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
Zian’s Alphabet Party
A it's adorable, B it's so beautiful, C it's a children's party full or charm! And D, well what else, it's a DIY party made by mom! Mommy Jessamine always wanted to be a party stylist so she channelled all her creativity into her Baby Zian's ABC party. She shares, "I made everything, from the party hats, his shirt, invitation, banderitas, cakes and cupcakes, paper glass, as in ... Continue Reading
Liev’s Sesame Street Party
Sunny days are here again and I just can't help but feel cheerful with all the splash of colors in Liev's DIY party! Mommy Hanika shares: "Liev had a 'big' party back in the Philippines during the Christmas/New Year holiday break (his actual birthday is January 1). However, some of our close friends in Singapore missed it so my husband and I decided to have a small DIY party ... Continue Reading
Chantel’s Spa Party
For her 7th birthday, Chantel thought of having a spa party to celebrate with some of her closest friends. "I'm proud to say that all the details you see in the photos, from the set up to the centerpieces were all her ideas and shared a hand in making them too," shares one happy (and proud) mommy of their party planning. If we have hands on moms, then we can definitely have ... Continue Reading
Danila’s Monthly Themed Parties
Some of us get intimated at the thought of having to plan our baby's first birthday. Just like everything else for your little one, you want it to be special and memorable. That's why most parents go the extra mile in celebrating when their baby turns one. Some parents, though, can't wait a year for the celebrations to start! Take Danila's mommy for example, who amazingly was ... Continue Reading
Kendra’s Pink and Lime Green Birthday Party
Its one thing to DIY your baby's party, but to DIY amidst news of a Public Storm Signal No. 3 is another! Its a good thing that this supermom started her preparations months before her baby's birthday, starting with the rosettes that she'd patiently make on weekends or weekdays after work. So even if little Kendra's birthday party fell on the day a typhoon hit their province, ... Continue Reading
Wedding Details You’ll Love (at least I do!)
It's our first wedding post here in Homemade Parties and since my husband I just celebrated our anniversary, I thought I'd share with you all some of my favourite details from our wedding two years ago. Some DIY, some just personalised elements to add personality and a bit of whimsy. I'd like to think that love was poured into every detail of our wedding, so here's hoping that ... Continue Reading
Picnic, Planes and Philip Party
There's so many things to love about today's homemade party, I don't even know where to start! I mean, just look at that screenshot of Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio's Instagram feed? It's one filled with pretty little details and a whole lot of love as we see everyone working together for Philip's first birthday. https://instagram.com/p/x-4UlZoP52/?modal=true The theme...I love ... Continue Reading
My Laces and Pearls Bachelorette
This time two years ago, my girls were busy planning an awesome awesome bridal shower. Yes, no typo there. It was so awesome I had to write the word twice. I've known these ladies for over 20 years and feel so lucky to be surrounded by women who readily run to you with a box of tissue in times of heartaches (sometimes with Johnny and Jack in tow), or who will be the first to ... Continue Reading
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DIY Party
Cowabunga, dude! HMP is giving all you Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans a treat because we're sharing not just one but two turtley awesome TMNT inspired homemade parties on the blog today! We've seen a comeback of this theme ever since the movie's latest release so you better read on in case the kiddo requests for this in his (or her!) next party! Both parties are filled with ... Continue Reading