Inspired by thecheerful image of confetti spilled on a crisp white table linen, these new dainty, and exciting designs have a feminine air about them. Cupcakes, champagne, and stylish masks adorn these heart-warming invitations framed with pink decorations, happy fireworks, and festive confetti. Find the collection and more at Sendo Invitations!
Even as a non-cheezer, I love the concept of a Mac and Cheese Bar for a party or shower. Cook up your favorite macaroni and cheese recipe, then create a bar of fun toppings to let you guests customize their own creation— ham, bacon, different kinds of cheese (blue cheese for a something blue!), mushrooms, asparagus. Let your imagination run wild– and encourage your guests to do the same! Mac and Cheese Bar Inspo Brace yourself. You’re about to get very hungry. This idea is one I haven’t seen before. Surprise your guests with something unique and amazingly yummy. The party pictured is elegant and feminine, but a mac and cheese bar would work well for virtually any event. Superbowl party, kids birthday, bridal shower, Father’s Day, Fourth of July, Christmas, you name it! These are just a few topping ideas. The possibilities are endless! Fresh veggies, pepperoni, sausage, a multitude of cheeses, sauteed onions, sauteed mushrooms, maybe even some fresh pineapple chunks. What DOESN’T taste good with mac and cheese?! Have you attended an …
My husband and I are expecting our first baby in August. We are very excited, and one of the things we were most excited about was finding out the baby’s gender. Long gone are the days when everyone waits in hospital waiting room for the big news, but we thought it would be fun to have our own DIY Baby Gender Reveal Party! The day of the big ultrasound, we asked the tech not to tell us the gender, but to tape the answer inside an envelope. Once I had the telltale paper in my hand, I rushed it over to a friend’s house and entrusted her with our secret. It was so hard not to look at the result, but I am proud to say that I did not cheat! My dear friend got to work baking cupcakes for the party that evening. Based on the contents of the envelope, the cupcake batter was to be pink or blue, and we would find out the baby’s gender, right along with our guests! In the days leading …
When my mom, sister, and I wanted to throw a baby shower for my cousin that was laid back, classy and had the charm of the quintessential baby shower, we jumped on a Nursery Rhyme baby shower theme. With so many nursery rhymes to choose from, we knew we would have hundreds of ways to find inspiration. An excellent website to begin the inspiration process is Songs for Teaching. Nursery Rhyme Baby Shower Invitations The invitation is always my favorite part of a shower because it lets your guests know what kind of event and atmosphere they can expect. I made a simple invitation with the nursery rhyme Monday’s Child on the front of it. However, if you’re not a DIYer you can buy personalized nursery rhyme themed invitations online, like these from Colors By Design: Or this convenient Email Invitation from Sendomatic: Nursery Rhyme Baby Shower Food Nursery rhymes even inspired the menu!vWe served meatball subs for On Top of Spaghetti, deviled eggs for Humpty Dumpty, and cupcakes decorated with a “B” for Patty-Cake. We also had the Three …
An Asian inspired baby shower is a unique way to celebrate a new baby! Treat your guests to fruit sushi, hot sake, and green tea ice cream. Yum! Make sure to decorate with plenty of paper lamps to create an even more authentic feel! Asian Inspired Baby Shower Cake This Chinese Take-Out Cake from Jacques Fine European Pastries in NH is stunning. I’m not sure what the mommy-to-be would crave more, Chinese food or cake! Asian Themed Favor Boxes These gorgeous favor boxes feature the symbol for Double Happiness. Fill them with yummy chocolates or a traditional Asian snack like White Rabbit candy. You can find these boxes here. Chinese Takeout Flower Centerpieces Laura at Coton Colors created this stunning Asian-inspired tablescape using flowers and Chinese takeout boxes. DIY Fortune Cookie Soap Favors This creative idea features a very unique concept: Fortune Cookie Soap! This company has a number of options available. Place your selection inside a cute little brown paper gift bag and you’re done! Your guests will love this twist. Sweet Cuddlecakes