TOP POSTS :: Best of JULY

I can not believe we are looking at the beginning of August! It totally feels like this was the shortest summer ever, does anyone else feel this way? I hate that my daughter will be going back to school in just a little over a week but what can I do! We are gonna make sure to squeeze in as much fun as we can this week, that's what! ;)

So lets take a look back over what you all were reading in July & viewed the most. I would also like to say THANK YOU to all who stop by to read, comment from time to time & send me emails. I SEE IT ALL! So thanks again. xoxo

:: TOP POSTS for July 2015 ::


  SHOPPING :: IKEA finds [July edition]

 
COLLECTION DEBUT :: Crafty Birthday Party

 

  WEDDING :: Orange & Fuschia Inspiration Board

 

So now you are all caught up on some of the most read posts here on my blog. Hopefully you will just add me to your BlogLovin feed so you don't miss any posts. =) You can find it on the top right sidebar here - super easy to do!
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WEDDING :: Orange & Fuschia Inspiration Board

Hello everyone & welcome to "Wedding Wednesday"!

::  lollipops  ::  cocktail  ::  dress ::  cake  ::  flowers  ::  confetti  ::  table number  ::

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  Summer is in full swing and I am sure you have gone to a wedding or two this summer already. Bright colors are H-O-T for summer and this marriage of these bold colors is no exception and I personally am LOVING them together! Orange and fuschia make for a fun event that brings a little sizzle.

 Candy in some form, available at the reception, makes for some fun with these lollipops done in your color scheme. Who wouldn't want to bring out their kid side? Make sure to choose a signature cocktail and mocktail that is as delicious as it is gorgeous! This cocktail with a fresh orange slice, regardless of what is in it, makes me want to head to the bar for one right now! ;) This dress is a stunner - perfect for the bridesmaids to wear or that perfect little dress to wear as a guest. Try adding a floral element as a cake topper to keep your modern cake design on the feminine side and create a look that is very modern chic. Adorn the tables with lots of flowers and fun shaped confetti in various shades of oranges and pinks to make the tables festive and fun! Also make sure to coordinate some amazing table number design with your theme to ensure your guests feel welcome and they know where to sit. They will appreciate it.
 
Have you ever attended a summer wedding using bright colors like these or a party that used them?  What was your favorite element of the event?  I would LOVE to hear the details . . .spill below ;) 

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WEDDING :: Light Blue & Orange FALL Inspiration Board

     

Hello everyone & welcome to "Wedding Wednesday"!

  ::  centerpiece  :: dress  ::  invite  ::  pumpkins   ::  necklace  ::  cake  ::  place setting

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Fall is in the air and what I love the most about fall wedding inspiration is looking at color schemes that you would not typically imagine together for a fall wedding. I am LOVING this color palette this week: soft blues paired with a vibrant orange with a few fall touches makes this a party I would love to be invited to! It's just GORGEOUS!

Decorating tables with these pumpkin and floral centerpieces set on these wood tables give it that rustic edge and add a couple votives and you are ready for your guests. This orange dress is so versatile as I can see it with a nice pair of heels or throw on a pair of cowboy boots for a country farm wedding and your wedding party will look amazing. Invites can be kept simple, like these with just a touch of fall on them with the leaves in the wedding colors - perfect for a fall event. Pumpkins are in abundance in the fall so why not paint some in your wedding colors to match? These blue pumpkins I am dying over as they are so chic! This gorgeous necklace would be the perfect gift for your girls and makes quite the statement. Dazzle your guests with a show stopping cake. This one is the perfect choice for a rustic wedding in the fall. One of the very reasons I love this light blue and orange color combo together is because they are complimentary colors and this place setting is so stunning with tiny decorated pumpkins on these beautiful plates.

 
Have you been to a fall wedding that had an amazing color palette? What colors were used? What was your favorite element of the event?  I would LOVE to hear the details . . .spill below ;)

 

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WEDDING :: Halloween wedding inspiration board

Hello everyone & welcome to "Wedding Wednesday"!

  ::  ring pumpkin  ::  flowers  ::  dress  ::  cocktail sign 

  ::  cake  ::  socks  ::  favor candles

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What a treat that I have for you today! A seasonal inspiration board full of fun: a HALLOWEEN wedding inspiration board. Some of you may be thinking . . . there is NO WAAAAAY I would have a Halloween wedding but here's the thing, for the person who loves Halloween and who loves all that is available in the fall months, this may be the perfect theme for them. Does it mean you have to have guts n' gore for the wedding? NOOOOO . . . you can still have the class of a traditional wedding with the elements of Halloween all wrapped up in one!

Just imagine a black and white wedding & just adding touches of orange to it. The orange just pops off the neutral color scheme plus gives it that 'wow' factor all while keeping with a traditional wedding theme. Personally I thought about doing this myself as I LOVE the fall months for a wedding but in the end we went a different direction . . .actually different time of year as well. lol

Have you ever been to a Halloween wedding? What was your favorite element of the event?  I would LOVE to hear the details . . .spill below ;)

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EATS :: EASTER Goodies (Candy-Free)

Hello there – it’s Melissa from My Party Passion hopping by to say I am SO excited about Easter! Our home is usually the home for the neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt, however this year with the unpredictable weather, we are not having it this year.  However, we are having guests over for our Easter feast!  

I am always looking for new, healthy, goodies for the children at Easter (seems we are just done with Valentine’s Day and ST. Patrick’s day when BAM Easter candy is on the shelves!).  

I am happy to report I think I came up with some easy fun ideas!  Using some of Laura’s new "Hoppy Easter" Collection (dying for you to see it all!), I made up these goodies for the kids!

I bought the long triangle bags from the Dollar Tree and filled them with goldfish crackers, popcorn and carrots. Tied with a jute string and attached one of the party circles from the 'Hoppy Easter' collection!  

These will be a big hit with the kids at our home on Easter and I won’t’ feel guilty that they are snacking on sugary sweets!  

Another easy grab and go idea is using these popcorn boxes (again dollar store where I got 8 for a buck!).  Again using the jute and a party circle..there you have it! Grab and Go!  Fill with pretzels, trail mix,  popcorn or veggies!

Easter is not far off and I will be showing off the entire 'Hoppy Easter' collection!  Can’t wait!

Until next time – Party on Friends! Melissa

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Guest Contributor: Melissa Newell

Melissa Newell has been planning and executing parties for over 20 years - parties have always been a passion of hers.

Melissa’s motto is Go Big or Go Home! She celebrates with her children every chance they get - making each day a celebration of Life!

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