Inspiration

Flower Party Theme Inspiration

February 27, 2013 | 10 Comments

I’m in major party planning mode! And I only have a few weeks left until my little girl’s second birthday. I can’t believe it! She’s growing up so fast! ::Tears:: We’re going with a simple flower theme this year, so I’ve been looking for a little inspiration. And I found some CA-UTE ideas that I want to share with you! Enjoy! Flower Party Theme Ideas

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Fabric Flower Garland :: Free Pretty Things
Pink Ombre Swirl Cake :: Glorious Treats
Flower Favor Box Kit :: Favors and Flowers
Vellum Flower Cake :: Oh Happy Day
Floral Party Hats :: Oh Happy Day
Summer Flower Printable :: Ellinee

Flower Party Theme Ideas

Cupcake Liner Flower Toppers :: Icing Designs
Colorful Santa Margarita Wedding :: Ruffled
Birthday Wreath :: Creative Jewish Mom

Flower Party Theme Ideas

Flower Party Blowers :: Paper Calla Lilies :: Flower Party :: Oh Happy Day

Aren’t these just the sweetest ideas? I love them all! And I’m definitely loving the flower theme. Now that I’m feeling inspired {and hope you are too}, I can’t wait to get started and share it all with you! Stay tuned! :)

Filed Under: Party | Tagged With: Inspiration, Kiddo, Toddler

Fall Inspiration Collection

September 17, 2012 | 14 Comments

Fall is right around the corner! And it will officially be here before you know it. I can’t wait! In fact, I didn’t wait. I’ve been enjoying Fall since September hit! That’s when I started planning my Fall decorating and began searching for inspiring ideas. So I put together a little collection of some of the Fall inspiration I found along the way. Enjoy!

Fall Inspiration Collection Pottery Barn | Acorn Vase Filler
Pottery Barn | Mercury Glass Cinderalla Pumpkin
Pottery Barn | Whitewashed Wood Pumpkin
Pottery Barn | Decorative Pumpkins With Lights

Craftberry Bush | A Fall Wreath
A Place for Us | Fireless Fireplace
BHG | Harvest-Theme Living RoomMartha Stewart | Harvest Wreath
A Country Farmhouse | Fall Dining
BHG | Pinecone-and-Kumquat Wreath
Martha Stewart | Sweetgum-Fruit Wreath
An Edible Mosaic | Pumpkin & Cheese Spice Bread
The Food Channel | Miniature Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Babble | 4-ingredients Homemade Pumpkin Frozen YogurtPottery Barn | White Rectangular Serving Platters
BHG | White Autumn
BHG | Tree Leaves CenterpieceBHG | Fall Table Setting
BHG | Indian Corn-and-Wheat Centerpiece
BHG | Natural NapkinsElla Claire | Autumn Sign {Tutorial}
Martha Stewart | Homemade Cornucopia How-To
Bread and Buttons | Felt Pinecones
Twig & Thistle | DIY Pumpkin Candle HoldersBHG | Fall Window Swag
BHG | Leaf Display
BHG | Fall Branches in VasePottery Barn | Faux Oversized Pumpkins
Pottery Barn | Decorative Pumpkins with Lights

I hope this little collection of Fall inspiration made you catch the Fall bug, if you haven’t already!

We all know I’m looking forward to Fall, but what about you?

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Filed Under: Seasons | Tagged With: Fall, Inspiration

10 Needle Felting Projects

August 21, 2012 | 12 Comments

Have you ever done needle felting before? I had never even heard of it until I came across it on Pinterest one day. It looks like too much fun! It also seems a little dangerous {at least for me}, because a sharp needle is involved. But I am pretty daring so I can’t wait to try it. :)

Today I’m sharing 10 Needle Felting projects to get you inspired to try it along with me!**If you'd like to pin this post, please pin the image above. Thanks! And if you want to pin any of these projects, please click the link and pin from the original source. Thanks again! :)

{No. 1} How absolutely adorable is this Needle Felted Rattle Ball by My Poppet?! She shows you how to make one and you’ll never guess what’s inside! ;) This makes such a great toy for the little ones!{No. 2} I’m definitely attempting some Needle Felted Acorns like these from Torie Jayne. This would be such a fun Fall project! {No. 3} Follow this How to Make a Needle Felted Rattle tutorial by Milo&Ben and you’ve got another adorable baby toy! You can even throw this in the washer {in a mesh bag} too.{No. 4} These DIY Felted Wool “Billy Buttons” by Dans le Townhouse are too cute! This is such a unique way to use wool balls and she shows you how to make your own! {No. 5} This Felted Necklace by My Sparkle would make a perfect play necklace for the kiddos. My daughter is getting one or two {or three} of these!

{No. 6} Know someone who loves to knit? Felted Heart Knitting Needles by Helana and Ali would make the perfect gift!{No. 7} Learn how to Make Felted Little Birdies over at Craft Passion. These are made from an egg shape and turned out so cute! {No. 8} It’s never too early to plan for Easter! These Needle Felted Peeps by radmegan probably taste better than the real thing too. :wink: {No. 9} After you check out these Needle-Felted Cupcakes by Sunny Sweet Life, go check out her Wet-Felted Jingle Balls! She’s got a series of felting tutorials and they are all just darling. {No. 10} I can’t wait to make a Holiday Felted Wool Garland like this one by WhipperBerry for Christmas! I love her color combination and the texture is so lovely.Did you catch the needle felting bug yet? If not, there are some Etsy shops {like Handmade By Brynne and felt jar} that sell some super cute felted creations that might get you interested!

Have you done needle felting before? Tell me, is it hard? Will I hurt myself?

I can’t wait to try it out!

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4th of July: 15 Patriotic Treats

June 30, 2012 | 4 Comments

There are SO many great patriotic treat ideas out there that are perfect for a 4th of July gathering. Seriously, there are tons! So today I thought I’d share some of the ones that caught my eye recently. It was very hard to limit myself to a reasonable number, but I figured fifteen would be a good place to stop. I don’t want red, white, and blue to be the only colors you see ever again! :) Here are 15 patriotic {and pretty} treat ideas!

Snow Cones by Bakerella

July 4th Flag Cake by The Secret Life of a Chef’s Wife

4th of July Star Cookies by Glorious Treats

Fourth of July Rice Krispies Treats by Lil’ Luna

4th of July Lollies by The 36th Avenue

Patriotic Candy Buttons by Sweet Sugarbelle

Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches by A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

Red, White and Blue Funfetti Sandwich Cookies by Two Peas & Their Pod

Baked Vanilla Bean Doughnuts by A Pumpkin and a Princess

Patriotic Layered Drink by Lil’ Luna

Patriotic Oreo Pops by Makoodle

Star-Spangled Marshmallow Pops by My Sister’s Suitcase

4th of July Tie Dyed Fudge by Taste and Tell

Strawberry Blueberry Mini Cheesecake Trifle by Glorious Treats

Patriotic Ice Cube Stars by Hubby Made Me

Are you enjoying all the red, white, and blue as much as I am? Love it!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great 4th of July!

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Filed Under: Holidays | Tagged With: 4th of July, Inspiration

10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas

June 13, 2012 | 2 Comments

I don’t know about you, but finding the perfect “man gift” is always a struggle for me. I often take the food route, because that’s a guaranteed win. But this year, I’d like to give him something that won’t vanish in a few minutes, never to be seen again. So if you’re like me, fear not!! Here are 10 Father’s Day gift ideas for you!

You may not consider gift wrap to be an actual gift, but this one is so special, I think it is. I’m pretty sure you could just wrap an empty box and dad wouldn’t even notice!!

Dressed-Up Gift Wrap by BHG

I’m loving this pop box gift!! Think I’ll keep this in mind for next year.

Father’s Day Super Dad Pop Box Set by Lil’ Luna

Look at this creative way to “wrap” tickets!! Movie tickets and popcorn anyone??

An Event to Remember by BHG

I can’t wait to use this questionnaire when my daughter is old enough! The bunting and tiny mustaches make this gift even more adorable.

DIY Father’s Day Questionnaire by Daffodil Design

Can’t you picture dad in this man-apron?? I think I would laugh every time I saw hubby in it! He definitely needs one of these!

Men’s Apron by I heart naptime

Here is a very cute manly way to give some snacks for a dad with the munchies.

Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix by Martha Stewart

While cookies would be devoured quickly, I think it’s worth it when you make them “dad” shaped!

Dad Sugar Cookies by Martha Stewart

You can’t go wrong with a heartfelt card. Especially one shaped like an airplane.

Paper-Airplane Cards by Martha Stewart

{Insert shameless self-promotion here} - How about a special coffee mug for dad with your child’s thumbprints??

Daddy’s Coffee Mug by Hubby Made Me

And last but not least, a completely genius idea! I will definitely be making one of these!

Father’s Day Magnet Board by WhipperBerry

I hope one of these 10 Father’s Day gift ideas spared you the headache of trying to think of something special. Men can be such a challenge {in more ways than one}!

So, did you find one you like??

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