Simple is Sometimes Better

A few weeks ago we were asked to help with a Surprise 50th birthday party.  We didn't have a lot of planning time, but knew it would be a small event and we'd be able to pull it off.  Michelle created the invitations:

We were just doing cake and ice cream, so it wasn't anything fancy.  But a few days before, we decided we definitely needed some decorations.  We had to make sure they were in the kitchen area so as not to top off the birthday girl.

We didn't want to do the typical streamers, so we decided on ribbons.  The colors for the party were aqua and lime green.  We decided to add in orange and yellow.  Here's what we came up with:

And, of course, there had to be a cake.  It was a 3 layer chocolate cake, filled with buttercream frosting, that we made from Bakerella.  The candles really made the cake something special.  And they were the perfect colors too!  

Click here for the recipe.  

It was a great event.  The birthday girl was completely surprised and it was a fun time had by all.  

What's your Interest?

The Secret is out and its name is PINTEREST.COM. This is our new favorite site and we want to share it with everyone! Whether you are throwing a bridal shower, baby shower or wedding this has the best collection of amazing ideas. We’re not kidding, just look what pictures we found already. 

Here is how is it works: Go to Pinterest.com and request an invite. You will get an email that will invite you to join pinterest.com (which you will want to do ASAP!) After you join you can then begin to create your own unique boards titled whatever you want it to be. Some of ours are “Vintage Wedding,” “My Next Adventure,” and “What’s for Dinner?” You get the idea. Name your boards whatever you like and then comes the fun part. Its now time to go hunting for some amazing and creative, totally inspiring pictures that they call “Pins.” You will be able to search through endless pages of pictures.  And when you click them, they will direct you to the link where the picture came from. Most of the time they came from other people’s blogs. You can find recipes, quotes, and new outfit ideas.  Really, the list is endless. When you find a “pin” that you like simply click on it and repin it to your board. Pretty soon you will have a huge collection yourself and you might also find Pinterest.com to be your home page before you know it.

 Another FUN way to use Pinterest.com is to be sure to follow other people and their boards as well. This will keep your possibilities for good finds constantly expanding even while you sleep. Now you just can’t beat that. Good Luck and Happy Pinning!