Shabby Chic Fairy Party

Today I'm featuring this darling, homespun shabby chic fairy party that Pamela with Party Starters planned for her daughter's 5th birthday.

I love this party for so many reasons. First ~ it's simply adorable! But what's most

amazing about this party ~ is the fact that Pamela was able to create something so

beautiful and magical for under $100.

Her DIY secrets?? Using antique glassware from her collection, and creating the banners,

fairy boxes, cupcake wrappers, fairy cupcake picks and butterfly straw decorations

out of damask printed paper in watermelon pink, apricot orange, lime green and ocean blue.

All of the food and drink was made at home, and she only splurged on a couple of bags of

candy, popcorn and flowers.

I love how creative Pamela was in designing a party sure to delight any little girl that adores fairies and all things pretty and magical ~ without breaking the bank!

Be sure to head over to Party Starters to see all the behind the scenes touches and more

details and photos of the party.

Fabric & Paper Floral Bridal Shower

This is a darling floral bridal shower styled by Breanna with bre notes and featured on

Kara's Party Ideas!

What a creative use of eclectic fabric invitations, paper flower centerpieces and eclectic cake stands showcasing a different shaped mini pound cake!

I love some of the DIY elements included in this party such as each place setting had a

menu card that resembled the invites; the table runner was made from curtain panels;

and I think my personal favorite ~ the favors were fabric ponytail holders, which also served

as the napkin ring!

Great job Breanna!

Tomatillo & Shrimp Shooters

Ingredients

• 12 store-bought cooked shrimp
• Juice of 2 limes, divided
• 1 jar good quality tomatillo salsa
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 12 shot glasses

Yields: 12 shooters

Preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, toss shrimp and juice of 1 lime together.

In another mixing bowl combine the tomatillo salsa with cilantro, parsley, lime juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Fill the shot glasses with the tomatillo salsa mixture and stick one shrimp in or off the side of each shot glass.

photo & recipe via Rachel Ray

Vintage Save the Date ~ Inspired by a Love of Kids

The darling concept behind this "Save the Date" engagement shoot was inspired by the couples love of children. This really touches me, since it combines so many elements that I cherish...true love; the hope and anticipation that comes with getting engaged; a Christ~centered relationship; and a shared passion to minister to children!

You have to head over to The Wedding Chicks to read their entire story, it's so beautiful.

While pursuing her passion for kids as the coordinator of the children's ministry at her

church, the bride~to~be prayed to meet the man of her dreams. In walks the groom~to~be

who began teaching in her 2nd grade class, and God blessed them with a love they never expected to find.

They are planning their wedding with a childlike theme ~ so they included the children they love most in their engagement shoot.

Such incredible inspiration!!

Styled and Photographed by Wildflowers Photography.

Sweet Shoppe Theme for Twins First Birthday

This is such a cute "Sweet Shoppe" party that Shelley with How Does She? planned for her twin daughter's first birthday. I am in awe of mom's with multiples, and the fact that Shelley could pull of a darling party like this while balancing it all is inspiring in my book!

Be sure to check out Shelley's post on How Does She? for a list and links to all the talented vendors who contributed to the party, as well as tutorials for her ruffled party streamers and darling cupcake centerpieces, which I for one can't wait to try!

"Tea Bag" Shortbread Cookies with FREE DIY Printable!

I found one of the cutest things I think I have ever seen over on one of my favorite reads, Celebration at Home.

These "tea bag shortbread cookies" were an original idea by Kim at Frost Me (another fabulous blog!), and now Accent the Party has made it easy with these free DIY printables!

Directions: simply cut out the shapes from your favorite shortbread recipe, poke a

hole through the dough with a wooden skewer, and bake. Dip in melted chocolate and tie

on the tag with bakers twine.

Such a a great idea for a tea party or a take home favor!

Click HERE for your FREE printable "tea bag labels" from Accent the Party!

Alice in Wonderland Party w/ Pastel Party Collection

You know I will never pass up the opportunity to feature an Alice in Wonderland party!

This adorable party was created by Morgann, owner of Adisten's Closet, and was featured

on The TomKat Studio! Kim at The TomKat Studio created the party printables in

custom pastel colors to match the color palette of the party that Morgann designed ~

such amazing talent all the way around! Morgann not only designs beautiful children's

clothing but is a great party stylist too!

Here are the photos from Morgann's party!

Be sure to check out The TomKat Studios Etsy shop for these and other Alice in Wonderland inspired party printable collections!

For adorable tutus as shown above, click HERE to see Morgann's shop, Adisten's Closet