Kate's Paperie

I always love perusing through Kate's Paperie...

I absolutely adore her satin ribbons...

These cupcake liners & toppers are pretty darn cute too...

Fresh Picked Whimsy

Look at this sweet artwork that I just found
via On the Dot Creations...
It is by Fresh Picked Whimsy
and I must say that I am digging it!
I adore "whimsy" pictures like this...
Want to know what else is great?
She has a blog and an Etsy shop too...
You know...
Christmas is right around the corner...

I like the titles that she's come up with...
This one is "Don't be so vanilla"...

This one is called "Suck it up"...

Jeweled Pumpkins

Let's see how many ways

we can come up with to bling out

our pumpkins...

This one is from the Horchow catalog...

It costs a pretty penny...

But I love the way it looks!

You could achieve the same look

by adding your own jewels & beads

from Michael's or Joann's...

Glittered Pumpkin Centerpiece

I'm a huge fan of glittered pumpkins...

it gives the sweet little gourd some pizzazz...

If you are going outside the traditional color scheme

you may have difficulty finding the perfect one...

Problem solved...

Make your own...

Of course the how-to is from Martha...

It seems simple enough...

spray paint, tacky glue & glitter...

I have a feeling, lots & lots of glitter...

But the result...

Perfectly detailed!

Click here for the how-to via Martha...

Sweet Friday

Just loving Courtney from Pizzazzerie's Pink-O-Ween table

featured on Amy Atlas...

How spooky, sweet is this?

Happy Weekend!

Ghost Cupcakes

If you were feeling a bit crafty...

How cute would these be sitting on a dessert table

or taken in to school for a treat?

All you have to use is a dum-dum lollipop

and white fondant...

{image & directions via Ladies Home Journal}

Princess And The Frog

While perusing over at Eat, Drink, Pretty

I stumbled on an adorable Princess and the Frog party

that one of her readers, Pluff Mudd Studio, had sent to her... 
This crown...
I mean really...
I think it might be the sweetest thing I've ever seen...

And then this wreath...

She gives the how-to too...

Sangria

I am a big fan of Sangria...

It's so refreshing with all the fresh fruit...

Poured over a glass with ice...

Pure delight!

I made some this weekend

and I do believe that I will make this "adult potion"

for Goosie Girl's party too...

The waiter at The Columbia restaurant

wrote it down on a napkin one time when we were there years ago...

and I, still to this day, break that napkin out every so often...

Here is the recipe in case you would like to indulge as well...

Sangria

Mix the following in a large pitcher

1 bottle red Spanish wine

8oz Brandy (I used 2 shots)

12oz simple syrup (3 shots & a splash more for good measure)

8oz Orange Juice (a shot or two)

2 cans Sprite

Cut up assorted fruit (oranges, limes, lemons, apples) 

Mix all together

Enjoy!

{image via The Vineyard}

Calling All Witches...Take 2

Well...

Goosie Girl & I have come up with

a new & improved version of her birthday party invites...

I added a black backing & a few Swarovski crystals to it as well...

I just love the way it looks!

Don't get me wrong...

I did like the other one...

 but...

it just wasn't exactly what I had in mind...

I wanted something more girly, you know?

Then I came up with this...

I'm totally loving the blue!

So now the color scheme is blue, pink, black & white

(with a hint of orange)...

And then I went ahead & made toppers...

and drink flags...

 food cards...

 drink labels...

and last but not least...

water bottle labels...

Do you like?

Sweet Friday

May these inspire you 

to start your Fall/Halloween decorating...

It's not to early you know...

You want to be able to enjoy it once it's up...

Happy Weekend!

{image via Flickr}

Fall Lilly

Uuhhh yes...I'll take one of each please!
Just loving the Fall Lilly Pulitzer colors...
(Especially when you live in Florida
and you wonder if it's ever going to cool off...)
I just adore the preppy patterns & look associated with Lilly...
Are you a Lilly girl?

TomKat Studios

Absolutely fabulous...

that's all I can say about Kim's glam table...

Really...you must go check it out...
Click here...


I will definitely be ordering the chocolate covered oreos
for Goosie Girl's party...

Treat Bags

I'm all of a sudden so inspired for Halloween...

I need to get my act together& start preparing now...

Look at these sweet things

 that I found on Country Living...

All you need is brown paper handle bags, antique halloween cards 

(or you could look on Etsy for vintage Halloween pics

and download them) and tie some raffia around the handle...

Easy, inexpensive, adorable...a great combo!

P.S. - You could adapt this to any holiday too...

Calling All Witches...

Goosie Girl finally secured a theme 

for her upcoming birthday in October...

A Witchy Party...

We were working on the invites this weekend...

Here's what we've come up with...

Of course we are going to add a little bling to jazz it up...

and then what's a party without toppers?

and then you must know what you're eating...

so we made food labels...

(of course our menu has not been solidified

but I'm sure these will be part of it)...

We'll just have to fold them over and they'll be perfect...

and finally flags for the straws...

At least we've got a start...

What do you think?

Goosie Girl gave it her seal of approval...

Now I will be on to making black tutus...

September 11th

We will never forget

this awful day in the great land of the free...

May we all take time to remember & give thanks...

God Bless America!

Sweet Friday

Don't you just love four day work weeks?

We don't have any more days off until October...

Here is a precious macaroon bouquet

that I know will bring sweetness to your day!

Have a great weekend!

{image via My Tartlette 

found via Sugarcoated Events}

Felt Halloween Creatures

Since Halloween is already on all of our minds...

crazy isn't it?

Look how cute & easy these look to make...

It looks like all you need is different colored felt, buttons & thread...

Wouldn't these be darling tied to a favor box?

{image via My Creative Cafe}

Young Artists

Would this not be a perfect set up for an art party?

I love how they each have their own stool & easel

to create their masterpieces...

Young Picasso's in the making...
Don't you agree?

{images via Sara's Party Perfect}

Edible Stamping

I've seen this technique used before...

But every time I am impressed...

I love how versatile it is...

All you need is a new stamp, 
food coloring, powdered sugar & water...

Paper Source can give you all the specifics...

How perfect is this with the holidays coming?
No need to buy new plates or even paper ones...
You're guest will be most impressed...
Don't you think?


{Paper Source found via Imprintables}

Sweet Friday

I hope your Labor Day weekend is filled 

with lots of sparkle, relaxation & enjoyment...

{image via Mrs. A in the Cove}

A Charming Cherry Party

I just think this cherry party (from Sara's Party Perfect) 
is so charming...

Simple but sweet...

These favor boxes are my favorite!

Blinged Out Rice Krispie Treats

Who loves Rice Krispie treats?

I do...I do...

I'd like this version even more...

Can we say yum!

Carmel Turtle Rice Krispie Treats...

Does it really get any better than that?

Pop over to Glorious Treats to get her fantastic recipe
for these little bars of bling...