As my daughter, Anabelle’s fifth birthday was approaching, we were throwing around ideas of the theme of this year’s party. We traditionally try to find a theme that is gender neutral, especially due to the number of little brothers there are in our gang, as we did last year in her Finding Neverland party. Though Anabelle is a girly girl… View Post
Last year, I had the privilege of helping out one of my best friend, Harriet, with her son’s third birthday party. At the time, Noah just adored Thomas the Train, so we worked on his All Aboard party with a railroad theme. As Noah was preparing to turn four, his new obsession centered around all things construction-related and thus, determined… View Post
Even though the weather has been a little wacky recently, Spring officially beings tomorrow and Easter will be upon us in a mere three weeks! And what can be more fun for kiddos than inviting friends and family to hop on over for an Easter Egg Hunt? I styled this festive party for the Spring issue of The Party Dress… View Post
In April of 2011, I was so incredibly honored to be named a “Doer of the Week” on Martha Stewart’s Dreamers into Doers community, created to inspire and and help women achieve their dreams! Does the picture look familiar?! At the end of the year, the opportunity arose to enter my name for a potential invite to the annual event… View Post
There has been a trend lately of darling baking-themed parties, such as some of my adorable faves by Passion for Parties, She’s Kinda Crafty and One Charming Party! My daughter, Anabelle, and I were so inspired to put together a sweet little play date to celebrate Valentine’s Day with one of her BFF’s, Mikayla! For the invitation, I found the… View Post
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and I’m so excited to share some love with you with this “Just My Type” photo shoot! I am always so thrilled when Natalie of Southern Belle’s Charm contacts me to collaborate on a project. With her amazing ideas and styling talents and the gorgeous printable design work by Paula of Frog… View Post
Happy New Year, sweet friends! Okay, so it’s already been a month since we welcomed 2012, but the start to this new year has been extremely busy! And now that February is just a day away, I thought I’d kick it off with a tutorial to make fondant cupcake toppers for your Valentine. Last year, my daughter and I made… View Post
After looking back on all the Sweet Parties from 2011, I knew I couldn’t neglect the sugary creations that I was very honored to make to be a part of so many wonderful and special celebrations throughout the year! I am truly so incredibly grateful for the immense support and thankful that I can call the pictures below work! ♥ Kids Toppers… View Post
This year has been a whirlwind of cupcakes, fondant and parties and I loved every sweet minute of it! The trend-setting and glittery Kristy at The Purple Pug recapped her year in amazing parties and so inspired me to do the same! How fun to end the year looking back at all the fabulous reasons we had to celebrate in… View Post
