Party Palette: Bright, bold and black

The colors in this holiday party (yes, holiday – forgive me, I do know it’s July!) by Studio DIY are so bright and bold, and I love how they’re balanced with all the white and the graphic pops of black. See more of the party here. Photo & styling: Studio DIY Check out more “Party Palettes” (color palettes to inspire your party planning) here. You can also follow my special “Party Palettes” Pinterest board.

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{one pretty pin} Gold sequin tablecloth

HELLO showstopper! Oh my, this sequin tablecloth is really amazing, isn’t it? I’m pretty sure the stuff on top of the table is nice, too, if I could get myself to look away from all that sparkle. ; ) This table is from a wedding photo shoot that has tons of eye candy for glitter lovers. Featured pin • Original source: Jessica Interiors via Style Me Pretty • Photography: Haley Sheffield • Pinned to: Party Decor ...
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Links I’m Loving: Crazy for pineapples!

Pineapples have been a trend for a little bit now, and I just can’t get enough of them. Never could! My mom loves pineapples and she passed it on to me. In fact the best birthday gift I’ve ever given her was a real live pineapple plant, growing a real live pineapple. You’d have thought she’d won the lottery when she saw it. ; ) Anyhoo, pineapples ROCK!! And here are some ...
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Easy (and adorable!) luau party favors

Here’s a great little favor for a luau party that comes together in two seconds flat! Boxes of adorable candy with personalized stickers on top. Cuuuuuute! To make them I started with clear square containers from Oriental Trading. They’re small enough but not TOO small – they hold just the right amount of candy. Then, I filled the boxes with tropical shaped candy from Oriental Trading. Pineapples, flip flops, and palm trees go perfectly with ...
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Party Palette: Doily tea party

This lovely doily theme tea party is so feminine and delicate, with its intricate doilies and soft pastel color palette. See more of the doily party table here. Photo & styling: Kiss Me Kate as seen on Amy Atlas Check out more “Party Palettes” (color palettes to inspire your party planning) here. You can also follow my special “Party Palettes” Pinterest board.

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{one pretty pin} Ice cream bar

There’s something so cheerful about this photo. : ) The ice cream cones, the polka-dotted cups, the M&M’s, the Target brand sprinkles – there’s nothing too unusual happening here but it’s just so dang HAPPY! Featured pin • Original source: Unknown • Pinned to: Ice Cream Party

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Links I’m Loving: Summer fun

Just feelin’ summery! Here are some really fun and perfectly summery ideas: Summer ice pop cakes by Studio DIY – remember these classic popsicles? Turns out, they’re even cuter as cakes. Ocean slime recipe by Buggy and Buddy – fun for kids, or a great summer time party favor! Cake “sand” by The Cake Blog – for parties, you can use this to make “beach pail” cakes, or put it on platters and arrange cookies ...
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Practical Party Tips: Hostess Gifts

Today’s blog post is a guest feature with Tiffany of Fizzy Party! Welcome back to Practical Party Tips.  I hope you are finding this series helpful! With summer in full swing you’ll be going to a lot of parties and BBQ’s, and bringing a hostess gift is always a nice touch. I always appreciate when my friends bring a hostess gift. If you’re thinking the gift has to be expensive – it doesn’t. ...
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Frozen party favor ideas

If you’re throwing a Frozen party, there’s certainly no shortage of official Disney merchandise out there to fill your favor bags! But DIY gifts are super thoughtful, often less expensive, and let’s face it… some of us love an excuse to get craftin’. ; ) Here are 12 fun Frozen party favor ideas, with gifts for both girls and boys! 1. Olaf mason jar (water-free) snow globes by My Sister’s Suitcase 2. Frozen snow globe rings ...
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Party Palette: Oh Joy for Target

The Oh Joy! for Target line has been all the buzz of party world since it debuted earlier this year, and no wonder! Just loooook. Such cute stuff, and such great colors! Photo: Oh Joy! for Target Check out more “Party Palettes” (color palettes to inspire your party planning) here. You can also follow my special “Party Palettes” Pinterest board.

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