A friend of mine visited India recently. As I thumbed through her photo album I was struck by the vibrant colors and patterns found in their fabrics, garments, and even spices. These submissions to the Real Gallery do just the same. Nicole's Bollywood Elephant Party was inspired by Indian summers and spices. The designer's color …
Celebrations
Do you remember your first day of school? From the excitement of showing off your new lunch pail to the desperation of passing at least one neighborhood friend in the hallway, that Autumn day was filled with both promise and anxiety. Mother of twin girls Michal and Kenna (and mom blogger!), Kristi, started a new …
Play group birthday parties seem to be all the rage lately! Whether weekly or monthly, you spend a lot of time with both the moms and kids - so it's no wonder you would want to celebrate your child's milestone birthdays with them! I recently helped create a fresh, modern playgroup party with a monkey …
As hectic as life gets there are things that remind you to slow down and appreciate the moment. Did anyone catch the season finale of The Bachelorette when a much needed rainbow shot through the sky, bringing a sense of peace and a message of "it's going to be okay?" Whether it's a glimmer of …
We love giving (well deserved) credit to our users for their imaginative themes in the nursery and party setting. A recent upload to our Real Gallery features a baby shower where the planner says, "we kept it fairly simple. No specific theme, just vibrant colors, flower patterns and butterflies to celebrate the bright lil' joy …
Summer is the perfect time to take your playdates and small parties outside! Gather up your friends and their children, pack a picnic and spend the afternoon outdoors relaxing in the fresh air (and keep the mess out of your house!). Keep your picnic food delicious and simple: melon balls on straw skewers, sandwiches cut …
With my own birthday only weeks away I can really appreciate the work that goes into celebrating that special day. Project Nursery readers, you've really been outdoing yourselves with your party designs. Here's a look at a few of our team PN favorites. Coen's Rockin' First Birthday is nothing short of Grammy worthy! Not only will the guest …
Did you hear the buzz around town?! WH Hostess just did the cutest bumble bee birthday bash for a darling birthday girl named Mackenzie, and I'm here today to show you pictures! This charming invitation was the perfect inspiration for the party decorations and color palette. Mackenzie's mom really wanted to stay away from the …