Category Archives: party time

BABY/BRIDAL SHOWER IDEA: ADVICE BOOKS

LOVE this idea! The yellow book, shown above, was passed around for all of the guests at my baby shower to impart their mommy advice #thanksmom! Since that day was already so full of excitement for me, I avoided reading through the book all this time so I could savor it at a later date. [...]

PRETTIFY YOUR SUMMER COCKTAILS

Or mocktails! Sass up your next summer fete by adding these festive, fruity ice cubes to your party drinks! The lazy girl’s recipe? Just fill your ice cube trays with chopped blueberries, strawberries and kiwis — or any other fruits of your choice — and water. You’ll get the visual effect by doing this much, while [...]

SWEET DIY BABY SHOWER FAVORS

Love this party idea! Had a movie theatre (Hollywood) version at my baby shower early last month! Full recipe for the popcorn, pastel M&M and white chocolate drizzle (#YUM) party mix can be found here, at Scissors and Spatulas. You can also order personalized boxes through the blog to match your theme and color scheme [...]

BBQ-INSPIRED GIFT WRAPPING

#obsessed Almost died when I found this. No grill? No problem! Get in the summertime spirit by wrapping up your next gift set in this amazing burger paper by Gift Couture. This unforgettable packaging is sure to make a splash at the next pool party you attend! The only downside — you’ll need to fill [...]

CREATE A CANDY BAR

One way to please guests of all ages at your next fete? Treat ‘em to a sugary array of sweets! Check out my wedding day handiwork to get some ideas for your own: When it comes to candy bars, anything goes! You can go with a color-coded, retro, strictly chocolate or exclusively chewy theme. Or [...]

PERSONALIZE YOUR PARTY WITH MAD LIBS

Or “Wedding Libs” in my case! For just $20 (I found mine on Etsy, via Cami’s Paperie), you can get a personalized PDF of these super cute libs to put out at your next soiree. I think they’re great for weddings (see below), but I’m sure they can be tailored for any occasion.  

THE POST-WEDDING BLUES

In the weeks leading up to my wedding, I spent a lot of time searching around for the perfect ‘something blue.’ Who knew it’d be my mood once the dining, dancing and ‘I dos’ had expired? For the last three months, I’ve been busy, consumed to some degree, planning my April nuptials — an occasion, originally [...]

THE ‘LOVE STORY’ INVITATION

Wanna WOW your wedding guests before they even arrive at your ceremony? If you dare to be a different kinda bride, check this out! I guess I knew going into my 3-month wedding planning stint that things would be different, starting with the fact that I’d be 5 months pregnant walking down the aisle! I decided [...]

HEY DJ! INVITE YOUR PARTY GUESTS TO REQUEST THEIR FAVORITE SONG

Worried about your party playlist? Here’s an idea: include a song request line on the RSVPs for your next fete! This way you’ll have an instant roster of songs before your soiree kicks off, and your party guests will be tickled pink to hear their favorite tunes. Check out these cute cards posted by The [...]