Mad Scientist

We have finally decided on our Halloween costumes for this year, we will be a family of Mad Scientists.  And I'm creating a dessert table to go with our costumes.  I was in need of some inspiration and I came across this electrifying mad scientist party.  I'm so in love with everything about this dessert table from the hanging chains, the high voltage signage, and the electronic tester.  Everything about this party screams Frankenstein's Lab.  It's the perfect backdrop for a Halloween party or in this case, a little one's birthday party!



Vintage Paper Plane Birthday Party

I love this cleaver and adorable paper plane birthday party!  I can't get enough of the vintage twist, with muted navy and red color palette, and adorable details.  The test flight zone is so smart, and a great way to entertain the kiddos, while the in flight refreshments will keep the adults happy.  And I love the use of galvanized tubs, silver accents, vintage crates and baskets, and mini suitcases throughout the party.

{photos via Hostess Blog}

Moustach Bash 1st Birthday

Love this moustache bash first birthday party.  From the chevron to the blue & green color palette, to the fabulous cake,  to the wet your whiskers beverage station, and to the little bow ties and moustaches adorning everything, I'm loving all the great details.  The chalkboard sign is fabulous, love how it displays all his favorites, and is so trendy.  And how dapper and adorable is the birthday boy!

{photos via Kara's Party Ideas}

Nautical Navy & Yellow Baby Shower

Today I'm sharing the insanely gorgeous nautical themed shower that our friends and family threw us.  From the lovely party decor to the delicious dessert table, there were so many beautiful details.  I adored all the rustic nautical elements, with touches of blue glass, and  sea-worthy phrases.  Guests were encouraged to leave little notes to B (aka baby) on sand dollar shells, which I can't wait to frame in a shadow box for the nursery. 

 

The stunning cake was a combination of strawberry shortcake and red velvet, which happens to be mine and the Mister's favorites.

The desert table was completed with delicious cake pops, amazing shortbread anchor cookies, brownies, and lollipops.  The girls even put together a "cravings station" with all my favorites: SourPatch Kids, Jolly Ranchers, Twizzlers & Yan Yans!

The favors were Nutella stuffed, sea-salt, and brown butter chocolate chip cookies that I baked the night before.  We found those gorgeous navy stripped paper bags on Etsy, and tied everything together with red and white bakers twine and added a thank you label.

The signature drink featured cotton candy and champagne or sprite, with an added Swedish Fish for fun.

{with our lovely shower hostess!}



Games: They went around with a ball of yarn, that guests could guesstimate the size of my belly by cutting the yarn at their desired length.  We also played the "my water broke" game, that had mini babies frozen in ice cubes, whose ever baby floated up to the top first won.  And the last game guest played, involved guessing which baby (myself or the Mister) was responsible for various behaviors/mannerisms.

 

WALL-E Birthday Party

How adorable is this Pixar inspired WALL-E birthday party?  I loved the story of WALL-E, the robot who fell in love with another robot EVE, and went on an adventure that changed the world.  This adorable birthday party captures all of the WALL-E's charm.  Love the geometric backdrop, the WALL-E inspired desserts, and the plant sample, party favors are perfect!

{photos via Hostess Blog}

Baby Maddness: A Gender Reveal party

As everyone is anxiously looking at their bracket this week, I thought I'd share a different and adorable take on the March Madness bracket, a Gender Revel bracket.  On the menu: champagne cake pops, cupcakes, donuts, trail mix, brownies, and of course the cake.  Love the fun competitive spirit they encouraged and all the lovely details, scroll down to see what they're expecting.

{photos via Hostess Blog}

From the Host:
Our guests were encouraged to pick a team, either “pink” or “blue” and show their support by dressing in their team’s color.  We even had matching buttons that the guests could wear to show their support.  We also had a hanging chalkboard up so each guest could cast their vote.  I also created little tag that our guest could write baby name suggestions on and leave in the mail boxes.