Author:Lori

Llama Theme Mother’s Day Luncheon

April 3
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Llama theme parties are really a trend!  And what’s not to love?  Those adorable, fuzzy creatures are just so cute and hard to resist!  Even though they’re a popular theme for little girls…there’s no rule that says you can’t have a little llama fun with the adult ladies too!  Since springtime is finally here and Mother’s Day will soon be on the horizon, I’m sharing some llama theme fun with a Llamas & Mamas Mother’s Day Luncheon!  I was so excited to create this party for the spring edition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Magazine…one of my favorite publications for all sorts of party inspiration!  This intimate soiree for two moms and their mamas was showcased in the magazine as a whimsical way to celebrate the holiday!  And today I’m sharing even more from that sweet party to celebrate moms of all ages!  Whether you’re a brand new mom, have held the position for a while, have grand babies or participate in a child’s life…motherhood is such a reason for celebration!  Let’s gather and have some fun…with llamas AND mamas!

llama theme…mama party!

Easy Easter Table Ideas!

March 21
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The Easter table is often filled with beautiful springtime flowers, pretty china, linens and maybe even some silver…it’s often one of a handful of times we go all out to set a lovely table!  But let’s face it, sometimes life gets in the way…and even though this holiday gives us reason for celebration, there’s no rule that says we have to be over-the-top!  When it comes right down to it, holidays and special occasions go beyond the decorations.  They give us opportunity to be with those we love most and create special moments that will become cherished memories!  Even though i LOVE decorating for parties…or any reason really, I also love to share easier ways to make our celebrations memorable without killing ourselves doing it!  Simple and inexpensive–two words that make festivities even better in my book!  So today I’d love to share with you an easy Easter table that I set to serve an early holiday breakfast.  I’m even sharing some of my family’s favorite recipes to add to your tabletop!  Take a peek at a simple setup that’s still filled with Easter fun!

take a seat at the Easter table!

Springtime Mimosa Bar!

March 15
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Mimosa bar parties are so much fun and remind me of springtime!  The light and delicate drinks can be such a pretty addition to any party…and the ideas for all the fixings are limitless!  While many think of mimosas as a sparkly sip at a brunch, they really fit in perfectly for any occasion!  Easter celebrations are right around the corner, and with Mother’s Day & warm-weather festivities finally within sight,  we now have so many opportunities to host spring & summer inspired parties!  So today I’d like to share some ideas for setting a pretty table to serve up these wonderful drinks.  Let’s pop the bubbly and bring on the fun…

cheers to the mimosa bar!

Easy & Festive Easter Favors

March 12
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Easter favors can be such fun to hand out at your holiday gatherings!  Whether your hosting an egg hunt, breakfast or brunch you just might offer up some take-home treats to your guests…so why not set up a sweet little table filled with tiny gifts to thank your favorite peeps for coming!  Favors never need to be elaborate, they’re just small gestures of appreciation…but that doesn’t mean they can’t be darling…or delicious!  Today I’ve partnered with Grand Rapids Popcorn Company to share with you some Easter fun that includes a simple DIY that will surely bring extra happiness to your holiday celebrations!  See how easy it can be to share bunnies and baskets with your family and friends!

hop on up for Easter favors!

How to Make Shamrock Biscuits!

March 8
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Shamrock biscuits just might make your family smile when they sit down for breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day!  I love to serve up something fun during the holidays…and St. Paddy’s Day is no exception.  But with everyone being so busy it can seem overwhelming to try and create an entire party setup for one little breakfast or snack!  Something special never needs to be over-the-top…the simple little things are equally appreciated AND equally cute!  So today I want to share a really easy treat you can add to the breakfast or dinner table…and you might have everything you need in your fridge & pantry!  So let’s get right to it today and bake up some Leprechaun love…

easy, shamrock biscuits!

Under the Sea Party Ideas

March 5
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I don’t know about you but I’m REALLY ready for spring and summer entertaining!  I tend to jump the gun a bit when it comes to seasonal decorating…but I just can’t help myself!  Easter preparations are getting me excited for spring…but I’m also already dreaming of lazy summertime days on the patio with family and friends!  So today I’m jumping ahead a bit and sharing some whimsical & unexpected ideas for some under the sea inspired fun.  A sunny yellow color palette, sea inspired nibbles, and classic cocktails just might have you believing that summer is just around the corner! I’ve partnered with several wonderful vendors and am so excited to share with you these ideas that are as easy as they are cheerful!  So let the sun shine on your next party…

with an under the sea party celebration!

Mermaid Party Giveaway Fun!

March 1
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A mermaid party certainly is a popular theme in the girl crowd these days!  But having boys has left me out of this fun, party trend…or any girly decorating for that matter!  I’ve mentioned before that I jump on the chance to design some feminine fun for my gal pals any time I get a chance…so when I had this opportunity to not only design a party decoration fit for a mermaid but also support and celebrate my friend, I was in!  Today I’d like to invite you to get to know my talented friend and also learn how you can enter a fun giveaway to help kick off the release of her first, new party line!  If you don’t know Lynnette from Craft My Occasion I really encourage you to check her out!  She’s an amazing designer, stylist, baker…the list goes on!  As a mom and woman of color she was finding it difficult to find party products that represented her daughter…so after plenty of hard work and dedication she came up with her own line of mermaid party products to fit that need!  I’m so extremely proud and in awe of her to run with this important project…and I know we will see MUCH more from her in the future!  So to celebrate her line of party supplies that highlight diversity, Lynnette is hosting a giveaway!  Seven party planners, makers and designers have come together to offer a Mermaid Party Package…and I’m thrilled to take part!  Check out all the goodies and be sure to pop over to my Instagram feed to see how to enter!

do you want to be a mermaid?

Holiday Waffle Bar

February 26
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A waffle bar is always a fun idea for a breakfast or brunch celebration…but it can also be a sweet surprise on any ordinary day!  What I love best about this kind of morning treat is that you most likely have everything you need right in your freezer, fridge or pantry!  If you have kids you probably have frozen waffles or pancakes on hand…and if you don’t, you can easily add them to your grocery list!  We always have waffles in the freezer, they’re great for picky breakfast eaters but equally wonderful for after school snacks!  You can do so many delicious things with a waffle…make them sweet, make them savory, keep them healthy, or even indulge on some cheat-worthy additions for an over-the-top sugar fix!  And since they don’t have to be just for breakfast, they’re the perfect choice for a holiday treat! Today I’d love to share how easy it can be to create a waffle bar with a simple Easter theme! Serve it in the morning, afternoon, or even for dinner…and let the waffle make your family smile!

hop on up to the waffle bar!

St. Patrick’s Day Made Simple!

February 20
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St. Patrick’s Day is one of my family’s favorite holidays…in part, because we actually have some Irish roots!  When my boys were little it would have been a travesty to not celebrate as they were convinced that they were full-blooded Irishmen!  We made Leprechaun traps, filled shoes with coins, even had to clean up the mess those pesky little Irish guys (that we never did catch) would leave behind…all such fun memories!  But now that the boys are older those sweet activities have come to an end…but not the celebrating!  I still leave coins in the shoes (replaced with dollar bills) AND make our traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner…and anyone with teenage boys will understand that serving up loads of meat is equally exciting to them as the fun & games were when they were little!  Because it has been such a tradition to celebrate in some manner throughout the years, i still try to offer up a special holiday breakfast or whimsical snacks for my my family…but ALSO try to keep it simple!  So today I’m so excited to have partnered with Grand Rapids Popcorn Company to bring you some really “poppin” sweet St. Patrick’s Day fun!  Check out these delicious and EASY ideas…

serve up some luck ‘o the Irish for St. Patrick’s Day!

Easy Chinese New Year Fun!

February 15
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The Chinese New Year holiday is one that my family loves to celebrate!  But like I mentioned on Monday…this week has been so jam-packed with holidays it about makes my head spin!  But I couldn’t let this last holiday of the week go by unnoticed…especially since the celebratory food is one of our favorites!  There’s really nothing easier than ordering out and there’s never any shame in doing so!  If it means you have more time to decorate, relax, or just spend extra quality moments with your family and friends, letting someone else do the cooking once in a while is A-Okay with me! (besides, the cleanup is often easier too!)  So since tomorrow marks the celebration of the Chinese New Year, I’m making it simple by serving up our favorite carry-out meal with the simplest decorations…but no less festive!  Check out the super easy ideas and ring in 2018…

Chinese New Year style!