{fab finds} kate spade: twirl inspiration

Twirl by Kate Spade

"She had a cocktail in hand and confetti in her hair."

I have been OBSESSED with Kate Spade's Twirl perfume since I received my sample from Sephora a few months back. I even kept the little cardboard holder because of the sprinkle of letterpressed, gold confetti that surrounds the tagline: "She had a cocktail in hand and confetti in her hair."  Those few words evoke images of well clad guests at a New Year's celebration to me!

Here are some of my "Twirl" inspired finds:



This DIY art looks just like the confetti on the perfume bottle!  

Natalie @Mint Love Social Club made this in about 5 minutes using minimal supplies. This goes perfectly with my Christmas decor & would look awesome for a New Years party. This is definitely on my to do list - visit her blog for the tutorial!


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The gold glitter confetti nail polish over a blush pink nail is GORGEOUS!

I instantly had to know the what & where about it! Easily found but sadly not easily purchased - The "Boom Pow" nail polish by Debra Lippman has flecks of 24-karat gold dust bringing it to a grand $20 a bottle!

I am no fashionista in any form and I balk at spending over $3 for polish. Say HELLO to my discounted friend below:



I recently went into my local Forever 21 looking for a hat to wear to a tea party and found this hidden gem at the check-out counter! The "Golden Girl" nail polish comes in at $2.80 a bottle and looks like it is a close match!  

I'll gladly spend a little less green for a little less gold ;)



100 Layer Cake featured this FABULOUS Kate Spade inspired shoot.

2 of my favorite details: the striped, pointed table runner and the bow tie napkins.
The china - of course- is Kate Spade's. This is also inspiration for my Halloween decor that I hope to share soon :)




Martha Stewart always has creative inspiration for every occasion.

These are some "wedding finds" {L-R}: large table & banner confetti, fringe background created from multiple kinds of paper, confetti covered cake, confetti filled programs.



Dwell Studio has these great gold triangle gold vases in 3 sizes. Again with the real gold - 16-karat gold creates the overall design. I am looking to DIY a good knock-off of these $162 beauties.



Getting their confetti-love on with us is JCREW! Snag this confetti inspired necklace for $38 dubloons.

In essence, the Kate Spade girl is...

quick and curious and playful and strong.
she mixes her matches and experiments with color.
she lets her imagination run away with her.
she is the first to make a toast and the last to say goodnight.
she looks for adventure around every corner.
she sings off-key but with great spirit. 

SHE LIVES COLORFULLY

 

Channeling my inner Kate Spade, I bought those Pier One polka dotted glasses above {no longer available} about 6 months back for a steal at $1.50 each compared to the regular $6. I am looking forward to using them this upcoming holiday season.

Hopefully you enjoyed my recent fashion love that spilled over to my design & party finds

Amanda

{fab finds} birthday invitations

I can't start birthday week without invitations!

Here are a few of my recent Fabulous Finds:





Such a simple, yet effective way to add some pizazz to an invitation: a candle - tied on with baker's twine, of course! 

Oh! I am also in LOVE with sending invitations in boxes - it is like giving each one of your guests a gift to open :) *********Great envelope box wrap too!
This great invitation was featured on  Hip Hip Hooray.
Side note: I'm happy for Suann - yet sad that she will no longer be posting. I'm following your pins! 






Sheer beauty! The overall design concept & execution get's a grade A in my book or meat case
(hehe- couldn't resist a corny joke!)

Kathleen of the wonderful Twig & Thistle created this invitation honoring her husband's love of meat on his 30th birthday. 

Letterpressed in white on faux bois paper, these invitations are simple - yet gorgeous!  
My favorite touch? How she wrapped the invitations in their "envelopes" - they are wrapped in kraft paper and sealed like a package of meat! How clever!!!
**Kathleen, I wish you a fast recovery!**

Want to see other invitations that inspire & take my breath away? 

Follow my RSVP Please board on Pinterest.

Not a member yet? Comment or email me & I will be glad to send you an invite

Enjoy!

Amanda

{fab finds} ice cream inspiration 2

A perfect ending to a sweet week of inspiration :) Here's a collection of ice cream goodies:



Naomi @ Baker's Royale is one of my favorite foodie blog writers -  such beauty in her baking!
These banana split cupcakes are almost too cute to eat!




The hand stamped trend does ice cream!
Aren't these spoons by Beach House Living darling?!?

I LOVE love LOVE the hand stamped trend. I just purchased a hand stamped necklace off of GroopDealz, and need Mr & Mrs stamped forks for my wedding *disclaimer: I am not engaged...yet ;)




Sibyle @ Fun.kyti.me is so fun & creative with her designs and took a spin on the FREE Ice Cream Parlour designs by Eat Drink Chic.

"Ice cream - perfect" for a boy or incorporate red and make it work for 4th of July!







The 2 sugar-infused images above come from Half Baked - The Cake Blog. I love the doily detail on the cones from the Neopolitan Party - simple & sweet. . . Ice cream goes poolside at this bright & fun ice cream party. The pretty decor is by LoveTheDay - love all their stuff, check it out!



Here's the scoop from Pier 1: This hand-painted Cookie Jar looks good enough to eat and is a sugary sweet way to store your favorite treats (the ones that aren't frozen).

***Flair Designery WINNER will be announced tomorrow!!!! Only a little time left to enter! Giveaway ends TODAY 5/22!***

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} sundae baby shower

I really enjoyed this Ice Cream Sundae baby shower by Jordan @ Polka Dot Prints featured via Bump Smitten.

The touches of natural and baby elements in the printed goods & decor definitely made this party summery & sweet!



The dessert table included lots & lots of toppings: cookie dough, marshmallows, nuts, and sprinkles - to name a few! Love the styling of the sprinkles in brown paper bags and presented in an Asian steamer.




I really like that the invitation has different images/patterns in each letter of baby shower - very whimsical & fun. The labels are attached with mini clothespins; a great touch for a baby shower.




Love the pink lemonade in glass bottles along with the wooden spoons. I'm really digging the galvanized touches to this party as well!

This frozen treat of a baby shower is delicious eye candy!
Great job Jordan!

*****Don't forget to enter the Flair Designery Giveaway this week*****

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} ice cream party - printables!

We all scream for ice cream!

One Charming Party created such sweet party inspiration & included the printables too!





Get the party started with all the sweet party details with these pastel delight invitations!

Don't forget to let your guests know how much you appreciated them with the "cherry-on-top" thank you notes.




Of course we can't forget the cake! Want to add that extra special cool element to your cake? Add chocolate ganache, an ice cream cone, and of course sprinkles to make it look like melted ice cream. All the kids will love it!  :)



The guest of honor needs to stand out! This is a great spin on a party hat - ice cream style!

The tutorial is available by the girls of OCP.



Package their take home favors in an ice cream container filled with goodies & topped off with the FREE printable, and tied shut with ribbon & a spoon.

***Don't forget to enter the Flair Designery Giveaway this week***

Enjoy!

Amanda

{fab finds} ice cream inspiration

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Ice Cream *  Ice Cream * Ice Cream

This has been such an inpiration point for me lately. It reminds me of the sweet, summer nights that are about to be here! It might also have to do with my major sweet tooth.
*Disclaimer: I love frozen yogurt & ice cream equally ;)

Here are a few of the ice cream bits & sprinkles that I am wanting on my sundae:



What an Amazing Party for her twins 1st birthday! I love the ruffled streamers & poms backdrop, and what a great idea to use wrapping paper as a tablecloth. Great job Anne @ Anne's Vinyl! She also gives you all the printables that she used at the party too, so sweet :)



This is part of a design project by Joe Stephenson via Design Work Life.

These ideas would be GREAT for a party: Ice Cream "toppers" with different sayings (start a new trend!), printed wooden spoons, pointed ice cream "bowls" or cone wraps.



The women @ 100 Layer Cake did an amazing job with their Ice Cream Parlor Wedding Shoot and give the tutorial on how to make this ice cream cone holder. A must for presenting your waffle cones!



Aren't these ice cream cups darling? I love how they are packaged in an ice cream truck!
This 12 pc kit is available at Shop Sweet LuLu!

This is just a preview of the SWEET inspiration, crafts, and parties to come your way this week!

*****Don't forget to enter the Flair Designery Giveaway this week*****

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} preppy graduation party inspiration shoot

Congrats to all of the recent & soon-to-be graduates!
You definitely deserve it! All the hard work & assignments the past 4 years has finally paid off!

*Special shout out to my Lambuth Alpha Gam sisters :)

Celebrate your recent accomplishments with a graduation party!

Loving the Preppy & Vintage style of this inspiration shoot by Tinywater Photography featured on Wedding Chicks.









This shoot is full of houndstooth & argyle - true patterns of a collegiate! The elements of keys (unlocking wisdom), book page flowers, apples, books, and typewriters play up the academic notes & undertones.

This would also be a darling engagement party theme for a teacher or college sweethearts!

Grab your "Yay" pennant because this party graduates with honors!

Check out Wedding Chicks for more inspiration shoot photos.

Enjoy!

Amanda

{notions and notes} cinco de mayo

I am a little late to get on the Cinco de Mayo train, but I wanted to do a quick MEGA post of all things that put me in a "fiesta" mood!

Printables



These muy caliente printables are by Kim @ TomKat Studio.

The FREE collection includes cupcake toppers/tags and invitations. Love the bright colors!




I just discovered Annika's blog: Cakes Likes a Party. Instant love!

She made a Cinco de Mayo FREE & Awesome ;) printable banner to share. Thanks!



How About Orange's compliment bunting came up in my Facebook feed a month ago, and I have been looking for the perfect occassion to share it!

This would be so fun to put up in one of your co-worker's cubicle to brighten their day.




Definitely one of my go-to sites for printables: Catch My Party! 

This collection by Brady @ 9 to 5 Mom includes: a 5×7 invitation, party circles, drink flags, water/beer bottle labels, and a “Cinco de Mayo” banner. Essentially everything you'll need to throw one great fiesta!


Crafts & Tutorials



These mini pinatas by @ One Charming Party have been the Cinco de Mayo crush of blogland!

What a perfect craft to do with your kids (or a festive party favor) to celebrate the 5th of May.




Chelsea @ Lovely Indeed shared this DIY Papel Picado tutorial @ The Sweetest Occassion.

This is perfect if you want your "Mexican Bunting" to say just the right words or have the perfect design.

I'm thinking some chevron details?!?




This would work great for a fiesta & a luau!

The Paper Parasol Topiary tutorial is by Craft Stylish and was found via the Hostess with the Mostess' daily blog.




What's a cake without mini-bunting?

The tutorial by Jenna @ EatDrinkPretty featured on A Subtle Revelry (recent blog crush...) that shows you how to do it "Cinco de Mayo" style.



Food & Parties



Cinco de Maia!

A 1st birthday south-of-the-border style!

Kelly @ WH Hostess created this festive party and it was Kara's Party Ideas winning feature. Congrats & gracias for sharing the party!!!




The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle never disappoints!

The chips & guacamole are actually cookies & icing! How fun! These would also be perfect as a sweet trick on April Fool's Day. Visit her site for the complete tutorial.



Don't fret! This smore station is just one of the drool-worthy images from the Mexico Inspired Wedding Shoot featured on Style Me Pretty.

The style & inspiration behind the shoot is classic Mexican with vintage & rustic touches.

So beautiful....

I hope I haven't put you into inspiration overload!
I am on my way now to make "Churro" cupcakes, wish me luck!

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} A+ teacher baby shower

Staying with the teacher theme, this baby shower by Whitney @ The Smith Family gets an A+!



The mom-to-be is a teacher and Whitney played off of that to create a breath taking baby shower.

Above is the invite *swoon*. Makes me think of flash cards and writing tablets

**This party was one of my first blog finds when I discovered the wonderul world of blogs last year**



Lunch consisted of salad, tomato bisque, and chicken salad sandwiches served true cafeteria style. The guests ate off cafeteria lunch trays - what a great touch!

Love Whitney's homemade bottle wraps and rickrack runner.




After a full day of school, everyone needs an after-school snack! Chalkboards were used to list out the goodies, and I really like that the snack included childhood classics such as PB&J and cookies.

PS - I hate using my handwriting as well! Chalkboards were waay worth it!



Covered books were stamped with different subjects and stacked as part of the party decor.



Favors: paper lunch snacks filled with hot tamales and a note from "mom"!

Party features that I really liked:
*Flashcards hung above the tablescape
*Giant chalkboard listing the "schedule" for the day
*Handwritten advice from the mom-to-be's students
*Personalized composition book to keep the party details in

Get the visual over at her blog!

Enjoy!

Amanda