It's time to unveil our favorite projects of the week. Thank you, readers, for all of your talented work and enthusiastic efforts behind your nurseries and parties. As usual, we are impressed and inspired by your designs. Please take a look and let us know which project you "like" by Monday. Have a great weekend! …
Celebrations
I throw elaborate parties mostly because I enjoy it, but there are certainly times that I prefer less planning and quicker setup. That means a couple hours, tops, to accomplish everything from the baking and food prep to the decorating. In the Summer 2012 issue of Festivities Magazine, I thought it would be fun to …
We adore a cookie-themed birthday party, so when sweet Harley requested a milk and cookie party, we couldn't wait to get started. For her party, we decided to use the bright and happy colors of sprinkles as inspiration! Bright aqua, hot pink, tangy orange and luscious lime set the color palette for this fun birthday. …
Readers, all the celebrations uploaded into our Project Gallery—from baby showers to gender reveals to birthday parties to baby namings—show your flair for creative party styling. With your festive approach to details and planning, your guests surely have the happiest memories of these events. Please take a minute to vote for your favorite party, so …
We broke the rules this week in a nod to all of your amazing work. It was simply too difficult to pick only four projects as we usually do. This was an outstanding week in the Project Gallery, and we are totally inspired by your designs and creative styling. Readers, keep up the good work—you …
One of the most popular boy-themed baby showers is the "Ahoy It's a Boy" theme. Think preppy meets nautical with a Ralph Lauren twist. We used classic colors in navy and red, and I like popping in powder blue and yellow accents. I love using vintage pieces I have found at flea markets or have …
Congratulations to Melissa711 for creating a boys' dream golf birthday party. This theme works beautifully for a shared birthday party of siblings, especially T(hr)EE and FORE, as children of all ages love to tee-off. Everything, from the invitations to the scorecards to the cupcakes, was executed in true "par-tee" fashion. Nice job! Par-Tee Time by …
The hot, lazy days of summer might be dwindling, but readers, you are anything but slowing down! The Project Gallery was full of talented designs this week, and we are ready to share our four favorite projects. The parties and rooms showed your flair for creativity and festive party styling. Let us know what you …