Everyday Celebrating

Everyday Events: Honey-Do Shower

Everyone knows that most crafty folks and event planners loves wreaths.  They are easy to create and can really tie together the look of a room.  And the possibilities are ENDLESS in what to use to create one.

I just had to share this super creative wreath with you.  Brittany of Grey Grey Designs is right down the interstate from me in Memphis and she recently put together a "Honey Do Shower".  Going to places like Home Depot to find decorations is always a fun challenge and above was the outcome for the wreath.

Made from an extension cord!  Click on the picture above so you can really see it up close.  I LOVE that you can see the plug!  She said it took over and hour to thread the extension cord 'round and 'round that wreath, but boy was it worth it!

Other fun things...

Cupcakes sitting in crushed oreos (i.e. dirt) with shovels featuring the cake stand covered in grass scrapbook paper.

Paint cans as decor!

Visit Grey Grey Designs for more Honey Do Shower decor ideas   

 

Cake swoon.

I love cake.  And I love beautiful cake design.  And after having attempted to make a somewhat decent cake for my son's birthday, I now REALLY have a new appreciation for the work that goes into it.  Even the cakes that look so simple... just ... aren't.  LOL

But don't they just pull together a table so beautifully?

Makes you want to see the REST of this wedding?  All the magnificent details?   Here you go:  Style Me Pretty  

 

Oscars!

The Academy Awards are this weekend!  Planning an Oscar party?   Spray paint the Barbie Dolls for centerpieces!  And other ideas on a previous Oscar post of mine.

Also, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences offers an online Oscar party kit featuring recipes, Oscar bingo and crossword puzzles and even downloadable ballots for your guests!

Chocolate Nests

Woman's Day magazine gives a great tutorial to make these cute chocolate nests.  I'd like to see these presented on an upside down GREEN ramekin (to give height) and add color.

 

Everyday Events: Cupcake Birthday Party

This cute birthday party was created by my friend, Greta of Tea Parties and Baseball Games.  Greta and I were high school classmates and later became sorority sisters in college.  

Her daughter Olivia recently turned 7 and her friends came over for a cupcake decorating party!

Greta and Olivia prepared for the party together by making the table runner.  Olivia placed the candy themed iron-ons and Greta ironed.   Then they glued on polka dot ribbon edging.

The apothecary jars were filled with treats!  The large center jar held the girl's goody bags.  These were filled with fancy lotions, soaps and lip gloss.  The smaller ones are filled with items such as lollipop shaped soaps, candies and a super cute idea that I love, birthday candles from years past!

The girls each got to decorate 4 cupcakes.  They picked the ones they wanted to eat at the party and the rest went home on green plates (purchased on clearance after the holidays.)  

    

 A great birthday afternoon spent with a few good girlfriends.  Don't we all need that every now and again?  :)

 

Inexpensive summertime dishes

So most of us are still battling winter and most of us are over it.  LOL  We're moving on to thoughts of warmer weather, sunshine and bright colors.

Speaking of bright colors, how about those dishes?  Are you a fan of Fiestaware but need a cheaper alternative?  Or do you already have Fiestaware and you're looking for some accent pieces to give some punch?  Are you a dish junkie who has several sets {blush} and just want something new and friendly for summer that isn't going to break the bank and you won't feel badly if one breaks?

Enter Dollar Tree!

These are the summer dishes coming out at the Dollar Tree.  $24 for SET!  FOUR SETTINGS!  Of, you guessed it, 24 pieces.

Wouldn't these make a great gift?  Bridal shower or birthday... even if you got the set and put it back for next Christmas, even.

Go to the Dollar Tree site, enter your zip code to find ones near you or order online.

Printable treat bags

photo credit:  Heather at The Coterie Blog

A great tutorial on how to print graphics onto paper bags and finish it off with a cute twine handle.

 

Say it in stencil

I've always loved the idea of coffee stencils.  But they are hard to find and even then, there weren't many options available.  Not you have 33 to choose from at CoffeeStencil.com

Table Tutus

Sweets floating on a sea of tulle!

Table tutus here at SweetsIndeed. 

 

Still time to: create your child's school valentines

photo credit:  Chica Schmica

Cute and easy Valentine's Day treats perfect for school!

Staple a sucker between two cardstock hearts.  Decorate one side with a cute face!