Nail Polish Cake

nail polish cake

The miracle workers were here all last week, so I finally have some projects around the home that I am about ready to share! But first, let’s finish the spa day party (a few more posts to go!)! I wish I were an amazing cake artist, but my lack of expertise, never holds me back [...]

Spa Day Party – Fun with Flip Flops

spa day flip flops

Last night was my music recital for the year, and I tell you I am exhausted today. The big bummer is there was plenty of insanity involved in the refreshments and such, but with everything else I was trying to do, no camera, and no pictures. Maybe I can re-create a few things and post [...]

Spa Day Party – Pretty Pinata

jewel pinata spa day

When discussing what my daughter had in mind for her birthday party, this year, I was surprised to learn that she really wanted a piñata. We have them sporadically for birthday parties, but she hadn’t had one for a couple of years and decided there should be one at this party. Of course, with a spa [...]

Spa Day Birthday Party — Nail Polish Invitations

nail polish invitation spa birthday

It’s about time I share the pictures from my daughter’s Perfect 10 Day Spa Birthday party, a couple of weeks ago. I’m going to have to break it down into small parts (since there were so many details) if I am going to get through it, though! We’ll start with the invitations today! If you [...]

Birthday Bling – Silhouette Rhinestone T-shirt

DIY rhinestone birthday shirt

We are in full birthday-party, church Easter party with no budget, and family Easter dinner preparation mode around here. (Yes, I’m about to lose whatever sanity that might have remained). I’m really excited about our plans for my daughter’s birthday party tomorrow, but need you to cross your fingers for me, that I can pull [...]

Party Party Winners!

campout party collage

The votes have been tallied, the people have spoken and now it is time to announce the winners and prizes of the 3rd Annual Blogiversary party party! Big thanks to our judges, sponsors, and all of our participants. After 682 votes…the party of the year (2010) is… The Classic Boy Campout Party by Lisa from [...]

Party Party Finalists Finally!

under the sea party

Wow! You guys made judging tough this year! I’m so glad I called in the pros to help. There were more than twice the entrants than we had last year. They were all amazing. I’m so excited to see so many of you taking delight in doing something memorable for the ones you love! Your [...]

The Fairy Party

Birthday party for 3 year old girl

 Once upon a time… a little girl wanted to have a fairy birthday party. So her mother sent invitations to all of the little fairies and gnomes in the land, asking them to come and celebrate with her. (graphics: my modified versions of designs by Lisa Warren–formerly of Little Dreamer Designs, font: blackadder) And her [...]

Kira in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland shoot

Our Christmas in July party is still going strong.  The linky list will be open through Tuesday night, so it isn’t too late to share your fabulous ideas with us and get a chance at winning the Christmas gift tags from The TomKat Studio.  Speaking of Kim and the TomKat Studio, if you haven’t been [...]

Tea Party Revisited

pink purse invitation

All photos (except invitation) by Jodee Ballantyne   Last week, Shannon from My Baby Clothes Boutique did a guest post (and a GIVEAWAY) about having a tea party with your toddler. So much of what she said reminded me of this party my daughter and I threw for her friends. It wasn’t her birthday, or [...]