REPOST: Sharing some Inspiration

I thought I'd share a few of my first posts I did way back in the fall of 2008.
I had no idea how many amazing ideas would come from searching around to find ideas to share on my blog.
It's been so cool!!
Since this post I have done 2 candy buffets of my own.
Here and here.
I only hope to improve my creativity as I continue to find more incredible inspiration.

I am loving the idea and look of Candy Buffets. Just thought I'd share some on my blog. Hopefully I am not stealing anyone's pictures.




from ourweddingplus.com
from Hostess Blog

Candy buffet

This is just TOO fun to not share.
I found it on Swanky Tables, which by the way has some amazing ideas!
I got stuck on their blog for a long time. :)

Roaring 20's Party

I just realized that I have not posted the pictures from the Roaring 20's party I helped with.
I know I gave a sneak peak...but here's much more.
First of all, we had this the very end of November when it was FREEZING cold outside!
Bad idea!
We did run a couple of heaters which helped.
Oh...we held this party in an unheated shed that is suppose to be used for machinery, not people. :)

A few photos...........



We covered all of the walls with black plastic and a scene setter I bought from Party City. Covering the walls was alot of work, but it gave the room a warm feeling to it.
Certainly what we needed in a cold shed.
There was a photo shoot area which was fun.
The lighting was so bad that I know my daughter had alot of trouble getting a good picture...but as usuale, we made her take them anyway.
We said they'd be just fine.
She IS smarter than us though.
We hung lights and the ever so cool chandeliers I bought at Party City after Halloween and got them for like 75%off!
When I saw them in the store there was NO hesitation as to "if" I should buy them...I took all 3 left.

Here is my sister in law and brother.
She was the one who wanted the party, invited all her friends, and did most of the work getting things ready.
We served appetizers which went over very well.
You can see one of the chandeliers sitting on this table.
The centerpieces were glass vases that I covered with a silver mess and filled with clear marbles. And of course stuck the feathers in.
They sat on old records in the center of the tables.
We had lots of candles everywhere.
We did a murder mystery which was alot of fun. Here is the scene from that.

Although we were dissapointed that many could not join us that night, we are glad the party happened and plan to have another one this next fall....(right, Billie Jo???).

Mermaids & Pirates

Pottery Barn has the cutest little Mermaid Party!!

Aren't the colors just perfect? pink and aqua and lime green. love it. See that pirate in there too. Boys COULD come to this party if you added a few pirates in. :)
It all just looks fun and easy to do.
The prices are a bit high (for me anyway!) but this could easily be improvised
(sorry Pottery Barn).
There are some other fun party ideas and gifts at Pottery Barn.
Check them out...ideas are always good! :)

Want Smores, No Campfire?

Here's a wonderful way to have smores even if you don't have that campfire.
Joy the Baker has made this brownies that will certainly be a hit!
They look delicious! Easy! and they ARE Chocolate!! :) Mmmmm....
Check out her recipe at Joy the Baker
I made these brownies this past weekend and they really ARE yummy!!
I would suggest, however to add a few more marshmallows on the top because there are some bites that do not have any marshmallow on them. :)

More SwEEtness!!

This is a Baby Shower done up with lots of SwEEts!
I love how you could use this to be for a girl or boy.
It's not a typical baby shower for sure. The reds, and sort of circus look are fun.
Check out the rest of the party at The Pleated Poppy (isn't that the coolest blog name!!) :)

Candy Party

I just LoVe candy!!!
Anytime I see someone has done a candy party, buffet or anything close to it, it goes into my saved files! :) Candy makes a party so much better as far as I'm concerned.
It's such a special treat.
AND, it is so easy to coordinate candy with your theme and color of the party.
So here's party I've saved....isn't it SwEEt!!
from Cupcakes and Cosmos

This first picture is in her garage!!!

Cricut gets to shine!

I found this wedding at Joyful Weddings & Events and I must say that I love.....well, MANY things about this wedding, but one thing I love is the use of her cricut machine!
The flowers and numbers on the table markers, the "Mr. and Mrs.", and the confetti flowers are all made with her cricut.

These are so well done that they just look so professional. I think it is a great use of a handy machine that we (well I) sometimes limit. So this is inspiring to me. Oh...and check out the FABULOUS Candy Buffet!!!