Mustache Party: Baby Shower

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Invitations from Tinyprints :: Mustache sticks on Amazon :: Turquoise striped straws on Amazon :: Dapper 'Staches Silicone Drink Markers on Amazon Move over, Movember, mustaches are chic for the summer. And that mustache baby shower invitation is hilarious. What a great theme! Guests can have fun with the photo mustache props and the cocktail… read more »

Secrets of an Event Planner: best store for gift bags.

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As an event planner, I have picked up obscure tidbits over the years. I’m much more resourceful than I am crafty, so finding the best vendors has been essential to the success of events I’ve planned. This is one company that I love Bags & Bows Online. I discovered it in Atlanta and have used… read more »

Treat.com: Organize & send greeting cards!

Treat.com greeting card for new baby

What a concept: a pretty, custom greeting card system that allows you to create & schedule cards for important dates.  For those of us in a rush that always forget birthdays, this is a great service! Get it organized: import Facebook friends birthdays or add them in one by one. Photos: easily add photos from… read more »

Cookie Monster Cupcakes.

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We celebrated Thomas’s 2nd birthday on Saturday. I’m glad we had his party a few weeks early because I’m complete denial that it’s been 2 entire years since he was teensy tiny newborn snuggling in my arms, and unable to roll over when I changed his diaper. Nope, in my mind, he’s still one and some change… read more »

Baby Shower Menu.

Mini BLT & Cucumber Sandwiches

As I mentioned in my previous post, I helped host a baby shower yesterday (and, if you did read my previous post, I’m sure you’re very relieved to know I survived my incident with the sinus rinse). My friend Shelley Ann is the party food queen and I just had to share the menu for… read more »

Preppy Cupcakes.

Preppy Cupcakes

These are so cute I want to frame them, not eat them!!!   Source: etsy.com via Southern on Pinterest   And I’d wear this sweater from Banana Republic to the party:

First Birthday Party Gift Ideas

As I mentioned in my Little Choux giveaway post, I’m attending a lot of birthday parties, and always scramble to figure out what to get!  Here are a few of Thomas’s favorite toys that would make excellent birthday gifts for a first birthday: 1. Baby Einstein Alphabooks: Thomas loves to pull these out and look… read more »

Build your Toy Gift Chest with Little Choux.

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Update: Contest is now closed. Congratulations to Lauren!!! We love going to birthday parties… But sometimes I scramble last minute for a gift, so I am trying to build my “toy chest” to keep fun gifts around to bring to birthday parties! And Little Choux is just adorable – they have so many unique gifts!… read more »

Chalkboard painted place cards.

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Pottery Barn Fundraiser Luncheon at Tommy Bahama for St. Judes – 09, originally uploaded by MarketCommon. How cute are these? I attended a luncheon today and they had these fun place cards.  They were inspired by this post on 7th House on the Left. So simple: Chalkboard paint (spray can) Card stock Hole punch Ribbon… read more »

Circus Party Invitations: Elephant Parade!

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Thomas’s first birthday party was circus themed… And his second might have to be too. It was just so cute! Check out these adorable Circus Elephant party invitations from TinyPrints.com: