Wizard Of Oz Cuteness

Okay friends, I am seriously dying here.  I love this party theme and the execution, while possibly a little unattainable in reality, is so incredibly gorgeous!!  I could stare at these photos for hours.  So many pretty details so well thought out and put together.

Of course, anytime you combine Tomkat studio and pair that talent with Kate Landers Events, you are bound to get something fabulous!

Prepare to be inspired....

Shabby Chic Local Inspiration

I am so proud to share this amazing Shabby Chic wedding with my party readers.

A few summers ago I had the privilege of tagging along on some wedding set ups with the amazingly talented mother/daughter team that makes up Stage Right, Etc.  Dani and Ria blew me away weekly with their creativity.  This Kelowna based wedding planning duo is at the cutting edge of all things pretty, all things floral, all things decor, and all things wedding.

I personally take a lot of inspiration for my parties and cakes from wedding magazines and blogs.  I thought sharing their amazing work is sure to inspire the creativity in all of you.  Not to mention, the photographs taken by Jessics Zais are so incredible, it is definitely worth a few minutes of your time!

Check out this adorable location.  What a gorgeous barn.  SO much character!

Cute frames and sweet plaques with the bride and groom/s initials.  These would be adorable touches to any shabby chic party.

Look closely, they used an antique door for the table top.  Cute, right?  I say genius!

This table is so pretty.  Every detail is looked after.  I think this would be a great theme for a bridal tea as well.

Can you feel the warmth?  If you are enjoying drooling over the amazing photos and your wheels are spinning with all the fun details, you've got to go on over and check out the rest of the Shabby Chic Wedding Mock Up over at Stage Right's BLOG.  Once you are there, look around.  This is one of MANY awesome concepts.  These ladies are a notch above the rest and surely the pride of Kelowna's party planning community.

Pioneer Party Inspiration

Okay I have been waiting for a year for this party.  Last Year Rebecca's Abby Cadabby Party was so adorable, I just couldn't wait to see what she would come up with this year!  She did not disappoint.  Pioneer Theme?  Really?  How unique and fun is that???  I love it!

Homemade aprons for the female guests and bandanas for the males.  Love the sweet prints she used and the simple tags!

Wagon Trail rides!  AHH!  SO Sweet!

Look at this sweet little birthday girl with her pretty cake.  The bonnet is so cute!  Did you notice the jug with the candy has a "2" on it?  Love it!

Homemade strawberry jam for favors and CD's with the party music.  Great gifts!

Mailee was looking at the photos with me.  This year in school they did a huge unit of Pioneer life and she loved it.  She is all excited about this party theme for her next birthday.  I must agree, it suits her perfectly and I am so inspired after seeing Rebecca's party.  Go HERE to see more!

Lemonade and Sunshine; Why Didn't I Think of That??

I really love this party that I first saw featured over at Bella Grace.  I mean I found myself daydreaming today about this party that Jess from Paper & Pen Flowers created for her two daughters.

 All of my kids have winter and early spring birthdays so I have never gotten to enjoy the thrill of outside sunny parties but I sure can appreciate this adorable theme.

Look at this table!  It's outside and it is so gorgeous!  I love the soft pink and yellow color palette and the fresh lemon theme is so, well, delicious!!

This is quite possibly the cutest use of tin cans I have ever seen!  She even made use of the lids!  And that old window frame...WOW!  I am in love!

Sweet strips of fabric, jars full of lemons...Old cans and milk bottles...little bouquets of summer flowers...it's too much for me to bear!

Isn't this a great touch yet so simple?  I really wish I had thought of it!

More cute tin cans...dying here...and you know how I love sweets...Look at these cute confections.

Oh but it does not stop at cute cuppies, here is the cake!  It's pink lemonade flavor!  How amazing is that?  I love the simplicity of this cake.  It's so classy.

These adorable repurposed mason jars are filled with lemon drops.  A little square of cute fabric and some twine and we are talking cute favors.  These are not the only favors though!  You simply MUST hop over to Pen&paper flowers to see the rest.

I am seriously considering celebrating half birthdays around here just so I can have an adorable backyard party like this.  Thanks for the beautiful pictures and awesome inspiration Jess.  You truly outdid yourself.

Princess and The Pea Party Inspiration

Okay, I just have to share this super cute party from The Winding Road.  I love the Princess and The Pea, always have. Check out this adorable party and while you are there, you must browse the large selection of other amazing parties that Sandy has thrown!  Oh my!  She is so talented and so creative!

 I love that she held a photo shoot at her house to capture the party's theme.  I always tell my kids "no" when they ask to have their party at the waterslides, the gymnastics place, the arcade...perhaps I wouldn't care so much about holding a party at one of those locations if I decided to just take fab photos at home! Great idea!

You know I love cakes, yes?  This one is simple and adorable.  I love it!  I also love (in a big way) the adorable fabric and fun fabric flowers.  So creative, such fun details!

 Eeps!  Dying here!  How cute is this??  Not sure if you know this about me or not but I am kind of a detail girl and everything about this little detail just makes me happy!

I love this party because she took a classic theme and dreamed up a gorgeous party using unexpected colors and amazing little touches.  You must go to Sandy's blog and check out the rest of the photos!!

A Birdy Painting

A few weeks ago Cait and I got to spend a week with our best friends.  You can read more about that fabulous trip here.  I just wanted to share one of the projects that we finished while I was there.  Gretch is due with her second daughter in August.  We both fell in love with a piece of art from Pottery barn kids and I suggested that we make a version of it ourselves.  We were both happy with the results!

So precious!  Won't this look fantastic in a little baby girl room?

There's me...deep in concentration!

 First some paint...

 ...then some paper...

 ...and finally some pearls and beads!

Many times I find diving in is the most difficult part of creating something.  I encourage you to go for it.  Try to make something that inspires you.  Don't think about the "I'm not sure it will turn out" part, just enjoy the process and work at it till you are thrilled with the results!

Vintage Pink and Blue First birthday

I am so excited to show you guys this adorable party from Our Fancy-full Life. This first birthday is sweet and sophisticated all at once.  I love the vintage feel and ll of the unique ideas.  Doilies for a garland?  Hello!  So simple and classy!

See the doily garland?  I love that!  The tissue paper poms just don't get old either but did you notice how Charisse used tissue paper to make a huge wall display?(look at the top photo)  Looks like she folded it accordion style (think paper fan times 4) and added some cuteness and another doily.  Wow!  So clever!

Cupcake toppers have become really popular and they are always adorable but adding tulle and pearls... talk about taking it to the next level!  Seriously great!

I must mention I am swooning over the white lacey cake plates as well.

Pretty candies, an adorable cake and look at that sweet banner!

Okay this is a scrapbook that matches the party.  I love this.

 I love the colors, the feel, everything!  Cait's party has come and gone but perhaps you have a first birthday to plan.  This is such a great theme!  I am thinking it would work great for a bridal shower, baby shower or even a 4 year old tea party! If you adore this party too, pop over to Charisse's blog and show her some comment love!