Valentine’s Day Party Ideas

Happy Valentine’s day to our sweet followers! Valentine’s day is the perfect day (or night) to throw a romantic-themed party for your significant other, group of good friends, or for the children in your life! Here are some creative ideas to throw a great V-Day bash:

Set up a sweet table display using pink and red hues, romantic flower bouquets, and sweet treats for each guest

Use heart-shaped desserts in red and pink colors to create the perfect dessert bar

Goodie bags for each guest is a great way to remind them of the party, even after they get home! Give adults candles or sweets, and kids activity books and stickers. Add handwritten love notes to each bag for a touch of personalization

Check out Martha Stewart Living to see how to make these DIY felt fortune cookies- great as favors or as an activity for kids to make!

Place popular Valentine’s Day candies in clear vases or mason jars for cute, inexpensive centerpieces

(Photo credits: Sitting in a Tree, The Crafted Sparrow, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Living, Borrowed & Bleu)

Fourth of July Stars and Spangles Inspiration Board

This year the Fourth of July falls in the middle of the week, but we’re sure that won’t stop you from celebrating this whole weekend! Our inspiration board was inspired by DIY crafts, old fashioned Americana, and just simply– decorating-made-easy! We understand that sometimes you’re just too busy to put together a complete, head-to-toe party for your friends and family. So we gathered some ideas that we think you’ll find are easy to put together for your 4th of July Independence Day party. Happy 4th of July!

{Poster/Printable, Napkins, Pinwheel Frame, Pretzels, Outfit, Bunting Flag, Invitation, Cake}

Mother’s Day Inspiration Board

Trying to beat the restaurant crowds while looking for something extra special to do this Mother’s Day? Take advantage of the lovely weather and enjoy a picnic! Now, while you may be groaning at the thought of sitting on a patch of itchy grass and eating plain ham sandwiches, remember this is Wedding Elegance. Picnic in style, ladies!

Mini Food, Vintage Decor, Orchard Dining, Picnic Basket, Lavender Lemonade, Logo

For your viewing pleasure, we put together this vintage-themed picnic inspiration board. Enjoy!

Love the summery vintage vibe? This look requires just a few choice pieces, such as colorful lanterns, milk glass, and mix-and-match china. Mothers and daughters alike are also sure to enjoy adorable finger food such as tea sandwiches and mini pies, washed down with a glass (or mason jar) of lavender lemonade, or a spot of tea. The possibilities are endless, all you need is a sprinkle of imagination and the company of the people you love. And don’t forget your picnic basket!

Cinco de Mayo inspiration board

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner! This spirited holiday is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. While just a regional holiday in Mexico, it has been embraced mostly in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage.

Logo, Cake, Dancing, Bridesmaids, Custom Papel Picado, Margaritas, Centerpiece,  Invitation 

We’ve put together an inspiration board to demonstrate just a few ways you can mix in some of that festive spirit into your own wedding. From custom-made papel picado (intricately cut banners) to Margarita signature drinks to cheerful peasant-style bridesmaids dresses, the possibilities are boundless. All you need is a dash of creativity and a splash of color!

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Jewel-Like Henna Cupcakes and Desserts

We ran across these scrumptious and gorgeous hand-crafted baked goods by Creme Delicious, a New York based cake boutique. They describe each cake as a, “unique piece of art and an elegant edible jewel which can mark any occasion special.” The sugary works of art resemble the intricate designs of henna tattoos, a sort of body art that can be adorned by Indian brides at Indian weddings. The edible henna cakes take up to 30 minutes to design each (wow!) and are available in four flavors (chocolate, vanilla, green tea, and red velvet). As of now, Creme Delicious offers the cakes in only two options: heart or square, but perhaps they will open up the options in the future. Our favorite part of the ordering process? Deciding what colors to decorate the cakes with! Currently, these jewel-like cakes come in red, pink, orange (our favorite color!), black, white, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Did we mention Oprah Magazine featured these edible masterpieces? Pretty legit in our book!

To learn more and see more photos of the delicious henna, jewel-like cakes, visit Creme Delicious.

{Photos are property of Creme Delicious}