Party Wares

by Chelsea Costa

It’s that time of year! The time when the weather is warming up and people are just itching to socialize. So the next time you’re playing hostess to the gang, whip up these little swizzle sticks and pop them in everyone’s drink. Undoubtedly, you’ll be the belle of the ball.

Supplies -

barbeque skewers
scissors
cardstock
1-inch circle punch (optional)
ModPodge
glitter
paintbrush
sewing pins

Start by either punching or cutting out 1-inch circles from the cardstock and cutting the barbeque skewers in half.

Decide the color you’d like …

I love all of the pretty finds from the newly launched Modest Peach, a fabulous online shop featuring the prettiest in tablewares, vintage goods, accessories, wedding accoutrement and more. From garden-inspired vases to cake stands to little place card holders, they have so many great ideas for your next celebration or dinner party. I personally love their adorable little gem vases and the numbered galvanized canisters – filled with flowers they’d do perfect double duty at a reception!

{Photos from Modest …

I love cozying up in the fall. I like to pull fuzzy throw blankets out from the linen closet, unearth my favorite boots, drink copious amounts of really hot coffee and spend as much time in the kitchen baking as I can. There is something so comforting about the sights and smells of fall. Everything seems to slow down a bit before the cold blanket of winter settles in, while the sunshine is still bright enough to make frolicking around …

In the midst of a month that has been unusually stressful on my end, these little cupcake toppers are just plain, old-fashioned happy. I love the idea of using one of these on your little one’s birthday cake year after year as a fun family tradition. There’s something so quirky and cute about these little faces, it’s impossible not to smile as soon as you see them. Get yours from The Small Object.

{Photos by The Small Object via Two Brunettes.}

I thought I’d leave you this week with a little inspiration for your weekend as you think about what little craft projects you might like to tackle. I adore baker’s twine – we incorporated it in many areas in our wedding – and I just love the pretty colors of striped twine offered by Divine Twine. There are so many ways to use twine for really simple projects, it’s an easy way to add a touch of color and dash …