Summer's officially here! It's been crazy hot lately, you're gonna want to jump in a pool every minute of every day! And with summer approaching, what perfect theme to have for a DIY party than a Hawaiian luau! Jen shares this about her experience, "After helping my preschooler googling, cutting and pasting clip arts for his projects (8 subjects = 8 cartolina. I die!) I needed ... Continue Reading
Ingrid’s Kokeshi Doll Party
Cherry blossom season is almost up and some of it's blooms are gracing the blog today! Mommy Erica messaged me a while back asking about my styling fees because she wanted a sweets buffet for her baby's first birthday. I told her I don't do it professionally and only do it for friends and family and somehow, in the course of our message exchange over Facebook, she ... Continue Reading
Liam’s Choo Choo Train Party
When little Liam turned two, he got to party not once but twice for his big day! Mommy Audrey shares: "The venue was too small to fit both our families in, so we threw 2 separate parties on 2 consecutive days instead. It was double the work, but the venue allowed us to keep the reusable decor on until egress the following day." What a lucky little boy to be celebrating twice ... Continue Reading
Tori’s Neon Tropicana
Throw in some grass skirts, hibiscus flowers, tiki statues and what have you got? A pretty little luau! Sweet baby girl Tori celebrated her first birthday in a neon tropicana theme. Mommy Gilyn and Daddy Malvin, who DIY'd the party's styling, are beach lovers and considers Tori's March birthday as the official start of their summer. It's no wonder that the colourful styling ... Continue Reading
My Favorite Places for DIY Party Shopping
I love shopping for a DIY party! Sometimes I'm a hunter; I have a specific item in mind and I know exactly what I'm looking for. Most of the time, though, I'm a gatherer; I buy anything party-related which I "might have" use for. 😂 A classic DIYer's mistake, I know. But what can I do? I'm a hoarder, especially when it comes to possible party supplies. I will find use ... Continue Reading
Miguel’s Barnyard
Another barnyard party graces the blog today, and this time, it's #MiguelsBarnyard! A sign saying "Everything is crafted especially for you" greets you as you enter, and by just that alone you'll know right away that this was a love-filled affair! As I read through mommy Nouelle's email with her list of "suppliers" ("donuts from dad", "so and so ordered by mom", "made by my ... Continue Reading
Sky’s Frozen Party
Sorry Olaf, we're letting go of summer already and saying hello to the rainy season! How else should we welcome cooler days and nights but by throwing in some Frozen party fun! Late last year, a little girl turned six and got the party of her dreams. Thanks to her (very very) creative mommy Sheila, Sky celebrated in true Frozen fashion - outfit, snowflakes, Olaf and all! ... Continue Reading
Liam’s Construction Truck Party
What is a dump truck, a pay loader and an excavator doing in a party? Well, creating that construction truck party ambience, that's what! I love how Mommy Cris cleverly used Liam's growing collection of CAT trucks as party elements for his 3rd birthday. She shares, "I used a transporter truck as a cupcake stand, placed the marshmallows in the dump truck while the excavator is ... Continue Reading
Lucas’ 50s Diner Party, Part 2
It goes by many names - a soc hop party, a 50s diner party, a Grease party, or even a Rock and Roll party – but we all know one thing…this party theme is such a fun one to plan! There are so many elements you can play around with aside from the décor; there’s the food, your outfits, the music, etc. etc. You’ve already seen our DIY dessert bar here, so today, I’ll be sharing ... Continue Reading
Angel’s Cupcake Birthday Party
We extend the weekend's sweetness overload with this sweet-looking 21st birthday bash held in Vanilla Cupcake Bakery. Birthday girl Angel went all out with her party preps, DIYing and designing most of the elements. She has this to share about her party: I've always loved anything shabby chic, and for years now Vanilla has been my favorite cupcake place. A lot of the DIY ... Continue Reading