Butterfly Themed Birthday Party

Finally, after counting down for months for her birthday, we threw her the birthday party she wanted. Her favorite colors are purple and yellow, and of course butterflies! We even added butterfly garlands that the kids helped put together. The great thing about this party was that all of the decorations were added to her purple and yellow room after the party! You can tell she was very happy, and that made us all happy :)

 Happy Birthday Mennah!

 Butterfly cut outs

Kids being, kids :)

Personalized M&M's Jar

How would you feel if you got a jar filled with a year supply of M&M's for your birthday or for any other occasion? And which color would you eat if each had a meaning? Mmmmm, I would just eat them all! Okay this might not last for a year, but it will be forever. Warning: If you're a chocoholic (yes you), this won't last for a day. Just sayin. Actually, I can't think anymore. I need to go eat some now!

Nina Ricci Inspired Birthday Party

This surprise party was inspired by the perfume Nina by Nina Ricci, one of her favorites. The theme was pink, red, and silver, and we used apples because that is the shape of the perfume bottle. Looking back at these pictures, I regret not taking home some cheesecake, cupcakes, apples, .... (I could go on forever). Warning: stay away from these types of parties if you are on a diet. You won't be able to resist.

Happy Birthday Banner

Dessert Table.

Oreo cupcakes with toppers.

Each person wrote her a wish on the birthday wish tree.

Photobooths never get old! Especially when you're with the funniest people in town :)

Job Survival Kit

Survival kits are the best way to make someone special smile when they are going through a tough time. The list of items you can add is endless and there's a kit for almost any occasion! What's the best way to make a hard worker relax? A job survival kit :). What's the secret behind all of the successful businessmen in the world? A job survival kit :). Believe me everyone should have a kit like this on his/her desk. Check out the items we added below:

Paper clips: to help you ''hold'' it together.

Tea bag: to remind you to relax.

Money: so you will never have to say "I'm broke".

Whiteout: to help you wipe away problems you don't feel like solving.

Granola bar: to remind you to stay healthy and eat.

Jeans: to remind you to stay comfortable.

Snickers: to remind you to take time to laugh.

Erasers: to help you erase all your fears. 

Sanitizer: to remind you to stay fresh.

Tape: to help you keep your eyes open when you feel like sleeping.

Permanent marker: to remind you that I'm always by your side no matter what.

Soup: for when things are too hot to handle.

Crazy bar: to help you calm down when things are going crazy.

Notepads: to help you remember what's important.

Flake: just because it's your favorite.

Water bottle: to help you when dealing with people that ''dry your throat" ;) ;) ;) ;)

 Gum: to help you stick to your goals.

Highlighter: to remind you that you are the highlight of my day.

After Eight: to remind you to take a break after 8.

Raisins: to help you when ''rasin''g problems.

 Clips: to help you ''hang'' in there.

Sharpeners: for all your sharp ideas.

Rubber bands: to help you stay flexible. Things might not always go the way you want.

Shoes: to help you walk away from distractions (BTW I did buy real shoes, but it just wouldn't fit in the basket!).

 Magnet: to remember that I'm always ''attracted" to you.

Toothpicks: to help you ''pick'' out the good in all situations and in others.

Phone card: to remind you to call me when you need a friend.

Correction pen: to help you correct any mistakes.

Air freshener: to keep your office fresh and clean.

M&MS:

Green: For when you're dealing with the grouchy and mean.

Brown: For the times when you are down.

Orange: is a special coating. it will help minimize bloating :)

Red: Helps cure the aches in your head.

Yellow: to help you mellow.

Blue: When you feel like you have no clue.

If your life is a drag, just eat the whole bag!

Hannah Montana Themed Party

For this theme, we had to decide on two things. What colors do 9 and 10 year old girls love? Pink and purple! Favorite show? Hannah Montana! So yes that is what we went with. This birthday party was for two sisters, and everything made them feel like rock stars, from the disco balls to the photo props.

We placed the handmade favors and birthday hats in the back, and the food in the middle.

Happy birthday Joud and Rand!

You can tell the girls are already feeling like stars!

We handmade ''birthday wishes'' book, one for each birthday girl.

Pink and purple handmade birthday hats.

 These were so much fun! Handmade guitar favors filled with goodies such as Hannah Montana stickers and coloring pages, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and mirrors. All the items needed to feel like a star.

Homemade chocolate cupcakes with cute toppers.

 Aren't these centerpieces too cute? We made one for each birthday girl, and added a guitar and a microphone to each.

 Food, food, food! The lip shaped sugar cookies were delicious!

 Time to sing happy birthday!

The photobooth.

Let their imagination go wild!

 Pinata :)

Cupcake Bouquet

Oh cupcakes, I can't imagine my life without cupcakes. Put them on a table, add them to a plate, make them pops, with or without frosting, cupcakes never seize to amaze me. Imagine getting a cupcake bouquet! This would work for so many occasions, or can be used instead of a cupcake stand. Yes, I actually made this for my amazing sister... happy birthday sis!!!

Cookies & Cream Cupcakes!

Do I really have to write anything explaining how awesome these were? I think the pictures say enough. The kids went crazy over these I was so scared there wouldn't be enough for everyone! Dear Oreos... I don't know how you do it but you never seem to disappoint anyone.

Gift Basket for Mom

I just love gift baskets. They can be filled up with so many 'gifts', the options are endless. This was a basket for a mom, and I thought it would be great to get her family working too. Her kids are too cute and we had a lot of fun taking pictures. This would work for any occasion, birthdays, mother's day, or simply just to say I love you!

Filled it up with homemade heart chocolate lollipops, vouchers, goodie bags, handmade felt roses bouquet, and a mom frame.

If you still don't know your letters, they're M-O-M :). This frame is just the perfect gift. I have to warn you though, taking pictures of kids is not easy! Take at least 50 pictures so you can choose 3 :) 

Blowing-kisses-for-their-mom goodie bags. I filled them up with heart shaped chocolates.

And of course, love vouchers!