july fourth bunting banner

Sunday, June 12, 2011

how adorable is this bunting banner by telisa of sugar tot designs? it's got all the design elements i love - burlap and mod pattern together in one beautiful bunting banner perfect for fourth of july! 

telisa shares a step by step tutorial over at her blog. so, head on over there now! 





all photos by telisa of sugar tot designs



ace-ing a tennis-themed party

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

fresh from another sports-themed party two weeks ago for my son's 4th birthday, here's another precious  feature this time, it's a tennis-themed 7th birthday party! 

louisa of loulou events (sydney-based) is responsible for this simply stunning party showcasing a dessert table setup as a tennis court using green m&ms and tennis ball cookies. it came out amazing! 



the party table was creatively covered with felt making it look like a tennis court with personalized water bottle labels, deuce {juice} labels and adorable stamped napkins. 





i adore the the cake and party favor packaging ~ this is how simple party details can create some of the most unforgettable impacts!

visit louisa's blog for more details!

{all photos by louisa}


patterns and prints

Saturday, June 4, 2011

there's no question i love colorful patterns and prints. so when i finally got my monogrammed melamine plates, i didnt hesitate to try it out with another bold pattern, in this case a pink liner over white tablecloth - for a bright summer tablescape perfect for a baby/bridal shower, outdoor brunch or a girly soiree.

to tame the crazy patterns, i limited the color scheme to two colors, pink and green and kept the decor simple. i only had macarons on hand, so i added those as treats.

to sum it up, i think it's a bold move to marry two prints together in table decor but in my opinion it still works!



what do you think? what are your thoughts? 

linking to :

ten june

nifty thrifty things