tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30965168161648693152024-03-18T21:33:47.586-07:00Baby ShowerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.comBlogger572125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-88529740532893939252013-04-26T04:31:00.002-07:002013-04-26T04:31:48.383-07:00Unique baby shower gifts<br />
Unique baby shower gifts - exceptional gifts for the baby shower party<br />
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Unique baby shower gifts add a special bit to the baby shower party. distinctive baby shower gifts are often fun and artistic or personal and unforgettable. As long as they're from the guts, distinctive baby shower gifts become keepsakes that families can treasure for a lifespan.<br />
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Baby showers ar meant to celebrate the approaching arrival of the baby into the family. The baby shower party is AN exciting and fun-filled event for moms and dads that ar anticipating the birth of their beloved baby. Presenting them with distinctive baby shower gifts will definitely facilitate create the party out of the ordinary.<br />
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Ideas for distinctive baby shower gifts<br />
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Unique baby shower gifts needn't be high-ticket. distinctive baby shower gifts are often one thing helpful that may be used once the baby is born or a lavish gift for either the fogeys or the baby. Expecting oldsters take pride in receiving distinctive baby shower gifts from family and friends throughout the baby shower party.<br />
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These exceptional gifts mean that they took the time to search out a extremely special gift for them. However, distinctive baby shower gifts aren't any longer only for the approaching baby or for the mom-to-be. There ar a good sort of distinctive baby shower gifts for moms once birthing, for dads and even for the excited grandparents.<br />
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Assortment of distinctive baby shower gifts<br />
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Unique baby shower gifts that ar nice for babies ar customized baby things. things like baby bibs, baby blankets or burp cloths ar fondly appliquéd and customized with a symbol of the baby's initials. These specially created items create nice keepsakes that the family will hold dear for a lifespan.<br />
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Custom created jewellery is another example of a novel baby shower gift that the baby will droop on to till he or she grows previous. jewellery like necklaces with pendants and bracelets are often customized with the baby's name graven thereon.<br />
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There are distinctive baby shower gifts for the proud oldsters. New oldsters can like to receive a custom designed stroller bag or diaper bag to use once going out with baby. and new oldsters get a kick out of carrying fun t-shirts that sport amusing sayings gesture fun at the new mother and father.<br />
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Another standard plan for distinctive baby shower gifts is baby gift baskets. There ar totally different arrangements offered for the baby gift baskets. Baby gift baskets usually follow a subject matter and ar designed specifically for either the baby, the mama and even the pappa.<br />
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Gift baskets for mama will either be full of maternity garments or remedies for nausea. distinctive baby shower gifts for dads may also be packed during a distinctive gift basket. The gift basket for dads are often designed as a survival gift basket sort of a pater diaper outfit.<br />
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Where to search out distinctive baby shower gifts<br />
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Many on-line searching sites provide a good sort of distinctive baby shower gifts at affordable costs. At identical time, several artists that focus on making distinctive baby shower gifts usually sell their merchandise on-line. distinctive baby shower gifts may also be a private creation of the gift giver for a a lot of personal bit.<br />
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The hunt for distinctive baby shower gifts may be a labor of affection. Some could quit and fancy to shopping for an earthly gift for the party. except for those that actually need to grant the simplest, distinctive baby shower gifts ar the sole thanks to go.<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-36640685802265413792013-04-26T04:05:00.003-07:002013-04-26T04:05:54.047-07:00Baby Shower invites<br />
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A baby shower is one in all the special events within the lifetime of a mother to be shared with friends before the particular birth. invites ought to set the mood and build this occasion unforgettable to everybody gift.<br />
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This baby shower typically happens a month or two earlier and creating the correct invite is even as difficult as designing the whole event.<br />
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One will get letter of invitation that has been created by a card company except for it to be special, it's best to settle on a style then have it custom created. Since the host is typically a awfully shut friend of the mother, that person will confer with the mother and alternative members of the family what reasonably theme are going to be applicable for the party.<br />
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After obtaining all the concepts in and eventually selecting what theme are going to be used, the friend can have already got an inspiration what reasonably invite it's and the way it'll appear as if.<br />
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For a girl, the theme can be a star that might highlight the long run. letter of invitation is formed into a star with the story song within.<br />
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For a boy, the theme can be a cowboy. letter of invitation is created with the planning of a cartoon character within the front and alternative special details within.<br />
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An invitation also can be created looking on the season. within the summer, with the weather being a little wet, the best theme are going to be a summer shower that comes with lots of frozen dessert. The invite is created within the form of AN frozen dessert.<br />
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Just like the other invite, it ought to have the name of the person to be invited, once and wherever the event can happen, the contact variety of the one hosting the event and also the gender of the baby if this can be applicable.<br />
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The invites should tend out a month up to a month and half before the event itself. this can provide folks time to create plans for that day and choose the correct gift.<br />
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Babies ar cute, smell good, is quiet and also the noisiest at sure times. it's all a part of the section of the baby growing up. There ar alternative concepts and themes one will think about to create the invite a decent preview of what's to come back throughout the baby shower itself. It simply takes some designing and tiny imagination to create this baby shower stand out over others that individuals have gone to.<br />
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The host will do the design alone or brainstorm with friends in selecting the correct invite then having it created by the printers. once that's finished, the opposite details then ought to already quite straightforward like the food for the occasion, the written record of gifts for the party, and also the prizes for the games to be contend.<br />
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If the person desires facilitate, then knowledgeable is referred to as to help within the entire method. With the various themes and invites that are tired the past, this typically comes during a package that features a planner to assist guide the person on. The host will notice this folks within the neighborhood or check on-line.<br />
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By examination the packages and costs of the assorted firms that do that, one can sure get price for cash for this special event.<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-37037003370211875732013-01-07T06:00:00.000-08:002013-04-26T16:40:34.166-07:00Real Party: Polka Dots 1st Birthday Party! <div style="text-align: center;">Mia and I met Rachel and Shayna in our Mom's group. We spent much of our maternity leaves together, so I was very happy to get to help celebrate Shayna turning 1 recently!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rachel and her hubby threw a party for Shayna at their house, and they were kind enough to let me share some photos with you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLyg2ToyJBK9qvs_oAfXYG5l7N_tVK7F81EUG2Hyg6wUIoQIFhXZEFWHpXY42l2mJEZDhy4zHwchTNWypIohAQob-lOPL2zBSrrKPtmTq9D2dNi7w6T1ApcfAbzCxydR3iN8dWlPvf08/s1600/polka+dot+birthday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLyg2ToyJBK9qvs_oAfXYG5l7N_tVK7F81EUG2Hyg6wUIoQIFhXZEFWHpXY42l2mJEZDhy4zHwchTNWypIohAQob-lOPL2zBSrrKPtmTq9D2dNi7w6T1ApcfAbzCxydR3iN8dWlPvf08/s1600/polka+dot+birthday.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved the polka dot theme that Rachel used for the party. It was inspired by Shayna's cute party dress. <i>(Which I think is so great. I know some people have a hard time coming up with themes for party. You can literally get them from anywhere; this is such a great example of that!) </i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rachel had monthly pictures from Shayna's first year displayed on polka dots in the living room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEnY3AZJGHuR4B24LubR3NM4-lR9hLsHsicyzDoeqS0-BiapRV6ywWMcqWSIBB5TBOQqtx4ggQf79JTAu0L8M5qwb-3jvl2LEcNF3g6SSSUOYOE_MkE3BlxwsRSMYvLJRoQ3mSQuxadvw/s1600/monthly+pictures+1st+birthday+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEnY3AZJGHuR4B24LubR3NM4-lR9hLsHsicyzDoeqS0-BiapRV6ywWMcqWSIBB5TBOQqtx4ggQf79JTAu0L8M5qwb-3jvl2LEcNF3g6SSSUOYOE_MkE3BlxwsRSMYvLJRoQ3mSQuxadvw/s1600/monthly+pictures+1st+birthday+party.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And a bright polka dot Happy Birthday sign. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6VeoxML68mCVT7bSH_mUTgoIXFrAg0KwJxvjVfqP3zwQSVsYT1x6p34628ZvouhNnPUTCsuHrm3Cvc3zktCQ5kIAbk4VQFh_SVr0-8Dwf2A_dxncg4wrAVqTPivg5b1deEe2mKZkb2I/s1600/birthday+banner+polka+dots.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6VeoxML68mCVT7bSH_mUTgoIXFrAg0KwJxvjVfqP3zwQSVsYT1x6p34628ZvouhNnPUTCsuHrm3Cvc3zktCQ5kIAbk4VQFh_SVr0-8Dwf2A_dxncg4wrAVqTPivg5b1deEe2mKZkb2I/s1600/birthday+banner+polka+dots.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kitchen was decorated with bright balloons. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2zMZe5pw-QCWnMP3aknMXZ0kjkebycN-EmmTlSW8C_h5nv_4s_tTofQwtoC7ckGsrDPMo4XNvPQ0lSKjR2MhbfWXu8ThZ46RYyyyRmQr9UBBwYUL5LyyCG-_KmIyuXedodUO7GPxIAA/s1600/1st+birthday+party+lunch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2zMZe5pw-QCWnMP3aknMXZ0kjkebycN-EmmTlSW8C_h5nv_4s_tTofQwtoC7ckGsrDPMo4XNvPQ0lSKjR2MhbfWXu8ThZ46RYyyyRmQr9UBBwYUL5LyyCG-_KmIyuXedodUO7GPxIAA/s1600/1st+birthday+party+lunch.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Lunch was served on large colorful round platters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxKL5NBpHCzh_qDq89mvFs8Uy6OZy7JJG3VCHnSoMrnvX2iV94Lw09C3VtxNPt83qyl-2e-sfqA1Igd0rjbmGdiz9g8twpdgs6hjCo5T0XnB2W6KEI-jI3Zd2pbCI8hr7PAV-z_BCmLM/s1600/polka+dot+1st+bday+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxKL5NBpHCzh_qDq89mvFs8Uy6OZy7JJG3VCHnSoMrnvX2iV94Lw09C3VtxNPt83qyl-2e-sfqA1Igd0rjbmGdiz9g8twpdgs6hjCo5T0XnB2W6KEI-jI3Zd2pbCI8hr7PAV-z_BCmLM/s1600/polka+dot+1st+bday+cake.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought scattering the bright balls around the dessert table was genius! And aren't they great in the glass vessel? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rachel made Shayna's adorable felt party hat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Hduv-HbeejnUsvxIubKiCHykKmU0aPk6IcocXVB96plnfZlXupwK5lhyphenhypheneKnxDGYV4mUYu03rbAbfqeSKawygpos84Lsb_TQOJlG9qyD4zrz1JBqWkvd1BFHElTdPUVRvBNuHxqgyrhE/s1600/201121110_T3i+(40).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Hduv-HbeejnUsvxIubKiCHykKmU0aPk6IcocXVB96plnfZlXupwK5lhyphenhypheneKnxDGYV4mUYu03rbAbfqeSKawygpos84Lsb_TQOJlG9qyD4zrz1JBqWkvd1BFHElTdPUVRvBNuHxqgyrhE/s1600/201121110_T3i+(40).jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She also made the adorable highchair banner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Everyone hung out in the sun in the backyard. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTR8fnXlYZQhoRuVM7z_AS0WPs_MoKbb3cyEzqOh3KW196WV_hWMas0iQvXCxUF02q64rizv6ObgwHcjxrXkf05R4x2ENv-TP_sgXtjbgQl_rEBHSeGA4jSGV9PnGH5DX_Mrxt6inDCDo/s1600/1st+birthday+concert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTR8fnXlYZQhoRuVM7z_AS0WPs_MoKbb3cyEzqOh3KW196WV_hWMas0iQvXCxUF02q64rizv6ObgwHcjxrXkf05R4x2ENv-TP_sgXtjbgQl_rEBHSeGA4jSGV9PnGH5DX_Mrxt6inDCDo/s1600/1st+birthday+concert.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our friend <a href="http://www.reneeshere.com/Home.html">Renee</a> performed for the babies (<i>--and the parents! I freakin' love her music!</i>). </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mia also loved the show. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Party favors! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDDm1_QeR9Qps5V0l9IHw3WDIho0Gs6DrYOOIxpszx7b69W57ZCi31a9oXm72EPctscyrnPqVbc2Wzf4IF1TmvQR6Znfzj12yWBifENd7k1JT8cTonxIlJDAOszsHC5BYVx0IAkCOG1E/s1600/polka+dot+party+favors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDDm1_QeR9Qps5V0l9IHw3WDIho0Gs6DrYOOIxpszx7b69W57ZCi31a9oXm72EPctscyrnPqVbc2Wzf4IF1TmvQR6Znfzj12yWBifENd7k1JT8cTonxIlJDAOszsHC5BYVx0IAkCOG1E/s1600/polka+dot+party+favors.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Rachel ordered these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/BCC-Educational-Products-Knobby-Balls/dp/B0017U2YF6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357438610&sr=8-1&keywords=knobby+balls">"knobby balls"</a> from Amazon. (I think this in a perfect party favor for a party of mostly one years olds or younger babies, even if your theme isn't polka dots. They are inexpensive and babies love them!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5cilUBpbq0oSStJXFDivB14yo6AcSpTwm-fj4NMfFgReTv1XLI2EkqTgTnfom-pkz4mitJYgrJryjlc51spVHWbntaPLPnXCGqvDeQa6XWWSXauD3zw2CdjLBERBSagDoP9PctULeO4/s1600/first+birthday+party+favors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5cilUBpbq0oSStJXFDivB14yo6AcSpTwm-fj4NMfFgReTv1XLI2EkqTgTnfom-pkz4mitJYgrJryjlc51spVHWbntaPLPnXCGqvDeQa6XWWSXauD3zw2CdjLBERBSagDoP9PctULeO4/s1600/first+birthday+party+favors.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the mommies who need to relax: round bath confetti. Cute cute. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeRYwQaxO-ax0-UJrRW_D_NOblXuY_oarfQfZTxN0aDT-ysFbbXlzgzh7zZEDvZE0kY7LVO9giO-88Mt3TXrTOmoksvpUWT-Uj1cB2RB5vBp4c1SBDFXCmaS1i2fxCQztFRsujT4ymoMI/s1600/13588_3959388115168_1912653834_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeRYwQaxO-ax0-UJrRW_D_NOblXuY_oarfQfZTxN0aDT-ysFbbXlzgzh7zZEDvZE0kY7LVO9giO-88Mt3TXrTOmoksvpUWT-Uj1cB2RB5vBp4c1SBDFXCmaS1i2fxCQztFRsujT4ymoMI/s1600/13588_3959388115168_1912653834_n.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Happy</span> <span style="color: blue;">Birthday</span> <span style="color: #38761d;">Shayna!!</span> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for the great party Rachel & Nic! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-11912053322194812412013-01-02T06:30:00.000-08:002013-04-26T16:40:34.260-07:00Real Party: New Year's Eve Dinner & A Winner! <div style="text-align: center;">Happy 2013 Blogland! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The holidays were a whirlwind. After <a href="http://www.ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2012/12/real-party-sunflower-1st-birthday.html">Mia's 1st birthday party</a>, we were pulled into the whirlwind that is the holiday season, and time just flew. I am barely catching my breath! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>What a magical thing the holiday season is with a little one! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a few quick shots of the a-maz-ing dinner I was lucky enough to eat on New Year's Eve...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBNhwAckbZs0Sp_p6mqLSffIt26Y8VJjzf053v3DOoITrOeEnwy9vHDSmbzD5keR5df7539IPDp-M-cKJZIPu6rPog3qazYOrfVxE0CPVzd_Jx0LZGhjG3pRf9HPQ7InBmxEmoRpT9Ro/s1600/new+years+eve+dinner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBNhwAckbZs0Sp_p6mqLSffIt26Y8VJjzf053v3DOoITrOeEnwy9vHDSmbzD5keR5df7539IPDp-M-cKJZIPu6rPog3qazYOrfVxE0CPVzd_Jx0LZGhjG3pRf9HPQ7InBmxEmoRpT9Ro/s1600/new+years+eve+dinner.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was a rare baby-free night out for Dan & I. Our friends Patty & Dan (another one!) hosted a small dinner party. </div><div style="text-align: center;">On the menu? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Pork Porchette</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bacon brussel sprouts</div><div style="text-align: center;">Green salad</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mashed potato bar (not pictured) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXAKv73xL9nVgen5vSuh79CZ5R4Vlr_Rpp427r6scsKrlF3srDCAtFHqszF7ab0OvNvZypYG3-CNm4NcsSDb4hmqaQwjF2e4mKbhyphenhyphenJUGxR26Kvv_CHpI3KBzGqRhFKQLsZFfkdRSB10o/s1600/new+years+eve+dinner+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXAKv73xL9nVgen5vSuh79CZ5R4Vlr_Rpp427r6scsKrlF3srDCAtFHqszF7ab0OvNvZypYG3-CNm4NcsSDb4hmqaQwjF2e4mKbhyphenhyphenJUGxR26Kvv_CHpI3KBzGqRhFKQLsZFfkdRSB10o/s1600/new+years+eve+dinner+.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Yum, Yum, Yum. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made a deliciously rich f<a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Flourless-Chocolate-Cake-14478">lourless chocolate cake</a> for dessert. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin86StyWbAIPGkP7xioBpryb6uMdBt9jddrf2t2956xY5Vekh4ge5BcTG3RlrMT67QOWy0jPHhtIyIQwwJ-H0AIpCYAXeBMekw_r3bVGTfw5wgBfmeY_SJ2cHTUsg6CKGMD2NGCAMwI4U/s1600/new+years+eve+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin86StyWbAIPGkP7xioBpryb6uMdBt9jddrf2t2956xY5Vekh4ge5BcTG3RlrMT67QOWy0jPHhtIyIQwwJ-H0AIpCYAXeBMekw_r3bVGTfw5wgBfmeY_SJ2cHTUsg6CKGMD2NGCAMwI4U/s1600/new+years+eve+party.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for the amazing dinner Patty & Dan! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year everyone! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And, thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway from <a href="http://www.boomboomprints.com/">BoomBoom Prints</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used random.org, and the winning entry is...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Entry #10, Reiko! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be contacting you to coordinate getting your print! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-78318099008432030842012-12-18T18:28:00.000-08:002013-04-26T16:40:34.266-07:00Giveaway! Boom Boom Prints Customizable Art<div style="text-align: center;">I am <i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">so</span></span></i> excited about this giveaway. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was contacted by a new company called <a href="http://www.boomboomprints.com/">BoomBoom Prints</a>. They sent me some art work for Mia's nursery, and are offering a custom print for one reader! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUoGe67P7MhEEzYxIAhSur3AXmRSS5E06ZIXfXdThG6vbNw1dR4JTKZnjw9ss44czYKF3SNRaWlCw0zDxBYxTpQgXhEJVI01yu-AUrN4THtDu9KaOjjlOPNGjPVpeQGrP7gf_fBlfz4Ks/s1600/boom+boom+prints+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUoGe67P7MhEEzYxIAhSur3AXmRSS5E06ZIXfXdThG6vbNw1dR4JTKZnjw9ss44czYKF3SNRaWlCw0zDxBYxTpQgXhEJVI01yu-AUrN4THtDu9KaOjjlOPNGjPVpeQGrP7gf_fBlfz4Ks/s1600/boom+boom+prints+1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love love love this site. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They offer simple, customizable artwork for kid's rooms, nurseries, or playrooms. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I even think they'd make a great back drop for a dessert bar at a baby shower or kid's birthday! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I ordered an M for Mia's nursery. Isn't it great? Matches perfectly, because that is what Boom Boom Prints allows you to do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56c8p1C-I76Qt_ieRFlOiC1dtctUvrh8Kf6O6AmS0wDDPTc2FcxkTcz4t2Igd3jzGrAqEUdsd5B8Yw-B_HO88ci7U3ETtkFHQGkvBi5sJGCjccgpRP1mSw976k6K1143_EazvmAAZxac/s1600/boom+boom+prints+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56c8p1C-I76Qt_ieRFlOiC1dtctUvrh8Kf6O6AmS0wDDPTc2FcxkTcz4t2Igd3jzGrAqEUdsd5B8Yw-B_HO88ci7U3ETtkFHQGkvBi5sJGCjccgpRP1mSw976k6K1143_EazvmAAZxac/s1600/boom+boom+prints+2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The site is super easy to use. There are tons of great designs. I love the non-character, simple designs they offer. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjG7NHdpj4nolj6ywb_QjQw0Z8s-8DNJpWJ9VZqNO8cA6xy1IxZ0jiizwCc95r-nXoMBMKKNBWDMcndHDZh-PmatzbM46P0pI7bVHVAnA9Lmuj8MnFlaatzD6ViHoRANPcm2IQn2Y63SE/s1600/boom+boom+prints+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjG7NHdpj4nolj6ywb_QjQw0Z8s-8DNJpWJ9VZqNO8cA6xy1IxZ0jiizwCc95r-nXoMBMKKNBWDMcndHDZh-PmatzbM46P0pI7bVHVAnA9Lmuj8MnFlaatzD6ViHoRANPcm2IQn2Y63SE/s1600/boom+boom+prints+5.jpg" /></a></div><br />And the color choices are seemingly endless. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVddMXeWavuFwk_iv0JAqfX9swuLTqheWbdvr2G78MzYjRJxlpWpskrlluG0t0UOFCIaaEkdBJoePCfpAfAala9Y6dAqGRKtGlVWd8oRXEnHE-QUYIYhXZQ60EfQ3UcMNqDxSNy75ys0I/s1600/boom+boom+prints+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVddMXeWavuFwk_iv0JAqfX9swuLTqheWbdvr2G78MzYjRJxlpWpskrlluG0t0UOFCIaaEkdBJoePCfpAfAala9Y6dAqGRKtGlVWd8oRXEnHE-QUYIYhXZQ60EfQ3UcMNqDxSNy75ys0I/s1600/boom+boom+prints+3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The site is great too. Its very easy to navigate. And they let you view an example of your print choice in a nursery or playroom. Brilliant! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They offer canvas (perfect for avoiding glass above a crib!), framed prints, or paper prints. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QzQDKRtKFInLmCVO_e5s6ltTe4N1aOQuOoTLo31yS5_q7aIsdstPw_aiWlIEJTn32Em3SXhW5bmi9U4MpUEcdfS-lvz1AVakAkr3zumfVKq8E8QV5KJ7t6Z4dJCk9-Kk_0P5vjizNlk/s1600/boom+boom+prints+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QzQDKRtKFInLmCVO_e5s6ltTe4N1aOQuOoTLo31yS5_q7aIsdstPw_aiWlIEJTn32Em3SXhW5bmi9U4MpUEcdfS-lvz1AVakAkr3zumfVKq8E8QV5KJ7t6Z4dJCk9-Kk_0P5vjizNlk/s1600/boom+boom+prints+4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />And I love that the site was started by two Dads. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the scoop on the <i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">giveaway of a 20"x16" print</span></span></i>...</div><div style="text-align: center;">To enter: </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just <i>Like</i> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomPrints">BoomBoom Prints on Facebook</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">then leave a comment telling me that you did and you're entered! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For a bonus entries: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Follow</i> this blog (or leave a comment that you already do)</div><div style="text-align: center;">then leave a comment and you're entered <i>again</i>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Share</i> about this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter</div><div style="text-align: center;">then leave a comment telling me where you shared about it.<br /><br />All entries must be in by midnight on December 24th. I'll announce the winner after Christmas. A little gift to you from me & our friends at BoomBoom Prints. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In case you don't remember: Mia's nursery is <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/11/nursery-pink-green-apples-part-2-reveal.html">here</a>. :) </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-26720310331618295382012-12-13T06:00:00.000-08:002013-04-26T16:40:34.273-07:00Real Party: Sunflower 1st Birthday! <div style="text-align: center;">My daughter Mia turned 1 recently.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously, where did the time go?! This was the fastest year of my life thus far (which felt even faster since the year of my pregnancy was the slowest year of my life!). She has brought us so much joy... of course we had to celebrate her 1st birthday with a blowout bash. My friend Deb and I decided to throw a joint party for our little girls who were born 5 days apart. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Where we live in California the weather is pretty nice most of the year. But around the end of November you just can't count on sunshine. We had too many guests to fit in our little house, and a park was out of the question. I stressed about where to have the party. We needed a big space, but I didn't want to blow the budget on a venue. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I finally decided to have the party at our gym. My husband I belong to a CrossFit gym. My husband actually coaches there, and we are great friends with the owner. If you aren't familiar with CrossFit, its a workout that can be done with minimal equipment. Our gym is basically a warehouse with lots of open space. And better yet, lots of mats on the floor -- perfect for a large number of the guests who are just starting to walk! </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My main challenge was turning the bare bones, industrial space into a party appropriate for 2 little girls. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the before so you can understand my gravity of this task: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITaFDJq4-FYg64RHeveo-qwUtRG2xKCXASUEeNqTV2-WgvDdlcfXd0Z7hg0pj-yt78ZwKiQzmjmPYz1DzWisCa53FNC19CFRaEBV0gbNSrHu2rXeVk1PpQjnpCRbO3BGgUOwUyQ5UsKo/s1600/stacks_image_84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITaFDJq4-FYg64RHeveo-qwUtRG2xKCXASUEeNqTV2-WgvDdlcfXd0Z7hg0pj-yt78ZwKiQzmjmPYz1DzWisCa53FNC19CFRaEBV0gbNSrHu2rXeVk1PpQjnpCRbO3BGgUOwUyQ5UsKo/s400/stacks_image_84.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yikes.<br /><br />I also had to keep guests away from the equipment. I didn't want anyone to get hurt. I decided to rent some stanchions and chains to rope off the party area to keep it on the mats. <br /><br />In the end I think it came together quite well... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoRcMPITJSSmLA50kSXVA3XNkx3rqUrum3BcepgLRVSWfl0wzPA6OHwY2YrH7rDVYl-DJEdOaQPHKsxXKTfj1N2RaaxLbA1L-GBn55mD1TigjeF5D7Hw9AHjhJMssxatHgQQs88FR0S8/s1600/rHogX_qZMr-LCkdWrusvwpoLXTiqprFs7LhMVxjP4kU,uBtx-17C5tyxnLW4uRYsJnIGIS2eBL1bYGLexvT1xXg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoRcMPITJSSmLA50kSXVA3XNkx3rqUrum3BcepgLRVSWfl0wzPA6OHwY2YrH7rDVYl-DJEdOaQPHKsxXKTfj1N2RaaxLbA1L-GBn55mD1TigjeF5D7Hw9AHjhJMssxatHgQQs88FR0S8/s1600/rHogX_qZMr-LCkdWrusvwpoLXTiqprFs7LhMVxjP4kU,uBtx-17C5tyxnLW4uRYsJnIGIS2eBL1bYGLexvT1xXg.jpg" /></a></div><i>I love this picture. I feel like it captures the wonderful chaos of so many family and friends packed into the gym so well. Makes my heart smile. </i><br /><br />Anyway, the reason why you are here: The details!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It all started with the invitation. My vision was perfectly executed by Jennafer of Oh Creative One. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFJJ1Z_42p9HZABy33-91OngzWdmtKxKf1rZIxnlhGOMujtZnlaK6Gbjm4n2AqpEuunUMAhUu8djo9EX_24PpsaCFGhgtepeklm9ro9fpNcSjjhFBQ7lUhE6LPCh7deN5OH2d7L2wXt4/s1600/sunflower+party+invitation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFJJ1Z_42p9HZABy33-91OngzWdmtKxKf1rZIxnlhGOMujtZnlaK6Gbjm4n2AqpEuunUMAhUu8djo9EX_24PpsaCFGhgtepeklm9ro9fpNcSjjhFBQ7lUhE6LPCh7deN5OH2d7L2wXt4/s1600/sunflower+party+invitation.jpg" /></a></div>Isn't it great?<br />I had them printed on brown paper, and used a rounded corner punch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLOMZ2GUSmrYdnu7h8BXY9rg9VwtsfEExqo7GQnnCe40PE-_3gusbk68wWstwOARZav1UUPXZx22LX3PQE8WkF9hoy_cS2N3o1VAgos50hfqkcpKRaci90bsFiHD9qrWnfs2MK2cXAmIQ/s1600/il_570xN.397271042_5r1h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLOMZ2GUSmrYdnu7h8BXY9rg9VwtsfEExqo7GQnnCe40PE-_3gusbk68wWstwOARZav1UUPXZx22LX3PQE8WkF9hoy_cS2N3o1VAgos50hfqkcpKRaci90bsFiHD9qrWnfs2MK2cXAmIQ/s400/il_570xN.397271042_5r1h.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i>(sorry, iPhone photo -- but you get the idea) </i><br /><br />I had decided on this theme awhile ago, and thought I'd died and gone to heaven one day when I was randomly browsing at <a href="http://search.gymboree.com/search?bmForm=prd_search&bmFormID=1355292306958&bmUID=1355292306958&bmIsForm=true&bmPrevTemplate=%2Findex.jsp&bmText=w&w=sunflowers&bmHidden=SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Epath&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Epath=%2FAssortments%2FGYM%2FGymboree%2FGymboree_Assortment&bmHidden=SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EobjectTypes&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EobjectTypes=PRODUCT&bmHidden=SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EorderBy&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EorderBy=FOLDER_ID+desc&bmHidden=SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EsearchTextOperator&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EsearchTextOperator=and&bmHidden=SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_PROD_hasInventory&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_PROD_hasInventory=true&bmHidden=FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302780803&bmHidden=loggedin&loggedin=N&bmFields=bmForm%2CbmFormID%2CbmUID%2CbmIsForm%2CbmPrevTemplate%2CbmText%2CbmHidden&bmHash=3691a5aa570c320e49afa864bab8ff43880bc69d">Gymboree</a> and found a line of <i>sunflower dresses</i> on the <i>sale rack</i>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38yxF5zLG8_sNnCOOoVspT8rjH_CD5i2NTZ4W3-3mWN-ywWZzPksh1hiaHINlxOVG-IcuJsjmPN3bKI9eEUrT6Yp7MkYKxropFx3o7HI0f66yUbTpjBUOGR7ycLbv7ISEsy59ddtbZZY/s1600/sunflower+party+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38yxF5zLG8_sNnCOOoVspT8rjH_CD5i2NTZ4W3-3mWN-ywWZzPksh1hiaHINlxOVG-IcuJsjmPN3bKI9eEUrT6Yp7MkYKxropFx3o7HI0f66yUbTpjBUOGR7ycLbv7ISEsy59ddtbZZY/s1600/sunflower+party+dress.jpg" /></a></div>I never get that lucky. But the stars were aligned that day and I snapped up the only 2 dresses left in their sizes. They were <i>SO</i> cute, and this mom was happy!<br />Ella's grandma crocheted sunflowers for their hair. <i>(Thank you Audrey!) </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgalwuILr3OcZ2_E7Mkh_Izc4GQs09AM1swh0kVFfI4T-V_vC_eZQNumJOZVJ8tSalLYx93CjpZbPrck_0AYHaetoXsyiSwqiGMjrXRCQFtWon2zrT_uDhsgWCiI4K3UDsTpvzMhcXijVY/s1600/IMG_8612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgalwuILr3OcZ2_E7Mkh_Izc4GQs09AM1swh0kVFfI4T-V_vC_eZQNumJOZVJ8tSalLYx93CjpZbPrck_0AYHaetoXsyiSwqiGMjrXRCQFtWon2zrT_uDhsgWCiI4K3UDsTpvzMhcXijVY/s1600/IMG_8612.jpg" /></a></div>My big chalkboard sign greeted guests. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSpBxL3CwFw5AyOPHHkAZPWdCCkjqT0E1Sr8t4iqc9X9M1cjgUyc8-a74cdSnWFkjoctf6PTfWDKr9KqnnBh5B60pNiRkyGjPjRMDenLbGK81QODGTGpQ3n7mkUryTaydS6paq0jmldQ/s1600/paper+sunflowers+1st+birthday+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSpBxL3CwFw5AyOPHHkAZPWdCCkjqT0E1Sr8t4iqc9X9M1cjgUyc8-a74cdSnWFkjoctf6PTfWDKr9KqnnBh5B60pNiRkyGjPjRMDenLbGK81QODGTGpQ3n7mkUryTaydS6paq0jmldQ/s1600/paper+sunflowers+1st+birthday+party.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made some paper plate sunflowers for one of the sections of wall. These were inspired by <a href="http://spoonful.com/crafts/garden-of-weavin">this</a>, but I made a simpler version with just paper centers to save time. The stems are made from streamers. I borrowed the fencing from <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2012/11/real-party-little-pumpkins-1st-birthday.html">Akemi's pumpkin patch</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUZCjC374Kok33HKZGCRuf-zpVYrJneOPMjKE8a-hZtWGycus1B4_EbcT3cK6Ya_iyKaqoME6ULvOJDJZiT2Poxt3oz55UTEnuqEoIh0Knlb82eiaNg7k1TQrGsF5wzmscoLpqP0aJVdY/s1600/1st+birthdy+party+centerpieces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUZCjC374Kok33HKZGCRuf-zpVYrJneOPMjKE8a-hZtWGycus1B4_EbcT3cK6Ya_iyKaqoME6ULvOJDJZiT2Poxt3oz55UTEnuqEoIh0Knlb82eiaNg7k1TQrGsF5wzmscoLpqP0aJVdY/s1600/1st+birthdy+party+centerpieces.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I rented tables and chairs to scatter throughout the party area. We had yellow tablecloths and burlap runners. I had ordered some flower arrangements from a local grocery store that had sunflowers in them, and the order was messed up. :( I ended up with these potted plants instead. No sunflowers, but I was just happy the colors were right! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I love to use party items multiple times. It helps me justify to my husband why is so important to store them in our crowded garage and attic also! The burlap runners were from <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/08/real-party-ranch-wedding.html">here</a>, but have also been used <a href="http://www.ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2012/11/real-party-little-pumpkins-1st-birthday.html">here</a> and <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/10/real-party-cowgirl-baby-shower.html">here</a>. The centerpiece boxes were from <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/10/real-party-tying-knot-in-wine-country.html">here</a>, but have also been used <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/12/real-party-pancake-breakfast.html">here</a>. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have been reading this blog for awhile, you know I love to use a children's book as a guest book at baby showers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AVdp4sDlUEeH58rhDq4V0RWBc5aKWS0tVoL0KLtqRmnl0hmbQhhhPS4sIY3VuOFwM1iqVLgo5H4PCggTs94WFHO9LmKNda_y9SUf9QoWIbyjqxLO2VIkubB2fNJ-yNXEpbMinCqH5fU/s1600/sunflower+party+guest+book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AVdp4sDlUEeH58rhDq4V0RWBc5aKWS0tVoL0KLtqRmnl0hmbQhhhPS4sIY3VuOFwM1iqVLgo5H4PCggTs94WFHO9LmKNda_y9SUf9QoWIbyjqxLO2VIkubB2fNJ-yNXEpbMinCqH5fU/s1600/sunflower+party+guest+book.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided I will continue this tradition with her birthday parties. Each of the girls had a little station set up for their guest book. I ordered <a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-Sunflower-Lola-M-Schaefer/dp/0688164137">these</a> to use. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was the biggest group I have ever have ever hosted for lunch. I struggled with the menu, but I think we came up with a great solution that was yummy and budget friendly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0En4Q6bVQicgHJ3e8EcdPvv5QPIRUgxUGpDaQ0JrhhY6HWL5a_HtUE8y24AoGrX-yxO4OvQIZ26EqKqTL6XuIaVPlIkr0bJdzMmlB1ZGDUODs1VRPU02cq3KteWwBLX6ct33c4GXDYhY/s1600/food+1st+birthday+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0En4Q6bVQicgHJ3e8EcdPvv5QPIRUgxUGpDaQ0JrhhY6HWL5a_HtUE8y24AoGrX-yxO4OvQIZ26EqKqTL6XuIaVPlIkr0bJdzMmlB1ZGDUODs1VRPU02cq3KteWwBLX6ct33c4GXDYhY/s1600/food+1st+birthday+party.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am terrible about getting photos when the food table is done. People are usually swarming it when the food gets out, and that was the case with this party. But here's a picture of the set-up before it was all finished. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We served: </div><div style="text-align: center;">Grilled sausages (3 flavors) with buns, grilled onions, and assorted condiments</div><div style="text-align: center;">Green salad</div><div style="text-align: center;">Potato chips</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mac & cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">And then we had clementine oranges and some applesauce pouches for people to snack on as well. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Monthly banners of each of the girls were hung above the table. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFQRYR3DZKCZ04SuUJSTjwphacrQcLemogk2csW_vXYMMXUjG5XJMTyD-h_eA9r7i4aW5AbLbwGTojc6BZdmzcDW1qIIKpen3qGG7EWxLG7FDnK6wkWhuFGFb9WSCuKzBsJDrOVOpTjk/s1600/food+labels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFQRYR3DZKCZ04SuUJSTjwphacrQcLemogk2csW_vXYMMXUjG5XJMTyD-h_eA9r7i4aW5AbLbwGTojc6BZdmzcDW1qIIKpen3qGG7EWxLG7FDnK6wkWhuFGFb9WSCuKzBsJDrOVOpTjk/s1600/food+labels.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made some food labels to match the invitation. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzHAPCAu7e5MRZjBZXxfHU0OOPs6MD2uSI8jELO5FgZcYOLdWNcom7oHwD7c-15YWHC5S8UgiZpV833wONG271hAf43N3243ndJISL04N876PQmxBBp9ATB6YK88ZntM0wM3cV6qIZY4/s1600/sunflower+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzHAPCAu7e5MRZjBZXxfHU0OOPs6MD2uSI8jELO5FgZcYOLdWNcom7oHwD7c-15YWHC5S8UgiZpV833wONG271hAf43N3243ndJISL04N876PQmxBBp9ATB6YK88ZntM0wM3cV6qIZY4/s1600/sunflower+banner.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And <span style="font-size: small;">I </span>scored again at the Michael's dollar section with these gorgeous sunflower clips. Easiest banner I ever made! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband must really love me because he agreed (with a little grumbling) to haul our reddish-colored wheelbarrow all the way to the gym so I could put drinks in it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEK2MTumL7aTLj3dDralHvwKMGVg5KrS0PwGOk87mYU5SXig48EgZamQPyFOiyqb833z4TXScsZpBYK_oqVtKdBtCpAyQ7MVlfhtSwEDnBBzHmKn9LEUKJVocMh_0J62OwkENjK6k5TRE/s1600/drink+station.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEK2MTumL7aTLj3dDralHvwKMGVg5KrS0PwGOk87mYU5SXig48EgZamQPyFOiyqb833z4TXScsZpBYK_oqVtKdBtCpAyQ7MVlfhtSwEDnBBzHmKn9LEUKJVocMh_0J62OwkENjK6k5TRE/s1600/drink+station.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">How could I not? :) </div><div style="text-align: center;">We had wine, beer, sodas, and bottled water. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Desserts were pretty simple since we were feeding such a large number of guests. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6JnwjoFoHbUcZmsW5MdDKy8NIiEjX23R3dqs5epsLJBAsH_KZLyove3lh8PzoG_KXRprt0jnR2j4aCpEHRbH9MpStQpX1RM9hh0LIqkdyL7dcuVrCZDbO0YwLS-nWESchTPz-s_z4x8/s1600/sunflower+party+desserts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6JnwjoFoHbUcZmsW5MdDKy8NIiEjX23R3dqs5epsLJBAsH_KZLyove3lh8PzoG_KXRprt0jnR2j4aCpEHRbH9MpStQpX1RM9hh0LIqkdyL7dcuVrCZDbO0YwLS-nWESchTPz-s_z4x8/s1600/sunflower+party+desserts.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Deb made lots and lots of cupcakes and I made some simple yellow cake pops. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I did my standard display with the much-used shelf, but kept it simple with white linens and just did an accent of wide sunflower ribbon from the fabric store. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(You've seen the cupcake shelf <a href="http://www.ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2012/10/real-party-blue-orange-garden-party-sip.html">here</a>.) </i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFg-G-k4I2XJ0hCbH1-mk24RVK2gBi36O1jNYKcqheOmytxdAm-NhuIDaTeOr7BVBhGz4qqyQFWQ0FPlkJlrqLQLPu7c7gf-aNf_KoHS9BQBrOMD0LSUpRCH62bfBQzy5yA556CpzR9w/s1600/1st+bday+party+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFg-G-k4I2XJ0hCbH1-mk24RVK2gBi36O1jNYKcqheOmytxdAm-NhuIDaTeOr7BVBhGz4qqyQFWQ0FPlkJlrqLQLPu7c7gf-aNf_KoHS9BQBrOMD0LSUpRCH62bfBQzy5yA556CpzR9w/s1600/1st+bday+party+cake.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Each of the girls had a highchair with a little cake I made and a few balloons. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(I know my party girl readers will understand how frustrated I was when I went to three locations the morning of the party to find yellow balloons. No one had any! After the 3rd stop I decided I was being ridiculous and just stuck with cream. Yellow would have been much cuter...)</i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite detail of the party: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4tfRkb5XAk905B64lNjmMnaQ0EJXeXUqzjdLtP_WObsv6frDJfjeK8rG9LU0zM79P3mJzPTjw-2EPOuzvtR_k29FavHAnrCqGBVBbA57Z4sdv1LKo47i5pl4hyWLG9IVt7O7ov2A-ldA/s1600/sunflower+photo+board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4tfRkb5XAk905B64lNjmMnaQ0EJXeXUqzjdLtP_WObsv6frDJfjeK8rG9LU0zM79P3mJzPTjw-2EPOuzvtR_k29FavHAnrCqGBVBbA57Z4sdv1LKo47i5pl4hyWLG9IVt7O7ov2A-ldA/s1600/sunflower+photo+board.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband and I made this photo wall out of piece of plywood. He attached legs to the back and cut holes. The I painted the simple sunflower design. It was SO cute to see all the pictures & so easy to make. I tried to get a picture of each family. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(I decided to just post one of me, Deb, and Lindsay messing around rather than post pictures of anyone's kids. But trust me, it was cute.). </i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Twi-CoC30ZZETsm5_ZK-xn8Xd_mEYiMyZD0R53iiI3sbvGT16sobbuuJgz-NxvL-DR_WIF5jGp26Q0Kizw-iO32-DL5DAJh5p2efEwtis_womumksGLOiS70J5xXWNKTkUKnftjr2fc/s1600/sunflower+birthday+party+favor+bubbles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Twi-CoC30ZZETsm5_ZK-xn8Xd_mEYiMyZD0R53iiI3sbvGT16sobbuuJgz-NxvL-DR_WIF5jGp26Q0Kizw-iO32-DL5DAJh5p2efEwtis_womumksGLOiS70J5xXWNKTkUKnftjr2fc/s1600/sunflower+birthday+party+favor+bubbles.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Party favors were yellow bubbles with custom labels (by Oh Creative One). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was very happy with how everything turned out. It seemed like guests of all ages really had a great time. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtczvuvhrowPyZmWjC9ArMUYswA0kGEs5a2ht4toc6zRlpqTombDWuAQeayWSiZnBSwh751fJ-HkaWSJM0rbQ2x1EQRs7JOnKAPuEzFq0uBnI1QDPtS_JICSAW3g1F9ZTTdz0KrRPFfw/s1600/IMG_8678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtczvuvhrowPyZmWjC9ArMUYswA0kGEs5a2ht4toc6zRlpqTombDWuAQeayWSiZnBSwh751fJ-HkaWSJM0rbQ2x1EQRs7JOnKAPuEzFq0uBnI1QDPtS_JICSAW3g1F9ZTTdz0KrRPFfw/s1600/IMG_8678.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">Happy Happy Birthday Miss Ella! </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">And Mia...</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRi0vZyJlOr9cw8Vza6uelWcYjgI45nghIwn4aX-cXlbA9z9UMl1BoP8CeTPjyx7jCz9pbfM_PD40swxs1sOizSQohyphenhyphenu0bu1lAevNwf9UGTZujw4HHiGtN09G4KlsJ1zGgedoOGyoeHTY/s1600/1st+birthday+party+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRi0vZyJlOr9cw8Vza6uelWcYjgI45nghIwn4aX-cXlbA9z9UMl1BoP8CeTPjyx7jCz9pbfM_PD40swxs1sOizSQohyphenhyphenu0bu1lAevNwf9UGTZujw4HHiGtN09G4KlsJ1zGgedoOGyoeHTY/s1600/1st+birthday+party+cake.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>We are so lucky to be your parents! </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Thank you for making this the best year ever! </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Happy Birthday! </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Vendors: </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Venue: <a href="http://ww.crossfitvisperformance.com/">CrossFit Vis Performance</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Printables: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OhCreativeOne">Oh Creative One</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Party Rentals: <a href="http://www.dannythomaspartyrentals.com/">Danny Thomas Party Rentals</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Photos: Lindsay Little & <a href="http://www.reneepadgett.com/Renee%20Padgett.html">Renee Padgett</a></i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-52334896716287909332012-11-28T06:00:00.000-08:002013-04-26T16:40:34.282-07:00Real Party: Little Pumpkin's 1st Birthday! <div style="text-align: center;">In an ideal world, I would have brought you this post back in October when all my readers were in pumpkin-mode. No one cares about pumpkins right now, right? But I'm hoping that we always care about cute parties!<br />My life (and crazy 1 year old) just aren't allowing me to blog in a timely manner at the moment. I have several cool things to share and I will get them up as soon as humanly possibly, they may just be a little out of season. Ok?<br /><br />So...pretend its still October and take a look at this adorable Little Pumpkin party!<br /><br />My daughter's bff had her 1st birthday party. That is my best friend's daughter (We have decided they are bff's obviously). Lindsay threw an amazing party in her backyard to celebrate (of course!). I can't wait to share all the details with you! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOd0VFZOWiyj_8hNBpCdy21519V2UJ5zvMCCzrPLPTFZed060CCaw8n5aBVrnBo2qQ5QI5NTanGMJ5d5M_cvWnLpQhR8X3ObiQkXaeV2Bs-m2LeNOLa1MgfQttFcZLQjUaR4JT5mymj74/s1600/little+pumpkin+party+invite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOd0VFZOWiyj_8hNBpCdy21519V2UJ5zvMCCzrPLPTFZed060CCaw8n5aBVrnBo2qQ5QI5NTanGMJ5d5M_cvWnLpQhR8X3ObiQkXaeV2Bs-m2LeNOLa1MgfQttFcZLQjUaR4JT5mymj74/s1600/little+pumpkin+party+invite.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jennafer of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OhCreativeOne">Oh Creative One</a> created the invites. They were perfect! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWgLqENx-XudaZ3gle8KIAzsHKtGcNVHU-_LWSTM4MrmJRR5gfaXcZvi7tEbjLjV2K2_HcaBoe-9prxj22CK97-fkarXOO0Ult8eX105qGg969fhw5bJpbgVvLwR5_MXDyzZpiQVP6Nc/s1600/IMG_8434-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWgLqENx-XudaZ3gle8KIAzsHKtGcNVHU-_LWSTM4MrmJRR5gfaXcZvi7tEbjLjV2K2_HcaBoe-9prxj22CK97-fkarXOO0Ult8eX105qGg969fhw5bJpbgVvLwR5_MXDyzZpiQVP6Nc/s1600/IMG_8434-L.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The hostess wore her pumpkin, of course. :) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTpDbnlufJEzBbsW4_25l859kaCXY7UwW2ELZ2sFbR5lmEQ1KlHTlbArpZo7QDSoMjbwZEDAHCMgchweiHjj3HR8CqkiAw2wJ6-LWAVt-7mZwCwy-JQxyxY3eqqWOGAE732I7s0u9oHA/s1600/little+pumpkin+party+centerpiece+cloth+pumpkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTpDbnlufJEzBbsW4_25l859kaCXY7UwW2ELZ2sFbR5lmEQ1KlHTlbArpZo7QDSoMjbwZEDAHCMgchweiHjj3HR8CqkiAw2wJ6-LWAVt-7mZwCwy-JQxyxY3eqqWOGAE732I7s0u9oHA/s1600/little+pumpkin+party+centerpiece+cloth+pumpkins.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lindsay rented a few tables and chairs for the backyard. Her mom made fabric pumpkins to cluster on the tables for centerpieces. Aren't they amazing?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQcPHYaHJZUDw963ernvjSiKlaIeUjB_sDUpBxxZIP59XmnAVfvDKhsuh5PfOBElf3K9DJ8l1OfHrC1vuOW1o8l2TnYt2cOpWQDUlKtgQcF669TtKUM17aHlmMmwgYNgu9LYxk8fEQOE/s1600/frist+birthday+party+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQcPHYaHJZUDw963ernvjSiKlaIeUjB_sDUpBxxZIP59XmnAVfvDKhsuh5PfOBElf3K9DJ8l1OfHrC1vuOW1o8l2TnYt2cOpWQDUlKtgQcF669TtKUM17aHlmMmwgYNgu9LYxk8fEQOE/s1600/frist+birthday+party+banner.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lindsay strung a banner of monthly pictures of little Akemi on the fence. Some of those faces are priceless. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iZ1QSvmaBAFcOoa-G_OjgVBbyRZAfBPTS4wzl0w8KzgYE43XIBZRTZYLr7Wpnbo21q0tBQmZq4yCmvK4MAtbeCkiyn_kbAI0Pp-z98bwyyG0cNCVYFlnOv2ISIwDl-p8n05B5JCnTKk/s1600/pumpkin+1st+birthday+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iZ1QSvmaBAFcOoa-G_OjgVBbyRZAfBPTS4wzl0w8KzgYE43XIBZRTZYLr7Wpnbo21q0tBQmZq4yCmvK4MAtbeCkiyn_kbAI0Pp-z98bwyyG0cNCVYFlnOv2ISIwDl-p8n05B5JCnTKk/s1600/pumpkin+1st+birthday+party.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lindsay set up "Akemi's Pumpkin Patch" in a corner of the yard. Since most of the guests were 1-year-olds, she decided to forgo a traditional activity. Instead, kiddos were encouraged to wear costumes, and they all posed for photos in the patch. Too cute. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mULmBlMrtHNzayn7mHTaIV6EMPlYyWK8EDnfRuUVvPNWtR9UxusiSGgJ_weUcE3HnuXN9E_m2-S_6-4uGnuomNc2BvBf-MJoDSW_tEGxGm9ao6MLBTm6X4hUKWzF6c-4LUuPg0B3dPs/s1600/taco+bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mULmBlMrtHNzayn7mHTaIV6EMPlYyWK8EDnfRuUVvPNWtR9UxusiSGgJ_weUcE3HnuXN9E_m2-S_6-4uGnuomNc2BvBf-MJoDSW_tEGxGm9ao6MLBTm6X4hUKWzF6c-4LUuPg0B3dPs/s1600/taco+bar.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lunch was a taco bar, catered by one of my favorite spots. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGdr6XY3tQ6UB-OEMBj1Dbr7gdDO7Wt43yOt50ATBp2jl9WN7pbx9GcndBT_8Hr0RpPMgzrBu97RaqNYLpvmYfgoWpDASSE-Lo9ZuMEBpKvaneCM2v4DLdRf85CPYrOTYg70XEwJJS17E/s1600/little+pumpkin+birthday+desserts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGdr6XY3tQ6UB-OEMBj1Dbr7gdDO7Wt43yOt50ATBp2jl9WN7pbx9GcndBT_8Hr0RpPMgzrBu97RaqNYLpvmYfgoWpDASSE-Lo9ZuMEBpKvaneCM2v4DLdRf85CPYrOTYg70XEwJJS17E/s1600/little+pumpkin+birthday+desserts.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The dessert table! <br />The desserts were as tasty as they were cute...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjvDlVnTnL9uhpAODgkj8q3l0yK3emeJyZ5xAdGFicYLVajMOzJ-5CaWhW2H9U4zLRbfv5TtC-YWvvIJ8WriSH69Csrj91KY9xCkRHOoGPn8PaLLGCWlVY_MDQ-Y4Whnr3dOnEkzse_Q/s1600/little+pumkin+birthday+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjvDlVnTnL9uhpAODgkj8q3l0yK3emeJyZ5xAdGFicYLVajMOzJ-5CaWhW2H9U4zLRbfv5TtC-YWvvIJ8WriSH69Csrj91KY9xCkRHOoGPn8PaLLGCWlVY_MDQ-Y4Whnr3dOnEkzse_Q/s1600/little+pumkin+birthday+cake.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The star of the table was the pumpkin smash cake Lindsay made with a mini bunting. Too cute. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I made some pumpkin cake pops, Lindsay made pumpkin spice cupcakes, Akemi's Grandma made mini pumpkin pies, and Deb made caramel corn. Lindsay also added some sugar cookies. We made some of <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/269811/pumpkin-favor-pouches-for-halloween">these pumpkins</a> and scattered them around the table as well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzp5dK0CIe9HSIau3X6D0eljpC9oC1shfWKBoUMSkW5MFK3VrH3FF5Otio36WmGIpXqTgqBUGMIUWLhnhPWESnANjc6mnugpTDaxNZoaL8qcQNyADkoVfraF-5bG1Cbi2LPTMHGJ-tXhA/s1600/1st+bday+party+cake+family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzp5dK0CIe9HSIau3X6D0eljpC9oC1shfWKBoUMSkW5MFK3VrH3FF5Otio36WmGIpXqTgqBUGMIUWLhnhPWESnANjc6mnugpTDaxNZoaL8qcQNyADkoVfraF-5bG1Cbi2LPTMHGJ-tXhA/s1600/1st+bday+party+cake+family.jpg" /></a></div> At first Akemi was a little hesitant with her cake.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pdvgaMltt2pdsE92LQ8myx5uMCtIL7rwWNKOXO9e9RqNlV44ZSmoG3oy5SFQWbI_VhBYbuefQtQ3_yEihYrwRBVruuIqwSGWQsWrgtqojqc2zE5Kj3yV0T0o7o3FaA2qj3DZH2MNr0A/s1600/first+bday+party+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pdvgaMltt2pdsE92LQ8myx5uMCtIL7rwWNKOXO9e9RqNlV44ZSmoG3oy5SFQWbI_VhBYbuefQtQ3_yEihYrwRBVruuIqwSGWQsWrgtqojqc2zE5Kj3yV0T0o7o3FaA2qj3DZH2MNr0A/s1600/first+bday+party+cake.jpg" /></a></div>But she quickly figured out what wonderful things sugar and butter are. :)<br /><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Happy Birthday Akemi! </i></span></span><br /><br />And since you haven't seen her in a while...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIO1F8sCVc39XW30RX5WF8iGPIuv7jpZytsMMfa5MlzQlYCKmE2A5ZSlLhvv72BqhC8CGUhz1fZneHbEbGCfGwuNwNvbrUPpcGBdF3Pj1HaJ6vlNuLOXVCj0jqoSz8uhomWsMHsRZ3e58/s1600/butterfly+costume+baby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIO1F8sCVc39XW30RX5WF8iGPIuv7jpZytsMMfa5MlzQlYCKmE2A5ZSlLhvv72BqhC8CGUhz1fZneHbEbGCfGwuNwNvbrUPpcGBdF3Pj1HaJ6vlNuLOXVCj0jqoSz8uhomWsMHsRZ3e58/s1600/butterfly+costume+baby.jpg" /></a></div>...here's my little butterfly posing in the patch. :) <br /><br /><b><i>Resources</i></b><br /><i>Party Rentals: <a href="http://www.dannythomaspartyrentals.com/">Danny Thomas Party Rentals</a></i><br /><i>Invitation: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OhCreativeOne">Oh Creative One</a></i><br /><i>Lunch food: <a href="http://smpanchovilla.com/">Pancho Villa</a></i><br /><i>Akemi's dress: <a href="http://www.gap.com/products/baby-clothes.jsp">Baby Gap</a></i><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-84759228846929237592012-10-04T06:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.290-07:00Real Party: Blue & Orange Garden Party Sip & See<div style="text-align: center;">My friends <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2009/09/real-party-glamorous-urban-wedding.html">Leslie & Pavel's</a> son is Dylan. Dylan's Grandparents recently hosted a gathering for friends and family to meet little Dylan. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was asked to help with decorations and desserts. Of course my partners-in-crafting Lindsay and Drea helped to execute the plans.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a beautiful day it turned out to be. Leslie's parents have an incredible yard for entertaining. It served as the perfect setting for the gathering.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9V426pg2CSd-H4nyqczYHD8SeLP0HgMEybegutw5u72WKHNhdKt2fUDb0FYQ2AsbbmD_PtjiuP080Gb0OHSURzMWapdY4mw-ub0lE82FTIQQw_5YZXfREAr1SvXZ1QnOR_Ytq90y8GE/s1600/MIN-35X-CBP-001_A_PZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9V426pg2CSd-H4nyqczYHD8SeLP0HgMEybegutw5u72WKHNhdKt2fUDb0FYQ2AsbbmD_PtjiuP080Gb0OHSURzMWapdY4mw-ub0lE82FTIQQw_5YZXfREAr1SvXZ1QnOR_Ytq90y8GE/s1600/MIN-35X-CBP-001_A_PZ.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leslie chose <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/kids-party-invitations/MIN-35X-CBP/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-fun">this invitation from Minted.com</a> and just reworked the wording so it wasn't for a birthday. This invite was our inspiration for the color scheme. The invitation was perfect because Leslie had really wanted to incorporate some of the 36 inch balloons we had used at <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/11/real-party-gray-yellow-luncheon-baby.html">her baby shower</a>. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvuoNJzZNplfw4ZEIuNeEnkzLoFBOnjhPuQ-6QOLkP7g_JosTK_zI8YquxovVrT5mebwTwpzXMy7TEJFaNHYGHgvMgLnPtfOar2AVh5pZuKXZP2kmBYMTlu-eQs9hDLTc-3d0q0DZ9Ds/s1600/sip+and+see+welcome+sign+balloons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvuoNJzZNplfw4ZEIuNeEnkzLoFBOnjhPuQ-6QOLkP7g_JosTK_zI8YquxovVrT5mebwTwpzXMy7TEJFaNHYGHgvMgLnPtfOar2AVh5pZuKXZP2kmBYMTlu-eQs9hDLTc-3d0q0DZ9Ds/s1600/sip+and+see+welcome+sign+balloons.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband made this chalkboard for me recently. It was perfect to point guests to the backyard. <i>(We literally found the frame on the side of the road and he added the center wood, painted it with chalkboard paint, and then put legs on the back. I have so many uses planned for it already! Yay!) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This beautiful display lined the pathway that guests walked to reach the party area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1BNeQRFDkq3pBKi7WftiH9y7vYeB2MbUVuSDTO2jrrAUbwT06Hfr-3A_qel2gZ0ezFfp_gwlXXA83m8eYXEsILeOA_8roNwc6127XnGlS-YnyYXs6GOj-8-u20ZaxNJVnvqkgG9t6u4/s1600/sip+and+see+garden+party+decor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1BNeQRFDkq3pBKi7WftiH9y7vYeB2MbUVuSDTO2jrrAUbwT06Hfr-3A_qel2gZ0ezFfp_gwlXXA83m8eYXEsILeOA_8roNwc6127XnGlS-YnyYXs6GOj-8-u20ZaxNJVnvqkgG9t6u4/s1600/sip+and+see+garden+party+decor.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leslie punched hundred and hundreds of circles and attached them to sticks. Wow, that was a lot of work. But it looked so great! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The party area has lots of trees, so our main decor was hung from them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-yXgnVVdb19B78PFmZEcyHUGOhotv8nXsDUNXhlPiq94VR4nWaF33dOjodcbQkhvRIk5rHGXaGo7Sb6zdRCTab1KgTXgeMdLT_RjFEJ-kraEwgC5IzieqFZTkjc7qkxsz8_LjDd3pSY/s1600/sip+and+see+garden+party+lanterns+bunting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-yXgnVVdb19B78PFmZEcyHUGOhotv8nXsDUNXhlPiq94VR4nWaF33dOjodcbQkhvRIk5rHGXaGo7Sb6zdRCTab1KgTXgeMdLT_RjFEJ-kraEwgC5IzieqFZTkjc7qkxsz8_LjDd3pSY/s1600/sip+and+see+garden+party+lanterns+bunting.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We cut hundreds of triangles and sewed dozens of yards of bunting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDXqPz_Yqhkijw21RkGQRWtvyuQQOWA64901rx5asTUYCcSl-4QyKYko6xjoruaCiaLL3rIFJcEizA7dpatxLR0rPisKZRA9_TX7phpQGW68-zV6HUyvSoKMwx6E-AXil7mere1OEKkk/s1600/sip+and+see+boy+bunting+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDXqPz_Yqhkijw21RkGQRWtvyuQQOWA64901rx5asTUYCcSl-4QyKYko6xjoruaCiaLL3rIFJcEizA7dpatxLR0rPisKZRA9_TX7phpQGW68-zV6HUyvSoKMwx6E-AXil7mere1OEKkk/s1600/sip+and+see+boy+bunting+banner.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And Leslie ordered a bunch of paper lanterns in different shades of blue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifotXtcQcZshaxdNljRmU1qx9wuHfw0pDLFDaaMFzCLJDutivsD1_gFPnbH4QQ25tlwL7mosBzHZyuQxH4j14X7q7g_nKd4hNRrREOlkRzRuUkOG6wlh6xDkny7AfLXygAIHhSfminRJk/s1600/sip+and+see+garden+party+lanterns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifotXtcQcZshaxdNljRmU1qx9wuHfw0pDLFDaaMFzCLJDutivsD1_gFPnbH4QQ25tlwL7mosBzHZyuQxH4j14X7q7g_nKd4hNRrREOlkRzRuUkOG6wlh6xDkny7AfLXygAIHhSfminRJk/s1600/sip+and+see+garden+party+lanterns.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought it was stunning.<br /><br />We had some round tables spread across the grass lawn. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhed4aC_zb8tk9a9-S87h6JqsFVPhl6pqcrIUPQ6VXTWlca2KUwf0hMOxeHCWN6kzchcHDrMkyQesmvl0tJ38TYdTA5Wf7O2gw7oBHcqwn_hnXVJcSAc91zYWv5FqgPY5U_rI9cETu0g/s1600/sip+and+see+tables.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhed4aC_zb8tk9a9-S87h6JqsFVPhl6pqcrIUPQ6VXTWlca2KUwf0hMOxeHCWN6kzchcHDrMkyQesmvl0tJ38TYdTA5Wf7O2gw7oBHcqwn_hnXVJcSAc91zYWv5FqgPY5U_rI9cETu0g/s1600/sip+and+see+tables.jpg" /></a></div>Dylan's Grandma put together some simple white flower centerpieces. Lindsay and I made some fabric squares for the centers of the tables.<br /><br />Now the most important part: Food & Drink! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHjXjttnygNoUkADcGCZu51HU6_8pj06hqeDC7jklrmdKR7DWT7O0uW23Nc7X4DwaEnAOZ5j87H8NfqNesu4JMpUnhxSqdzmnh5hspZDDSTkOhWJGZGFw92t0zIPerQf0MZhV_VeD0h8/s1600/sip+and+see+garden+party+bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHjXjttnygNoUkADcGCZu51HU6_8pj06hqeDC7jklrmdKR7DWT7O0uW23Nc7X4DwaEnAOZ5j87H8NfqNesu4JMpUnhxSqdzmnh5hspZDDSTkOhWJGZGFw92t0zIPerQf0MZhV_VeD0h8/s1600/sip+and+see+garden+party+bar.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2z0r20m1zWoUSK6bvL2sQrQbziTj4TaJp7Kz4xEaRztZKf2pcAGRTfFl_5d3oLZZsbUiYUzSSB9emTMYGPswyp7euDrW3yUU0R9Af8zR7phL1aRnpTo2z6TnzTCv9OWMPOK6b4Ck4140/s1600/food+station.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2z0r20m1zWoUSK6bvL2sQrQbziTj4TaJp7Kz4xEaRztZKf2pcAGRTfFl_5d3oLZZsbUiYUzSSB9emTMYGPswyp7euDrW3yUU0R9Af8zR7phL1aRnpTo2z6TnzTCv9OWMPOK6b4Ck4140/s1600/food+station.jpg" /></a></div>There was a bar and 2 food stations: one with Mexican food, and one with Chinese food. Yum and Yum. We used more bunting and balloons to decorate the tables.<br /><br />Lindsay, Drea, and I worked together to make lots of cupcakes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUw2YNKk6EnM6H6tRFJsOvA226I9acCCLb4sqwblyGtcn9c6__oveiu5pwB1E0tOF2c29SYjqLzRTvhdSyC-7WVQn2uv_XGFCLUo0chyphenhyphenYcjAv6k3BK4Lo7HcKuTGSHiwLFUqJ4m5bKf4/s1600/sip+and+see+blue+and+orange+cupcakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUw2YNKk6EnM6H6tRFJsOvA226I9acCCLb4sqwblyGtcn9c6__oveiu5pwB1E0tOF2c29SYjqLzRTvhdSyC-7WVQn2uv_XGFCLUo0chyphenhyphenYcjAv6k3BK4Lo7HcKuTGSHiwLFUqJ4m5bKf4/s1600/sip+and+see+blue+and+orange+cupcakes.jpg" /></a></div>We topped them with m&m's in greys and blues, and built a simple little display with some fabric covered boxes. We put a few pictures of the guest of honor in Ikea frames.<br /><br />Dylan and his Mom.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3WW1M8049yHwvvBX9yL3oIjZSUauVJdjr-xhRZ_M2glcOD1MKqy2nuGNBzW3SzoDT9SIfJisCDIY9NgdobvheOlsL-jC2xnkEMYAjsHaT3GLFXRleZl2SfQbWYrp2ci7sHwWMfSQdjXc/s1600/dylan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3WW1M8049yHwvvBX9yL3oIjZSUauVJdjr-xhRZ_M2glcOD1MKqy2nuGNBzW3SzoDT9SIfJisCDIY9NgdobvheOlsL-jC2xnkEMYAjsHaT3GLFXRleZl2SfQbWYrp2ci7sHwWMfSQdjXc/s1600/dylan.jpg" /></a></div>Too cute. <br /><br /><i>Resources: </i><br /><i>Invitation: <a href="http://www.minted.com/">Minted </a></i><br /><i>Party Rentals: <a href="http://www.dannythomaspartyrentals.com/">Danny Thomas Party Rentals</a></i><br /><i>Chinese Food: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-new-orient-restaurant-mountain-view">New Orient</a></i><br /><i>Mexican Food: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-paisa-taco-truck-oakland">El Paisa Taco Truck</a></i><br /><i>Paper Lanterns: <a href="http://jadetime.com/">Jade Time</a></i><br /><i>Balloons: <a href="http://www.bargainballoons.com/">Bargain Balloons</a></i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-9135467616715647442012-09-17T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.298-07:00Real Party: Moroccan Baby Shower<div style="text-align: center;">My friends Drea and Eddie are expecting a baby girl this fall. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you might remember Drea's gorgeous <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/10/real-party-tying-knot-in-wine-country.html">wedding</a>. Or her fun <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/07/real-party-black-lace-bachelorette.html">bachelorette party</a>. Or her super stylish <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/09/real-party-something-navy-blue-bridal.html">bridal shower</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, now its time to celebrate the new addition. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OhCreativeOne">Oh Creative One</a> created the perfect invitation to set the stage for the party. I was so happy with what she designed for us! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirz_DzSf8tTlzUX0lE07IG7zq655NzID5Slej3wJBPcJ5AotMrJhHE9jTCCoXGewacKgV8NcMMEr5rUw7ie-k82UC9J638SpWr4s-YX63k7FJbpU1jvG-Lmzq6uJeYpUdJ02aIfXneNs/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+invitation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirz_DzSf8tTlzUX0lE07IG7zq655NzID5Slej3wJBPcJ5AotMrJhHE9jTCCoXGewacKgV8NcMMEr5rUw7ie-k82UC9J638SpWr4s-YX63k7FJbpU1jvG-Lmzq6uJeYpUdJ02aIfXneNs/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+invitation.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't it perfect?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to admit that I was a little overwhelmed when we settled on this theme. Jewel tones and metallics are not my typical party looks. Most of my supplies lean more toward the rustic realm. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Amazing how a few trips to thrift stores and garage stores, some spray paint, and some borrowed signature pieces, came together so well to create this party. I could not have been happier with how it turned out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When guests arrived, we had appetizers and drinks out. People mingled about and we encouraged them to sign the guest book. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfjz45JOX0np2TQ7PkyBPfua8eI5Uge9fm63pZr5xRV9P2CxMRaoS-Ub4yPDVZ_wMFhjwIisfM5WcxtCMdrm6WQjU0a4f2vl94-2IFNPvwSHPrU7Iz3_H8yJNpqolcNGuaZTun32ykSI/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+apps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfjz45JOX0np2TQ7PkyBPfua8eI5Uge9fm63pZr5xRV9P2CxMRaoS-Ub4yPDVZ_wMFhjwIisfM5WcxtCMdrm6WQjU0a4f2vl94-2IFNPvwSHPrU7Iz3_H8yJNpqolcNGuaZTun32ykSI/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+apps.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I purchased <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Camel-Hump-Childrens-Classics-Stars/dp/0887080979">How the Camel Got His Hump</a> from Amazon. I chose it because of the camel, but the colors on the cover ended up being perfect also. (I love that!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixzlXOMhy_MgS8BcSDkxSP5ymSCEVGA4P-eQad0r-oOXpxLHF-obdQtsoMDKmMhyphenhyphensur_C3iILTiSMVhUw31DxwZJjphI9uSnO2iROfXk4bL9iLqJCcEIopBtf1jICRUrMF1VGBDOA9BY0/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixzlXOMhy_MgS8BcSDkxSP5ymSCEVGA4P-eQad0r-oOXpxLHF-obdQtsoMDKmMhyphenhyphensur_C3iILTiSMVhUw31DxwZJjphI9uSnO2iROfXk4bL9iLqJCcEIopBtf1jICRUrMF1VGBDOA9BY0/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+flowers.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some gold doilies transformed an ordinary vase of flowers into a gorgeous vessel that fit our theme. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaf6XJeV71WKifHaueKYVR9U6-2ym5m9RTvc74lQQxNfH-RsPhxAyaTORhiXkwy8TIB889HefksH0vBrpB1FK5sY4J3A8N0wPFnFVNRHEGFsEZx6qC4STovaoQ2-tLAmWxFpPQuWleCH8/s1600/IMG_6974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaf6XJeV71WKifHaueKYVR9U6-2ym5m9RTvc74lQQxNfH-RsPhxAyaTORhiXkwy8TIB889HefksH0vBrpB1FK5sY4J3A8N0wPFnFVNRHEGFsEZx6qC4STovaoQ2-tLAmWxFpPQuWleCH8/s1600/IMG_6974.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lindsay found some yummy brightly colored sodas to serve along with white wines. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since all of the hostesses have young babies, we had to keep the food pretty simple. We didn't want to be cooking all morning. I saw <a href="http://www.thepartydress.net/2012/08/the-modern-salad-bar/">this post</a> and we all knew it was the perfect solution. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Lindsay and I filled a cart with <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10188515/">these bowls from Ikea</a>, and we built our own salad bar. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-LL4kL9CL3gT7hFRoxIH8nakzuC8NdeRikaB0_zlDtMbZdGzrKw7QyVI-wGRPcBZ7JM53mG3Hrqd0yLQyyilDOiWF6x5_qXrukGNpICE_D-rby4A0KaC1kre7zEosz3KAwZAQ6ELoiI/s1600/bridal+shower+make+you+own+salad+bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-LL4kL9CL3gT7hFRoxIH8nakzuC8NdeRikaB0_zlDtMbZdGzrKw7QyVI-wGRPcBZ7JM53mG3Hrqd0yLQyyilDOiWF6x5_qXrukGNpICE_D-rby4A0KaC1kre7zEosz3KAwZAQ6ELoiI/s1600/bridal+shower+make+you+own+salad+bar.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This was so much fun! I expected people to like it, but they all <i>loved</i> it! And I'm so glad we used the clear glass bowls because all the different colors of the toppings were beautiful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdmp9UM6tTO3CKsrZ40lBA03M5PKjtRuAJ9Au0dF8JgxQNHFIcRIAselsIgH7ocKC2wGAVac9yYcSqArrVUvHdoHA3nrmFT-qA9DLBOqsLySNYtDEzOkanQHS91ac6evZ3I-8xDjXBHk/s1600/bridal+shower+salad+bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdmp9UM6tTO3CKsrZ40lBA03M5PKjtRuAJ9Au0dF8JgxQNHFIcRIAselsIgH7ocKC2wGAVac9yYcSqArrVUvHdoHA3nrmFT-qA9DLBOqsLySNYtDEzOkanQHS91ac6evZ3I-8xDjXBHk/s1600/bridal+shower+salad+bar.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lindsay and I tossed guests' salad with their dressing of choice in large plastic bowls and then scooped it back onto their plates. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1138165970"></span><span id="goog_1138165971"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIH7uvVlKviyn4hkZFOR1jDWDmJ_3uqDcclDP5p5e58PNC9lqbeAkJ9486ATVrJEYVQB8iwpEPMLr0I1HzkBYHam4hcc7cBu2gDP0ayiFQkIx0jNUDCiekjJj794w36obZuNnLIA33AiM/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+tables.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIH7uvVlKviyn4hkZFOR1jDWDmJ_3uqDcclDP5p5e58PNC9lqbeAkJ9486ATVrJEYVQB8iwpEPMLr0I1HzkBYHam4hcc7cBu2gDP0ayiFQkIx0jNUDCiekjJj794w36obZuNnLIA33AiM/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+tables.jpg" /></a></div>We had seated tables for lunch. We had alternating red & purple foil chargers over beautiful gold linens. Lindsay and I scoured thrift stores for candle sticks in the weeks leading up to the shower. A quick coat of spray paint to turn them old gold, and we had our centerpieces. I also scored a huge bag of think gold hoops at a garage sale. We used them as napkin rings and sprinkled extras around the tables as well. <br />We also placed a large glass vessel with pita triangles and hummus on each table.<br />Placecards matched the invitation. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkl7n3zRxxVoUNd3pdNGu-F6AwfEX6m37b6fsBIKb2PpcqSikhY4UPhs0efh6hwl6SzNN1UKzuKAFhTI6uJzhHSKKP4SXCP57LJhzvDuUaZwp80DBsKkV-5AyLnEg6DqP8F12f72SRs0/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkl7n3zRxxVoUNd3pdNGu-F6AwfEX6m37b6fsBIKb2PpcqSikhY4UPhs0efh6hwl6SzNN1UKzuKAFhTI6uJzhHSKKP4SXCP57LJhzvDuUaZwp80DBsKkV-5AyLnEg6DqP8F12f72SRs0/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower.jpg" /></a></div>We rented a few umbrellas to scatter between seated tables. We hung metallic bangle bracelets from the undersides of the umbrellas. These were the one metallic thing I could find when I started hunting around my house originally! It was an easy touch.<br /><br />Then it was time for gifts! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzI2vRysC2XCbA2fsIqUU9fzN-vFft7ILD8k6ZBXBlu9MGA4W8nAnpTZCUaQteV-c5rj7QnXIiZpKNABPapnttto-JAE0BW_4HwQFNP0fg2VyBlaHCo1G94qYQiDOPBKAVh9H8psSsUdE/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+decorations.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzI2vRysC2XCbA2fsIqUU9fzN-vFft7ILD8k6ZBXBlu9MGA4W8nAnpTZCUaQteV-c5rj7QnXIiZpKNABPapnttto-JAE0BW_4HwQFNP0fg2VyBlaHCo1G94qYQiDOPBKAVh9H8psSsUdE/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+decorations.jpg" /></a></div>We created a cozy little area for gift opening, including large bedazzled pillows and colored glass stars. We referred to this area as the "Moroccan Oasis." ;)<br /><br />After that healthy salad lunch, it was time to splurge! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfNrSpp3i0F-SzfvnDJvPbt2Wfgk6K2po09c21-9xwcY2teuDnzHjqVWjZeVHA-a5S3v1sIddIHYP8ZDaBHYQtxouoV1Z3xxnklJt5CiXrdC4HgRBg6_e4ktzZYO3BvNQQsVfSRz9db4/s1600/baby+shower+ice+cream+bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfNrSpp3i0F-SzfvnDJvPbt2Wfgk6K2po09c21-9xwcY2teuDnzHjqVWjZeVHA-a5S3v1sIddIHYP8ZDaBHYQtxouoV1Z3xxnklJt5CiXrdC4HgRBg6_e4ktzZYO3BvNQQsVfSRz9db4/s1600/baby+shower+ice+cream+bar.jpg" /></a></div>We stuck with the "bar" theme and had a build your own sundae bar. Featuring San Francisco's famous handmade Mitchell's ice cream, of course. Yum Yum!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyJIXdw0NHfoINDcLX66F4gH46G4A8AMu-4CLwmty8s95VufYjkgYh3j-RkqhMnc9V2lSyYwX2IYaS-PiGtH8iAPNPr4FbfjZ_Tgg8er3IrM5FCX2q0arpYgW1cT2H3rVcH4K2txd7h0/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+guests.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyJIXdw0NHfoINDcLX66F4gH46G4A8AMu-4CLwmty8s95VufYjkgYh3j-RkqhMnc9V2lSyYwX2IYaS-PiGtH8iAPNPr4FbfjZ_Tgg8er3IrM5FCX2q0arpYgW1cT2H3rVcH4K2txd7h0/s1600/moroccan+baby+shower+guests.jpg" /></a></div>Drea loved the headshots I did at Katie's shower, so we did it again for hers. We encouraged people to wear their big, bright jewelry to the shower and many people did. <br />The star of the jewelry show was Johanna's wrist though. It didn't make the headshot collage, but I couldn't leave it off completely.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvFsjNZFvM7uDBsjyEd2krfTtguVDZ7dqJ7NYruCByKVzMQnLJ5MWhACDaj84yrWUdbC9MoF10LIn0GmkgW4vPIEORbe4RnZJmKzILUwE4M8abW-5p0zxClLBhwL63Sdc7KRDmHOD2BY/s1600/gorgeous+bracelets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvFsjNZFvM7uDBsjyEd2krfTtguVDZ7dqJ7NYruCByKVzMQnLJ5MWhACDaj84yrWUdbC9MoF10LIn0GmkgW4vPIEORbe4RnZJmKzILUwE4M8abW-5p0zxClLBhwL63Sdc7KRDmHOD2BY/s1600/gorgeous+bracelets.jpg" /></a></div>Gorg.<br /><br /><i style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations Drea!!</span></i><br />We cannot wait until she's here!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzP_cuT_O2XrD8xCYBWF19HJL9i-cxvE9kVlr6pX62NiLJGDhkgk0bLzZvie29T50wldrwfeSwIyeH_0Pwk1cfVsuQJK4gbGnnJY1qQIQW55wfVIwXkxzlX2-jeFkrrxpXtuJq6xI9qBM/s1600/drea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzP_cuT_O2XrD8xCYBWF19HJL9i-cxvE9kVlr6pX62NiLJGDhkgk0bLzZvie29T50wldrwfeSwIyeH_0Pwk1cfVsuQJK4gbGnnJY1qQIQW55wfVIwXkxzlX2-jeFkrrxpXtuJq6xI9qBM/s1600/drea.jpg" /></a></div><br />The countdown is officially on for these two!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJOEukH0r3r0DzWUiqms2CLsHkRrbyT97JEmCXn4IU4FPdSMGcQ2yDeDRVZ6NtcTA5fE75HtokAt9aa1G5gunUHwwHrBX6W15VCLUCY-laWe4VbfvGPp1h4Y05JwQ-9DNU606udjNtEs/s1600/preggos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJOEukH0r3r0DzWUiqms2CLsHkRrbyT97JEmCXn4IU4FPdSMGcQ2yDeDRVZ6NtcTA5fE75HtokAt9aa1G5gunUHwwHrBX6W15VCLUCY-laWe4VbfvGPp1h4Y05JwQ-9DNU606udjNtEs/s1600/preggos.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Thanks to the shower crew: Lindsay, Leslie, Deb, & Katie! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Vendors: </div><div style="text-align: center;">Printables:<i> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OhCreativeOne">Oh Creative One</a></i><br />Party Rentals:<i> <a href="http://www.dannythomaspartyrentals.com/">Danny Thomas Party Rentals </a></i><br /><i>Photos by Lindsay Little </i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-55601417353623417692012-08-20T06:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.305-07:00Real Party: Dual Gender Baby Shower<div style="text-align: center;">My friends Katie & Casey are expecting their first child. I recently helped to throw her baby shower with 4 of her other girlfriends. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They have decided to wait until he or she is born to discover the gender. Katie's bff Sam was determined to avoid the standard "gender neutral" shower. Instead, she wanted to throw a shower celebrating both genders. A dual gender shower. We all had so much fun designing a shower that was <i>1/2 pink, 1/2 blue</i>; <i>1/2 masculine, 1/2 feminine</i>. There were so many fun touches! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy... :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyIkyDsy2_uuhFli5op_t5F-auTQr6trVVMg_F8zta3Zz-A9_oWtOUhji6-LkuvBjOiJ8PN-sULdAHMcnvqRVC4ZLv1C4d8gElc54yQBLZ7Acs2Ys3pvUC9VyHP9BHsirjcRGD4xb4Clg/s1600/dual+gender+invite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyIkyDsy2_uuhFli5op_t5F-auTQr6trVVMg_F8zta3Zz-A9_oWtOUhji6-LkuvBjOiJ8PN-sULdAHMcnvqRVC4ZLv1C4d8gElc54yQBLZ7Acs2Ys3pvUC9VyHP9BHsirjcRGD4xb4Clg/s1600/dual+gender+invite.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, we turned to my go-to invite designer Jennafer of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OhCreativeOne">Oh Creative One</a> to capture our vision. She knocked it out of the park as usual. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Guests were greeted with the following display: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhBr3T7lqIfrjiw08vgQRDBmW4Ni1kxzDxNLh2UPfOX51XDifV8Md5nCaKJxtVezaKbZUCmi-BbpDKPpNbTABo8rkBoZC_q0jhcr5a4pIP0xUARmeZrO1gRqXLyz-lgay0779Gp70M-M/s1600/dual+gender+shower+pins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhBr3T7lqIfrjiw08vgQRDBmW4Ni1kxzDxNLh2UPfOX51XDifV8Md5nCaKJxtVezaKbZUCmi-BbpDKPpNbTABo8rkBoZC_q0jhcr5a4pIP0xUARmeZrO1gRqXLyz-lgay0779Gp70M-M/s1600/dual+gender+shower+pins.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">...and encouraged to "wear their vote" to predict the gender. Snails for a boy, flowers for a girl. Sam made the adorable snails with poster board and twine. Too cute. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Guests were also asked to sign the guest book. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv1hEtCuJpe48rbG0EHuvn_o2XsS5CNypJNMuuqU4D6NVIsDbsNCZapZ7_1d39VPZhp9eGscENUkiaDrQ3fwKGcSQJ6vKf8VZ75fEPIvSM41wn_2rVXguEXRzKUNgwJpg6PomoKvZIFOw/s1600/dual+gender+shower+guest+book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv1hEtCuJpe48rbG0EHuvn_o2XsS5CNypJNMuuqU4D6NVIsDbsNCZapZ7_1d39VPZhp9eGscENUkiaDrQ3fwKGcSQJ6vKf8VZ75fEPIvSM41wn_2rVXguEXRzKUNgwJpg6PomoKvZIFOw/s1600/dual+gender+shower+guest+book.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found the perfect book on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Boys-Girls/dp/B001QFY23Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345350594&sr=8-2&keywords=joy+allen+boys">Amazon</a> to compliment our theme. <u>The Book of Boys (for Girls) and the Book of Girls (for boys)</u> is a funny kids book full of gender stereotypes. Ha! It even mentions snails and sugar & spice! I could not resist. Guests signed the inside cover. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then it was off to the backyard, where we had two food tables set up. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One feminine: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkwgtRDRL7U6xFGZZXg5J9rdtKF-TzkVlKROSHZULMS1Ly0mvbWXY0vvNGIofujJzENS-ObZ0B2P3QUMstTah5ioaWFzOOLRM9OmAL1BJmiW64hD5OdJYqDj5IjaVOAkUpQuQN5jF5jA/s1600/dual+gender+girl+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkwgtRDRL7U6xFGZZXg5J9rdtKF-TzkVlKROSHZULMS1Ly0mvbWXY0vvNGIofujJzENS-ObZ0B2P3QUMstTah5ioaWFzOOLRM9OmAL1BJmiW64hD5OdJYqDj5IjaVOAkUpQuQN5jF5jA/s1600/dual+gender+girl+table.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And one masculine: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uU439MDQYO03BLWyuuPpRl6e95OVDa8DQ77jYySS00h_CMI7oIeGJqIcoVHTHLaKRNOU0dJVBe3z76t47AxEaB_AIHh13r8X7xRye_c0XKLcbdTGy1JoOy17uLIeZrXXZUPCQEjwXnU/s1600/dual+gender+shower+boy+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uU439MDQYO03BLWyuuPpRl6e95OVDa8DQ77jYySS00h_CMI7oIeGJqIcoVHTHLaKRNOU0dJVBe3z76t47AxEaB_AIHh13r8X7xRye_c0XKLcbdTGy1JoOy17uLIeZrXXZUPCQEjwXnU/s1600/dual+gender+shower+boy+table.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the "girl" table, we used soft pink linen and a lace runner. We used our prettiest serving trays and bowls. Food labels were pink polka dot labels held by clear glass photo cubes. Pink and white poms hung above. Food items included green and fruit salads, turkey and vegetarian roll-ups, and a "dessert tower" which featured cream cheese stuffed strawberries, cake pops, and strawberry mini cupcakes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the "boy" table, we used blue a blue linen and burlap runner and pulled out all our rustic serving trays. Mini chalkboards were food labels. We topped it off with brightly colored party poms and a bunting banner. Food items on the boy table included pulled chicken sliders, mac and cheese muffins, potato salad, monster cookies, and "dirt" cups. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a seated lunch at tables that continued our theme. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Two were feminine: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmMRgI45TG_BM1VGKvzeP4mGNO0QK-BsTSRlfppWISnJtaVkIa5JeNl9itknn0m23tmdA5hihitgZYvIq203FFFBqfN-CcUVhlBOCm2blsX-6g5mkEwnCHheAhjnSyKQuapHY9iPP4yA/s1600/dual+gender+shower+girl+seated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmMRgI45TG_BM1VGKvzeP4mGNO0QK-BsTSRlfppWISnJtaVkIa5JeNl9itknn0m23tmdA5hihitgZYvIq203FFFBqfN-CcUVhlBOCm2blsX-6g5mkEwnCHheAhjnSyKQuapHY9iPP4yA/s1600/dual+gender+shower+girl+seated.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And two were masculine: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgNMNDuiY7iX-hTGmUuAcY2s1_lpSogHn4Xs95ec7466M2BXQ6jtM5c6kESkpz7FaP6vOZADsWXDKNX2UptDX8uhQwYGe74UrhgoMw9RdoKNI7Vx4N-POadD4CiXBgJ6u3a1Nnjp04XY/s1600/dual+gender+shower+boy+seated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgNMNDuiY7iX-hTGmUuAcY2s1_lpSogHn4Xs95ec7466M2BXQ6jtM5c6kESkpz7FaP6vOZADsWXDKNX2UptDX8uhQwYGe74UrhgoMw9RdoKNI7Vx4N-POadD4CiXBgJ6u3a1Nnjp04XY/s1600/dual+gender+shower+boy+seated.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We used the same linens as the food tables. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The girl tables featured clustered flower arrangements, rhinestone napkin rings, silver chargers, and wine glasses. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The boy tables featured a simple wood centerpiece, mason jar drinking glasses, brown wicker chargers, and burlap napkin runners. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Even the chairs were part of the theme: brown for the boy table, white for the girl. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Party favors were inspired by something I found on Pintrest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZ69wkQHdgRPYtmz6B_t7jxGNnCAMMMPoUVGMqcC3nKRLyi_Ypt1FKdTnxSjP5IX11T6XzwK-BB3L1iALEei7esnOyy2l2UitDoPUwvnPk_Q7aVc3xXEMdh6YUQYv8G6vBOEYtTtWcJA/s1600/dual+gender+shower+party+favors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZ69wkQHdgRPYtmz6B_t7jxGNnCAMMMPoUVGMqcC3nKRLyi_Ypt1FKdTnxSjP5IX11T6XzwK-BB3L1iALEei7esnOyy2l2UitDoPUwvnPk_Q7aVc3xXEMdh6YUQYv8G6vBOEYtTtWcJA/s1600/dual+gender+shower+party+favors.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lindsay and I made 1/2 pink and 1/2 blue striped pretzels and packaged them up for guests to take home. Cute and easy! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I managed to capture almost all of the guests with their wearing their gender guess pin. (A couple people managed to escape me & my camera!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8sakMHqZKCV0d1gONfebPKbYkTgNQ5IOwXYxWP2O6VcRY1ZA98MW1vw55MJxg9zsLE1RTTKQ1gDh1Az2_n7HapHOjNVPh5zzV_Y4wvM3vml2B03NymUY2Imw0kGqP0_j-EZMaMDcRu5k/s1600/dual+gender+shower+guests.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8sakMHqZKCV0d1gONfebPKbYkTgNQ5IOwXYxWP2O6VcRY1ZA98MW1vw55MJxg9zsLE1RTTKQ1gDh1Az2_n7HapHOjNVPh5zzV_Y4wvM3vml2B03NymUY2Imw0kGqP0_j-EZMaMDcRu5k/s1600/dual+gender+shower+guests.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a fun record for Katie to have! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>There were definitely more snails... :)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2v1adZhKhaPQ2IirBuVlPXYI0t1m3Ua3ollRS6Kh4Q5rYULztw-uGT2cyT7NAaOADj3oK4pNvZsjyVR0vAGM1O_B6CQHM6qi36g-l5kiey3qvY19XKvmcOUuxQ7lvdKGVSOueqwNhbdo/s1600/katie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2v1adZhKhaPQ2IirBuVlPXYI0t1m3Ua3ollRS6Kh4Q5rYULztw-uGT2cyT7NAaOADj3oK4pNvZsjyVR0vAGM1O_B6CQHM6qi36g-l5kiey3qvY19XKvmcOUuxQ7lvdKGVSOueqwNhbdo/s1600/katie.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">C</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">o</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">n</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">g</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">r</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">a</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">t</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">u</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">l</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">a</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">t</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">i</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">o</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">n</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">s </span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">K</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">a</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">t</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">i</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">e</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">!</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">!</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I cannot wait to meet him or her! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Resources: </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Invitations: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OhCreativeOne">Oh Creative One</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Party Rentals: <a href="http://www.dannythomaspartyrentals.com/">Danny Thomas Party Rentals</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Katie's bridal shower is <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/02/real-party-tropical-bridal-shower.html">here</a>. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Katie & Casey's wedding is <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2009/07/real-party-wedding-among-redwoods.html">here</a> and <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2009/07/real-party-wedding-among-redwoods-part.html">here</a>. </i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-76510874926255070932012-07-25T06:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.313-07:00DIY Idea: Magnet & Pin Boards<div style="text-align: center;">We recently purchased a new computer desk. Its the armoire-looking-type where you can swing the doors closed to hide clutter. I was excited to have the doors as a place to keep important paperwork, receipts, schedules, etc. But also to display cute birth announcements and invitations. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Originally I bought some simple cork board squares from the office supply store and stuck them up inside the doors. They served their purpose, but certainly were ugly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzfDfGtOI8KpNc8zPKT7HSb_V9_DuNJxbmAtcdHFb-HZTYAucp37_bx9oOz-RXX2OfQhHQ93QfZ42epTa1qPMYa6WRPe3Lxl34ORwPuyVRCeSgCSIlhmHtnHoYU6Z3UToQ-PDF6EQM1Q/s1600/magnet+boards+before+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzfDfGtOI8KpNc8zPKT7HSb_V9_DuNJxbmAtcdHFb-HZTYAucp37_bx9oOz-RXX2OfQhHQ93QfZ42epTa1qPMYa6WRPe3Lxl34ORwPuyVRCeSgCSIlhmHtnHoYU6Z3UToQ-PDF6EQM1Q/s1600/magnet+boards+before+.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> The before -- yuck! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I realized that the desk doors are usually left open (<i>so much for hiding the clutter!</i>), I decided we needed to pretty this space up ASAP, and set out to make some magnet boards. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a little challenging because the doors are long and narrow. Not the size where I could use any a standard frame. I bought a few frames I thought would work and they ended up being too wide. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then we found these at Michaels:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTW3ISQm3QZRMYjnD_X2hBWinb4_Z09mD95lrLjmJANtEc9TK5u7z1eyWhRP7Usch6t4In75sdzAu_f6BPNN0S4H_-ROr6Gj0wxHgN4m0SFOfB_M0wunteGhT3eNiVcrZ-emMwFA1Y-RM/s1600/magnet+boards+adjustable+frames.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTW3ISQm3QZRMYjnD_X2hBWinb4_Z09mD95lrLjmJANtEc9TK5u7z1eyWhRP7Usch6t4In75sdzAu_f6BPNN0S4H_-ROr6Gj0wxHgN4m0SFOfB_M0wunteGhT3eNiVcrZ-emMwFA1Y-RM/s1600/magnet+boards+adjustable+frames.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfect! Create-a-Frame sets that let us customize the size of the frames! (They were on sale too - score!) We purchased enough pieces to make two 12" x 24" frames for each of the two doors. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband used a little muscle and glue to get them together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFH9ZJOjVlp026dGyFiE_8zpVASDQtytMXgeHPhYCciaD9BxdeWLmrtNdzwXkMmQVJ1Mmr5CwlC6p1b8oRuxZAiGW3tm5yPAw1gATABJiGxgyphjmC9q6T1EEFO4g8_ehF5X8KA6qRYc/s1600/magnet+board+frame+construction.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFH9ZJOjVlp026dGyFiE_8zpVASDQtytMXgeHPhYCciaD9BxdeWLmrtNdzwXkMmQVJ1Mmr5CwlC6p1b8oRuxZAiGW3tm5yPAw1gATABJiGxgyphjmC9q6T1EEFO4g8_ehF5X8KA6qRYc/s1600/magnet+board+frame+construction.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then we painted them with primer, and a coat of green paint that matched our bedspread. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4F01PGc_q-5AQxfAxxsUac-HacaVwW96_mEJzrxR0AZSRiIxEpMiOc3hvmelcjiMY5eFhRc1z1rQlPVDA_2ixGe3t2syzK5Q66eRegDPKilMqrWajF_P0xOQFLwATRv-cv2nc6uXiSU/s1600/magnet+board+frame+painting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4F01PGc_q-5AQxfAxxsUac-HacaVwW96_mEJzrxR0AZSRiIxEpMiOc3hvmelcjiMY5eFhRc1z1rQlPVDA_2ixGe3t2syzK5Q66eRegDPKilMqrWajF_P0xOQFLwATRv-cv2nc6uXiSU/s1600/magnet+board+frame+painting.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We found sheets of sheet metal at Home Depot that were 12" x 24" and secured them into the frames. I covered them with burlap first, to make them pretty. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Q61yIB2E2Cj1KE4wqeKFzBkwc1Wzig7vy4dc65xtz2DX2xnkx2nZeochUkyK15BsPyKADWo6U62DJVO0MgAYimdwtPPKtmM0bcDMzEzLaI1KYbP_pBSmxbJ7Gk_mGx-6Dzgn2kidS7o/s1600/framed+magnet+boards+with+burlap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Q61yIB2E2Cj1KE4wqeKFzBkwc1Wzig7vy4dc65xtz2DX2xnkx2nZeochUkyK15BsPyKADWo6U62DJVO0MgAYimdwtPPKtmM0bcDMzEzLaI1KYbP_pBSmxbJ7Gk_mGx-6Dzgn2kidS7o/s1600/framed+magnet+boards+with+burlap.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way they turned out! So much better now, I don't mind when the doors are left open. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made some fun magnets by gluing buttons onto magnets from the craft store. It took about 5 minutes, and they look great. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpchG4LV3ObIQMv_slhaSzml5JE1oR4pj_0k4Pt1vzEiHFR33c0Sb771OdtT2GPGJdSTdwXFlke6hb38znDTTFB-ktqe89zmNA1cKB0KM-073r_nhvBhnJKVNAdM6WWHb-R1KkLnovxR4/s1600/button+magnets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpchG4LV3ObIQMv_slhaSzml5JE1oR4pj_0k4Pt1vzEiHFR33c0Sb771OdtT2GPGJdSTdwXFlke6hb38znDTTFB-ktqe89zmNA1cKB0KM-073r_nhvBhnJKVNAdM6WWHb-R1KkLnovxR4/s1600/button+magnets.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>A little close-up of a couple of the magnets. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used some of the left over cork boards to make a pin board for Mia's nursery. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I used my paper cutter to cut cork pieces to fit onto the backing of a big frame from Ikea, and then glued them into place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uKy88fltDaDy9W6lz3nz_7HNMG41JbU0WFzZBeZ174VxE_6t4taQVTB_qu8VMFi9d5P2azsH_BURFzVYTJADs_jFudZTFO7RIXbZoo2E-IjyLDRCuvyRhOsbvKcQMoZefJ2WCI-QAio/s1600/ikea+frame+pin+board+cork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uKy88fltDaDy9W6lz3nz_7HNMG41JbU0WFzZBeZ174VxE_6t4taQVTB_qu8VMFi9d5P2azsH_BURFzVYTJADs_jFudZTFO7RIXbZoo2E-IjyLDRCuvyRhOsbvKcQMoZefJ2WCI-QAio/s1600/ikea+frame+pin+board+cork.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I covered the whole thing with some extra nursery fabric. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now she has a fun pin board above her crib. Yay! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwWs1kA0cm71LYsLQrKUCFurVa3aWGEqxSicwkL8gneEhEcATvKBxv9tpJrUowmudaxHzveSeTpmNxvt6ZO1lolRsOR-yTCL-B6GZxIeWaT9NphnCE736NQK_Mc-KMjvuFsvbrWXoWP8/s1600/ikea+frame+pin+board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwWs1kA0cm71LYsLQrKUCFurVa3aWGEqxSicwkL8gneEhEcATvKBxv9tpJrUowmudaxHzveSeTpmNxvt6ZO1lolRsOR-yTCL-B6GZxIeWaT9NphnCE736NQK_Mc-KMjvuFsvbrWXoWP8/s1600/ikea+frame+pin+board.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next project? Some cute pins for her board! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-41218270146602132562012-07-03T07:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.320-07:00Featured: Twiniversity!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFfW3t07HVC2_EGbV5Z0ouO4r7gqoxSNKJfWp01R6jD-EOR4ROMcQWON9PsmOL2_M0OhTf7n2T75HfUJFmfUHIyr8xuwEJgYZGSiFb6RzQ7ZR2uAmy21dE-z83AbW2zK6NbGtstV1tQk/s1600/twiniversity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFfW3t07HVC2_EGbV5Z0ouO4r7gqoxSNKJfWp01R6jD-EOR4ROMcQWON9PsmOL2_M0OhTf7n2T75HfUJFmfUHIyr8xuwEJgYZGSiFb6RzQ7ZR2uAmy21dE-z83AbW2zK6NbGtstV1tQk/s1600/twiniversity.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the (many) shows that I try to catch on <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/">Bravo</a> in my (limited) spare time is <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/pregnant-in-heels/season-2">Pregnant in Heels</a>. I recently watched an episode which featured a Manhattan couple being educated at <a href="http://www.twiniversity.com/">Twiniversity</a> to prep for the arrival of their twins. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The same week I saw this, my <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2012/03/real-party-full-house-sip-see.html">Full House Sip & See</a> was featured on their website! Yay! </div><div style="text-align: center;">The post is a great round up of ideas for throwing baby showers for multiples...check it out <a href="http://www.twiniversity.com/2012/twins-or-more-baby-showers/">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Jill of Twiniversity for all the kind words about that incredibly fun shower. :) </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-90393964517394294802012-06-17T09:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.327-07:00Happy Father's Day...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9kJoL_ukeN7u15NpwAZ9MpXvFAYtxoSfqscx86Um3PPSxn-GcT63a8xlllbALMrEf03I_Tdzi65e9vPMfDFHcTVzeyaWqKyC7dMJCLL2c4TurcKRzJvXkk-IIrodjnbjzehuQ1TpSY8/s1600/IMG_2925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9kJoL_ukeN7u15NpwAZ9MpXvFAYtxoSfqscx86Um3PPSxn-GcT63a8xlllbALMrEf03I_Tdzi65e9vPMfDFHcTVzeyaWqKyC7dMJCLL2c4TurcKRzJvXkk-IIrodjnbjzehuQ1TpSY8/s400/IMG_2925.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">...to all the dads out there...especially this one! </div><div style="text-align: center;">These 2 are quite the pair. <i>My loves.</i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-29478421268723511012012-05-24T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.445-07:00Bachelorette Party Basics<div style="text-align: center;">I have attended, or helped to throw, many many bachelorette parties. And they've been pretty darn fun if you ask me. I've gotten it down to a science at this point.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My latest Tablespoon post was full of ideas and recipes for throwing one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86v-bew9dRgm6YR92_-O8xMRKIURNNSzgfKpwKDfqxN_XbJu8PRs6RFQ2V9TR0YNteSlhZbo6UOevcnjuTuZCu764uV0qpGgt-I3ADb8SmHjrQYFa4y_Q1pDK3yCYd8o2H1ln1aCrKZs/s1600/bachelorette+party+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86v-bew9dRgm6YR92_-O8xMRKIURNNSzgfKpwKDfqxN_XbJu8PRs6RFQ2V9TR0YNteSlhZbo6UOevcnjuTuZCu764uV0qpGgt-I3ADb8SmHjrQYFa4y_Q1pDK3yCYd8o2H1ln1aCrKZs/s400/bachelorette+party+3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check it out <a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/05/15/classy-bachelorette-party/">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The perfect bachelorette party has a few key elements. These can be tailored to any group of girls...adjust this list to an at-home party vs a night out on the town, a nonalcoholic party vs a boozy bash, etc. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is my recipe for the <i>perfect</i> bachelorette party:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1. Fun food and drinks</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLtR0tfIqlBgXzhyphenhypheneFrb2Vh2JPjQyup899DK6xPkvxNPLprOR2FikC3mJkjMbDUdmMXNwIzMdiSiHWDMNS4q7yms8D46QXZnKy8pbaaYsWXMwy5beeWJUe49zUvU254Pf92aYe1QITKs/s1600/bachelorette+party4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLtR0tfIqlBgXzhyphenhypheneFrb2Vh2JPjQyup899DK6xPkvxNPLprOR2FikC3mJkjMbDUdmMXNwIzMdiSiHWDMNS4q7yms8D46QXZnKy8pbaaYsWXMwy5beeWJUe49zUvU254Pf92aYe1QITKs/s400/bachelorette+party4.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Millions of appetizer and drink recipes <a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/">here</a>. Great place to start your planning. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2. Something fun for the bachelorette to wear</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdQ27l1WVQy0yp3g9o9kLh7HOdvWEpm_Gx0ftLuvyfX0rlZlStKh9Qfzn_-8yXFsiWsnblGqAPeV6GiamRNiNBGKRvzXvIfYUa-7FXwQvZ6EKRblbgAC16VTHhPIkEWCtF1PdTDeht3Aw/s1600/bachelorette+attire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdQ27l1WVQy0yp3g9o9kLh7HOdvWEpm_Gx0ftLuvyfX0rlZlStKh9Qfzn_-8yXFsiWsnblGqAPeV6GiamRNiNBGKRvzXvIfYUa-7FXwQvZ6EKRblbgAC16VTHhPIkEWCtF1PdTDeht3Aw/s1600/bachelorette+attire.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You want her to stand out! My favorite simple, non-embarrassing ensemble involves a feather boa & tiara. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZPGEZfd7T2Yo7ZTLQJNkwtrWSikmF39OOYIBqdA2if7is9IBF7TKmrvEiV5IVtMnsx-EJd6QW36DgiV7nH1EbLTZS9F7hxPS71mPvnN4JqwPwULOVpChqCrswPlgTZ53QSEcJTrQ3bM/s1600/bachelorette+t+shirts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZPGEZfd7T2Yo7ZTLQJNkwtrWSikmF39OOYIBqdA2if7is9IBF7TKmrvEiV5IVtMnsx-EJd6QW36DgiV7nH1EbLTZS9F7hxPS71mPvnN4JqwPwULOVpChqCrswPlgTZ53QSEcJTrQ3bM/s1600/bachelorette+t+shirts.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Though you can go the traditional route and have her don a veil. (We decorated this one with some colorful fabric flowers.) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2hQSUzGGok1SdYjnzKjEvkpEG9EOD8hBMd2zVV_kSIkFmI3xmSLV3xjFx8U-GkeyxMgeoKQ6l8oT4444HjRykAQrGMSfzeMFPF6YLvpnFr3NL1S1AMtf2B9lm4U84S7tb6FlBcYFSPM/s1600/bachelorette+shirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2hQSUzGGok1SdYjnzKjEvkpEG9EOD8hBMd2zVV_kSIkFmI3xmSLV3xjFx8U-GkeyxMgeoKQ6l8oT4444HjRykAQrGMSfzeMFPF6YLvpnFr3NL1S1AMtf2B9lm4U84S7tb6FlBcYFSPM/s1600/bachelorette+shirt.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Or an embarrassing handmade t-shirt. ;) (All in good fun of course!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3. A little game</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/05/15/classy-bachelorette-party/">This post</a> explains my favorite bachelorette party game. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLQLdMLETZK-ON-Ggg_dvVZVnuo29dqRhC_BYoRrqq4S8cB_zy3dA1fLoQMCdX-acDCMh3TMeD3sin5XXssU60jkk_RGeozA9SL_r9G0AQvo9mgcH5He-2viNEvzlC0nu6y6ekMq6_zI/s1600/IMG_3422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLQLdMLETZK-ON-Ggg_dvVZVnuo29dqRhC_BYoRrqq4S8cB_zy3dA1fLoQMCdX-acDCMh3TMeD3sin5XXssU60jkk_RGeozA9SL_r9G0AQvo9mgcH5He-2viNEvzlC0nu6y6ekMq6_zI/s400/IMG_3422.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4. Dancing! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvDWwc-fV0lt0jGntF7LQdrGf-_0wREJGKvyHVcvVqBuwKVdSKJVA8GBHUJpteF_nyxWW3fUjH8vFRQMwsjF4sdYhNCbEO1MsGdxqvyOKrpBSmNUOKcScPUqBst1oXrJ6iDNr-bs3DZc/s1600/IMG_5610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvDWwc-fV0lt0jGntF7LQdrGf-_0wREJGKvyHVcvVqBuwKVdSKJVA8GBHUJpteF_nyxWW3fUjH8vFRQMwsjF4sdYhNCbEO1MsGdxqvyOKrpBSmNUOKcScPUqBst1oXrJ6iDNr-bs3DZc/s400/IMG_5610.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5. Party Favors</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZOFBhFPrZIBaj_hw9HbmN6T91OPZ9iCD5QiJ538A_CRA06sFe99FZO-hcVTFPEineSkpQB7vSrfCIVDhzpsVejDVQH_W0M039_CUZc0KBCpV0H-IP-DQVqO-Twsx4C8dW6TiD8sUwW4/s1600/418ZDr2KVBL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZOFBhFPrZIBaj_hw9HbmN6T91OPZ9iCD5QiJ538A_CRA06sFe99FZO-hcVTFPEineSkpQB7vSrfCIVDhzpsVejDVQH_W0M039_CUZc0KBCpV0H-IP-DQVqO-Twsx4C8dW6TiD8sUwW4/s400/418ZDr2KVBL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite? <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ring-Pop-Fruit-Fest-pack/dp/B0052Y49PG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337838238&sr=8-2">Ring Pops</a>! Fun and easy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And that's it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's 2 bachelorette parties I've shared here in the past that had all the necessary elements: (check them out if you haven't seen them already!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/04/real-party-hot-pink-bachelorette.html">the hot pink bash</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/07/real-party-black-lace-bachelorette.html">the black lace affair </a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I've been all about disclosure lately... here's a picture from own (a million years ago).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9wPnWrTc-YoFUOoiauSnzoGI5hrrYNzhQ2Efmt9fi0boUbmh4CAKirykXtGpTRtRJPYHtrjPbauyvrVkcPqcAAhh0VMvWalLEd7zOyos5u8RDmwbX4tTFGeU566FO6-EY4tq4yHHOn4/s1600/bachelorette+party.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9wPnWrTc-YoFUOoiauSnzoGI5hrrYNzhQ2Efmt9fi0boUbmh4CAKirykXtGpTRtRJPYHtrjPbauyvrVkcPqcAAhh0VMvWalLEd7zOyos5u8RDmwbX4tTFGeU566FO6-EY4tq4yHHOn4/s1600/bachelorette+party.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, my friends made me wear this embarrassing shirt around Las Vegas. <i> (I cannot believe I am sharing this!)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Friday Everyone! <i><br /></i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-81702168939315480782012-05-15T22:19:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.585-07:00About Me!<div style="text-align: center;">I realized how much I loved parties when it was time to start planning showers for some of my girlfriends. There really isn't much that I enjoy more than entertaining. I started this blog to have a place to capture ideas for parties. I am surrounded by people who know how to throw a party and are nice enough to allow me to share what they do. And I have had some opportunities to throw a few of my own! Lucky me! It is so much fun to have a place to share. <br /><br />I love to read blogs for inspiration and ideas. My favorite topics are parties (of course!), but also recipes, design, and crafty ideas. And my strong preference is to see the real-deal when I'm looking around my favorite spots on the web.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sure, I can appreciate a gorgeous photo shoot with models and props. But in my opinion, those posts can't beat a real party. With <i>real</i> people, <i>real</i> budgets, and really good food. That's where I get the most inspiration. So that is what I strive to create here. I won't ever have the most page views or daily posts. But I will continue to have original content as often as this busy life allows. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love behind the scenes peaks at the lives of the fabulous bloggers that are creating the stuff I read about. In that spirit, I decided its about time I let you get a peak behind the curtain and made an<i> About Me</i> page. From time to time I write about <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/search/label/my%20life">my life</a>, but I decided its time to condense some info about me in one place so readers can get to know me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>My Story</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was born and raised in the Northwest, but currently reside near San Francisco.<br />(I try to get home to the Northwest as much as possible. I have <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2012/03/where-heck-have-i-been.html">family</a> and lots of great <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/10/breakfast-recipe-from-sweet-girls.html">friends</a> who live there.) <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After a few years of a long distance relationship, I relocated here to be near Dan. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vmG35f-A678ShLOOoBzHAGfFatVW3r9M79z5HheLCh_f3xaHIAGCkadX2h0j617aqUc2GjiApQDsrrBfMBI0SE3IHA8m1LXh-uhTxzmi59iXwxbyMqYfrZKzcuhLai-7T6n8y4eOxPI/s1600/2005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vmG35f-A678ShLOOoBzHAGfFatVW3r9M79z5HheLCh_f3xaHIAGCkadX2h0j617aqUc2GjiApQDsrrBfMBI0SE3IHA8m1LXh-uhTxzmi59iXwxbyMqYfrZKzcuhLai-7T6n8y4eOxPI/s1600/2005.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> 2005 -- when I moved to be near Dan</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We <a href="http://www.norcalbeagles.com/">rescued</a> the best dog in the world (I'm just a little biased). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCa-FcxlCm9kU6wYhvtbysWBTx9bVoGuZ7NczmQUw4LKSCRk6Z93yMPdhFeULDoOAfPxYWd_5RlyuIWYj5YM1qSTGR6Ff8yPoZkWtcBZHTenLiumFz9lJXCEP82W1I_8OHKthsLMaYrrs/s1600/2007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCa-FcxlCm9kU6wYhvtbysWBTx9bVoGuZ7NczmQUw4LKSCRk6Z93yMPdhFeULDoOAfPxYWd_5RlyuIWYj5YM1qSTGR6Ff8yPoZkWtcBZHTenLiumFz9lJXCEP82W1I_8OHKthsLMaYrrs/s1600/2007.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2007 -- bringing Ernie home from for the first time</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We were <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/07/apple-green-fuschia-lakeside-wedding.html">married</a> a few years later. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUSiw0XTw3IoE7LS_aBDswgS1OX-aObFJ_l6XsUGPaF-vWhMVS1QtTWfMZ_tYJ3rDc8IO7MWK9FdIrwVQTnCkcVbX57UAYD7lDuG3x0CsGRjU9quPKYhXF_j-jv4JnciRyX589KkxVek/s1600/2008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUSiw0XTw3IoE7LS_aBDswgS1OX-aObFJ_l6XsUGPaF-vWhMVS1QtTWfMZ_tYJ3rDc8IO7MWK9FdIrwVQTnCkcVbX57UAYD7lDuG3x0CsGRjU9quPKYhXF_j-jv4JnciRyX589KkxVek/s1600/2008.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> 2008 -- honeymooning! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We took a few years to enjoy being married. <br />We hung out with friends, bought our first home, did a little <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/03/im-back.html">traveling</a>...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyv5oMY5oxzcnLToS2ggJWtyjbXVqPrSV5o3YheVoHQOY15Jv-X0zFOJrSDx_YwFG7beNNtrrTSUVdEwK6nBZ2OjwgjCgy8RC7pxNyBwFpZjtwupeHat75n00nRW-Ko4-fqM3zoI_xsrw/s1600/2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyv5oMY5oxzcnLToS2ggJWtyjbXVqPrSV5o3YheVoHQOY15Jv-X0zFOJrSDx_YwFG7beNNtrrTSUVdEwK6nBZ2OjwgjCgy8RC7pxNyBwFpZjtwupeHat75n00nRW-Ko4-fqM3zoI_xsrw/s1600/2010.jpg" /></a></div><i> 2010 -- Thailand</i><br /><br />...and then we had Mia. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOgXfBn1SXUqWcphNIDvbjEk1rP4XtLeT4g2VVZIkYYu7e_zPfooIwOXbSVhwchGvqO7xR9R7HN8zG3498f2ByDxbTsnAzKfn_NDo-KkQsY_Df3XSUYS5Xk2XEquhyNy7P6o2Yh803a8/s1600/2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOgXfBn1SXUqWcphNIDvbjEk1rP4XtLeT4g2VVZIkYYu7e_zPfooIwOXbSVhwchGvqO7xR9R7HN8zG3498f2ByDxbTsnAzKfn_NDo-KkQsY_Df3XSUYS5Xk2XEquhyNy7P6o2Yh803a8/s1600/2011.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2011 -- Thanksgiving Day! Probably the most tired I have been in my entire life...</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiTE3bNx05HJv6shdB7xRHbXhi0hi7lzZLsy_kixsVUz0-LBlIEy1ulaGNdwSJpcO86oWnzobwLMlOwn-uhzMhR5WM0FBDmsHxdknomdwqRVUHvDpwtiACbZK0pC59MRL-E9rmWQeCtI/s1600/2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiTE3bNx05HJv6shdB7xRHbXhi0hi7lzZLsy_kixsVUz0-LBlIEy1ulaGNdwSJpcO86oWnzobwLMlOwn-uhzMhR5WM0FBDmsHxdknomdwqRVUHvDpwtiACbZK0pC59MRL-E9rmWQeCtI/s1600/2012.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2012 -- My first Mother's Day</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Things just keep getting better. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As always, thanks for reading. Thanks for commenting. And thanks for all the inspiration you all have given me. I will continue to strive to create interesting content. And I hope you'll continue stopping by to see it. <br />And now, back to the parties... :) </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-10701509748106201772012-05-09T15:54:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.679-07:00DIY Idea: Candy Dessert Cups<div style="text-align: center;">Here's a fun idea for Mother's Day: candy dessert cups. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxY9ZTi2I8UY7cMksTVy665piIj1HEzGf8ip9n5S7S0UWKrgotboUjyqBvFgWojQgsb8h4O75yr1cMnmAEOwp03SK_Lcil_HNyBhNpG7dgTciQek-oibskUnAQlTAP2KN_rwKMddvGo3w/s1600/mothers+day+dessert+cups6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxY9ZTi2I8UY7cMksTVy665piIj1HEzGf8ip9n5S7S0UWKrgotboUjyqBvFgWojQgsb8h4O75yr1cMnmAEOwp03SK_Lcil_HNyBhNpG7dgTciQek-oibskUnAQlTAP2KN_rwKMddvGo3w/s400/mothers+day+dessert+cups6.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite things about these (beside how simple they are to make!) is that you can customize the color to match your table perfectly. Yay! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">DIY details <a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/05/08/mothers-day-dessert-cups/">here</a>. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-20889601803424549342012-05-07T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.771-07:00Real Party: 1/2 Birthday Party (Cinco de Mayo Style!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/10/real-party-cowgirl-baby-shower.html">You may remember last summer</a> when my girlfriends and I looked like this: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2BmfiIJFIXHziiR7O74JvqY5j3na-Hmhswt5U8oijoFGhtmJmnar5VYap7JDQf48SpjnNd9FKXhK9wO2mIYZ6ijrAy_u-WKImEui9MUrY-zS5U4nqsdWrW5QnhnKSlA-onVECxHEKWQ/s1600/friends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2BmfiIJFIXHziiR7O74JvqY5j3na-Hmhswt5U8oijoFGhtmJmnar5VYap7JDQf48SpjnNd9FKXhK9wO2mIYZ6ijrAy_u-WKImEui9MUrY-zS5U4nqsdWrW5QnhnKSlA-onVECxHEKWQ/s1600/friends.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Obviously now our parties look a little different: packed with babies! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The two in the middle (<a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/08/real-party-japanese-cherry-blossom-baby.html">Lindsay</a> & <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2009/08/real-party-going-away-party.html">Johanna</a>)'s babes just turned 6 months old (what?!) and we had to celebrate. Their families hosted a little fiesta in honor of their 1/2 birthdays and it was oh-so fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpSU_6zTDcIEsaeMy784SZ6e39odLvsMtxDE9YJVqUHboXiKyFIVhxcp-W2TXSPjc_-m6N3uw8WGGX3mrqa9gakNcgChW-8_uIE5hVryosx76m4TONFTV7dghPwm5U7ERj9gy3K9Xop0/s1600/cinco+de+mayo+food.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpSU_6zTDcIEsaeMy784SZ6e39odLvsMtxDE9YJVqUHboXiKyFIVhxcp-W2TXSPjc_-m6N3uw8WGGX3mrqa9gakNcgChW-8_uIE5hVryosx76m4TONFTV7dghPwm5U7ERj9gy3K9Xop0/s1600/cinco+de+mayo+food.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yum Yum Yum</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJENfs4Tl8ud7YsSkyUM3cxI2j7suC4iyfRq3Keb5IrT6AiXqpWFE0dG_IzjSI-IRwhUNi9a1kdfm986w3OvR5yVjmuIorXEl5E2JISwOhUYXicKqEmEXEt_5PEd4VH51AmXB58W8UDyY/s1600/1:2+birthday+party+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJENfs4Tl8ud7YsSkyUM3cxI2j7suC4iyfRq3Keb5IrT6AiXqpWFE0dG_IzjSI-IRwhUNi9a1kdfm986w3OvR5yVjmuIorXEl5E2JISwOhUYXicKqEmEXEt_5PEd4VH51AmXB58W8UDyY/s1600/1:2+birthday+party+.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZPMFkTnFuw3qba9CrTt79NBrfhFhEUwHL69p61PAX2pAiRSzytCsepCEeJ39wdvMNIAZsKhHZiRHfcNgwMm1hVBXhmLWy4b1R5mmL9THHDg2YA4Iim5GYU21wL07kL1SeoBJs-SIVPw/s1600/1:2+birthday+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZPMFkTnFuw3qba9CrTt79NBrfhFhEUwHL69p61PAX2pAiRSzytCsepCEeJ39wdvMNIAZsKhHZiRHfcNgwMm1hVBXhmLWy4b1R5mmL9THHDg2YA4Iim5GYU21wL07kL1SeoBJs-SIVPw/s1600/1:2+birthday+party.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8r6VRgQvAB3obPWkWkfuJPJXTPct7jfmayOAOAr-H5MdPoPTOi95E1cRzJl0qfypMb0lQNfVaRkwTIGIggtw5HmHJvdgSD9bIjvZ7E6vXPIXjVOrw7OyHGlFmnF3AaZUn5uu9TVZs-I/s1600/1:2+birthday+party+hats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8r6VRgQvAB3obPWkWkfuJPJXTPct7jfmayOAOAr-H5MdPoPTOi95E1cRzJl0qfypMb0lQNfVaRkwTIGIggtw5HmHJvdgSD9bIjvZ7E6vXPIXjVOrw7OyHGlFmnF3AaZUn5uu9TVZs-I/s1600/1:2+birthday+party+hats.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"> Happy .5 Birthday to two of the cutest babies around! </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-20307163018082298702012-04-27T06:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.865-07:00Real Party: Monster 1st Birthday<div style="text-align: center;">My friend Sam recently threw an adorable celebration for her little guy's 1st Birthday. (You may remember <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/03/real-party-modern-boy-baby-shower.html">her baby shower</a> for him -- seems like only yesterday!) It was a <i style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Monster</span></i> themed party, and was packed with cute, crafty, colorful touches -- all of my favorites! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElT8L5s9Ao4vogS14bQmfb8HZ6VludSHJ1kdQANWxNvNi2Ddx3IACqSQpg72KnPYLwdnGlQWDiiEdOI8vuzAD-NbWkjCo5fiRXH3XuJrt_iSgiUAg7Q-KiLvhb90VCNik-o2gnxXtxLc/s1600/happy+birthday+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElT8L5s9Ao4vogS14bQmfb8HZ6VludSHJ1kdQANWxNvNi2Ddx3IACqSQpg72KnPYLwdnGlQWDiiEdOI8vuzAD-NbWkjCo5fiRXH3XuJrt_iSgiUAg7Q-KiLvhb90VCNik-o2gnxXtxLc/s1600/happy+birthday+banner.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The party was held at a local playspace. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9UCScvJCAGXVreEpLHm0A99TMfkUR9ttl4mNejROLv7NkaKeuOYb99aZdP3cUOCtMRQphUMqgnskYiMs2pD1Cx7uaHYEJYJsGaDtdANXzfrmh1fkFia8soFwRlMDnS__fnLsCmLqylQ/s1600/monster+1st+birthday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9UCScvJCAGXVreEpLHm0A99TMfkUR9ttl4mNejROLv7NkaKeuOYb99aZdP3cUOCtMRQphUMqgnskYiMs2pD1Cx7uaHYEJYJsGaDtdANXzfrmh1fkFia8soFwRlMDnS__fnLsCmLqylQ/s1600/monster+1st+birthday.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After the kiddos ran around we congregated in the party room for lunch and cupcakes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjoEqjKtqU5qc7DQrF9hCOTeEAmRAhWCE_CkJVBk0QCWG7uRxm6NjK9MTfFXJJAY5D45ZqJI4abc4MezsY5JCpBkjo0CkqBcN78kgwe3epwTAmfApMVZyerTOyUsFCiVxN59OHyI5tjz0/s1600/monster+party+lunch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjoEqjKtqU5qc7DQrF9hCOTeEAmRAhWCE_CkJVBk0QCWG7uRxm6NjK9MTfFXJJAY5D45ZqJI4abc4MezsY5JCpBkjo0CkqBcN78kgwe3epwTAmfApMVZyerTOyUsFCiVxN59OHyI5tjz0/s1600/monster+party+lunch.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lunch was sandwiches and wraps with salad. Check out Sam's cute handmade monster food labels. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVl_9xkLpCbZqP2KzO1jYp2uB5Cvy9ceBMnKtQmHYcR0DUAuA4zruwDTa47tNaIHiJ4uJxD8YAPikfSsezMkkh6xgR_dZAl0O7uTmdFHFelyB_jux1snHdMvgR0Ng-z4K2Zjz2-wrbxM/s1600/monster+birthday+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVl_9xkLpCbZqP2KzO1jYp2uB5Cvy9ceBMnKtQmHYcR0DUAuA4zruwDTa47tNaIHiJ4uJxD8YAPikfSsezMkkh6xgR_dZAl0O7uTmdFHFelyB_jux1snHdMvgR0Ng-z4K2Zjz2-wrbxM/s1600/monster+birthday+.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite detail were the monster letters that Sam made to decorate the favor table. Each letter of Louis' name was a different monster. How cute are these?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPSTKBrMsucT_U-h32oxxiGymTOFuhrxm6T7CzY-1e8qeUxdNzwEfM-pq5v9chKmSDhW6gCvD4K-XzjJBzrjJc17zFPOjFsJzeJgxx5AGvvEdaU7pZ2yTwPmbZL1KtFQ1ygrVVz2os4o/s1600/monster+party+name+craft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPSTKBrMsucT_U-h32oxxiGymTOFuhrxm6T7CzY-1e8qeUxdNzwEfM-pq5v9chKmSDhW6gCvD4K-XzjJBzrjJc17zFPOjFsJzeJgxx5AGvvEdaU7pZ2yTwPmbZL1KtFQ1ygrVVz2os4o/s1600/monster+party+name+craft.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love all the different textures & colors. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuKR1O1LDhKPq4o8x6G0IbD2g0o4DpwwsWi3rLKFBTOduaESdgmdUhF16LdRpU_rP7L0XbaUk_abFUwLJcYTbDhSZQs2NEwHFl9f3bJ5nazB1VcSm1qVp-B9aMJkyseb9zjszF3VYA58/s1600/monster+birthday+party+cupcakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuKR1O1LDhKPq4o8x6G0IbD2g0o4DpwwsWi3rLKFBTOduaESdgmdUhF16LdRpU_rP7L0XbaUk_abFUwLJcYTbDhSZQs2NEwHFl9f3bJ5nazB1VcSm1qVp-B9aMJkyseb9zjszF3VYA58/s1600/monster+birthday+party+cupcakes.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The cupcakes were had adorable monster toppers. And they were tasty too! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-erz4-t-ioSnMWqp5YT8lRzt65p7qKs_AIOR7XTIPZ1fv0-b1YKw9CyoW1vnbXtiFDsa_yoTUQmEppgMOHeXsDPxLIftbT3xqimg4FNttr-dMVNHg-YgM1rJX6nZikA9XTykWt-fmac/s1600/monster+birthday+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-erz4-t-ioSnMWqp5YT8lRzt65p7qKs_AIOR7XTIPZ1fv0-b1YKw9CyoW1vnbXtiFDsa_yoTUQmEppgMOHeXsDPxLIftbT3xqimg4FNttr-dMVNHg-YgM1rJX6nZikA9XTykWt-fmac/s1600/monster+birthday+cake.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This little guy obviously liked his! ;) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">Happy Birthday Louis!</span></span> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe you are already 1! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxkIJlipPc4ZrPvIXeOHqqlrni7hPJFU3TOMszqMmDX2hCdN9150LbWMVEq8cUT6fvMltghS9uaR41gM-1Gi371q-ifcTQUUy_FqRKzF6pu-V3Glzjg38w2TCYy0DdLwJ68ocSL89H25Y/s1600/birthday+party+friends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxkIJlipPc4ZrPvIXeOHqqlrni7hPJFU3TOMszqMmDX2hCdN9150LbWMVEq8cUT6fvMltghS9uaR41gM-1Gi371q-ifcTQUUy_FqRKzF6pu-V3Glzjg38w2TCYy0DdLwJ68ocSL89H25Y/s1600/birthday+party+friends.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These ladies were a bit too young to enjoy the playspace equipment, but they had a great time anyway. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Vendors: </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Venue & food: <a href="http://www.u-meplace.com/">U-Me Place</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Cupcakes: <a href="http://www.studiocake.com/">Studio Cake</a></i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-26769446088235751952012-04-21T08:28:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:34.959-07:00DIY Idea: Cereal Box Notebook<div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing an idea for an easy-peasy craft for Earth Day over at Tablespoon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Rs9UKzvVCONhjCyf3FPCv8NVpt4-Xoz9Qz5L-jYvvmGNegvDzMX7eZQWJtfLbPgsPP_vXJUCPh21Sa49xv1htNyaOKwACTWs7o886wCAasghUlg-FJxLlP8YmQgsat-QzDxJPsjOMZ0/s1600/IMG_2248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Rs9UKzvVCONhjCyf3FPCv8NVpt4-Xoz9Qz5L-jYvvmGNegvDzMX7eZQWJtfLbPgsPP_vXJUCPh21Sa49xv1htNyaOKwACTWs7o886wCAasghUlg-FJxLlP8YmQgsat-QzDxJPsjOMZ0/s400/IMG_2248.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/04/13/earth-day-cereal-notebooks/">Check it out</a>, won't you? </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-48440173912747491492012-04-16T06:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:35.052-07:00Real Party: Minnie Mouse 2nd Birthday!<div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe its been a year since <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/03/real-party-hungry-caterpillar-1st.html">this adorable birthday party</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our sweetest little friend Kyla recently turned two, and her Mom & Dad outdid themselves with her celebration! Kyla's mom (my friend Joanne) shared all her resources & photos with me, and I'm so happy to pass them on to you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cqw484YhjG54E5c-VdOFfNIAd1qOOn0u0Y6a74bVSwLygagUBLK3Syfl0AfMuj-603W-htH9pljUzEabutCewO3PyJJ_YOAaR4f3YxkhJ0Xazl1zdCITHZX1HKOl-CDnN1DbgVawWJ8/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+invite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cqw484YhjG54E5c-VdOFfNIAd1qOOn0u0Y6a74bVSwLygagUBLK3Syfl0AfMuj-603W-htH9pljUzEabutCewO3PyJJ_YOAaR4f3YxkhJ0Xazl1zdCITHZX1HKOl-CDnN1DbgVawWJ8/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+invite.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year's theme was Minnie Mouse. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YR-LQ0FSLVAPBSuygA7mhmeNjHi8Q-98jrlzD8HOM_W0oSyqTE8HwnW3-uTh4nEIoN1831M-gfA0DEI4KShbgOnwVy96MNSOO-YYb7iq7wuevHRr4dHyvub8C5JzGEhiWjhhJOrHxHA/s1600/minnie+mouse+birthday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YR-LQ0FSLVAPBSuygA7mhmeNjHi8Q-98jrlzD8HOM_W0oSyqTE8HwnW3-uTh4nEIoN1831M-gfA0DEI4KShbgOnwVy96MNSOO-YYb7iq7wuevHRr4dHyvub8C5JzGEhiWjhhJOrHxHA/s1600/minnie+mouse+birthday.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Does it get any cuter? I am dying over her dress and adorable yellow shoes! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3Mr3HC4viJdttSde6qBZYKrnJ3PwsI3o_ekIfJZM7_MHwJLJ0mP41oPXDNF5-LHzez5J18w6k2_IRqjH_Bk5vfpNCUAzq-ptFZTzLYHm0gxxbzWP8T0z1OuCEq6iiZuDCgJe0G68w8s/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+food.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3Mr3HC4viJdttSde6qBZYKrnJ3PwsI3o_ekIfJZM7_MHwJLJ0mP41oPXDNF5-LHzez5J18w6k2_IRqjH_Bk5vfpNCUAzq-ptFZTzLYHm0gxxbzWP8T0z1OuCEq6iiZuDCgJe0G68w8s/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+food.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lunch was lots of kiddie favorites: Mickey shaped chicken nuggets (Costco!), Mac & cheese with mickey-shaped noodles, and Pluto's Pizzas. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPIDe-KPHJr2cejdLY9ex_5r_CZOmJO2BpxF0VPi7-lP7Wt9WV8KiRvzwW5YTx_DRURVcFIQv_bgw_8PAMluvu_kC4suRkcBgg7zd_ygLEr-miQY7vdLJr_3Fp3kUasZhBW352COxHvMI/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPIDe-KPHJr2cejdLY9ex_5r_CZOmJO2BpxF0VPi7-lP7Wt9WV8KiRvzwW5YTx_DRURVcFIQv_bgw_8PAMluvu_kC4suRkcBgg7zd_ygLEr-miQY7vdLJr_3Fp3kUasZhBW352COxHvMI/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+cake.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The adorable cake was made by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PattyCakes650">Patty Cakes</a>. Joanne used a Cricut machine to make the banner. And she followed <a href="http://kathiecooks.blogspot.com/2010/02/mickey-mouse-oreo-favors.html">this tutorial</a> to make the cute Minnie Mouse cookies. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEl2tCdSvulPvWSlaxfPODwnvK02vljAU0lWNFYQRnhW1NPfY571_YJ3eJ9a7BAhC9BZDIcoNGRTK6bOxwH_3Nfko4i5jxIMa_m3FHbipSrTMLMf8EZZptuIF-YYNzAFJ-_NDgdlGFo4/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+games.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEl2tCdSvulPvWSlaxfPODwnvK02vljAU0lWNFYQRnhW1NPfY571_YJ3eJ9a7BAhC9BZDIcoNGRTK6bOxwH_3Nfko4i5jxIMa_m3FHbipSrTMLMf8EZZptuIF-YYNzAFJ-_NDgdlGFo4/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+games.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Joanne has several low-key activities for guests to participate in. There was Disney trivia sprinkled throughout the space. There was a game of Pin the Bow on Minnie. Minnie coloring sheets were available. And guests could put on temporary Disney tattoos. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl8g08LstUTvqlPvL_yxcwO-B1jsd8Y7zn91MMEQVtMhkNeC6cTqNZzm9qJvWs1Pu5l6y5D6RJ-9DDtHxQd5XaMMirXFYBIHiklOPYKISfqErXjFnn4FWxVcMYeimqO1HIrxqKGLmBEwU/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+balloons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl8g08LstUTvqlPvL_yxcwO-B1jsd8Y7zn91MMEQVtMhkNeC6cTqNZzm9qJvWs1Pu5l6y5D6RJ-9DDtHxQd5XaMMirXFYBIHiklOPYKISfqErXjFnn4FWxVcMYeimqO1HIrxqKGLmBEwU/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+balloons.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She also hired a balloon specialist who made Disney characters out of balloons for guests. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHA2l16vvJURnniAw1Fvgon3tYPdv9ySvRilWKr8HkSjttwsOLesrcPfFGBSlD6kBh8HXDUTHKAR37NPEQQ-qadAj5bFyCSmKcj208xwXBO9bJPvOTkFN-GiUP7A00oa625JfMjfUFWJY/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+favors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHA2l16vvJURnniAw1Fvgon3tYPdv9ySvRilWKr8HkSjttwsOLesrcPfFGBSlD6kBh8HXDUTHKAR37NPEQQ-qadAj5bFyCSmKcj208xwXBO9bJPvOTkFN-GiUP7A00oa625JfMjfUFWJY/s1600/minnie+mouse+party+favors.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Party favors were sugar cookies (made by Kyla's Grandma) & crayons in the classic mouse shape (made by Joanne). Joanne sealed the bags with mouse ears made on the Cricut. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Happy Birthday Kyla! </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">And thank you Joanne for sharing all the fun photos and ideas with us! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sources: </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Cake: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PattyCakes650">Patty Cakes</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Balloons: <a href="http://www.anewtwistballoons.com/index.html">A New Twist </a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-8028510361789171862012-03-28T07:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:35.145-07:00Where the heck have I been?<div style="text-align: center;">I've been scarce around here lately. The reason is that my maternity leave is wrapping up, and I've been soaking up every last minute I can with my little girl. A very tiny part of me is excited to return to the "real world", but most of me is sooooo sad to be leaving her. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We have been making the most of our time though! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what we have been up to lately: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We took a plane flight to my hometown... <i>(Just the two of us! Happy to report we made it!) </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7XcONWsIdf7Y8iGgHc5Ol6oG8pn3Yy2T1akjYHgQX4px0wD5Zyonnc96GXxexB5sqm5yQfai-oP5HMqAr0Zy3ssZpp8OXBeJbnmcmBtVNX_duInOb3Th4fcLUnVpwH5qhEJYZzb3Ia4/s1600/airport.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7XcONWsIdf7Y8iGgHc5Ol6oG8pn3Yy2T1akjYHgQX4px0wD5Zyonnc96GXxexB5sqm5yQfai-oP5HMqAr0Zy3ssZpp8OXBeJbnmcmBtVNX_duInOb3Th4fcLUnVpwH5qhEJYZzb3Ia4/s1600/airport.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Where we visited family...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwd6FL0vNaEeHrkFGO1pm1B1LNMmLfg0RNIxsKgW0EFvEjiDGHgKthLozu3qWYn203qxPjJO9QU52sjmjczZ2-QQDYo1Aua6TVO2viKaASXt-dKw5-Ck8h9IRdh_SL3d_JmexLedEFNNI/s1600/4+generations.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwd6FL0vNaEeHrkFGO1pm1B1LNMmLfg0RNIxsKgW0EFvEjiDGHgKthLozu3qWYn203qxPjJO9QU52sjmjczZ2-QQDYo1Aua6TVO2viKaASXt-dKw5-Ck8h9IRdh_SL3d_JmexLedEFNNI/s1600/4+generations.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>4 generations! </i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn52U5Mx5hbKm13Zfq_ngg63wJN_rYxfLxmr5NOhocxntYFMWH5sdIEbHSC1CFI99RXY37t7dHohMZyDgi-w2i4K9oWW22ShGXiyJ_ckCEQk20Z3diVkMgtuIPOWW8LxvX1Yuxy2aZknc/s1600/friends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn52U5Mx5hbKm13Zfq_ngg63wJN_rYxfLxmr5NOhocxntYFMWH5sdIEbHSC1CFI99RXY37t7dHohMZyDgi-w2i4K9oWW22ShGXiyJ_ckCEQk20Z3diVkMgtuIPOWW8LxvX1Yuxy2aZknc/s1600/friends.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">...and friends. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mia has been a busy girl: </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvS6cvRiFBTgjUwo95StKNK1PefDuSxTmZvrQ8xqCblAOyE2Lq3CkrsbvWvIKVgvairM0Ev9-f9sDD8lxJT0Rr4jL61BQh15O3S11ImPXWSOuOXKpEZehrzCSlAhwtmpeYO6AOZJxvf0/s1600/photo-53.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvS6cvRiFBTgjUwo95StKNK1PefDuSxTmZvrQ8xqCblAOyE2Lq3CkrsbvWvIKVgvairM0Ev9-f9sDD8lxJT0Rr4jL61BQh15O3S11ImPXWSOuOXKpEZehrzCSlAhwtmpeYO6AOZJxvf0/s1600/photo-53.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She stuck her little foot in the Pacific Ocean for the first time. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGGaORNwEpvZ2xNEpJaqhR8cJRp-G__7YVWcu6RnjL1mLcK7m5r1BEWiRsYRkEYA4tIxpa51S5i_Myr9yLpY1DIiezU1cFcQDi3SbcILTO6zCoZrap9vJGseMI-P3_nY4Aw9M3dntXL0/s1600/Untitled-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGGaORNwEpvZ2xNEpJaqhR8cJRp-G__7YVWcu6RnjL1mLcK7m5r1BEWiRsYRkEYA4tIxpa51S5i_Myr9yLpY1DIiezU1cFcQDi3SbcILTO6zCoZrap9vJGseMI-P3_nY4Aw9M3dntXL0/s1600/Untitled-3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She went to her first movie. <i>(Hunger Games -- soo good!) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZK6lMRrPxmgkShMEMhy7QKDshfDlTdXeZ6t0Ak-fMshQ9uOh56pcSSkKHO0XDleT_35FCLbv1akp87QSXQ4qomzDKLiP3g-We6P3yAcVp6D8f8PflUTPgLFcbESh4yyWEvk1uTC9fwwQ/s1600/hiking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZK6lMRrPxmgkShMEMhy7QKDshfDlTdXeZ6t0Ak-fMshQ9uOh56pcSSkKHO0XDleT_35FCLbv1akp87QSXQ4qomzDKLiP3g-We6P3yAcVp6D8f8PflUTPgLFcbESh4yyWEvk1uTC9fwwQ/s1600/hiking.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She's been on about a million walks and hikes. <i>(Photo by Morgan McGinn)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdn5vR0CFN2_Hm9RJ77JgC9kYTRox4XKiuVXXniMwvC2_5QlGyxqTkzKfcqqaaEMWZOiddC2Bk24vUGU9_zhAacaPuwLIZfmFSBoV8GOr08a8E3RTu6pDSkJSh9kEIx-pAjdrmMmh02pc/s1600/brewery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdn5vR0CFN2_Hm9RJ77JgC9kYTRox4XKiuVXXniMwvC2_5QlGyxqTkzKfcqqaaEMWZOiddC2Bk24vUGU9_zhAacaPuwLIZfmFSBoV8GOr08a8E3RTu6pDSkJSh9kEIx-pAjdrmMmh02pc/s1600/brewery.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And she even went to <a href="http://www.devilscanyonbrewery.com/">our favorite brewery</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been so blessed with a long leave, mostly sunny weather, and lots of new-mommy friends to spend my days with. But most importantly I have been blessed with this amazing baby girl whom I just can't get enough of! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzBSRY79kVKQIQCK0sn64Xle8wEevJ_yIWjTf-HP4vCLrVynwR5nN-mbzqYIisS0XcxEOelqctf4-wnyO_IOWO3I-Lvt3W2xEyEqdY3bE8LJj-5Mo6Z1xbM-sCfEpMngo60UYPGhAhhk/s1600/IMG_1606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzBSRY79kVKQIQCK0sn64Xle8wEevJ_yIWjTf-HP4vCLrVynwR5nN-mbzqYIisS0XcxEOelqctf4-wnyO_IOWO3I-Lvt3W2xEyEqdY3bE8LJj-5Mo6Z1xbM-sCfEpMngo60UYPGhAhhk/s1600/IMG_1606.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pretty please, won't you click on over <a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/03/24/party-rocking-appetizers/">here</a>. You'll find some fun recipes and some of my favorite songs! </i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-55836727428497823192012-03-16T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:35.238-07:00Make these: Pops for St Patrick's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8DSij2Q_tC4dGUbx5b9pZisXhv0c4ZcMPKwzdpweTkjeLyZWkVg_Zp-zWDaIUZmkiv45hxC9-8AOU6yeDrofPTadeoHZ68zPqksYStf-EB5knAsuzQQt5nTVD2zwzSKo-b7ncEa2Uoc/s1600/clovers2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8DSij2Q_tC4dGUbx5b9pZisXhv0c4ZcMPKwzdpweTkjeLyZWkVg_Zp-zWDaIUZmkiv45hxC9-8AOU6yeDrofPTadeoHZ68zPqksYStf-EB5knAsuzQQt5nTVD2zwzSKo-b7ncEa2Uoc/s400/clovers2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Are you looking for some treat-inspiration for St Patty's Day? You'll never guess what's inside these pops! Hint: they are healthier and easier to make then cake pops.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Head over <a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/03/15/kiwi-pops/">here</a> to get all the details. </div><div style="text-align: center;">These are seriously sooooo tasty! My husband and I keep gobbling them up! Yum, yum! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-57841733185850753602012-03-14T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:35.331-07:00Recipe Round Up!<div style="text-align: center;">I've been busy busy over at <a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/">Tablespoon</a>. I've been sharing lots of my favorite recipes over there. And there's something for everyone!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibTXfXBhDYG7ybqfu5d6tjAiEIRO_8eEMcmapnXh5J41r9YO5zi3VjtyA2-c0u1RjiD_nAByBRtIKb-xQTTjAIFvlXiVrJW_3Def_71ECr_r2kHnSMrYcN6WVnYN3P_F1pddn-_c8qRs/s1600/IMG_1509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibTXfXBhDYG7ybqfu5d6tjAiEIRO_8eEMcmapnXh5J41r9YO5zi3VjtyA2-c0u1RjiD_nAByBRtIKb-xQTTjAIFvlXiVrJW_3Def_71ECr_r2kHnSMrYcN6WVnYN3P_F1pddn-_c8qRs/s400/IMG_1509.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span id="goog_976921815"></span><span id="goog_976921816"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you are looking for my favorite healthy recipes (including these tasty cookies!), see <a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/02/26/bikini-body-snacks/">this post</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mXU3tMeJFFGfoPgpsT927G_30whJzXoiOyxAcFBewshHWtn6ioxIBRfQipmyP7gVibQj3GRn4SM3hVJQ8EIcKmNihyphenhyphenxWs7aFaDyKjgj5eVCijE8HVRaMviESHGM0LpWXv3dZdZEG5ko/s1600/IMG_1892.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mXU3tMeJFFGfoPgpsT927G_30whJzXoiOyxAcFBewshHWtn6ioxIBRfQipmyP7gVibQj3GRn4SM3hVJQ8EIcKmNihyphenhyphenxWs7aFaDyKjgj5eVCijE8HVRaMviESHGM0LpWXv3dZdZEG5ko/s400/IMG_1892.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are into spicy, see <a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/03/09/blue-cheese-stuffed-buffalo-chicken-bites/">this post</a>. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BIP4yoy6BS6CT9YLtdK4WLFuk62v-SCxlvAyqpF29D4sqz2hD337rE-NVt960aaXIaISVEPdNnUPQW32XQqTiU5v5ZtsJRbufkA_N6nAImccy1x-ftak_0_3AI0A27iDtMCN3ZSe5TU/s1600/2012-02-02-RUP-skinny-super-bowl-snacks-sweet-potato-fries-275w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BIP4yoy6BS6CT9YLtdK4WLFuk62v-SCxlvAyqpF29D4sqz2hD337rE-NVt960aaXIaISVEPdNnUPQW32XQqTiU5v5ZtsJRbufkA_N6nAImccy1x-ftak_0_3AI0A27iDtMCN3ZSe5TU/s400/2012-02-02-RUP-skinny-super-bowl-snacks-sweet-potato-fries-275w.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are looking for tons of appetizer ideas, see <a href="http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/02/02/10-game-day-skinny-snacks/">this post</a>. </div><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-81765614811900098252012-03-13T06:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:40:35.424-07:00Real Party: "Full House" Sip & See<div style="text-align: center;">My friend Deb has 2 boys, which I introduced to you <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2009/07/real-party-monkey-mans-2nd-birthday.html">here</a> and <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/02/car-cake.html">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And now they've added a girl to the mix. The family is complete, with <i>3 Kings</i> and <i>2 Queens</i>, aka a <i>Full House</i>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZXU_RwPgf6WTxcVmyJrrWbwzbBo7wrd1_s4CADZntm8X0jQFZRgGMXcdxeZZeaoorDENHIDGnMx44JESSaQ-kYe9RbCnmVglcqkSEuAE-swIMLoLd81xJ8hNbmynQ1N3Jh5rmdtTYW0/s1600/casino+baby+shower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZXU_RwPgf6WTxcVmyJrrWbwzbBo7wrd1_s4CADZntm8X0jQFZRgGMXcdxeZZeaoorDENHIDGnMx44JESSaQ-kYe9RbCnmVglcqkSEuAE-swIMLoLd81xJ8hNbmynQ1N3Jh5rmdtTYW0/s1600/casino+baby+shower.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Combining this with Deb's love of Vegas, we had the perfect theme for her Sip & See! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2azg_qwGwxXRlTtv6uqbsCcMPGUY1UkLTLR8AYxWVIGaFtkYxlF7ERKKOmA5yOgt8CvTe2f_Ny7qm_KGgDJsR274K4RjlaPBRcvUc0ZkJB0h2ZIiBlu9-Dcwvxu5ESKRb2YwgKv9O5cE/s1600/casino+baby+shower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2azg_qwGwxXRlTtv6uqbsCcMPGUY1UkLTLR8AYxWVIGaFtkYxlF7ERKKOmA5yOgt8CvTe2f_Ny7qm_KGgDJsR274K4RjlaPBRcvUc0ZkJB0h2ZIiBlu9-Dcwvxu5ESKRb2YwgKv9O5cE/s1600/casino+baby+shower.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We had so much fun with this theme! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPQjt64AMGUPoiZ0yB8pCqsW_QKdUzM766hK2CZuubEOicCLMEYXzKvFbQJZYd4THpcK0P6RldQ7GvgQ0Pb55VpCvwjHPZ2C3vIIMW9cJOFWIvd-0t2IRDqHh1xmwX2-JxyQrdG-4cck/s1600/casino+party+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPQjt64AMGUPoiZ0yB8pCqsW_QKdUzM766hK2CZuubEOicCLMEYXzKvFbQJZYd4THpcK0P6RldQ7GvgQ0Pb55VpCvwjHPZ2C3vIIMW9cJOFWIvd-0t2IRDqHh1xmwX2-JxyQrdG-4cck/s1600/casino+party+banner.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Drea made several huge red and black party poms. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbZzOYzUZryXjOJEeUSFwB5YhUEw79WxQXPhi-5ok7HzJ7AhNtW1in0vl-L3-I2ugA_jYDgpT-FADoVIYLOQSseslvipLd6xQ62iQf8he_K53IxT6EgOflJvOzqOkHLgDMQRi2ZeIEdI/s1600/playing+card+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbZzOYzUZryXjOJEeUSFwB5YhUEw79WxQXPhi-5ok7HzJ7AhNtW1in0vl-L3-I2ugA_jYDgpT-FADoVIYLOQSseslvipLd6xQ62iQf8he_K53IxT6EgOflJvOzqOkHLgDMQRi2ZeIEdI/s1600/playing+card+banner.jpg" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Lindsay sewed cards together to make a long banner that we strung around the room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqgov4lxHnxiVXQAjKy8dhiMnNEevyQnFfaJIUxwx_rBx3ZcDhhnD8I4V7Mo4z3cbi9Nhuzcn5pCjxLoNkLAII2EZRB8QVxKDyO-pfEdqjy8-Kh2fnQjTLJaqx7xFT3jFiaCDByZs0aU/s1600/casino+baby+shower+decor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqgov4lxHnxiVXQAjKy8dhiMnNEevyQnFfaJIUxwx_rBx3ZcDhhnD8I4V7Mo4z3cbi9Nhuzcn5pCjxLoNkLAII2EZRB8QVxKDyO-pfEdqjy8-Kh2fnQjTLJaqx7xFT3jFiaCDByZs0aU/s1600/casino+baby+shower+decor.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1Z5q3XhXe5rC6WIr8aPDb0sybAJdK9I1R3D0b0qlJNgRWmdp0jd67oE7r-rFDG3c6wmBHzo5wm8DJWG6wqxh7kq5LvZYPt4rkt01OEJ6YmG5Zp5UUMlguviqHefVNpZaKezAkONYv3g/s1600/casino+party+decorations.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1Z5q3XhXe5rC6WIr8aPDb0sybAJdK9I1R3D0b0qlJNgRWmdp0jd67oE7r-rFDG3c6wmBHzo5wm8DJWG6wqxh7kq5LvZYPt4rkt01OEJ6YmG5Zp5UUMlguviqHefVNpZaKezAkONYv3g/s1600/casino+party+decorations.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We had several <i>full house</i> hands displayed on little stands throughout the room. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(These stands have been busy lately: they were originally used at <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/08/real-party-apple-green-fuchsia-wedding.html">my wedding</a>, and more recently at the <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2012/02/real-party-purple-pinwheels-1st.html">pinwheel 1st birthday party</a>). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJmf_hl10TxFQlfI6Hi0k3n0cMTOLuNmLdAzAFEZJafF4i9ocywS1DC8nP9uaCBWnL0e-J-A_suCCM8QDb62C0ZbjLpY8yAaIMjNG7jQzo8MjXua8RNkhQVUTD-E84hHwwfTBcQj7F1fY/s1600/casino+signs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJmf_hl10TxFQlfI6Hi0k3n0cMTOLuNmLdAzAFEZJafF4i9ocywS1DC8nP9uaCBWnL0e-J-A_suCCM8QDb62C0ZbjLpY8yAaIMjNG7jQzo8MjXua8RNkhQVUTD-E84hHwwfTBcQj7F1fY/s1600/casino+signs.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And I made a few little signs with the new baby girl's photo to put in my favorite Ikea frames. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One said: "Deb & Daniel have a full house!"</div><div style="text-align: center;">The other said: "Watch out Deb, there's a new Queen in town!" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7NuEkF9uy0Mam24QR4A6vpGYwyisQ0Me5EwYzrC3ANSXuY1aW2vYeb66JYHEB6cjXx7Bsg_m1xSrCPTK4UCQv2pB_3gHgeacdl5dQW-nyiC2BCVFCnIO9h4O4r-4OMtoMCP0KgldizSE/s1600/casino+party+napkin+rings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7NuEkF9uy0Mam24QR4A6vpGYwyisQ0Me5EwYzrC3ANSXuY1aW2vYeb66JYHEB6cjXx7Bsg_m1xSrCPTK4UCQv2pB_3gHgeacdl5dQW-nyiC2BCVFCnIO9h4O4r-4OMtoMCP0KgldizSE/s1600/casino+party+napkin+rings.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I made napkin rings out of playing cards, which we displayed in embellished vases. Lindsay found the perfect paper plates at a <a href="http://www.diddams.com/">Diddam's</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lunch was simple. We had several different kinds of sandwiches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiadbQDKmglnAB2dsP2lTngYUNLibj8VxXP4YUQDlUOTIyPZsPhbkoG-81uFhcYL0SyV_vR8PuyJlN6Zs9R-KzVrSvXIpxcYKu1zWFC8k7LWTg4dOrz3hYjXHDCIOIVAk5vpqjh_U4jl0/s1600/casino+party+sandwiches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiadbQDKmglnAB2dsP2lTngYUNLibj8VxXP4YUQDlUOTIyPZsPhbkoG-81uFhcYL0SyV_vR8PuyJlN6Zs9R-KzVrSvXIpxcYKu1zWFC8k7LWTg4dOrz3hYjXHDCIOIVAk5vpqjh_U4jl0/s1600/casino+party+sandwiches.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And we gave them fun poker-themed names! Drea made the mini card picks with a dab of glue and a toothpick. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSvDa0RhssXBATqyYVwTY3sswAfaI_y-kDTfn4PFrn6iBkPu5dIuB6gaVDG7Y5cuXqPzH7aSuwcs5TDIKKagqQUzz0aFFgVcya3rcr2t44mBGxDqDoJbihWCke8vWj4Y9hSxTuBAOXGo/s1600/casino+party+lunch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSvDa0RhssXBATqyYVwTY3sswAfaI_y-kDTfn4PFrn6iBkPu5dIuB6gaVDG7Y5cuXqPzH7aSuwcs5TDIKKagqQUzz0aFFgVcya3rcr2t44mBGxDqDoJbihWCke8vWj4Y9hSxTuBAOXGo/s1600/casino+party+lunch.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">On the side we had chips and a few salads. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought about making some kind of cute stickers to seal the bags of chips, but decided to use a playing card instead. So easy! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_i9chIvar9SzGXbiyQs16eS9YCwFAUIhyphenhypheniKh45Y-gaDweorDx6SXXLeZJ0SLPbwK-hmFsugNxYooWh5bj99v9OaH465ccX0hmvc_YOp2ZUdQGHPZot4gJF4lVRhhKoWdORYVZEiLcXU/s1600/casino+party+desserts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_i9chIvar9SzGXbiyQs16eS9YCwFAUIhyphenhypheniKh45Y-gaDweorDx6SXXLeZJ0SLPbwK-hmFsugNxYooWh5bj99v9OaH465ccX0hmvc_YOp2ZUdQGHPZot4gJF4lVRhhKoWdORYVZEiLcXU/s1600/casino+party+desserts.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Desserts were Lindsay's cherry cheesecake layered treats (stay tuned for a recipe!), and Drea's red velvet cupcakes (aka Queen of Hearts Cupcakes). Yum Yum! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2NWtN_sB1E1u2FXB1t7XqSONXEFMhKRGBqn_xQQL_puYsDuhlFZTv6Dqq45co45avjIJno5USxOfFCsLp0whHfrjOPeumoVSmIrynEV5IUoRfBPAhJi-BomsJL7w8NmbwlfNma5cSni8/s1600/casino+party+favors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2NWtN_sB1E1u2FXB1t7XqSONXEFMhKRGBqn_xQQL_puYsDuhlFZTv6Dqq45co45avjIJno5USxOfFCsLp0whHfrjOPeumoVSmIrynEV5IUoRfBPAhJi-BomsJL7w8NmbwlfNma5cSni8/s1600/casino+party+favors.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We bagged up some red licorice for party favors. Lindsay folded and punched cards to seal the bags. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to the party crew: <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/08/real-party-japanese-cherry-blossom-baby.html">Lindsay</a>, <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/10/real-party-tying-knot-in-wine-country.html">Drea</a>, <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2011/11/real-party-gray-yellow-luncheon-baby.html">Leslie</a>, & <a href="http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/12/real-party-pancake-breakfast.html">Jeani</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And congrats to Deb on <i>another</i> baby. ;) </div><div style="text-align: center;">What a fun day! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos by Lindsay Little and me.</span></i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096516816164869315.post-4644907495420262712012-02-14T07:30:00.000-08:002013-04-26T16:40:35.517-07:00Happy Valentine's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMYq-KYySwWNQ0kYvGj-djRzer5H6b1zXianeTcSn6kqZvgq2bfiIfx8N3cyK8EBZlQGtjs-GtQrD_bswv_S7EYhMMR6O2UG9VnqioT0ywMSlCfiuXEYzhYBnGUO20u7T0pLaoGcOMhE/s1600/generic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMYq-KYySwWNQ0kYvGj-djRzer5H6b1zXianeTcSn6kqZvgq2bfiIfx8N3cyK8EBZlQGtjs-GtQrD_bswv_S7EYhMMR6O2UG9VnqioT0ywMSlCfiuXEYzhYBnGUO20u7T0pLaoGcOMhE/s1600/generic.jpg" /></a></div><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933545656186065454noreply@blogger.com0