Andy Warhol Plates

I fell in love with these Andy Warhol appetizer plates from CB2 when I first saw them! Especially the "I think everybody should like everybody" quote. After all isn't that the whole reason to have a party? To introduce friends and family with similar interests, and great stories. A party is kind of a way to show off your friends, as well as celebrate with them! Celebrate your friends with a pop-art design inspired by Mr. Warhol himself!

Retro bridal shower Mood Board

The retro bridal shower is getting closer and closer, so I of course have a to-do list and a checklist that is about a mile long. First on the list was to create a mood board to keep myself of track and to confirm the feeling of the party with the hostess. I wanted to keep things young and fresh with retro touches for the 21 year old bride-to-be. She is not as much into pink so I have tried to focus my attention on bringing out more of the green elements of the color pallet I am working with. Enjoy the mood board! 

Love is in Bloom : A Springtime Bridal Shower

These are some pictures from a bridal shower that my cousin Ashley threw for me a couple years ago. She wanted to create a "garden" atmosphere with the food and decoration selections she made. I enjoyed an afternoon with friends and family sipping tea and celebrating the marriage soon to take place. Thank you for this beautiful shower Ashley!....Enjoy the pictures everyone!

The words in the picture (below) read:

Roses are red, violets are blue

Matt popped the question, and Sara said "I do!"

Please take a "Love is in bloom" favor

Picture (below) of the "Love is in bloom" favors

Orla Kiely for Target.....fruity and cute!

I nearly gasped when I walked by the display at Target of the new fruity collection of dinnerware designed by Orla Kiely. Much to my surprise and delight I found more of her lovely designs when I went into the housewares department. I am love love loving this collection! I find myself wanting it ALL. Flowers or apples? Apples or pears? APPLES OR PEARS?! I cant' decide. I hope you have better luck than me. Happy shopping and happy Friday!

Cute Birthday Boy Invitations from paperbuzz.com

Planning a birthday party for a little boy? (or a big one?!) paperbuzz.com has got the cutest invitations for boys!I especially like that the giraffe invite works well as an invitation to a baby shower too! Check it out!

TOM'S SHOES

"Be The Change" is a new category that I am glad to introduce. I want to highlight some of the wonderful ways that people on our planet are choosing to help and support each other. Blake Mycoskie is the founder of Toms shoes, a company that is commited to being the change to children around the world. This company has a powerful missions statement: "For each item you purchase, Toms will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for one. Toms has already given away over 200,000 pairs of shoes to children in need, and the numbers are still climbing. Toms shoes are argentine style shoes that come in a variety of colors and fabrics. When you purchase a pair of Toms, you are not just providing for your own need but also for the need of another. I love this cause! Changing a life begins with a single step. Toms....shoes for tomorrow.

Bridal Shower with a Retro Vibe

I am currently brain storming about a bridal shower that I am going to be designing for the spring. I am planning the event with the bride's sister, I have never met the bride and I am trying to get a good idea of what she likes. She is 21 so I would like to keep things fun and traditional at the same time. Her sister says that she is not very prissy or fussy so I don't want to bombard her with lace and pearls. I'm thinking that a retro inspired, but not too kitchy shower with lots of bright colors may be just the ticket! I would love to take some traditional elements ( like the tissue paper bells ) and put a modern spin on them. For instance, maybe with the bells... hang them in clusters the way you more commonly see these days with paper lanterns, from colorful fabric ribbons?Here are some images that have inspired me so far! Please chime in if you have any ideas!