japanese tea party

So, so, so smitten with this 'japanese tea party' from the brilliant team at LMNOP.

livin' la vida brooke

If I were a celebrity, I, too, would hire Amy Atlas to design a desert table for my little ones. I don't see that happening anytime soon, so alas, I'll live vicariously through Brooke Shields (table above for her daughter, Grier). Cute. Photo by Allan Zepeda.

another little ladybug...

1st birthday! I'm loving all these ladybug 1st birthdays, and I must confess- it's quite possible that I might be copying all of you come October. My little Adah was named for my grandmother Adah, who collected ladybugs- so they hold a special place in my heart. More of this cute party here.

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.

cupcake birthday

This 8th birthday party is adorable! The girls became 'cupcake chefs' for a couple of hours. First, they went nuts decorating their own apron with fabric markers. Once they were finished, they headed over to a cupcake decorating station. Each girl had their own gigantic cupcake to polish off however they wished. For the full rundown and sources, head over to Amanda's Violet Hours.

ooh la la - souvenirs de paris!

I try not to play favorites, but it's no secret that the Frida Kahlo party (remember it?) is one of my all-time top ten faves. So when I got wind that Erika (F.K. mom) had thrown yet another stellar party, I couldn't resist posting! This time...Souvenirs de Paris was the theme. Guests made eiffel-tour snow globes, dined on french treats, made french talk bubble photos and more. For all the details check out miko design blog or flickr page.

flag cake

Totally smitten with this flag-adorned cake from Nikole at Forty-Sixth at Grace, via poppytalk.

owl always love this party

An owl-inspired first birthday for Tova, with so many sweet details. (I'm loving that custom pinata via etsy!). Much more from Kallie right here.

i spy: homemade cardboard creations!

I just love all the homemade cardboard creations I'm seeing these days. Remember...

the construction party?

the sailboat?

the castle?

the robot?

banner love

I adore, adore (!) these hand-cut letter banners / garlands from ms crafts department, katiedid and care's finds. Fabulous!