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I have missed you all the last couple of days!
I have been preparing for a

"Girl's Night In" at my casa!

A few months ago I blogged about a company called Picnik!

Picnik is an online photo editing site!

They are awesome!

Well, they saw my post and asked me to host a House Party for them!
Really...you had to ask?

Me? Host a party?

I was very excited and the party is tonight!

Since it is all girls and it is close to Cinco de Mayo...

I thought "One Hot Tamale" would make a great

theme for my girls night!

Here is a little peak.....

Thank you to Susan at Poca Cosas for the Mexican flower idea!

And to Parties by Hardie who made these labels for me

in a DAY!

My theme idea was last minute!

She was so helpful is getting these labels done for me!

Have a Great Weekend.....

Hot Stuff!

Treat Jar Tags

I am stalker...I mean Big Fan

of Eighteen 25!

They have the best printables around!
And they are free!

Check out these very cute labels I found for

Treat Jars!

Check them out here and Download them for yourself!

These would be great for Teachers Appreciation Week!

Bubble Gum Bribes.......Love it!

What a fun label for a basket for Mother's Day...so Original!

Can you Dig It?

I can dig this!

I found this very cute little boys party

on The Smiths Blog!
I don't do a lot of boys theme parties...

mainly because I have 2 girls and

no boys in sight!

My 16 year old nephew won't

go for this type of party!

But, I had to share these very cute party details!

So, on with the party!

When the Guests...I mean "Construction Workers"

arrived, they received a Tool Belt and a Personalized Hard Hat.

Check out that Orange Cord wreath on the door!

Love it!

Goodies table...love the Orange "Wrecking Balls"!

I absolutely love the Orange Cone Drink Cups!

And that cake....so cute!

Painting....Photo Op.....Favors! Oh my!

Eat Dessert First!

I am currently working on a 40th birthday celebration

for my sweet husband!

I have been looking at cake designs and although

I have seen some nice cakes, I just haven't found that one yet!
In the mean time I have decided to have mini desserts!

As in these very tasty Dessert Shooters!

These are so fun and you can make so many flavors

that there should be something for everyone!
I found some great ones at a sweet little bakery

called Buttercream!

I really need your help!
I know my tastes but,

I would love to get your opinions!

So leave a comment and tell

me your favorite!

So here are the flavors:

Raspberry Marble Chambord

Layers of Chocolate and White Cake infused with Chambord

Raspberry Mousse topped with a fresh Raspberry

Amaretto

White Cake infused with Amaretto Liquor

Amaretto filling and Toasted Almonds

Grasshopper

Devils Food Cake, Creme De Menthe Chiffon and Crushed Cookies

Baileys Irish Cream

Dark Chocolate Cake soaked in Baileys, Baileys Mousse and Crushed Cookies

Fuzzy Navel

White Sponge Cake soaked in Peach Schnappes, Buttercream Mousse and Candied Lemon

Smores

Chocolate Cake, Marshmallow Filling and Graham Crackers

What's your Favorite?

Mega Giveaway!

The mother of all giveaways is here for the taking!

Run....Run...Run.... as fast as you can

over to Kate Landers Events

and leave a comment for a chance to

win a Classic Custom Party Theme Package!

Worth $125 to $250!!!

Check it out here!

Can you believe this is what you get!
GASP! I know!

2 Color Scheme Suggestions
2 Invitation Design Suggestions
2 Invitation Wording Suggestions
5 Suggested Menu & Beverage Items (appropriate for age of guests and time of party)
2 Birthday Cake or Cupcake Design Suggestions
1 Party Activity Suggestion
2 Party Game Suggestions
1 Party Craft Suggestion
3 Party Favor Suggestions (including packaging suggestions)
2 Tableware Suggestions (includes: table covering, plates, cups, flatware, napkins, centerpiece)
2 Decoration Suggestions
2 Party Ware Suggestions (hats, bunting, etc)

Vintage Owl Party

I have been searching the web over for fun Owl Party ideas
that I can add to the party I am planning in May.

I found this beautiful party over at

My Owl Barn.

I love the charm and simplicity of

this party that celebrated the 1st year

of life for one sweet little girl!

Check out all the details!

The cake toppers were made by the host herself !

The wooden doll and an owl which was gifted to her by her grandmother.

Table of flowers lanterns and owl vases....

That is one seriously cute pinata!

Custom made for the party!

Check out this party and everything owl

over at My Owl Barn

Kentucky Derby Inspiration Board

Hosting a Derby Party?

Here is my Derby Inspiration Board

with links to some great desserts!

There is something here

for everyone!

Enjoy!

1. Classic Mint Julep 2. Derby Hat 3. Roses Displayed in Julep Cup

4. Mint Julep Brownies 5. Trophy Horseshoe

6. Mint Julep Gelato 8. Mint Julep Cake

Monkey Around...

I found some cute little invites today

over on Life Sweet Life Blog!

These very cute invites were

made by a friend throwing her

a sock monkey themed baby shower!

Such a cute idea!

I love boxed invites with sweet little surprises inside!

And the Winner is....

The winner of the Target Gift card is...

# 20 Tami Girl!

Thanks for all of those that commented

on how you celebrate your birthdays!

They were all great!

Petite Productions

Sorry for the lack of posts this week!

I have been really struggling getting well!

I have had 4 illnesses in 2 weeks!
It kept me away from my party friends

and that made me feel even worse!

Well, today I have a sweet little party feature

from Petite Productions!
I just found this Party Gal last night and I am

in love with her work!

Check out this cute take on Winnie the Pooh

for a baby shower!

Check out that diaper cake!

I thought that was the cake!

Here is the cake!

One Word....Amazing!

I love all of the tropical colors

and of course how they Incorporated

the character into the party,

so subtle.

Check out her website here

and look at the gallery of parties!

I wanted to share them but they were

on a slide show.

So go over and check them out!
You will not be disappointed!

Give a Hoot!

I am really enjoying working on my daughters

Owl Birthday party!

Here is a little idea that I thought

would make a cute party favor!

Want to make you own party animal?

What you need:

Owl template

Scrapbook Paper

Glue

Exacto Knife

Party Horn

What to Do:

1. Download the owl template here

2. Trace and cut out the owl design parts

3. Glue them owl parts together

4. Cut a "X" with the exacto knife

under the owls nose

5. Insert the party horn through the "X"

There you have it!

I did make something a little extra for my owl..

A party hat!
Which you can make by just cutting a triangle

and attaching to the back of the owl!

Cake Ball Wedding Cake

I love, love Cake Balls!

I love everything about them!

So, when I found this great company just south

of me in Austin Texas I had to share their

fantastic work!

Stacey Bridges is the co-founder of

Austin Cake Ball

She has a background in Costume Design

so, it is no wonder that her

cake balls are so unique!

Check out these fabulous designs!

Modern and Elegant Wedding Table....

Bride and Groom Cakes.....

I am dying over this one!

What an awesome idea for a Grooms Cake!

They can make special designs for any event!

And the best news is that if you are not in the Austin Area
you can still order these little treasures and have
them shipped to you!
Red Velvet
Vanilla Bean
Lemon Drop
German Chocolate
Chocolate Espresso...
Need I continue?
Order yours here!

Button on Board and Giveaway!

Happy Monday!

I am so excited to share with you

something new to my blog!
I got my very own Blog Button!

Check it out to the left!

I am very excited about it!
This was a Happy Blog Birthday present

from a Sweet Little Chick!

Melissa over at Silly Bee's Chickadees!

How sweet is that?

If you have never checked out her blog

RUN...don't walk over and check it out!
I have featured this cool chick on my

blog in the past...

Check out her Sweet Bee Party here!

So, to celebrate the her kindness

I thought I would pay it forward and

have a giveaway!

I will be giving one lucky winner a

$20 Target Gift Card!!
You have until Friday April 17th at midnight CST

to enter!
Good Luck to you all!

Ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment about how you celebrate your birthday

2. Become a follower and leave a comment

telling me you have done so.

3. Blog about the giveaway and leave a separate comment

telling me you have done so.

4. Add my button to your blog and leave a separate comment

telling me you have done so.

Needing a little Vitamin C

I have been told that with all of
the viruses that I have had this week
that I should be taking more vitamin C!
Well, I prefer mine in liquid form!
So I put together this little eye candy
of Orange Drinks...What shall I have first?
Hey....It's the weekend Right?
Can you blame me?

1. Screwdriver

2. Mimosa

3. Blood Orange Margarita with Ginger

4. Orange Blossom

Whoooo wouldn't love this party?

I will be throwing an Owl themed party for

my daughter who is turning 3 in May.

She loves owls and loves going to bed

at night in her owl themed room!

So, I have been searching the web for ideas.

I didn't have to look far since there have been

some really cute events!

Baby Showers , Birthday Parties and even Weddings

with owl themes.

Here is a cute little owl party that I hadn't seen before!

I thought I must share.

Check it out at Coco Cake Boutique Cupcakes

I love the colors....obvious from my Under the Sea party.

This lovely party was simple and cute!

Cupcake Table....

Lovely colors....

The kids had story time

and made these cute owl collages...

I guess I will not be using these colors

since I just had a party with

blue and orange...

So, I am going with Pink, Brown and Yellow!

What do you think?

I will have my owl inspiration board up soon!

Come back to see all of the details!

Down and Out!

Hello to all of you great party gals..oh and boys too!

I have been a bad blogger this week!

I am down and out but hope to be back soon!

First there was allergies...Texas wind has not been good to me!

Next came...PINK eye!

And then came Strep throat!

Not all 3 at the same time!

Yes....so, hopefully I can come back soon!

Thanks for hanging with me!

By the way...isn't that a cute Water Bottle Cover?

Find it here!

Pinwheel love

I have been oohhh and awwwing

over pinwheel parties all over

some wonderful blogs.

Easter came fast after planning my

daughters Under the Sea party!

So, I was short on ideas and time!
So I thought I would try my hand at making

pinwheel cupcake toppers!

Here is what I made for my family.

I found a great tutorial at Kelly Johnston Blog!

Check out the details here!

And special thanks to

Parties By Hardie for creating

these Printable Easter Designs!

Find more at her Etsy Store Here!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter!

I am so thankful for all of you!

Here are my two precious bunnies!

Peeps Show...

I have been looking for a favor for Easter

and I have found it!

Head over to No Fuss Fabulous

where you will find the directions

and the Free label download!

Thanks No Fuss Fabulous!