In Bloom- Etsy Store

I have been, shall we say,  as busy as a bee working on a new party theme and I have completely forgotten to share some cute new party bags and baking cups that I now carry in my ETSY store. These are great for so many thing. I am always pulling out these bags to wrap presents, stick sandwiches and snacks in, and the small

Link Party

Hi- Our link party is getting more popular! Thanks for sharing all of your creative ideas.  Last week’s most viewed link were Stronger, Braver, Smarter by Naptime Delights I love this quote! and 50 Summer  Free Printables by Craftionary Such great ideas!  Congratulations, Ladies and make sure you grab my NEW button! (Which I am so excited about!) Ready for the party?  This is your

Good Vs. Great- Custom Stamps

It has been a long time since I’ve done a post from this series but I have been working on and receiving a lot on invitations lately.  I “talked” in another post about how important a printed invitation can be for smaller affairs.  It’s a little gift, a promise of fun and it can set the mood for the party weeks in advance.  The envelope,

Pretty Perfect

Hello! Just one party around the web last week caught me eye.  I love it for three reasons:1. The color scheme is one of my favorites for a girls- pink, green.2. The totally preppy and Lily Pulitzer inspired patterns.3. You don’t usually see a sports themed party for a girl. French Open Tennis Party on HWTM Did I mention the gumball tubes? They’re in stock

Make It Monday- Patriotic Popcorn

I am really looking all the patriotic holidays coming up.  Memorial Day is a huge celebration in our town- a parade, fireworks and lots of fun pool parties thanks to the amazing southern California weather.  I am just so thankful to live in this incredible country. So, I just had to pull out my fun party popcorn recipe and whip up something for these events

Summer Gifts

Even though we love school and our teachers, we are counting the days until summer in my house!  Here are 2 tags and 3 great ideas for end of the year treats for classmates or neighbors.  Also, use them for a quick pick me up treat for your coworkers.  Wrap up a beach ball, pop rocks or gumballs, add the tag and you’re done! The

Today’s Giveaway is a $25 giveaway to my Etsy store.  I have been adding a lot of new item to the shop and am very excited by the new stuff we have.  Just a little bonus for my sweet readers. a Rafflecopter giveaway Now to our link party-  Last week’s most viewed link up wasA Very Rainbow Birthday by Fancy Frugal Life Such a cute

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Pretty Perfect Party Feature

I was so excited yesterday when my lemonade stand was featured on Amy Atlas.  My kids and I had planned on having this during spring break but Mother Nature had other ideas.  We were rained out for a few day and I ended up missing the blog post I had originally scheduled.  But when life gives you lemons…. So see, everything turned out for the

Make It Monday- Berry Bread Pudding

Happy Monday everyone- Hope you had a great weekend! This is a yummy, make ahead dessert that is perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or any summer event.  While individual portions look adorable, it can easily be made in a 9×13 dish. Ingredientsbutter-room temperature1 cup heavy cream2 3/4 cups half and half1 1/4 cups sugar plus more for dusting6 large eggs2 egg yolks1 teaspoon vanillazest from