Category Archives: Real Celebrations

Briar, Lola + Grover’s Doggie Birthday Party

When Tori and Myka of Sitting in a Tree Events sent over this adorable doggie birthday party it was love at first sight. I’m a dog lover of epic proportions and seeing the cute way they celebrate their beloved furkids has me thinking up lots of ways to spoil our Nina for her birthday later [...]

Karina + Ed Celebrate 40 Years

When Sophie of Shine Little Light got in touch last week to share a link to a 40th anniversary party she thought I’d love, I knew instantly that I just had to share it with you. Karina and Ed recently celebrated 40 years of marriage with a party filled with so much love and so [...]

David’s 25th Birthday Fiesta

Today I am delighted to share this 25th birthday party fiesta sent over by Kallie of Kallie Brynn Photography. Kallie planned this fun, colorful celebration in honor of her husband David’s birthday and I just love all of the vibrant Mexican fiesta details. (Kallie is also the mastermind behind this owl birthday party that everyone [...]

Sweet and Elegant Baby Shower

Today I am delighted to share the sweetest baby shower designed by the lovely Emilia of Sweet Emilia Jane. I just love everything Emilia does and this beautiful baby shower is no exception. It’s elegant and pretty with sweet little details that make it incredibly fun. I love the diaper pins and striped straws so [...]

Noa’s Owl Themed First Birthday Party

Today I’m happy to share this owl themed first birthday party that Brie and Karon of Sugarcoated Events planned for Brie’s son Noa’s first birthday. I love all of the sweet little details from the owl cake to the owl cookies to the owl cupcakes to the candy buffet. Sweet lovers beware! This party will [...]

A Backyard Baby Shower

I’m excited today to share this pretty backyard baby shower, hosted by photographer Ashley Campbell of Ashley Ann Photography for her sister. Ashley planned an evening celebration with drinks and dessert and wrapped the big sycamore tree in the backyard with white twinkle lights. She included little ruffles of fabric on the invitations and sweet [...]

Real Entertaining – A Pool Party

Good morning, friends! I thought I’d kick start the week by sharing a few photos from the pool party my husband and I hosted at our new home over the weekend. I love entertaining and usually take a casual approach when throwing parties. We had about fifteen friends over and I wanted to make sure [...]

Lemonade + Sunshine Birthday Party

In celebration of the first week of summer, I couldn’t resist sharing this Lemonade + Sunshine themed birthday party. It is loaded with the prettiest, summer details that will just bright your day. A big jug of pink lemonade, tin cans filled with pink and yellow flowers, vintage dishware and linens, aqua mason jars and [...]

Sherbet + Spice Birthday Party

I thought I’d take a little break from the flood of amazing Inspired Creations Contest entries today in order to share this sweet sherbet colored birthday party with you. (Although I’ll be back with a really incredible entry on Monday I know you’ll love so don’t miss it!) This party just feels so fresh and [...]

Pink and Blue Strawberry Birthday Party

I love featuring birthday parties, because I find them so fun and also because I think so many great ideas can be translated to any event, large or small. This party is a particularly sweet combination of child-like details and grown up sophistication that I think would be perfect for a really playful wedding or [...]