We were in Bangkok, Thailand last week and I found my self continually looking up. I always found something of beauty. These are just a few of the ceiling shots I took over our holiday. From modern square polka dot paper lanterns to gorgeous cloth lanterns, I found tons of party inspiration.
How about a sweet, off-beat card to show your love this year?
Brainy is the new sexy. {oh yeah}
Food Valentine’s rock.
I love you most of the time. Real love.
A few things I’m loving right now…
Lace eggs {wouldn’t these be cool at bridal shower?}
Polka dot tights {seriously cute}
Water Pitcher {who doesn’t need one!}
As we relax and recover on this first day of 2013, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the past year. Since today is a day for goal setting and good fortune, it helps me to know where I am going when I see where I came from, both personally and professionally. Care to take a journey of 2012 in pictures?
The year started out with much excitement and hope as we settled into a new routine in Washington DC.
I managed some weddings for a few amazing couples– {Helen & Joel, A bike couple, Erin & Adam}
And one incredible 5 year-old’s birthday party.
Hosted some casual parties– {book club, dinner party, gold cocktails, kitty party, impromptu hosting, indoor picnic}
And did some fun DIYs.{Sprinkle covered marshmallows, Christmas tree, Gold planters, drip paint pots, flower design, balloon backdrop, polka dot tablecloths, gold barrettes, star chandelier}
I also had the good fortune to travel a good bit this year. 
And, most recently, picked up the family and moved to Hong Kong.
Thank you so much for taking this journey with me, whether today, this past year, or over the past nearly 3 years since I’ve been blogging. I am so grateful at all I’ve been able to do and share with you. I’m looking forward to seeing what 2013 has in store — and hope you will join me!! xoxo
Not sure if it is because I’m tired, or all of my traveling, but I am a little obsessed with stars these days. I go months without seeing them in the city, then am completely overwhelmed when I see them, so bright and close, other places. So I’ll take stars anyway I can get them, on walls, scarves, lights or tape.
Check back tomorrow for a star gazing party.
I’ve always loved stripes, way before the French made it popular. 
Multi-colored, black and white– I’ll take them all!
Top row: pillow/shoes/umbrella/shirt
Bottom row: Candy wrapper/iPhone Case/black and white pillow/pillow
Most parties don’t revolve around the alcohol, but a lively {and attractive} bar can add some fun to an event! Check out some of the options.
{Images 1,2,3,6, and 8 via Design*Sponge, Images 4&5 via Santa Barbara Wedding, Image 7 via Mrs. Lilien}
Do you watch Portlandia? I’ve only watch a few episodes, but I laugh hysterical through them. They have a skit about the popularity of the hipster use of birds called “Put A Bird On It.”
Well, Whales are the new birds. Expect to see these gentle giants everywhere.
Top row: Whales at a party: card/tray/mobile/straw/salad tongs
Bottom row: Whales at home: tissue box/book ends/pillow/box/vase
Are you all noticing this triangle trend? It’s everywhere, from structured chevron to free flow shapes to tribal looks. This look is definitely ”in.” {via Oh So Beautiful Paper}
Photos by Avery House, Escort Cards and Place Cards by Pitbulls and Posies via 100 Layer Cake
Photo by Lee Bird Photography, Favor Tag by Ham & Pea Design & Paperie via Style Me Pretty
Photo by Jenny Jimenez, Table Number by Matthew Parker Events via Ruffled (left), Photo by Katie Osgood Photography, Place Cards by Lara Kahn via Style Me Pretty (right)
Photo by KIM+PHIL Photography, Escort Cards by Paper Bloom via Brooklyn Bride
Guest Book via Martha Stewart Weddings
Photo by Zoom Photography, Place Card by Press Engaged
Photo by Paige Newton Photography, Cards by The Creative Parasol
Printable Table Numbers via Martha Stewart Weddings (left), Photo by Susan Jackson, Seating Chart by Cheree Berry Paper via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)
