So hey! We celebrated some milestones last April and I couldn't be any happier! Turned a year older and, hopefully wiser, but what excited me the most was reaching our 10-thousandth follower mark in Instagram! Thank you all for joining me in the pursuit of showcasing these parties made with love, patience and pawis! 😂 Let's inspire each other more as we continue to grow ... Continue Reading
10 [More] Easy DIY Backdrops you can Totally Make!
Because we couldn't get enough of it, here's another round of inspiration for all you DIY party lovers! More easy backdrops to choose from. [Check out Part 1 here!] You don't have to be a pro crafter to make most of these so go and hang-out with our friends Pinterest and Youtube for some tutorials! Good luck! 1. Hang some plushies! A photo posted by ... Continue Reading
How to Set-up a DIY Dessert Table
Parties nowadays won’t be complete without dessert tables. From baptisms to kiddie parties, even to weddings, dessert tables have become a staple in the party scene. I, for one, am a fan of it! So today I'm sharing with you my step-by-step process in making a drool-worthy dessert table, plus some DIY styling tips here and there! Oh but before that, watch how we styled a simple ... Continue Reading
Top Parties from HMP’s First Year
We're about to close another year and that calls for us looking back at the popular parties we featured in our first year (November 2014 to November 2015). Today, we're rounding up your favourite parties on the HMP blog based on the most number of views! Here goes! 10. Drei's Peter Rabbit Baptismal Party: You can't go wrong with a classic theme like this! Mommy Jen has ... Continue Reading
Homemade Parties’ June Round-up
We planned another homemade party this past month and happy to see it was one of your favourite DIY party inspirations for June! Since it was a Western/Cowboy party, we created a "Make Your Own Trail Mix Bar" which, as expected, was a hit with all the Titas of Manila! It was a party celebrating my Aunt's 70th birthday, so you can just imagine all the Titas busily scooping ... Continue Reading
Homemade Parties’ February Round-up
I love February! If you've been following Homemade Parties, I'm sure by now you know why! February was a busy month for me, I'm surprised I was even able to post in our IG community, let alone write some party features in the blog. But, alas, my party preps is done and now my son is one! <sniff> So before I start getting all sentimental again, let me stop there and ... Continue Reading
Lucas’ Cookies and Milk Christening Party
Let’s start with something close to my heart, our Lucas’ Christening. I’ve always wanted to write about his birth story, but we'll save that for another blog. So for now, I'll just share with you my Facebook announcement of his arrival. And yes, couldn't help but include the picture that came with it. That's our 3-day old Lucas smiling at mommy! <sigh> Written on ... Continue Reading