We loved our first look... but we're celebrating our birthday after all so we decided to put our best party dress on! As #hmpturnsone, we bring you a pretty new blog to showcase all your DIY parties. The fresh look puts more focus on all your party photos and details. I wanted the website to look clean with just the right amount of festive and celebratory cues. While the ... Continue Reading
Our Happily Ever After
Two years ago, for our wedding save the date, my husband I declared that "Valentine's Day has officially been moved to February 23" and that our guests should save the date so we can show them "how to celebrate love!" A year ago, it was our turn to personally see what love was REALLY. ALL. ABOUT! And boy, were we in for an even greater adventure! ... Continue Reading
Homemade Parties Giveaway!
These IKEA Tolsby Frames are a staple in our homemade parties. I've seen a lot of mommies share their DIY parties as well with this in their set-up. Here's how i used them for Lucas' Christening party, as seen here. ... Continue Reading
Our Christmas Wonderland
It's finally Christmas (yey!) so allow me to veer away from our usual DIY party post to share with you our cozy Christmas house. Every year, our home transforms into a Christmas wonderland, thanks to our Mama who magically brings North Pole, minus the snow, this side of the world. Seeing our house all decked with twinkling lights, red and green balls, and Santas left and right ... Continue Reading
5 Common Mistakes Moms Make when DIY-ing a Birthday Party
A nice read for DIY mommies out there. I must admit, I've been guilty of some of these at one point. First seen on Smart Parenting as written by Michelle Lao. === D-I-Y, or Do-it-Yourself, is all the rave these days, and it works all too well for people who have the flair for creating, organizing, and executing their own bash. It allows self-expression and, for many moms who ... Continue Reading
I *Heart* Homemade Parties
These days, kiddie parties come close to weddings and debuts and would often already have their own coordinators, stylists, photographers, hosts, the works. Beautiful styling equals beautiful photos. Being a party enthusiast, I enjoy seeing these things and would go from one blog to another to see the elaborate set-ups, fabulous dessert tables, “designer” cakes, and every other ... Continue Reading
Share your party with us!
Have a pretty DIY party to share? Tag us at Homemade Parties in Facebook or find us @homemadeparties in Instagram and we'll share our favorites! It doesn't matter if your party is big or small, as long as it's your labor of love! Don't forget to use the hashtag #homemadeparties Let's celebrate life's little moments, one DIY party at a time! Party on folks!Ü ... Continue Reading