party seating fit for a pirate

Check out this table set-up from Baballa! A homemade ship/seating area for all of the birthday boy's guests. Love it.

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

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?

pom-poms!

Crafty Erin threw her daughter a garden-inspired 2nd birthday party, embellished with bright pom-pom decor... so cute! For more of this colorific party, click right here.

quirky and loving it!

I love this quirky party tablescape- it's like a mad-hatter homegrown version of an Amy Atlas table.

via a field journal

bunting

I'm in love with everything about this DIY bunting- the color palette is right up my alley. For directions and the full post, check out project wedding.

and more...

Vintage paper straws from still lifestyle on etsy.

sweet paul

While I won't go so far as to declare this paper straw week, I seem to be finding beautiful paper straw inspiration everywhere. Some loveliness from sweet paul. The photo feels reminiscent of last week's ice cream social.

kid-sized buffet

I'm still planning to one day replicate the kid-sized buffet in this back issue of Blueprint (pictured in the bottom far right). The 'buffet' appears to be composed of three LACK tables from IKEA (cheap enough to buy just for a party at $8/table) scooted together. How fun would it be to have a kid-sized 'favor buffet' or have small snacks set out their level? Or perhaps an Amy Atlas-inspired mini treat table? It would definitely have to be for the 3+ year old crowd (I can't imagine my almost two year old being able to control himself with a small table of treats), but perhaps something I will contemplate for his next birthday.

homemade birthday celebration

Molly, a self-declared 'sewing nerd', made so many elements of the party decor for her husband's birthday party, there are too many too point out! My favorites are the napkin rings, invitations, and homemade pinanta. Very, very impressive. More from this talented lady right here!

animal lanterns

There's something charming about these paper animal lanterns from Pearl River. 

LOVE!

I couldn't resist posting this gem from Creature Comforts. Pink + yellow are so my colors right now!

sweet details

I'm loving all of the sweet details from this country wedding on Once Wed.

photo backdrops

I'm still loving the backgrounds of these super fun wedding photos! Created by Ashley of Smilebooth, via Once Wed.

homemade masterpiece

I love the off-beat-ness of this homemade wedding cake. The fact that it is so not perfect, makes it totally perfect to me. (And the other 'homespun' decorations are pretty rad as well).

via chelsea/frolic via cheri

lantern smorgasbord

I love this mish-mash tangle of lanterns and garlands...spotted on DesignSponge's 'daybed pallet makeover'. Apparently all supplies came from Martha Stewart's party line at Walmart. Could be great for everyday room decor (as shown), or as a festive addition to your party! 

must-see: monkey topiaries!

From Ondine's (of Top Design fame) wedding...and I quote: "Ondine's parents used to throw animal-themed birthday parties for their daughters"...which somehow translated to them growing 40-pound grass monkey topiaries in their suburban backyard for her reception decor (I think they're actually quite beautiful). For the full run-down, check out the NY Times here.

via... Beach Bungalow 8

i spy: dangling parasols from the ceiling

Whether large or small, it seems dangling parasols from the ceiling (upside down) is the decor du jour. I'm quite partial to the small ones...the large ones seem odd to me, for some reason.

small...via beachbungalow8

large...via realsimple

pretty paper fans

on etsy

livia cetti

I'm enamored with the work of floral designer Livia Cetti.