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Jun

Party Envy: Kentucky Derby

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I know, it’s one month later but since I finally posted my Derby party pics, I might as well share this divine Derby Dessert Table from Save the Date for Cupcakes. So, so cute and and creative! Check out the full post here.

This table is SPECTACULAR. A little astroturf and…brown sugar?! That’s right, she used brown sugar for the sand – brilliant! I love the custom cupcake toppers as well. Perfect color coordination.

One look at this Mint Julep display with the adorable mason jars and beautiful baby’s breath and you can feel yourself sitting on a porch swing on a southern plantation.

Again, perfectly coordinated sugar cookies (they match the horseshoe cupcake topper!)

And a brownie for the road. What more could you ask for?

The best part? At the end of the post Miss Save the Date for Cupcakes writes “This was totally out of my comfort zone in designing, but I think I pulled it off?!” No question mark needed – you did! I’m definitely putting these ideas into action for next year’s Derby party!

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Mar

Happy St. Patricks’s Day!

My thoroughly unresearched and unconfirmed theory is that most St. Patrick’s Day celebrations take place outside the home. There is nothing wrong with a St. Pat’s party, but I think people generally people head to their favorite pub to truly indulge in the festivities.
So, what do you need to take your party on the on the road*?

First and foremost – green attire like this tshirt from the greatest store in the ~~world~~ sorry, universe; Raygun:

Then, to really show your Irish spirit, add in some shamrock bling:

images via Target.com

Don’t forget bring some along for your friends (in case they didn’t prepare like you):

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Or skip all that and go for the pot o’gold:

And, above all, in case you happen upon a bar that isn’t serving green beer; be sure to bring this:

Sláinte!

*Please celebrate responsibly! Make sure you have a designated driver or the number to a cab if you need transportation.

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Feb

Dessy Group Shareboards

The Dessy Group, maker of all things wedding apparel has teamed up with the color pros to create PANTONE WEDDING. Brides can order swatches of their colors to make sure colors are perfectly coordinated.

The Dessy web site also includes a new tool to create inspiration boards (with your perfect Pantone colors, of course). I couldn’t resist giving it a shot. I used my friend Lindsay’s upcoming fall wedding as my project:

You can see more boards and show some love for your favorites here. Then you can start creating! Dessy provides a library of images and allows you to upload your own. (If you haven’t made a inspiration board before, PowerPoint is great to use). I think this is a great innovation on Dessy’s part.

Interestingly enough, this board led to the design for my latest invitation for an upcoming event at work!

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Jan

I’m Here for the Party!

I. love. parties.
And by parties, I mean it all – birthday parties, showers, holiday parties, just-because parties and especially (ESPECIALLY) weddings! By love, I mean every aspect – planning, preparing, decorating and of course, attending. Clean-up…not so much but it’s a small price to pay to bring people together to celebrate.
I am fortunate that I get to plan events as my job (more on that another time) and I have a husband who indulges my party-planning need. I can’t hold a candle to ladies like the Hostess with the Mostess, Mindy Weiss or queen-of-everything, Martha but I can dream, right?
So this will be my little spot to collect my favorite ideas and post a few of my own. Enjoy the party!