Still loving all the decorations! The centerpieces were gift bags with pokadot tissue paper and balloons coming out the top. We used black and white gift bags with pink/white, black/white tissue paper. This was paired with striped or zebra pink/white 8x8 squares of scrapbooking paper underneath. We ordered linen napkins in soft pink. Strawberry Lemonade was the drink of the night served in footed stemware with these adorable striped paper straws from The Tomkat Studio. I also crafted this amazing photo booth area with a cute Instagram Frame for the kids to take their photos in... (#elliessweet16) Super FUN!! The kids loved it. Last but not … [Read more...]
Dessert Table
We are so excited to say that Ellie's Birthday celebration went off without a hitch! Yeah... My baby girl is sixteen! This was her Dessert table. Full of special treats- s'more bars, custom made cookies and cupcakes. The double chocolate cake on top of the cupcake stand was from a shop called Papa Hayden's, one of our local favorites! Ellie also had a chocolate fondue foundation with all sorts of fun dippin's- this was one of the highlights of the party for sure! Tomorrow on the Blog... More decorations from the party! Happy Monday everyone. … [Read more...]
Decorating for Sweet Sixteen
This morning we packed up the cars and drove all of our decorations to The Oregon Glof Club where Ellie's Birthday Party will be held tonight! After five hours of decorating with six people helping... We finally finished- I added the before picture so you compare later when I post decorations! I can't even wait to show you... I crafted this adorable hashtag sign for the kids photo booth area. Ellie and her best friend Taylor saw it for the first time this morning and this was their first photo in it! Work it Girls! Super excited to have the decorating behind us and now shower, get ready and PARTTY! Party photos to follow next week! Have a … [Read more...]
Preparation for Party
Today I went out to The Oregon Golf Club to finalize details for Ellie's Sweet 16 party. I am so excited for her... The weather was beautiful and maintance crew was mowing the grass and getting everything ready for Ellie's BIG Day! The party room is being prepped and decorations will be put together tomorrow. The Club will be catering all the food... But I'm crafting just a bit from home today as well! Look at these adorable Rice Krispy treats dipped in Pink chocolate as well as the dipped Marshmellows- I hand-crafted the black and white sticks that will go into each Marshmellow. Yeah me!! The day is almost here... I can't believe she is … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness
I love Pink!! I have ALL these items in my kitchen... October is Breast Cancer Awarness month. Pink is everywhere, this reminds us to get checked, get educated. No~time to waste! The "Cook for the Cure" is the collaboration program between Kitchenaid and Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation where Kitchenaid will donate a 10% of every purchase of PINK Kitchenaid applicances. This program has raised Millions over the last few years which helps with research, education, screening and treatment programs. It's so nice to know that our purchases contributes to such a great causes. I love Pink!! … [Read more...]
Sack Lunches
Everyday I make lunches for my sweet kids... I am always looking for new ideas for exciting lunches but I don't make anything too fancy. The top Picture is Ellie's Lunch~ Nutella on a rice cake is one of her favorites, she isn't much of a sandwich girl. She loves Annie's brand fruit snacks as well as Bananas. The bottom Picture is Evan's Lunch~ Mini bagel with Oven roasted Turkey and lettuce, Goldfish, Apple, as well as a Nutri-Gran bar if he stays after for Basketball practice. They don't eat the same things and more. When they were younger I packed the exact same lunches. Now days, it's a whole different story... If you have any great lunch … [Read more...]
Stylish Lunchboxes
Burkedecor.com Williams-Sonoma.com Chapters.indigo.ca.com Topshop.com Every year the kids and I debate on who picks cutest lunchboxes... By far, I think I won this year! Look at these amazing picks I found. Whether you are packing lunch for school or for work. These super trendy lunchboxes are too stylish. I love the compartments that help save on baggies. Wash and clean and you're ready for the next day. Tomorrow on the Blog... I'll be talking about my kids favorite lunches. Hope you have a nice week. … [Read more...]
Invites are Out
I am so excited! All of Ellie's Sweet Sixteen invites are in the mail. A few weeks ago I shared Party Planning details... and now you know what the Party is, Miss Ellie is turning Sixteen. She is over the moon excited! My sweet friend at Crave Designs made the invitations for the Party. Thank you Lisa! Stay tuned for all the photos to come... … [Read more...]
Halloween Decorations
PUMPKINS: Grandinroad PILLOW: PierOne DECAL: Lampsplus TEALIGHTS: Surlatable I'm super excited that it's October! I love decorating for Halloween... Here are a few of my favorite pieces this year! Remember when your decorating for any Holiday, pick what you love and go for it. I pick decorations that make me happy. Use what you loved from last year with your new fines from this year. Have FUN~ Today, I'm working on my Front Porch decor... Photos to come. … [Read more...]
Sweetest Friends
My Family has the sweetest Friends... For over a week, I've had friends bringing my Family dinner each night as well as special treats, flowers, cards, wine, candles as we were mourning Jason's Mom passing. Our Community is amazing... they wrapped their arms around each and everyone of us. Their caring thoughts are comforting, their dinners amazingly yummy and their love was overwhelming. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! I could not have done it without you. We are truely Blessed! Hug your Family tight... Happy October! … [Read more...]
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