On with our nautical theme, and excited to share the latest candy buffet post styled by the guys at Candy Galaxy - Just love the fun props and themed candy used (like chocolate seashell and Swedish fish!) and the Nautical printables too of course! ;) Check out all the eye candy and inspiration below, including full shopping list to help you re-create this look!
Red, White & Blue Nautical Inspired Party Ideas
Okay, so some of us are still feeling the chill, but what better way to escape to sunnier climes than with a little Nautical inspired party eye candy ?! I've been nursing a cold since last week (boooo), and am determined to lift my spirits anyway I can, so visualization of all things "summery and hot" totally gets my vote! Besides, I know for a fact, that our Aussie, Brazilian and southern hemisphere party friends will also appreciate the post! ;)
Sweet Heart Valentine's Day Desserts Table & Printables
My daughter loves pink, and I love red. So this year, I decided to go 100% down the girly route for our Valentine's Day styled shoot! I adored designing our NEW Valentine's Day printables , and working with some of the party supplies we carry in the shop , like those mini gumball machines, which I am just in love with! ♥ And if you follow me on Instagram , you'd have seen that being surrounded by all that candy is my idea of a heaven! Check out all the photos and styling ideas below. Warning: Glitter and girly sweetness featured heavily (and some crazy photo-bomber...).
Chinese New Year Party Ideas & Printables
We have all you need in the shop to help style and celebrate Chinese or Lunar New Year coming up on January 31st!! The party printables have editable templates like invitations, mini red envelopes, editable buffet cards, printed buffet cards (some in Chinese!), favor tags, round dessert toppers and much more!! * Check out some of our fave items below to help inspire your festivities.
Best Olympics Inspired Party Ideas, Recipes & Crafts
With the winter Olympics coming up on February 7th, I thought is would be a cool idea to round up some of our best Olympic party ideas, recipes and crafts!! It would be so cool to host a an Olympics viewing party , but these ideas are also really fun for an Olympic inspired birthday or even a sporty school event !
Blue and Yellow Penguin Birthday Party Ideas
These cute blue and yellow party ideas are perfect for a winter birthday party or play date! I'm also thinking a boy baby shower in this theme would also be super adorable, what do you guys think? Check out all the sweet birthday and party DIY decorations, supplies, printables and table decor shopping links below!
How to Style a Cheese Fondue Party at Home
There’s something about the cold weather that makes you crave cheese. The melted kind, that is. And there’s nothing better in winter than to get together with friends and family over a steaming, bubbling pot of cheese fondue, right?! Check out my styling tips and tricks below to pulling together one delicious and warming Cheese Fondue Party at home!
Thank YOU for your support and ♥ this past year!!! Can't wait to party with you in 2014!! :) Check out some inspiring last minute New Year's Eve Party ideas:
An Elf Cookie Decorating Holiday Kids Party
Christmas is only a few days away, and this week we have some super cool party ideas to help you keep the kids entertained during the Holidays! Starting with today's Elf Bakery Shop - A Cookie Decorating Party. Crissy and I worked in collaboration for three Holiday themed printable party collection this winter, including this red and green Elf Printable Party Kit. I LOVED designing those little elves for her, and as always, she did an incredible job styling it all!
Yes, it seems we can't get enough of our Holiday Hot Cocoa Bars 'round here. But it's so nice to see different styling ideas, so you too can feel inspired to create your own! This delicious buffet was styled and photographed by our fab contributors from Candy Galaxy where you can get all the yummy treats featured!! They used our Hot Cocoa Bar printables in the styling of this luscious buffet. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves! ;)
An Italian Red & White Holiday Dinner Party
There's nothing better than celebrating the Holiday Season with an elegant dinner party for friends and family. And this stunning dinner party styled by the fabulously talented Mariah from Giggles Galore, appeals to me on so many levels. Least of all because of my Italian roots and love of all things pasta! :) Mariah styled this dinner party for Bird's Party Magazine last year , and she used our Winter Wonderland Printables for the tablescape, the pasta buffet and the desserts tables. I just LOVE how she customized the designs with ribbon and glitter sparkle!! ♥
Bar carts are bang on trend right now, and I just can't get enough of them! They're perfect for so many occasions and events, and for the Christmas Holidays I love the idea of a Hot Cocoa Bar Cart. So I styled this quick one over the weekend using some of Bird's Party Hot Cocoa Bar printables .
Easy Thanksgiving Table Setting Idea
If yesterday's post wasn't enough to spark your imagination, then I'll be sharing some more creative ideas all this week, using your FREE Thanksgiving Printable from Bird's Party (for limited time!) - From table decor, to desserts embellishments and DIY party favors!!
How to Style an Ice Cream & Candy Bar
No matter the season, we all scream for ice cream 'round here! I'm sure we're not alone. Everyone loves ice cream, so why not celebrate anything and everything with an ice cream social?! The guys at Candy Galaxy show us how!
An Ice Cream Parlor Party Desserts Table
This party would be perfect for any birthday celebration (Who wouldn't want a table filled with frozen treats for their birthday?!) or indeed a super sweet back to school celebration! A fun and cool way (no pun..) to ease kids into their scholastic transitions - Kinda like the lollipops we used to get after a trip to the dentist?! Now I'm just showing my age....anyways, check out the fabulousness below as styled by Dina using Bird's Party NEW Ice Cream Parlor Printables !
It's Crissy here today, sharing a traditional Brazilian party called "Festa Junina" from my native country of Brazil.
Last Minute Oscars Party Ideas & Inspiration
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As you know, I've been guest posting for GigMasters.com since January and yesterday I posted some some fun ideas on how to set up your own popcorn bar for an Oscars Viewing Party! A Popcorn bar offers not only a fun and unique way to cater for your guests, but it’s also super easy and inexpensive! Now, pairing up popcorn with champagne can be a fun way to elevate the ensemble, and make it worthy of a red-carpet event.
Mardi Gras Party | Brazilian Style CARNAVAL
Happy Mardi Gras everyone!! :) Even though I live miles away from my native country of Brazil, we celebrated CARNAVAL (that's what it's called in Brazil) this past weekend with a lot of confetti, samba, Caipirinha, barbecue and Brazilian sweets.
Last Minute Chinese New Year Party Ideas
These are some of my fav party ideas I've recently come across in party land. Im' sharing all the links and credits over on Gig Masters! So hope to see you there! ;)