Yesterday I shared a simple decoration that I created for my husband’s surprise 50th birthday party…click here for the details on the big 5 0! Since it was a birthday celebration, of course there was cake! I had so much fun decorating the table and displaying the CAKES…yes, there was more than one cake. I […]
the big 5 0
I surprised (I think) my husband last month with a small party to celebrate his 50th birthday! This event challenged me in two ways… First, I usually plan parties for my children. Planning a party for a grown man is a bit different…fluff and fru fru is not necessary or appropriate! Second, I had limited […]
charcuterie and cheese plate
The holidays are approaching…and at some point, most people will be entertaining friends and family in their homes! It may be a seven course Thanksgiving dinner or a simple holiday cocktail party. Whatever the occasion, it is always a good idea to serve a charcuterie and cheese plate to your guests as they mingle and […]
skulls, fangs, and fingers…oh my!
Candy buffets have become quite popular lately…I see them at birthday parties, weddings, and other events. It is fun to see how candy can be displayed in various containers with unique labels. Sometimes these displays are even too pretty to eat! I enjoy creating fun little displays of candy for our family and guests for […]
sweet sixteen birthday bash (part ii)
My middle daughter, Grace, turned sixteen a few weeks ago…of course, we had a celebration for her! Yesterday, I shared the decorations, the party props, and the table decor for the fun and eclectic event (click here in case you missed the post). Today, I’m sharing more about the entertainment and the food that was […]
sweet sixteen birthday bash (part i)
Grace turned 16 years old a few weeks ago, and we couldn’t let the milestone occasion pass without a celebration! If you know me or have been a reader of my blog for a while, you know I am all about theme parties. Give me a theme, and ‘a party planning I’ll go!’ Well, Grace […]
back to school
It’s that time of year again…some can’t wait for it and others wish for just one more week of summer with their kids! And if you are like me, your mind oscillates between the two on any given summer day. I love having my kids home, but I also need some structure to my life […]
oh, the places you’ll go
I’m so excited to FINALLY share with you the details of Audrey’s graduation party! We decided to plan the party based on the theme of “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” It was a perfect mix of the Dr. Suess children’s book combined with vintage travel decor. I felt this was perfect for my daughter, given […]
icee cupcakes
I had the pleasure of hosting the first team dinner of the season for my daughter’s softball team last week! I still can’t believe she is a senior, and this will be her last year of playing the sport. Team dinners are always a fun time for socializing and team bonding. I think by now […]
tips for styling a dessert table
I believe that every good party needs a dessert table! In some cases, the dessert table may be ALL you need. That was the case when we celebrated our youngest daughter’s first communion. Following the evening church service, we hosted a few friends for cake and ice cream. Everyone loves dessert, and a beautifully decorated […]