We were thrilled to stumble upon these fun DIY planes from Oriental Trading that look amazing with our "You're Plane Cool" exchange cards!! My kids can't keep their hands off of them....

For our 2nd giveaway of 2016, we are pairing 12 of these fun plane kits with 12 printed, personalized "You're Plane Cool" gift tags.

To enter, simply fill out the enrollment form below. Prizes will ship on February 2nd.

​Contest open to U.S. Residents only.

I just LOVE bumping into amazingly talented folks....and that is just what happened when I was browsing Instagram @CrowningDetails a few weeks ago!

Lisa Frank, @lisafrankparties on Instagram, specializes in hand crafted party items, specifically candy wands and mini pinatas. I became immediately obsessed and had to find a way to incorporate her items into some upcoming events. Stay tuned for a super cute princess crown pinata at my daughter's 3rd birthday!

So, we struck up a conversation and decided to partner this Valentine's Day, pairing our fun exchange cards with her amazing candy wands and mini candy wands.

To kick things off, we are giving away these 12 adorable red & white Valentine's Day candy wands in conjunction with 12 printed cards from our inventory of the winner's choice. The items will be shipped to U.S. residences within 2 business days of the winner being selected.

Here are just a few of the exchange cards to select from. Be sure to browse our online inventory to select your favorite!! And, be sure to Follow @lisafrankparties on Instagram to keep up to date with her latest creations or to place a hand crafted party order!!

To enter, fill out the form below.

Vendor Credits:
Party Styling & Printables: Crowning Details
Backdrop: DIY
Customized Wagon: DIY
Birch Paper Runner: Paper Source
Birch Straws, Chevron Paper Plates, Gold Forks, Gold Crowns: Amazon
Wood Cupcake Tower: Etsy (The Shindiggity Shop)
Wooden Cake Rounds: Michael's
Foil Balloons: Etsy (Party Reform)
Imprinted Napkins: Etsy (With Ink and Love)
Venue: The Houston Zoo

We are thrilled that Mingle Magazine chose to highlight one of the components from Penelope's Perfect Pumpkin party this past Fall in their Spring 2016 edition (Jan/Feb/Mar).

Photo Credit: Saskia Matser
Bean Bag Toss Board: Created by Jackie

To celebrate, we are partnering with Mingle to give away one of these amazing editions, full of tons of party concepts, photos, DIY projects and inspiration, to one lucky winner.

To see all of the fun photos from our pumpkin party, visit: http://bit.ly/1G9QAKV

To enter, please submit your entry below. Open to U.S. Residents Only.

My oldest absolutely loves giving gifts to anyone, but particular his preschool teachers! While we certainly focus our attention on Christmas and end-of-year, I like to send him to school with little holiday treats in an attempt to bring a smile to his teacher's face whenever possible.

We are loving this simple EOS Valentine's Day concept, "A Cupcake for My Teacher"! Next time you are at Target, or your favorite retailer, simply pick up a few red EOS packages, and attach with double sided tape or glue dots to our design printed on bright white card stock.

These Valentine's Day EOS teacher gift tags are also available personalized in our store for a nominal fee. Be sure to also shop our entire collection of Valentine's Day exchange cards!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Modern. Elegant. Unique. Personalized.

These are the words I would use to describe Deepa's 40th birthday party held at RDG Bar Annie in Houston this past November.

When Deepa & Tom first approached me about this event, their primary requests included creating a "wow factor" with "unique" touches including entertainment, and they were most interested in securing a venue with a fun vibe, entertainment outside of the ordinary, a vegetarian menu option for Deepa (beyond a veggie platter) and stunning decor.

And so began the planning.

Venue: RDG Bar Annie was selected for the ambiance, menu selection and willingness to accommodate a personalized vegetarian option for Deepa and amazing service.

Decor: After some consideration, we landed on the purple color palette, choosing to focus on variations of a single color to provide visual depth for the event. Ghost chairs & glass beaded charges with silver accents were provided by A Finer Event and linens & brooches for the napkins were provided by House of Hough. Centerpieces were simple- height variations of mirrored glass vases filled with all white flowers for a modern look and feel. Table numbers with descriptions of some of Deepa's former residences were used at the tables as talking points of some of her life's journey thus far along with coordinating guest place cards for personalization. And upon entering RDG Bar Annie, guests were greeted and encouraged to leave notes on Deepa's enlarged #Deepa1975 poster.

The CAKE: Deepa's birthday cake was modern and elegant, incorporating bands of purple and silver along with a glitter "forty" topper. 

Favors: Each couple took home mini champagne bottles with #Deepa1975 favor tags and coordinating ribbon.

Entertainment: To keep the guests on their toes and for some added humor, a stunning ice luge was brought in by Ice Occasions to serve a signature vodka drink during the event. And to serve as both entertainment during the event and a keepsake for the birthday girl, Houston acclaimed artist Edgar Medina live painted a custom piece for their newly renovated home from start to finish.

All in all, it was a night to remember for Deepa and her guests. We hope you find inspiration in some of our styling selections.

Vendor Credits:
Party Styling & Printables: Crowning Details
Venue: RDG Bar Annie
Florals: The Briar Rose
Birthday Cake: Timtations
Linens & Brooches: House of Hough
Ghost Chairs & Chargers: A Finer Event
Ice Sculpture: Ice Occasions
Artist: Edgar Medina (Houston)
Photographer: Kat Silva Photography