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Friday, April 19, 2013

FABULOUS FRIDAY FUNNIES

WEDDINGS ARE A DAY TO REMEMBER
STUFF HAPPENS PLANNED OR NOT!  
JUST GO WITH IT AND ENJOY THE DAY.  
YOU WILL LOOK BACK AND LAUGH....
SOMEDAY
MORE COFFEE PLEASE!

CHEEKY WEDDING

COME OOOOOOOOOOOON!
ITS GONNA BE A LONG DAY


MEMORABLE BEACH WEDDING

JOB DONE!
''til the END of time
OOPS



HAVE FUN WITH IT
CREATE MEMORIES!!


WHAT'S THE FUNNIEST THING YOU'VE EVER SEEN  HAPPEN AT  A WEDDING??


  


Wedding Favors, Baby Shower Favors, Graduation...


ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND!!



Thursday, April 18, 2013

HOO-RAY!!!
GRADUATION 2013 PARTY IDEAS
 from PRE-SCHOOL to GRADUATE SCHOOL
JOIN US FOR THE PARTY OF THE YEAR

Your invitation sets the "scene" for this milestone event.  Customize with photos for  a  personalized and one-of-a-kind invitation or announcements.

Graduation parties are the perfect opportunity for an outdoor event.  
The weather is warm and EVERYONE is ready for the summer.  
BBQ's. LUAU'S. POOL PARTIES or a PICNIC IN THE PARK are just the beginning!

HAWAIIAN LUAU and POOL PARTY
for every age!
Greet your guests with FLOWER LEIS 
Make sure you have a"PHOTO BACKDROP SETUP" for memorable photos.
Create a "LIMBO" dance area and play lots of music.
Serve FINGER FOODS, FRUIT SKEWERS, and BBQ PORK SANDWICHES



BACKYARD LUAU

The GRADUATION PARTY may have  the biggest guest list of any party you host!
Why not get together with the GRADUATE'S BEST FRIENDS and host the party together? 
Book a CITY OR STATE PARK and invite all of your friends and families.  This way you wont miss out on their party and they wont miss yours!  Remember there are lots of parties going on at this time of year  and this will avoid scheduling conflicts.  AND it will be the last big blast before these graduates go on to new schools or careers.
PICNIC IN THE PARK 


 You can hire a caterer or host a POT LUCK with every graduates favorite foods.  
Bring your own SCHOOL COLOR DECORATIONS, plenty of MUSIC and get this party started.





Celebrate your RISING STAR with a HOLLYWOOD or MOVIE THEME GRAD PARTY.
Create a "Red Carpet", decorate the venue with poster size photos of the graduate and 
set a buffet table of "fancy finger foods" served on silver platters. 
You can begin or end the party with a Limo ride to the movies!


Some ideas and themes to CELEBRATE your Graduate:
 Focus on his/her major, future career, Military plans,
 travel plans, talents, or hobbies.  



ENGLISH MAJOR/JOURNALISM THEME 

Use classic books (from thrifts stores) as part of your tables capes.  Place platters of food on stacks of books.  Use the covers or illustrations as your graduation banner, place mats and invitations.  
Use a LEATHER BOUND BLANK BOOK as your GUEST BOOK.  Invite your guests to write their best wishes for the graduates future and to share memories of their school days.

TRAVEL PLANS, MEXICAN THEME
(classic favorite)

MILITARY CELEBRATIONS



END THE FESTIVITIES WITH COMMEMORATIVE FAVORS.  
Who wouldn't love a CANDY BAR with FAVOR BAGS and BOXES to fill up with childhood favorites.
  Great way to incorporate your school colors!

CANDY POPS BOUQUET
FAVOR BOXES and BAGS
FAVOR JARS


Are you planning a GRADUATION PARTY? 
 Please share your party ideas!  
Tell us what you are doing to make your party memorable.

FAVORS FOE EVERY OCCASION



Friday, April 12, 2013

"PEACOCK" COLORS FOR BABY' NURSERY


The color trend, in fashion and home for 2013 is 
MINT, AQUA and EMERALD.  
These soft and relaxing colors are perfect for a calming serene baby's room.  From modern to eclectic to traditional styles, these shades of blue and green work into every decor.

MODERN WITH RETRO ACCENTS
Clean and WHITE, the AQUA is a nice quiet POP of color, so fresh for a Spring arrival!

AQUA "GROW WITH BABY" CRIB 

Many shades of AQUA and BLUE, painted in waves, create a balmy, beachy feel to the nursery.
Add a touch of sunny yellow to create a cheerful yet restful sanctuary for your Summer baby.
TEAL, AQUA, YELLOW GENDER NEUTRAL

love the gorgeous colors of our inspiration, the PEACOCK?  But the peacock just isn't the look you were going for?  Look at this beautiful baby's room, with all of the fabulousness of
AQUA, BLUE and GREEN but without the feathers!
AQUA,and TEAL, PEACOCK COLORS

Love AQUA but dream of an elegant and refined interpretation for
YOU and your precious BABY to  relax and bond?
This soft antique cream and AQUA is the perfect retreat for BABY LOVE!
SOFT AQUA AND CREAM

And here is where those beautiful colors originated!
The PEACOCK!
 Did you know the PEACOCK represents.....
the glory and beauty of RENEWAL and LIFE
PEACOCK NURSERY BEDDING

I hope these calming shades of blue and green give you some inspiration or at least a relaxing dreamy moment of relaxation as you prepare for the greatest joy in life!

SWEET BABY  PEACOCK  

How will you decorate your baby's special place?  What colors are you planning to use?  Share your color inspiration with us.  We NEVER tire of beautiful BABY LOVE!
Enjoy a beautiful weekend, full of love, joy and inspiration.


Favors and gifts for weddings, baby showers, graduations and so much more




Thursday, April 11, 2013

DIY NURSERY DECOR KNOCK OFFS

Do you drool while flipping through the ANTHROPOLOGIE website?  or Do you lovingly and longingly run your hands over baby furniture in POTTERY BARN KIDS? 
 Well, you, too, can have anything you want! 
POTTERY BARN KIDS SHELF KNOCK OFF
DIY CHANGING TABLE
 Follow these very talented ladies and see how they brought their baby nursery dreams to life!
DIY KNOCK OFF SPINDLE CRIB
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

1) Pottery Barn Shelf...www.alovelyplacetoland.com
2) DIY Changing Table...www.sawdustandembryos.com
3) DIY Spindle Crib...www.maisondepax.com
4) You are my Sunshine Pillow...www.Dontdisturbthisgroove.com

Whatever you see, whatever you want, 
you can have it in your own home!  
Check out the above websites for even more inspiration!

Have you created something special for your nursery? 
 Please share !













Wednesday, April 10, 2013

EASY DIY NURSERY WALL DECOR

DIY Baby Nursery Wall Decor 

Now that your sweet baby is on the way, the expenses are soon to follow! 
Cribs and changing tables are sure to be high on the list and
 will take a big bite out of your budget.  
But you CAN have the nursery of your dreams!  
Below are some really great wall decor ideas that won't take up too much of your precious time or too much of your hard earned money. 
 You'll want those extra dollars for a very stylish wardrobe!!

PAINTED FRAMES

Look around your home or visit thrift stores, yard sales and flea markets for  CHEAP frames.  
Some spray paint and you have crrated one-of-a-kind wall decor.

FRAMED LETTERS

Hop over to your favorite craft store or home improvement store for wood letters in many sizes and fonts.  Spray paint or decoupage for unique wall art.  Spell your child's name or get crazy and do the entire alphabet!
Attach with velcro or removable adhesive.
PAINTED LETTERS

Wall decals and stickers come in so many custom colors and themes. 
 They are removable, so your theme can "grow" with your child.
WALL DECALS 

On your trip to the thrift store or yard sale (for frames), pick up some children's books.
Paint your frames and add your favorite story pages.
It's really OK to tear these books, BECAUSE you will instill a love of reading in your child!
FRAMED STORYBOOK COVERS/PAGES

Want to add color AND texture to your baby's nursery?
Frame FABRIC or DECORATIVE PAPERS from the craft store.  Look for scraps of fabric at the fabric store or you can purchase decorative papers for under .50 cents a sheet.
You can frame them or  decoupage the papers to pieces of wood,
FRAMED FABRICS
FRAMED FLASH CARDS

These framed flash cards are awesome.  
You can get a pack of colorful flashcards from your favorite dollar store and,
yup, you can frame them!



So, I hope you found some inspiration for your baby's nursery. 
 What ideas can you  share?  
We would love to hear from you!



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