my shopping saturday!

UGH! we spend 5 hours in the car dealership today so I don't have shopping Saturday done!  I'll be back tomorrow with our regular shopping Saturday.


I went from this car...  (Kelsey, girl I mentor, acting like she's old enough to drive lol)

...to responsible grown-up four door preparing for family - it had to happen sometime ;o) (excuse the garage pic it's too dark here to take a pic outside!)

Why does buying a new car have to be soooooo long AND PAINFUL!!?!?!?!

hugs!

More Halloween Party Inspiration

Always love thinking about Halloween! Here are a few more ways to Frost your Halloween party this year!  p.s. did you check out everyone's party links?

I love this setup! Sometimes you forget to think about lanterns for holiday decorating, but look at the "boo!" so cute! And the spiders on the drink bowl - so clever! Source

Bats on finials would be a great decorations and you could let your guests take one home! I think they would be easy to make - trip to the hardware store, glue and some bats - you could pull this off! Source

I love fun new approaches to decorating pumpkins - this might be one of my favs! Almost 200 bucks! But you could do the same with some some supplies from the craft store! Source

Awesome dessert for your party! Never go wrong with cheesecake, right?!? Super simple to create the bats and impress your guests! Source and recipe

Purple party theme inspiration!

This one is dedicated to Kristy - a.k.a the Purple Pug - lover of all things purple and glittery ;o)

Kind of digging on the color themed parties lately... here is some inspiration for a purple theme... change the color and Frost any event!

Hello?!? Coffee and tea bar?!? Count me in!!! Doesn't matter the color! I love the fun containers, hanging vases - and have never seen a paper chain look so cute! Source found via savethedateforcupcakes blog

Use lavender and twine with with wire (available local craft stores) to create letters to hang above your party table! So adorable! Source

Soap is always a great favor! This lavender topped soap looks good enough to eat! And if you don't want to do as a favor, make sure you put some at the sinks in the house for your guests to use! Source

already on my to try list... homemade marshmallows! you can make them in any color but the lavender really is beautiful! My to do is coffee flavored - not the best flavor for purple, of course, but YUM! Source

Have you seen chocolate covered apples look so good? And the little flags are pulling at my heart! So adorable! Source found via pizzazzerie.com

Princess/Ballerina Party Ideas and Inspiration!

Who doesn't love a Princess/Ballerina party! (here are some previous princess Frosting tips!)   ... and don't forget to leave your fav party link on yesterday's post!

This adorable little setup shows how making small little clusters of items can make a huge impact for your party! You probably already have something similar to all of these items if you have a girl! Source

Just found this one from the links! - how stinkin' clever! Tutus around the bottom of the cupcake towers? - genius!!! Source









Forget tissue paper poms! you need tulle poms for this party! Source and tutorial









Have lots of pink around! These dipped marshmallows with white tips would love fantastic on a pink dessert table! Source

 ...and top off the dessert buffet with these flashy princess cupcakes! I love the little crowns on top (but make sure they don't eat them!) Source

Sunday Show Off!!!

It's been a while... wanted to post a linky share! You all inspire me every day with your creativity! please leave a link to show off your parties!

For "name" write what the theme of the party was instead! 

Shopping Saturday!

Shopping back on the East coast! I have to say that I am still way jet lagged! Here are the items that I wanted to highlight this week from local stores that you might want to tuck away to add some Frosting to your next party!

While on vaca I saw these vintage porcelain balls with letters in a clear jar and fell in love - THEN I stopped today and found these! SO much cheaper! Super cute to personalize any party table!

Found: Michael's Craft Store
Section: Dollar bins
Price: $1

These Halloween candle holders would be perfect for a Monster themed party! You can also buy faces for the candles!

Found: Michael's Craft Store
Section: Halloween
Price: oops! Forgot to check! *blush*

Love finding fun food to match themes! These taffy would be so cute on the candy buffet or as favors for a Super Hero party!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Candy
Price: $1

Target always comes through in their dollar bins! Items for your Star Wars party!


Found: Target
Section: Dollar bins
Price: $1

Don't forget favors for game night! Casino theme favors - chocolate coins! yum! They even come with dice!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Candy
Price: $1

Kids beachy party inspiration

One of our favorite moments on vacation was spending time on the Oregon beaches! Here are a few ideas to Frost your end of the season beach party!

A bit nautical, but I love the colors and HAD to share the swim trunk garland - how adorable?!?  I'd love to see a larger one of these hanging over the entire party space! Source












I love this little favor purse! If you aren't too crafty, there are tons of stickers and cutouts you can buy at the craft stores now.  If the kids are old enough, you can have them decorate the bags! Source

If you are actually at the beach, have the kids collect shells in cute bags - if you are home, why not set up a shell hunt (like an Easter egg hunt!)  Source

Customized baskets might be too pricey to do for every kid - but you could do more simple baskets full of beach themed items.  Source: Book: Cookie Swap: Creative Treats to Share Throughout the Year (Paperback)

Have you seen these plates? Super cute and perfect for a beach theme! I might even start off my morning a little better with breakfast on a sun plate! You could even use them as decorations too! Source

Sand dollar cookies would a simple cookie anyone could pull off! Little almond slices pushed in your favorite cookie recipe (or store bought refrigerated dough wink wink!) Source and tutorial











party add on....

 dozen beach bags for $6.27! buy here (link)