dreams"!

 

You don't need to be having a wedding to enjoy colorful table linens, fresh flowers and a few colorful party pom mobiles hanging above. Besides, fresh strawberries are a joy to munch on for any day. A little color, polka dots and table scape ingenuity can make a blah day, seem a little more exciting.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Halloween Black & White Elegance


fireplace mantle with garland and pumpkins - good housekeeping

I have never been a fan of scary, horror type things. Not even movies. So when it comes to Halloween decorating, I love to keep it classic and elegant, maybe with a little spooky mix. I love cutesy stuff too, but my main style is classic black and white, with maybe a hint of color thrown in. So that is what you will find today. Later in the week, we will visit the orange, vintage fall and harvest style that I love. If you don't have white pumpkins, then paint the ones you have white. You can glitter, stud, rhinestone, carve, anything with them.



 
I saw this home in a magazine a few years ago and had to post them! Her home had a gorgeous mad scientist feel to it. This was the design that first opened my eyes to the elegant side of Halloween decorating. Love her use of cloches, crowsm spider webs and vintage finds. 
Better Homes and Gardens (bhg)

 
the masquerade mask and milky liquid is perfect - bhg

 
mixing the black and white with harvest, it works! - country living

 

 

 
clock faces, crow and nest in a bell jar and spider webs - bhg

 

 
black and white candy and licorice in elegant bell jars and candle tea light holders - pottery barn

 
black, white and cream pumpkins, perfect - pottery barn

 
love the bat tree in the pumpkin - good housekeeping

 
black feather wreaths, scene setter poster tablescape - apartment therapy

 
white painted pumpkin with a simple stenciled design - bhg

 
haunted tablescape with cheesecloth cobweb table cloth - good housekeeping

 

 

 

 

 

 
white gentleman pumpkin, sleepy hollow, anyone? loving ichabod in a tophat- bhg

 

 
painted spider, foix bois woodgrain and spider web on white painted pumpkins - country living




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