These fun photos by Emily Blincoe called This & That remind me of my awesome bridal shower. My bridesmaids were creative and way ahead of the curve. Not that I doubted. 
Tag Archives: Theme
Cooking Themed Baby Shower
One of my dear friends in NYC {who was also one of my brides} is pregnant and I couldn’t be more excited for her. I think I am more disappointed than she is that I am not in town to plan her shower. She’s got tons of style, and she’s started her own bakery, with a focus on healthy treats out of her home, one of the ideas I’d consider for her would be a cooking themed baby shower. This is what I can’t decide– to cook sweet or savory! I think the “Bun in the Oven” could be sweet (haha) and fun, but this gorgeous, healthy vegetable cooking themed would be great for her summer baby– maybe something like “Freshly Picked.”
Take a look at these pictures and let me know what you think!


Guests received mix and match aprons!!
Paper Book Centerpieces
Wouldn’t these be awesome on a small table for book club or a library themed wedding or a fairy tale birthday party? It would be hard to cut up a book, but the results are amazing. {via Geek Tyrant}
30th Birthday Fun
I love this colorful and artistic bash. Think I could use it for my next 30 {something} party? {via 100 Layer Cake}
Colorful Sprinkle Party
I fell in love with this image on pinterest– and it turns out the party behind is just as cute. What a great theme for a 1 year old birthday party. I love the details, down to the activities.{via kojo Designs}
Don’t you just love it? I know I’ll be borrowing ideas from this great party.
Travel Themed Wedding
My husband pointed out today that I’ve been trending towards Bohemian lately. My inner boho chic goddess is coming out, inspired by Turkey. This wedding had a lot going for it already with its vintage global look, but then this cute couple added a travel theme, and I was done. I fell in love immediately. {see more at the Rock n’ Roll Bride}
A Party with Globes? I’m there.
I love maps as decoration. And a baby shower based on them is totally my thing– a welcome to the world theme party. This might be my new favorite. {via You Are My Fav}





Unicorn Rainbow Birthday Party- Part 1 {Decor}
I got up early so I could put together the photos from the big birthday party I organized the other weekend to celebrate Charlee turning 5 years old. {remember this planning post?}
These invites were designed by Three Little Monkeys Studio– she customized the colors and we bought the entire matching paper suite from her. I got the envelopes and extra jewels from paper source to give it that extra touch.
The room was bright with color–
These tables are the kids’ activity tables, with their unicorn horn hats, water and the first activity laid out.
The dessert table—
The cake, cupcakes, cake pops and cookies were made by Tiffany & Cake. The rest– my amazing husband, Christian.
The cherry blossoms were in bloom– perfectly in color, just for us.
The reading tent– with the loose balloons, which were the hit of the party.
Favor gift bags for the kids–
And a tray ready to take out to the kids and the unicorn…
More photos– and activities to come! xoxo
Red Carpet Evening
Are you all excited about the Oscars? We try to see as many of the movies as possible. In DC they have free viewings of the movies nominated for awards in the documentary, features and short, and animated shorts so we are going to take in a few. We can’t wait for the show coming up in just a few weeks.
So I was so psyched to see this adorable party full of free DIY printables at Twig & Thistle. Who knows– maybe we will end up having an Oscar party!
Beautiful, right? Click here to find these items and the files to download them. xoxo
It’s an Adorable Small World
This DIY 1st birthday party is so fun. Via Cake, the It’s A Small World theme works so well– colorful and whimsical for any little one.
Do you like this sweet party as much as I do? xoxo












































































