Being invited to a party is wonderful — it means someone wants to share their special occasion with you! While bringing a bottle of wine or flowers is always appreciated, here are some more creative ways to thank your host for their hospitality. Because nothing says,...
Adult Parties
How to Host the Ultimate Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl isn't just for die-hard football fans — it's a fantastic opportunity to create an incredible family gathering that's fun for both kids and adults. But if you've got young kids, how do you pull off a Super Bowl Watch Party that keeps the kids...
How to Host a Party at a Restaurant
In November, I shared the Ray of Sunshine baby shower I hosted for a dear friend. The party was at a local restaurant — a first for me! I've never hosted a party at a restaurant, but I would definitely do it again. Here are my tips about how to host a party at a...
My Parties: Ray of Sunshine Baby Shower
When my twins started daycare, there was an assistant teacher in the two-year-old room who quickly became a family favorite. Miss Stephanie also moonlighted as our babysitter and later as my party assistant. And now, she and her husband Greg are expecting their first...
Socially Distanced Birthday Party (Porch Party)
I promised to share another small, socially distanced birthday party with you. This is what we did for my mom's birthday back at the end of April. It couldn't have been simpler — or shorter — but it kept us safe while squeezing in a little celebration. It all started...
My Parties: How to Style A Football Viewing Party
When we had girls, it did not occur to me that they would turn out to be HUGE college football fans. Time to update my thinking! After the University of Georgia lost the national collage championship to Alabama last year, Baby A just cried and cried. So this year, I...
My Parties: How to Host a Baby Carriage Baby Shower
If you are like me, you're hosting several parties a year. I do so many parties, that sometimes I forget to post some here. And then I completely forget about them. For four years. Sigh. So, here ... directly from 2014 ... is a baby carriage baby shower that my SIL...
My Parties: How to Host a Royal Wedding Viewing Party Brunch
Well, if it's even possible, I loved Harry and Meghan's royal wedding even more than I thought I would. Did you watch? What's your take on her dress? And did you also go crazy and host a royal wedding viewing party brunch? I woke up at 4 a.m. ET because I was not as...
Ideas for a Royal Wedding Viewing Party
Today I'm rounding up some of my favorite British-themed parties to share some Royal Wedding Viewing Party inspiration with you. Some of these are London Is Calling Parties, or Jubilee Street Parties, or just British-flavored birthday parties. No matter the exact...
Mini Party Plan: How to Plan a Royal Wedding Viewing Party
I know we're all waaay too young to know the song, "I'm just wild about Harry" but, I am wild about Prince Harry. He just looks fun! And, I'm wild about royal weddings. Since getting up early with my mom and watching Lady Di marry that schmuck, I've been hooked. So...
Guest Party: How to Host a Floral Christmas Wonderland Party
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Bethany of Sweet Georgia Sweet and her Floral Christmas Wonderland Party to the blog. Here in Georgia, we're looking at 68 degrees on Christmas Day, so an outdoor dinner party isn't at all out of the question. Wouldn't it be relaxing to...
Freebie Friday: Kentucky Derby Free Printables
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, so if you're hosting a viewing party, it's time to pick out your Kentucky Derby free printables. Of course, I've already done that for you. All you have to do is choose your favorites, straighten your hat, and mix up some mint...
Guest Party: Great Gatsby Dessert Table
Today, I'm excited to welcome Roxana from Sugar-Sugar Cakes in Canton, GA. Roxana is one of my blog's lovely sponsors, and you've seen her work before in my parties, most recently the microphone cake pops from my girls' Country Music Awards Karaoke Party. Roxana...
Guest Party: How to Style a Nifty Nautical Birthday Party
I think you can find party inspiration anywhere. (Did you check out my inspiring bike ride?) So while my focus here is always on children's birthday parties, I also like to feature — and style — parties for adults. You never know what is going to light that fire for...
Guest Party: Vintage Baseball Birthday Bash
Today I'm excited to welcome Christy of Itsy Belle back to the blog -- don't miss her Owl Baby Shower and Valentine's Spa Party. Christy styled this Vintage Baseball Party to honor her grandfather -- and you know this must have touched his heart! I think this party...
My Parties: This Is Your Life Birthday Party
Saturday was my mother's 70th birthday and Tuesday will be my step-sister's 60th birthday. So this weekend, we hosted a joint This Is Your Life birthday party for them. On the show, the host holds a red and gold book and from that, I took our color scheme. Party...
My Parties: How to Host a Hearts and Doilies Bridal Shower
This weekend, my sister-in-law and I hosted a bridal shower for our nephew's fiance, the very sweet Ashley. Since the party was so close to Valentine's Day, and Ashley likes a little vintage flair, we went with a hearts and doilies bridal shower theme. This was very...
Real Party: College Reunion Dinners
This past weekend was my college reunion and it was such a blast to see everyone again! Some of the ladies (I went to a women's college) I still see regularly, but for others it had been 20 years. Our campus was even more beautiful and I was so proud to introduce my...




















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