Party planners, ideas and decor
Yard spiders that scream Halloween without the need for an exterminator. These giant, fun, spooky box spiders are the perfect balance of cute and creepy. With fewer than 6 basic materials, these easy oversized Halloween decorations will transform even the most reluctant Halloween party host with the confidence to decorate well this year. And let’s […]
I have found so many ways to preserve photos, but these face decal balloons might be my favorite and most asked-about DIY yet! What better way to celebrate a milestone birthday, a graduation party, or a bridal shower than to put your favorite person’s face on their party balloons? Can you picture an age progression […]
The only thing more amazing than diamonds is edible ones! This edible gem cake adds to my collection of favorite, easy, beautiful cakes. This candy jewel cake combines my love of jewels & gems with my favorite thing, cake! Candy Jewel Cake The secret to my edible gem cake is chocolate-shaped jewels! I used this jewel […]
Can you believe that just 6 months ago, my last Peep-Tini went viral? As I gathered my Halloween decorations, I began to dream up the perfect way to spook up my Halloween cocktail. Let me show you how to elevate your favorite drink, just in time for spooky season! While browsing the Halloween section, I […]
Origami stars are the most whimsical topping to any cake, party table, or lawn decoration. These 3D stars are made from simple colored cardstock and are elegant enough for any birthday party, adult or child! No need to be a professional origami artist. These DIY paper stars look harder than they are because they are […]
I don’t know about you, but serving ice cream is often the most stressful part of hosting parties. My easy peasy ice cream squares are the solution. They’re single-serving, delicious, and covered in sprinkles! Grab your sprinkles, cream, and let’s get freezing! Happy Birthday Ice Cream Squares Making your ice cream squares is half of […]
Checkerboard print is all the rage this year, and I can’t say I’m sad about it. This fun checkerboard cake looks extremely complex but is one of the easiest party tricks. Using cake rounds and various-sized cutouts, you can whip up this fun checkered print cake with minimal effort. What you need for a Checkerboard […]
Brie is a must when crafting my serving trays that are always devoured! I love customizing my boards to fit the party theme, and I have the best trick to make DIY a piece of cake (or cheese…) Brie with a flavored center I added blackberry jam between my Brie layers to fit my spring, […]
One of my favorite fall treats is a candy apple. I love the endless possibilities and the chance to adapt them to every season. Caramel apple? Yep! Candy Apple? Absolutely! These Halloween candy apples are a must-make this season. Creating these spooky monster candy apples was a great way to spook up one of my […]
Happy Fall & welcome to the September monthly drop! This month is filled with senior-year fun, including Senior Night ideas, HOCO prep, Friday night lights, and the start of our graduation planning together. But first, have you done your Diapers to Diplomas yearbook page yet? I did mine this weekend and only cried a little. […]
I may have just found the best summer party theme: Italian Night! I hosted a fun dinner party out on the deck, full of our favorite things: Pasta, Mozzarella, Spritz, fresh herbs, and Italian decor. There are so many thoughtful, elevated ways to bring the taste of Italy to your home. I’m excited to share […]
Have you found yourself at the kickoff of senior year? It is so exciting and, of course, a little bittersweet. I am sharing my favorite Senior tips and tricks that I used to launch my girl into her final year of high school, and they are fun, simple, and such a sweet way to wrap […]