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Last month, Tara from Baby Lifestyles reached out to us to see if we wanted to contribute on their upcoming magazine issue. We didn’t hesitate for a second and went to work. That’s how our “Endless Summer” shoot was born!

Their August/September issue is finally out. It’s shock full of great inspiration and eye candy. Check it out HERE.

Thanks so much for this opportunity Tara!

{Real Parties} Vintage Stroller Baby Shower

I’m so excited to share this vintage stroller baby shower with you today! Annette from One Perfect Room planned a baby shower for her brother and sister-in-law using our vintage stroller party collection.

We worked with Annette to customize the collection according to her color scheme for the party and specific words that she wanted to incorporate on the drink tags and signs. Overall, I think the party was beautifully styled. It really looks like Annette’s family had a great time celebrating their upcoming newest addition to the family!

Click here to see more details from this lovely baby shower!

An Effortless Summer Picnic

With summer in full swing, it seems like there are almost too many activities to choose from to keep your family happy and entertained. Having a picnic, or picnic themed party, is one great way to take in the summer sun and keep bellies full.

Decorate with an adorable picnic basket {Please Sir Blog}, a red gingham butterfly garland {Sugar Owl Design}, and colorful fabric bunting {Paisley Handmade}! And you can forget about plastic silverware! Use fun wooden cutlery {Sweet Style} instead for an outdoorsy touch.

Happy picnicking!

Image Credits:

1. Picnic Basket: Please Sir Blog

2. Gingham Butterfly Garland: Sugar Owl Design

3. Wooden Cutlery: Sweet Style

4. Picnic Table: Little People’s Cove

5. Fabric Bunting: Paisley Handmade

America, the Beautiful

Break out your swimsuits and the barbecue gear because it’s officially Independence Day weekend! Check out this inspiration board chock-full of red, white and blue ideas to make your 4th of July celebration a beautiful one.

Now, I don’t know about you, but I believe that celebrating outdoors is quintessential for the 4th. So jazz up your old picnic table with some patriotic stripes {Martha Stewart}, decorate the outside of your home with star-spangled felt pennants {Chica and Jo} and let everyone know where they’re sitting with these adorable party hat place holders {Country Living}!

Here’s to hoping that some beautiful sunshine graces us this weekend!

Image Credits:

1. 4th of July Felt Pennants: Chica and Jo

2. Silverware Setting: Martha Stewart

3. Striped Picnic Table: Martha Stewart

4. Red and White Carnation Balls: Country Living

5. Tissue Paper Fans: Martha Stewart

6. Party Hat Place Holder: Country Living

Foods for the Fourth

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. The fact that we get to celebrate our great nation and its forefathers with a day-long celebration complete with our family and closest friends makes me smile. Aside from the true meaning of this great holiday, the 4th of July is a day filled with food, fun and FIREWORKS! Personally, my favorite of the three is food!

What I love so much about the different foods for the fourth is that they are all classic American treats. Plus, I love the fact that it gives us all a reason to deck out our favorite foods in red, white and blue! This 4th of July inspiration board is filled with goodies you can try recreating for your Independence Day festivities. From the “surprise inside” American Flag cake {17 And Baking} to the yummy looking cheesecake in a jar {My Baking Addiction} to the classic pigs in a blanket {My Recipes}, there is definitely something here that every member of your 4th of July bash will love.

I hope you have a ball serving up all of this patriotic goodness at your celebration! Enjoy the holiday!

Image Credits:

1. American Flag Cake: 17 And Baking

2. Patriotic Berry Cupcakes: Martha Stewart

3. Chocolate Dipped Pretzels: Cupcakes and Cashmere

4. Star Spangled Banner Sundae: My Recipes {featured on Allyou}

5. S’mores Cookies: Martha Stewart

6. Cheesecake in a Jar: My Baking Addiction

7. Red, White and Blue Sprinkles: Cupcakes and Cashmere

8. Patriotic Pigs in a Blanket: My Recipes {featured on Allyou}

Navy Blue and Yellow Summer Wedding

Choosing the main colors you will use to decorate every single aspect of your wedding is crucial. Luckily, there are tons of inspiration boards to help you in your decision making. Here’s one I made especially for those planning a summer wedding.

I think beautiful, crisp colors, like navy blue and yellow, are essential for a summer wedding. The bright yellow details on the cake (One Wed), wedding invitation (One Sweet Party) and bridesmaid’s bouquet (Sitting in a Tree) really make a statement and scream “sunshine.”  Then there’s the navy blue accents on the bride and groom. These small additions really make a lovely contrast to the brightness of the yellow. I’d absolutely LOVE to be a guest at this wedding!

What color combination are you thinking of using for your wedding?

Image Credits:

1. Wedding Invitation: One Sweet Party

2. Table Setting: Style Me Pretty

3. Wedding Cake: One Wed

4. Bride’s Up-Do: Style Me Pretty

5. Yellow Flower Arrangement: Sitting in a Tree Events

6. Boutonniere: Twigs for Pearls

Bring the Beach to your Pool

Summertime brings to mind many things –vacations, relaxation, hot weather; but the main thing on everyone’s mind is fun in the sun. This time of the year calls for weekly trips to the beach to enjoy the warmth of the sun, work on a tan and build sandcastles. Unfortunately, not everyone is surrounded by the ocean like us Floridians. Times like these call for a beach themed pool party!

Bringing the beach to your pool is simple. Transform your backyard with these water candle center pieces, beach critter shaped plates and ocean inspired cupcakes by Martha Stewart. Family Fun shows you how to create this spectacular sandcastle cake, which is sure to make your guests gasp in awe! Don’t forget: no party is complete without entertainment. Purchase fun games, like this inflatable dolphin ring toss from Amazon, so even the guests that don’t enjoy swimming can have some fun.

Great pool party favors include giving your guests sunscreen with a personalized label or making a summertime CD filled with music played at the party.

Most important of all, have fun! You worked hard to plan this fabulous party, so enjoy it.

Image Credits:

1. Shark and Beach Cupcakes: Martha Stewart

2. Sandcastle Cake: Family Fun

3. Inflatable Dolphin Ring Toss Game: Amazon

4. Above Ground Swimming Pool Deck: Swimming Pool Designs

5. Starfish Cupcake: Martha Stewart

6. Beach Plates: Martha Stewart

7. Candle Centerpiece: Martha Stewart

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It’s Time to Celebrate Dad!

This year, Father’s Day is on June 19th. Here is some inspiration that will help you throw Dad (Grandpa, brother, or uncle) a fun outdoor celebration that we’re sure he’ll enjoy.

It’s summer, so what better way to celebrate Dad than by celebrating in the sun?! A pool party would allow Dad to let loose and have a blast in an easy going and informal setting. The beer pops by Bakers Royale are a great (and tasty) way to cool off in the heat. The pulled pork cupcakes by The Bleeding Heart Bakery, little slider cupcakes (They look so realistic!) by Smiley’s Sweets and Creations, and the eight layer dip by Martha Stewart are delicious munchies that are sure to keep Dad full and content.

But, if Mother Nature isn’t too kind to us on Father’s Day, this party can easily be transferred indoors and celebrated with just as much enthusiasm!

Image Credits:

1. Pulled Pork Cupcakes: The Bleeding Heart Bakery

2. Eight Layer Dip: Martha Stewart

3. Beer Pops: Bakers Royale

4. Little Slider Cupcakes: Smiley’s Sweets and Creations

5. Outdoor Table: Southern Living

6. Outdoor Camp Lantern: Remodelista

7. Pool: My Maui Blog

“Ready To Hatch” Baby Shower

Baby showers are one of the happiest occasions in a woman’s life. What better way to celebrate the beginning of a new life with a “Ready to Hatch” baby shower? The light blues and pastels would work beautifully for the celebration of a new baby boy. However, by simply changing the colors used, you could easily celebrate the coming of a new baby girl. I absolutely love the cute bird cupcakes, chocolate bird’s nests and blue paper birds. The slate gray and blue shower invitations, banner and various party decorations are from our very own Etsy shop. Combining these lovely decorations can create an amazing celebration of new life!

Image Credits:

1. Invitation: One Sweet Party

2. Cupcakes: Sweet P Cupcakes

3. Baby Shower Collection: One Sweet Party

4. Chocolate Nests: Ezra Pound Cake

5. Table Setting: Twigs and Thistle

6. Paper Bird: Carolyn’s Homework

Classic Red, White and Blue Centerpiece

Etsy seller FlowerThyme creates beautiful and colorful paper flower bouquets at an incredibly affordable price. The light blue and pretty red color of this particular bouquet drew me into her shop.

Isn’t this bouquet so pretty? Each flower is handmade using cardstock and then attached to cloth covered floral wire. The color of these flowers will go great with any patriotic party. And with Memorial Day coming up, I think this bouquet would make a beautiful centerpiece.

Find this light blue and pretty red bouquet HERE.

Image Credits:

FlowerThyme