derby perfection

I love, love, love this Derby party from Abby- so many thought-out details! She did a great job incorporating elements of the 'race for the roses.' Filing away for future Derby party inspiration!

coveting...

this whole spread from Spruce designer Sarah's wedding. She, fiance, and 2 friends managed to cater the entire wedding themselves! I love the limited bar menu on the chalkboard, as well as the homespun cheese setup. (via style me pretty)

perfect teacher gifts

Melodie has spotted some super cute teacher gifts for end of year presents (I needed these about 2 weeks ago!). Mentally filing away for next year...

(from the sweetest occasion and simply seleta via pink cupcake vintage)

what fun...

to be strolling through trees draped with lanterns. I clipped this photo from Marie Claire awhile back and cannot, unfortunately, credit the photographer (please let me know if you know!). But I do love it.

fern & feather

Loving all the party-inspired snippets on Fern and Feather (tissue paper party from Design Sponge).

saipua

I'm usually a lover of graphic, symmetrical floral arrangements, but Anna Bond has turned me on to these gorgeous eclectic flowers from Saipua. What a feast for the eyes!

polka dot party!

I've been smitten with I am Baker's polka dot party ever since spotting it on Project Wedding. SO many readers write in looking for advice on how to dress up a more generic-themed party and I can't think of a better set-up to look to for inspiration. Brightly colored dots adorn everything- cake, vases, napkins. I think you could take it a step further by doing circular lanterns in a coordinated palette, table confetti, and maybe a circular invitation to set the tone. For a more streamlined look, you could produce this look in a single color.

easter party and parade

The Easter loveliness continues- beautiful party/parade (inspired by this wedding) from Sandra Kleist.

So much irresistible goodness on Once Wed right now. From top: bunting wedding; plane cake; pancake breakfast; and paper garlands.

a little bit of lovely for your day

Former food stylist for Martha Stewart, Heidi Johannsen Stewart, has opened a tea shop in London. How divine! Stay tuned to Bellocq for more beauty in the future.

fiestas y cumples

Learning Spanish has long been on my list of things to do. Fiestas y Cumples makes me want to move that goal to the top of my list! So much beautiful party inspiration, so little understanding of the descriptions. Fortunately- beautiful party photos translate to any language. Check out all the beauty right here.

somewhere over the...

Reader Amy is looking for rainbow-themed ideas for an upcoming birthday party- decor, activities, etcetera. I love these two rainbow items from The Small Object. I think some activity that involves a treasure hunt to find a pot of gold would be cute, too. Do you have any great ideas for her?

a love note

Oh J. Crew crewcuts, how I do adore your styling! I can hardly concentrate on the clothes with all the cute props (great inspiration for a circus party, or really, any other party!).

everything's coming up...

rainbows!

photos via Jordan and Swiss Miss.