Project Nursery » Category: Party http://projectnursery.com Inspiring Kid Design and Baby Nursery Room Decor Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:10:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Sunshine Safari Shower: Table Design Extravaganza http://projectnursery.com/2012/02/sunshine-safari-table-design-event/ http://projectnursery.com/2012/02/sunshine-safari-table-design-event/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:53 +0000 Pam http://projectnursery.com/?p=64304 sunshine-safari-dessert-tableLast week we posted a recap covering the Operation Shower baby shower event in San Diego. The focus was on the wonderful cause and how Project Nursery joined the OS team to make a difference for local military families. Today, I want to pay tribute to the ten party designers who donated their time and skills [...]]]> Last week we posted a recap covering the Operation Shower baby shower event in San Diego. The focus was on the wonderful cause and how Project Nursery joined the OS team to make a difference for local military families. Today, I want to pay tribute to the ten party designers who donated their time and skills to bring the Sunshine Safari theme to life with their impressive table designs.

A little background on how the table design aspect of the event worked. Each party designer was given a $250 credit towards Pottery Barn Kids product along with a safari themed printable party set designed by Paper & Cake – the rest was left to their extraordinary party designing abilities. There were no real limits and it was so cool to see how each designer handpicked different pbk items to work in with their own creations, each whipping up gorgeous decor for the special moms-to-be to enjoy. You can see by the pictures how much fun it was to see these tables take shape. I don’t think I can choose a favorite. Can you?


Table design by A Blissful Nest


Table design by A to Z Celebrations

Table design by Cupcakes and Cutlery


Table design by Maddycakes Muse


Table design by Paper & Cake


Table design by Shawna Brockmeier Styled Events


Table design by Soiree Event Design


Table design by The TomKat Studio


Table design by Thoughtfully Simple


Table design by YourBash!


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Table design by Hostess with the Mostess.

And of course no party would be complete without a dessert table. The very talented Marie from Sweets Indeed designed this gorgeous table.

And the showstopping cake from Hey There Cupcake served as the perfect centerpiece.

Again, a very special thank you to all the fabulous party designers for making this an event to remember!

]]> http://projectnursery.com/2012/02/sunshine-safari-table-design-event/feed/ 5 Vote Project of the Week http://projectnursery.com/2012/02/vote-project-of-the-week-12/ http://projectnursery.com/2012/02/vote-project-of-the-week-12/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:15 +0000 Kristin http://projectnursery.com/?p=64151 Valentine's Day PartyIt’s that time again! Our team put our heads together and selected the top four picks for this week’s Project of the Week! Now it is in the hands of you all to let us know which project you “like” best. The readers’ pick will be announced on Monday! Have a fabulous weekend everyone! Owen’s [...]]]> It’s that time again! Our team put our heads together and selected the top four picks for this week’s Project of the Week! Now it is in the hands of you all to let us know which project you “like” best. The readers’ pick will be announced on Monday! Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

Owen’s Room by Elizabeth
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Heart Crusher Valentine’s Party by
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Madelyn’s Nursery by Elizabeth
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Aqua, Pink and Green Whimsical Nursery by strawberrysh
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There’s a Peanut in my Belly by Kimberly
Paula, of Frog Prince Paperie, says: “This was such a unique take on a circus theme. The muted colors in bold patterns and the airiness of the party are so pleasing to the eye. I am also in love with the centerpieces with the peanuts and elephants on parade—so precious!”
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A Patterned Nursery by ashleylind
Melanie, of Your Style Scout, says, “I love how the mom took something as simple as an argyle sock and turned it into inspiration for an entire wall! The green and yellow combo is incredibly cheerful. She did a fantastic job mixing patterns—it’s probably one of my favorite aspects of the room.”
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Interested in participating this February? Finalists are selected by our contributors and revealed on the 3rd Monday and Tuesday of each month—February 20th and 21st are next. Upload your own projects to our Project Gallery now to enter!

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Every now and again, we like to take a break from the day-to-day operations of Project Nursery to give back to our community. That’s just what Kristin and I did last Tuesday when we hopped a plane to San Diego to help Operation Shower throw a baby shower for 40 expecting moms whose husbands are deployed members of the military. Since we attended last year’s shower at the Farmers Insurance Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course, we knew we were in for a real treat. An amazing, feel-good cause, an inspiring group of women and men who make it happen and one really fantastic baby shower—Project Nursery was there in a heartbeat!

As a mother myself, I really understand how special a baby shower is, and many of these women are experiencing their pregnancies with their spouses deployed overseas and family far away. This was the 16th baby shower honoring military families for Operation Shower, and with the help of sponsors like March of Dimes and Datron, each one keeps getting bigger and better! All of the mothers were invited to join us under a beautiful tent, right on the course, for an afternoon filled with delicious food, inspirational stories and LOTS of the latest baby gear—all in their honor.

This year’s theme was Sunshine Safari, featuring adorable animals like monkeys, zebras, flamingos and elephants in tropical shades of orange, green and turquoise. Each mom received Operation Shower’s signature “Shower in a Box” filled with tons of essential baby items and high-quality gifts. In addition to the box of goodies, Carousel Designs donated crib bedding sets, and Pottery Barn Kids stole the show by giving the moms a real “Oprah moment” when they announced they were giving each family a PBK Kendall Crib! Gotta love that!

Project Nursery decided to give the moms a gift that would remind them of this fantastic day. We worked with family portrait photographer Shannon Dannettelle of The Pixel Studio to capture each mom’s “baby bump”  in a beautiful, black and white photo they could frame for the nursery. Shannon did a fantastic job, and it was truly special to see the moms’ faces light up when we presented them with their photo. A special thanks to The Pixel Studio for working with us on this project.

A unique twist on the day was the Pottery Barn Kids Table Design aspect of the event. Each table was designed around the Sunshine Safari theme by a different Party Planner. It was amazing to see the different interpretation of the same theme by each of these creative ladies. We  even got a chance to catch up with our very own Kim Stoegbauer, of The TomKat Studio, and ogle over her tablescape design. Don’t worry, we’ll be sharing more details on the tables soon, but I have to say that each and every table was beautifully styled.

And no baby shower would be complete without some sweets. Leave it to Marie from Sweets Indeed to pull together an impressive dessert table filled with treats for everyone to enjoy (more details on all those desserts to come). Let’s just say I lost count of how many salted caramels I ate, but with all those yummy sweets who could resist.

A special salute goes out to LeAnn Morrissey and Amy Belle Isle, of Operation Shower, for allowing us to be part of this shower. They are inspiring women and have given tirelessly to this wonderful cause. And, might I add, they know a thing or two about throwing a fun and fabulous baby shower!

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Earthy Baby Girl Shower by EliseNicole
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Lincoln’s Room by
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 Price’s Bright and Modern Circus Nursery by saramiller72511
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Twin Girls’ Serene Nursery by
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Which one do you “like”? Click the “like” button at the top of the gallery page of your favorite project to make your selection. We will reveal the fan favorite on Monday after 12pm PST/3pm EST!

 

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 Kynlee’s Vintage and Eclectic Nursery by jhauer
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Cupcakes and Polka Dots 2nd Birthday Party by Kathy – Tickled Peach Studio
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Modern Cherry Blossom Nursery by InterScene Studio
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A Chevron World by JeanM1211
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Which one do you “like”? Click the “like” button at the top of the gallery page of your favorite project to make your selection. We will reveal the fan favorite on Monday after 12pm PST/3pm EST!

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Noah’s Camp In Party by Mis
Paula, of Frog Prince Paperie, says: “Noah’s Camp In Party has so many thoughtful details that were pulled off in an effortless-looking style. The cake is so adorable, and I really like the way the dessert spread adds to the decor. ”
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Berry Sweet Birthday by Courtney
Kelly, of The Party Dress & WH Hostess, says: “This party has a ton of sweet details that make it perfect for a little girl. I love the mixture of little daisies with the strawberries—it breaks up the pink and adds a whimsical touch. The red balloons embellished to look like strawberries are my favorite detail—very creative!”
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Sofia’s Garden Birthday Party by Patricia Amorim
Melanie, of Your Style Scout, says: “I was blown away by the felt animals, flowers and butterflies that Patricia made to decorate the table. What an adorable way to make a party fun and festive with a personal touch! Absolutely precious!”
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There’s a Peanut in my Belly by Kimberly
Paula, of Frog Prince Paperie, says: “This was such a unique take on a circus theme. The muted colors in bold patterns and the airiness of the party are so pleasing to the eye. I am also in love with the centerpieces with the peanuts and elephants on parade—so precious!”
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Kitchsy Little Man 1st Birthday Party by lepartiesugar
Kristin, of Project Nursery, says: “I absolutely love the mustache theme and all of the ‘man’ elements of this party! I think the photo booth was a great touch that gets both the adults and the kids involved in the party. Very well done!”
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Please let us know which party is your favorite! Vote below, and comment because we’d love to hear why your pick got your vote. Voting ends on the 31st of this month at 11:55pm PST, and the winners of best room and party will be revealed on February 1st! Winners will receive a $50 Visa gift card from Project Nursery. Good Luck!

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Mavrick’s Vintage Newspaper Boy Birthday by Kelly | Blushink
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Want to be one of next week’s picks for Project of the Week? Upload your project to our gallery, and on Friday, the Project Nursery team will select the top three projects. Then it’s up to you all to let us know which room or party you “like” best.

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Mavrick’s Vintage Newspaper Boy Birthday by Kelly | Blushink
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A Nursery for Baby E by LPD
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Kitchsy Little Man 1st Birthday Party by lepartiesugar
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Which one do you “like”? Click the “like” button at the top of the gallery page of your favorite project to make your selection. We will reveal the fan favorite on Monday after 12pm PST/3pm EST!

]]> http://projectnursery.com/2012/01/vote-project-of-the-week-10/feed/ 6 December Project Gallery Winners http://projectnursery.com/2012/01/december-project-gallery-winners/ http://projectnursery.com/2012/01/december-project-gallery-winners/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:21:57 +0000 Kristin http://projectnursery.com/?p=59943 Oscar Night PartyHappy New Year, everyone! We hope that you all had an amazing time ringing in 2012. To help us kick off the new year, we are announcing our December Project of the Month winners. Congratulations to OurLittleBeehive, room project winner, and Madly Stylish Events, party project winner, for being this month’s recipients of a $50 [...]]]> Happy New Year, everyone! We hope that you all had an amazing time ringing in 2012. To help us kick off the new year, we are announcing our December Project of the Month winners. Congratulations to OurLittleBeehive, room project winner, and Madly Stylish Events, party project winner, for being this month’s recipients of a $50 Visa gift card. Thank you to all of our finalists and to all of our readers for voting.

Baby Bee’s Navy & White Elephant Nursery by OurLittleBeehive
Gerri, Little Crown Interiors, says: “Pulling off a theme room—like this adorable elephant nursery—isn’t always easy, but this mom-to-be did a beautiful job throughout the space. Plus, I think the navy/white is a great take on a gender-neutral room.”
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Oscar Night Party by Madly Stylish Events
Paula, of Frog Prince Paperie, says: “Parties are ultimately all about those attending, and this event was geared towards the little guests having a really good time—from arriving on the red carpet with the paparazzi to leaving with some truly fabulous little treat bags. I always love a party that is focused on the fun as much as the things on the table!”
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Interested in participating this January? Finalists are selected by our contributors and revealed on the 3rd Monday and Tuesday of each month—January 16th and 17th are next. Upload your own projects to our Project Gallery now to enter!

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