{party envy} night owl party

Crushing on owls lately? Anj @ SnowyBliss created this creative & gorgeous night owl party for her daughters 6th birthday.

***I adore that is it not only owl themed but that its set at night since that is an owl's prime time!

Inspired by the feature @ Hostess with the Mostess, she used that concept to create a fantasy filled party that I am sure her daughter will never forget.




Look at that table?!? What is better than a bed for a night themed party? Anj says that she can draw. Boy! Can she ever?!? The style of drawing fondly reminds me of classic Winnie-The-Pooh.




Here's a close up of the headboard and faux window that was also drawn. Great use of a digital pack to make the graphics for "outside". Need a tablecloth for a faux bed? Just use a sheet! That is exactly what Anj did.

You can probably also spot those adorable little owls that are clipped to the sodas. They were one of the fabulous favors: hair clips.




More owls! Anj used the tutorial from Dawn @ Not Just A Mommy! to create a whimsical mobile.




If you are not already in Owl Heaven, you are about to be! She created a different owl for each guest! How cute are these? I want one for myself :)

Each owl had a story and adoption papers for each girl to sign and pick out a name. It is so apparent how much thought went in to this party.

Anj is also freakin' awesome for giving the all the poems for all the different owls in her party post. Thanks for sharing!





Here's a close up of the literature that accompanied each owl.

Sigh*** Feel inspired yet? I do!

Enjoy!

Amanda

**I found this party via Living Locurto

{party envy} back to school birthday bash

Sorry I have been so AWOL! I have been incredibly busy this past week with work, and getting ready to go to our market in Orlando, FL next week which will be followed by a *much deserved* tiny vacay to Walt Disney World!

I am uber excited I have never been to Disney World and I am looking forward to fufilling a childhood dream. Teacups, here I come!!!



Anywho....I have found a darling birthday party on the ever-so-fabulous-&-talented Amy Atlas' blog. Leoni @ Just Call Me Martha created this party for her daughter's 4th birthday. I am beginning to think that Australia is PACKED FULL of talented people. I always spot great parties and ideas from down under....

Look at that tablescaping!!! Clean with great details. I really like that all the surfaces are essentially one giant chalk board. GREAT idea to use flash cards as a banner, fits the theme perfectly!

Using books as stands, writing in chalk, using pencils in place of popsicle sticks in the candy apples = love. PS - All of the items are edible. Those crayons on the far right? Yep, those too...Leoni has a tutorial showing you how to make them.

Custom hats & napkins as well as library bags which are hanging on the back of the seats. They each contain a book about apples, perfect touches!

What's a party without goody bags?!? Edible crayons are my favorite take-home-goodie from this party.


Great job Leoni! You have created a fantastic birthday party that is easily transitional into a party for back-2-school, teacher's appreciation, or even a college graduation (education major of course!)

Enjoy!

Amanda

PS ***Happy Birthday to My Wonderful Mother :)

{party envy} airplane party

I stumbled upon this adorable party by Laura @ little frills on Hip Hip Hooray & it immediately went on my to-be-featured list. Reasons why:

1. Features a great color scheme combo: aqua & red (instant love right there!)

2. Great theme for a little boy & perfect for where they live (St. Louis)

3. ATTENTION TO DETAIL...superb!

Hello! ADORABLE boarding pass invitation. Look at the stamp as well! Perfect :)

Every guest recieved a custom passport & every time they completed an activity ( ie- eating cake) they received a stamp!

This feature possibly tops the ADORABLE invitations. The suitcase favor boxes filled with treats. What a great touch! *Suitcases available at Kate's Paperie

A first class party :)

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} office birthday party

I found a to-die-for party featured on Hostess with the Mostess during my Google Reader Marathon a few weekends ago (Being out of town--definitely backs up my blog reading! Don't worry I have it down from over 1,000 to around 500 lol).

Isn't he adorable? This is just a glimpse of the fabulous party details. Jessica from Modern Moments Designs created this "Office Party” theme to celebrate her son Emerson's first birthday. I am going to post images from the party and point out some of my favorite elements. I encourage you to go her blog and get all of the eye candy and juicy details! The next pictures feature all of the invite's SUPERB bits!

Do you see that invitation? She made a "book jacket" and fabric bunting on the actual invite! I know that the party is over, but I would love to just even have an invitation!!!

First of all, I am going to comment on the red & aqua theme--I have such a *crush on this color combination! Polka dots= cute & retro. Glass milk bottles are so hot right now---All I need to do is become best friends with someone in Australia to get me the hook up! Love Jessica's tablescaping and great job on jazzing up store bought goodies!






Hello take home boxes and bags.... I really like how the thank you muslin bags are custom screenprinted for each guest and the libray card accents on the polka dot boxes :)

Since we all love tutorials, check out Jessica's blog for a tutorial on these wooden cupcake stands:

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} parisian baby shower

I want everyone to make sure they are sitting down before they look at these TO DIE FOR baby shower pictures. If you are reading this on your phone while driving (which I may or may not do from time to time...), please wait till you're at least at a red light. For those of you that may have seen this baby shower when it was originally posted back in May @ The Hostess With The Mostess, it is now time to enjoy it again! I fell in love with it back then and stumbled across it again recently. I decided to feature it since I have a blog now :)

Do you see this ceiling?!? Canvas and Canopy and Alchemy Fine Events are the master minds behind this very fine event. Playing off the word "shower", they hung parasols and vintage umbrellas at different heights to create drama. They also had strings of crystals to simulate rain drops. Sigh, sheer beauty.....


Here's the tablescape of the gorgeous dessert buffet. The color scheme included a pale pink, baby blue and onyx palette for baby girl on her way along with a Parisian circus theme to infuse the French influence of New Orleans.

Oo La La. . . Parisian patisserie. The desserts were placed on crystal & glass that let the pastel color palette really shine & added some glamour!

Here's a close up of more vintage desserts & the darling tags. I love the pop of black & white striped ribbon, very french! Tag love: 1. The words: Patisserie Tickets & 2. Great font!

Here's a closeup of some of the party decor. You can definitely win me over featuring elephants! My favorite animal--BTW. Anemones, peonies, and ranunculus were put to beautiful use in the centerpieces and bouquets around the room.

Isn't he amazing?!? He greated guests at the door. That is definitely a GREAT, unexpected touch.


I also want to gush about a great new resource I found through this party: Bella Umbrella. They have the largest selection of original vintage umbrellas from the 1930’s – 1960’s.

Just look at them:

These are definitely going on my wedding wish list!

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} christmas cookie party

One of my good friends is hosting a Christmas Cookie swap soon, and that is what is on my brain lately! Sigh...How much do I love aqua & red together?!? I wish I was brave enough to make it my Christmas decor---maybe one year! I found this printable collection through Save the Date for Cupcakes. It is made by the wonderful Paula over at Frog Prince Paperie.

Do you see that gingerbread house?!? She made it herself! Hats off to you Paula! I have been debating on doing a gingerbread house this year (not from a kit mind you!) and Paula gives a rather comical set of tips in her blog.

Too cute!

How fabulous is baker's twine right now?!? A definite must have accessory to your holiday baked goods.

Do you see the cute envelope wraps for the invites. I have envelope wrap love! :) I guess I can quit gushing on how she stylized her printable set up & mention details of the printable collection available in her shop!

The“Gingerbread Christmas Cookie” set includes:

•Invitation *
•Address wrapper*
•Cupcake Toppers/2 inch circles/Gift tags
•Cupcake Wrappers
•Water bottle wrappers
•Box labels *
•“Christmas Cookie Love” Milk carton box
•Snack box
•“Sweet” Straw flags
•Tent labels *
•“Be Merry” banner, 5×7 panels
•“Merry Christmas” banner, 5×7 panels
•Placemat, 8.5×11
•Scrapbook papers in 4 patterns
*These items are customizable!

All of those delicious bits are available in Frog Prince Paperie store!

{party envy} autumn apple engagement party

I am love with all things that incorporate rustic elements & lace as of late! I found this inspiration party by Chris Nease on The Hostess with the Mostess blog a few days ago and just had to share it!

Chris' design was inspired by crisp red apples and the idea of tying in the concept of "picking" apples, and "picking" a mate. Most of the decorative details are hand made and provide a balance of masculine and feminine. Printables throughout the tablescape & favor table were a key part of conveying the concept. For example: A framed sign read, "he Picked her, she Picked him;" a small card on the table reads, "you're the Apple of my eye;" favor jars of apple butter had a label which said, "we Picked this just for you," and baskets of apples for the guests to "take your Pick" and carry home.


I just love the "LOVE" tags! The lace layered behind the tag is such a great added detail!

The favor & food table featured an "apple tree" made out of a manzanita branch attached to the burlap backdrop. The swags help repeat elements such as felt leaves that were used throughout the tablescape.

Do you see those flags in those pies! Those are so ADORABLE! Those flags are a great example of Chris' balance of masculine and feminine. The stripes and lace---love :) This inspiration party has definitely left me inspired! Great job Chris! Check out her blog for even more amazing images!

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} sweet farm party

I came across this so sweet birthday party on Catch My Party and fell instantly in love! Such an unique color combination that works so well. I think Jennifer of Social Butterfly Ink did an amazing job designing this party. Being from the south, I can definitely say this is the cutest farm set up ever.

The Invite:

She also did envelope wraps. I am totally in love with envelope wraps ever since I did them for my halloween invites.


Party Decor:

How cute is everything? The flowers on the treat buckets are rosettes that can be worn in the hair after the party, pretty with another purpose! The old school firecrackers on the dessert table held farm themed silly bandz. Please check out her website for even more inspiring photographs!

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} chic, gender neutral baby shower

This party that I found on Sara's Party Perfect is a chic, gender neutral baby shower. It is BEAUTIFUL! I am not one for tacky baby decor, and this party is stunning & so "pottery barn-esque"! I love the subtle accents of the containers. #1 & #2 are beside silhouettes of their 1st & 2nd children. Such a great, subtle detail!

Sandy did a wonderful job putting together this baby shower. She handmade the decor! The baby clothes, pillows, and bunting! Hat's off to you for all this fantastic detail. She throws A LOT of amazing parties. Check out her blog for more inspiration!

Enjoy!

Amanda

{party envy} terrarium inspired wedding

Warning: you will absolutely fall in LOVE with the pictures in this post! It never ceases to amaze me what beautiful design is out there!

Is this not breathtaking? Its so industrial chic, nature-esque, and all things wonderful. Merci New York & Oh, Darling Photography really out did themselves styling & photographing this event.

I have such a sweet spot for birdcages ;)

Enjoy!
Amanda