Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Magazine - Issue 10

TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE PARTY magazine 10 AMAZING

CELEBRATION IDEAS

Issue 10 * 2015

MEET THE FACE BEHIND

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GET INSPIRED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

THANKSGIVING, HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS IDEAS

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TABLE OFContents

10 snow white 18 modern baby shower 26 dino excavation 32 vintage baby shower

on the cover

40 silhouette & bowtie 48 girly panda

The Coop Los Angeles Photography: Greg Fiore

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56 vintage circus 62 under the stars celebration *recipe: Hot Cocoa Recipe - 67

72 thanksgiving dinner ideas 74 california wildlife 82 rustic glam halloween 90 christmas tea party

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6 meet the contributors 8 letter from the editor 8 editor’s picks 98 shopping guide

Interview with

Nectar & Stone! pg. 36

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Contributors

MINDY ALYSE

Mindy Alyse Celebrations

APRIL GRAY

C.C. Monroe Event Design

CHRISTINE CONROY

TwoChihuahuas

ANTONIA WILSON

Marbella Printables

ALYSSA CROCKER

NATALIE FREEMAN

Just a little Sparkle

Natalie Creates

CAROLINE KHOO

CHRISTINA CHRISTIAN

Nectar & Stone

Something Chic

TALI BURRESS

A Party Studio

LYNDA CORREA

Storybook Bliss

This Issue’s Contributing Writers:

JOANNE BHONGJAN

Joanne Bhongjan Events

TIFFANY FOX

Fizzy Party

Tiffany is a mini party devotee, mini cupcake lover, crafter, glitter enthusiast and baker!

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ZELDA MILES

Party like Zelda

Zelda’s focus as a writer and party planner is on the fine details that tell a story.

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letter from the editor

Hello, Friends!

I am beyond excited to be sharing this issue with you! Can you believe this is our Issue 10? I just can’t! Certainly a big reason to celebrate! I invite you to read these beautiful pages.

Our contributors went above an beyond to bring you the prettiest and most creative party ideas to inspire you to plan your own celebration!

In this issue, you will find adorable birthday party theme ideas for boys and girls, baby shower and young adult celebrations! The Holiday Season is quickly approaching and of course, we had to get you covered with a beautiful Rustic Glam Halloween for grown ups, DIY Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas ideas to celebrate the holiday in style!

I hope you enjoy this issue I myself designed thinking of you.

Love, Andressa founder/creative director/editor in chief

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Editor’s picks

→ Air Filled Letter Balloons

by Hip Hip Hooray, $9

Confetti Bomb

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by Knot and Bow, $10

by Pink Poppy Party Shoppe, $25

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→ Wooden Love Cake Topper

Let’s Party Balloon

by Pink Poppy Party Shoppe, $6 Image: The Flair Exchange

→ Birthday Candle Jar

by Knot and Bow, $36

→ Pinata Fringe Lantern

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Snow White

Inspired Party

Styling: Storybook Bliss * Photography: Natalie Orona Photography * Story by: Sweetly Chic Events & Design

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?"

Set amidst a backdrop of soft, ivory satin rosettes, lush, woodland topiaries, a lovely portrait of the enchanting Snow White and accents of apple red and glistening gold, this Snow White inspired party from Storybook Bliss has made all of our princess wishes come true!

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The diners were seated in two plush, candy apple red, velvet chairs aside a glass and gold accentuated table that served as pure perfection for the petite princesses.

Each place setting included an ornate red charger, gold and cream scroll-patterned plated and was topped with a glittering blue bird and glamorous red apple adorned with breathtaking gold floral accents.

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Each little Snow White was given a gorgeous, red and gold goblet, embellished with a glistening red bow, ivory rosette and a touch of babies breath.

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A stunning 3-tier ivory and royal blue cake adorned with luscious, red flowers, delicate gold scroll detailing, topped with a shimmering red candy apple.

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Other sweets included petite, gold cookies topped with radiant, red sugar crystals and gold floral accents and the iconic Disney fairy tale blue bird.

Vanilla raspberry glazed cupcakes were adorned with gold leaf toppers, set in candy red, jewel encrusted baking cups, were the final fabulous feature of this enticing array of treats.

There is no doubt, that this glamorous Snow White party left each dainty party guest feeling like a true princess.

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Styling & Concept: Storybook Bliss/ Photography: Natalie Orona Photography Party Summary: Sweetly Chic Events & Design Sugar cookies, petite mini cookies, cupcakes, & candy apples: Storybook Bliss Cake Design: Heavenly Cakes “N” More Gold candy apple trays: Roni’s Sugar Creations SEE SHOPPING GUIDE 98-99

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Baby Shower Party Ideas

Styling: Something Chic * Photography: Jonathan Gibson

To celebrate baby clothing line Sammy & Nat’s {S&N} 1st birthday, Something Chic hosted a modern and elegant shower for Lexi & baby Chase. To keep all things {S&N} Something Chic stuck strictly to the line for inspiration, all-white pallet with a splash of black.

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DESSERT TABLE: An elegant all-white three-tiered cake. tall vanilla meringue towers, Bonbonerie’s ‘Tuxedo Brownie’, white cherry brownies and cupcakes adorned with onesie fondant toppers welcomed the special guests.

DECOR: The tassel & balloon backdrop added height and a creative trendy touch.

FAVORS: Guests were sent home with a chocolate truffle filled pillow box beautifully embellished with matching ribbon and a custom tag.

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“While playing a laid back game, the guests were able to enjoy a variety of beverages from the drink station, followed by a simple salad and champagne lunch.�

- Christina of Something Chic

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Event styling and design: Something Chic Shower inspiration and baby clothing: Sammy & Nat. Photography: Jonathan Gibson Printables: Nellie Design Paper Accessories (place cards/framed prints/cup wraps/ thank you pillow boxes/memory card game): JenT by Design Polka Dot tassel garland backdrop & giant balloons with fancy-full tassel garland: Stephany Shives Studio Milestone stickers: Painting Paris Pink Linens & tableware: All Occasions Striped baking cups and clear gumball tubes: Hoopla Events Black and white pompom chair garland: Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams Birch paper straws and plastic square bottles: Celebration Lane Fondant cupcake toppers: 4 Kids Cakes SEE SHOPPING GUIDE 98-99

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Dino Excavation Birthday Party Styling: C.C. Monroe Event Design * Photography: Chenier Amor Photography

Are you ready for a ROARING good time? What little boy wouldn’t love a day filled with reptiles, dirt, fossils and dinosaurs! A twist to the classic dinosaur themed party, C.C. Monroe Event Design took this popular theme to the next level by turning a backyard into a fossil excavation site!

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A Stegosaurus fossil canvas was hand drawn and painted especially for the birthday boy by his uncle.

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The little paleontologists were treated to a dessert station filled with fossil goodies including stegosaurus eggs (donut holes), cupcakes, fossil cookies and an incredible fossil cake.

“My favorite dessert was the rice krispy treats designed to look like a giant T-Rex fossil!� (see image below) - April of C.C. Monroe Event Design

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Each little paleontologist received their own set of excavation tools and were set free to explore and dig for prehistoric treasures.

After all the digging, they enjoyed a lunch break and were sent home with a fun goodie bag filled with dino crayons and figurines.

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Styling: C.C. Monroe Event Design/ Photography: Chenier Amor Photography Rice Krispy Treats Fossil: Bella’s Bakery & Bowtique /Cake and Fossil Cookies: The French Confection Co./ Invitation, Food Tents, Utensil Tags, Gift Bag Tags, Banner: Paper Dream Creations/ Cupcake Wrappers: ThreeTwigsDesigns/ Rentals: Party Pieces by Perry

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A VINTAGE BABY SHOWER Styling & Photography: Natalie Creates * Story by: Zelda Milles

There’s something special about a relaxing afternoon on the back porch with friends. It’s even better when one of them is awaiting the arrival of a new addition to their family.

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The key ingredient in this girlie celebration is the picture perfect use of “free” finds. The soft, mellow color pallet of peach, pink, white and gold was just right for this Vintage Baby Shower. Simple spring flowers in bud vases scattered among the bright pink and yellow Ranunculus and jars of pretty candies add pops of color to the table. It’s the layering of textures like the needle lace tablecloth, the gold polka dot runner and colorful confetti and galvanized metal tray holding Mason jars filled with copper silverware, dessert napkins and plates that add a touch of stateliness without crowding the table.

“I incorporated vintage finds from my home and paired them with potted Ranunculus plants wrapped in simple brown paper to create the perfect little garden party. I wanted the baby shower to also feature photos of Wendy’s family, which I styled as centerpieces, and later served as a take-home treasured keepsake for Wendy.”

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“When guests arrived, they were greeted with an array of healthy snack foods along with a table brimming with pretty flowers & lit candles. We sipped on drinks, shared food, chatted & showered Wendy with gifts on the back patio.

It was the perfect time to celebrate sweet Wendy & her bundle of joy on the way!� - Natalie Freeman

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White tablecloth, copper utensils, decorative glass jars: thrifted Polka dot gold runner: Hobby Lobby Home Sweet Home Pillow & Acrylic Photo Block: Tiny Prints Home DĂŠcor Section Name banner: Rifle Paper Co Chalkboard: Vintage Confetti: Knot & Bow Paper plates, straws: Hobby Lobby Embroidery Hoop: Doss Haus Design Gold Glitter Happy Flags: Natalie Creates

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Meet the face behind:

Nectar & Stone

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Nectar & Stone is a visual story board of eating with style founded by Caroline Khoo.

From creation, styling to photography, the journey showcases and captures the soft and feminine aesthetic of the brand. Nectar & Stone has been loved and featured on the Martha Stewart and Apartment Therapy websites. Collaborations include the likes of Mimco, Samantha Wills, West Elm and write ups in publications such as The Australian, Renegade Collective and Herald Sun.

I notice that you surround yourself with flowers. Do they help with your creative process? If so, in what way?

-- Yes absolutely. I have always loved flowers - by surrounding my studio and home with them, I feel that I am in the presence of beauty, happiness, life and love. Flowers are so delicate and intricate - they inspire me on so many levels.

Coming from the fashion industry, does it still influence your confections? In what ways?

-- Most certainly. My connection and interest with fashion is still very much alive and part of what drives and inspires me to develop and create. Colours, shapes, textures, patterns and even the way photographs are taken all play a key part in how I develop my own ideas and make them relate in sweet dessert creations.

In April you re-branded. I read at the time that you felt like you failed. Do you still feel that way? As an outsider looking in, it appears your re-branding was a big success.

You have a very loyal following of people who are behind you and support your endeavours.

-- I am quite a harsh critic on myself - a perfectionist at heart which is great most of the time as it continually motivates me to be better but at times you just need to relax and not be afraid of failure as well - it’s all part of character building I have learnt.

Looking back now, I see happiness and success. I am very proud to have such a nurturing, loyal and loving community who continually reinforce their support.

You once said Donald Trump is someone you’d share cake with because he once said, “ you sleep when you’re dead”.

That you have so much to do. Can you give us a hint of something you have been cooking?

-- Yes, there is so much to do, so much to share and so much to create. I want the world to see and enjoy as much as I can offer to them.

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Colours, shapes, textures, patterns and even the way photographs are taken all play a key part in how I develop my own ideas and make them relate in sweet dessert creations.

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Your family is very involved in your business. Do you find it has drawn you closer and that they help spark inspiration?

-- My mother is certainly the backbone in my life - she always encourages me to be the best version of myself, to push my boundaries and to be happy in my life.

My husband is the rock of my life - the constant, the logic, the support that allows me to create and produce without feeling guilty.

You at one time had said you wanted to have a Cakery. Is that still a dream of yours?

-- The cakery was such an amazing dream which unfortunately couldn’t come to fruition. But there are no regrets at all, everything happens for a reason. I truly enjoy creating and sharing my work.

Tips from Caroline Khoo to build a sucessful captivating brand

- identify your style - trial and error - don’t ever be afraid to make mistakes - use recipes as a guide - every mixer, fridge, oven is different - so start writing and learning what your kitchen equipment is like - Stephanie Alexander and Maggie Beer are wonderful women to learn from - buy their books - perfect each dessert or sweet confection - learn everything about eggs - egg whites and egg yolks

To learn more about Nectar & Stone, visit www.nectarandstonemelbourne.com Interview done by Tiffany Fox of Fizzy Party www.fizzyparty.com

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Silhouette & Bowtie 1st Birthday Bash

Styling: Just a Little Sparkle * Photography: Megan Long Photography * Story by: Zelda Milles

How do you capture the sweetest baby face in the world? Naturally, use their silhouette and then, add a bow tie or ribbons to create one fabulous first birthday party.

This party was nothing short of colorful and fun with stripes, polka dots and a teeny bit of houndstooth in bright blue, aqua and orange.

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The fun spilled over onto the charming dessert table canopied in bold orange stripes. A silhouette of the birthday honoree hangs front and center above the color coordinated sweets —caramel apples, cinnamon sugar cookies, rice krispies, candy kabobs, red velvet cake pops and french macarons — all donning bow ties and/or a silhouette of this sweet one-year-old.

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The multi-tiered pumpkin spice birthday cake is eye-catching with its blue and aqua stripes, orange bow tie and of course, the silhouette to match the birthday invitation.

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A GROOMING STATION was set up on a white ladder.

Guests could pick up a bow tie and a stick-on a mustache to go along with the Groucho nose and glasses.

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Party Printables & Styling: Just a little Sparkle/ Styling Collaboration & Prop Rental: Sweet Jelly Parties/ Photography: Megan Long Photography/ Custom Silhouette Image: Tania Fischer Design/ Silhouette Stamp: Jessica Lynn Original Party Printable Bow Tie Box: Wendy’s Printable Party/ Cake Topper: Made by a Princess/ Candy Kabobs: Sweets Indeed Cupcakes: Maegs Bakes Cakes/ Cake Pops: Sweets by Gigi/ Krispie 1’s: Cravings by Wendy/ Cookie, Cake & Macaroons: The French Confection Co./ Caramel Apples: Sugar Studio/ Cupcake Topper: [desi]gn cakes & cupcakes SEE SHOPPING GUIDE 98-99

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Girly Panda Birthday Party

Styling: A Party Studio * Photography: Danielle of All Things Great and Small Story by: Zelda Milles

Out. Of. The. Ordinary. Brilliant in fact. After skimming this party, you will wish you’d been invited to this adorable Girly Panda Celebration!

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“The birthday girl loves Chinese food and recently learned about bamboo at school, so having a panda themed birthday party was an easy decision. We kept Chinese (and panda bear) elements throughout the party’s decoration, food, tableware and activities.”

- Tali of A Party Studio.

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The party decor color scheme was an infusion of pink, green, black and white. There was live bamboo twisted into hearts and tied with pink ribbons in addition to fresh stalks placed around the room creating an illusion of a forest around the children’s table.

And the children’s table — pallets on bricks! This created an authentic Asian dining ambience along with the paper lanterns and the well-placed rice paper folding screens. The tabletops were decorated with a sequin runner and honeycomb balls of different sizes and again, lucky bamboo plants down the center.

Tatami mats were placed on the floor and each held a custom cushion and place setting for each little guest with personalized plates and chopsticks.

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This party wasn’t just about fun. There were lots of educational tidbits including stories about pandas, their habitats and efforts to protect them. There was panda research, suduko puzzles and coloring, too.

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Styling & Printables: A Party Studio Photography: Danielle of All Things Great and Small Custom Sugar Cookies: Katherine Shorter of Creating Awesomenessity Crepe flowers, tassel garland, tassel cake topper, glitter number 8: Fancy & Fold Personalized plates: Create UR Plate Personalized panda t-shirt: Great Stitch Cupcake toppers: Tabletop Treats Cushion, table runner, napkins: handmade by birthday girl’s grandmother Honeycomb balls, napkins, cupcake liners, snack boxes, balloons, heart sunglasses: The TomKat Studio Cake pops: Bibicakes Grey tulle pompoms: Fizzy Party SEE SHOPPING GUIDE 98-99

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A Vintage Circus Birthday Party

Styling: Joanne Bhongjan Events * Photography: Noah Mensink

Come one, Come all... Step right up to see the spectacular ideas of this Vintage Circus themed birthday party. A beautiful tent as the backdrop to display all the vibrant circus inspired treats is definitely the hightlight of this super cerative set up.

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“I imagined creating a beautiful tent as the backdrop for the circus-themed dessert table. To bring my vision to life, I used wood that I cut into a tent shape and hand painted in red, gold and white. Guests were treated to french macarons, mini caramel apple cheesecake cupcakes, cake pops and mini cheesecake shooters,� said Joanne Bhongjan of Joanne Bhongjan Events

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Styling: Joanne Bhongjan Events Photography: Noah Mensink Cake: Elizabeth De La Fuente owner of Cake by Liz Cake Pops/Mini Cupcakes/Cheesecake Shooterss: Melanie Rose Baking French Macarons: Baked with Love Smash Cake: Rose Bakery SEE SHOPPING GUIDE 98-99 Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Magazine *

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Under the Stars Birthday Celebration

Styling & Photography: Andressa Hara of Twinkle Twinkle Little Party

Bring the indoors outdoors and celebrate your birthday under the stars with a smore’s station and hot cocoa bar by following these simple yet fun ideas that will surely make your special guests feel at home.

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S’MORES UNDER THE STARS Set up a s’mores station and hot cocoa bar for your guests. It gives them the chance to mingle while roasting marshmallows to make the perfect s’more.

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GET COZY!

Add soft pillows and throw blankets to your set up for extra fun!

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You can either make hot cocoa bags available for your guests or make hot chocolate from scratch.

Follow this simple hot cocoa recipe on page 67.

Simple Hot Cocoa INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar (depending on how sweet you like it) Pinch of salt 1 cup milk or any combination of milk, half-and-half, or cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and about 2 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and heat it over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot.

Stir in the vanilla and serve.

If you like it frothy, blend it in the blender.

This recipe multiplies easily. When you get up to a quart of milk, use 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Source: Epicurous

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Styling & photography: Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Invitation design: Tiny Prints Monogrammed Herringbone Throw Navy Blanket & Let’s Snuggle Under the Stars Pillow: Tiny Prints Under the Stars Acrylic Cake Topper: Pink Poppy Party Shoppe Decorated cookies: Blue Sugar Cookie Co. S’mores Under the Stars tags: Twinkle Twinkle Little Party (free download on www.twinkletwinklelittleparty.com) SEE SHOPPING GUIDE 98-99

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zGalvanized Outdooor Lantern Target, $9.99 - $34.99

zStellar Gala Invitation Tiny Prints, $ 2.19 (per card )

z Let’s Snuggle Custom Pillow Tiny Prints, $49.99

zSolar Metal Star String Lights Target, $ 24.99

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6 WAYS TO ADD LAYERS OF DETAIL TO YOUR

THANKSGIVING DINNER with Christine Conroy of TwoChihuahuas Christine Conroy is the founder/owner of TwoChihuahuas.

She designs and makes custom banners, cards, party and nursery decor and more. Everything in her shop was inspired by her own life’s events.

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BURLAP + CHAMPAGNE Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings and celebrate all that we’re thankful for. If you’re anything like me, you get excited about inviting family and friends over and decorating your space. This combination of burlap and champagne pulls in the natural tones of the season with just the right amount of sparkle.

Pops of white add a crisp, modern touch I can’t ever seem to turn down.

1. BANNER Hang up a banner and you instantly create a focal point and set the tone for your event. Each square of this “Give Thanks” banner is handmade with four layers of paper: champagne glitter, burlap, white and shimmery sand letters.

2. PLACE SETTING This year, opt for a new spin on the standard place card. These mini buntings add a personalized touch to any plate and are sure to leave your guests “oohing” and “ahhing”.

5. WINE CHARMS Every long-stemmed glass begs for a little accessory. Customize these charms with your guests’ initials for a more personal touch.

3. FOOD PICKS + TENTED CARDS Whether you’re serving up a simple cheese plate or a long-standing family recipe, your appetizers and side dishes deserve an introduction, too.

4. DESSERT TOPPER Who says a pie can’t have a topper, too? Choose between a glitzy piece or a more down-to-earth neutral to spruce up your favorite after meal treat.

6. DIY TABLESCAPE IDEA Pull everything together by adding glittery white pumpkins to your table’s centerpiece. You can use white Casperitas or Baby Boos or cover some mini Jack Be Littles with white paint.

[Insider tip: use gesso instead of paint to give your pumpkins an unfinished, matte look.] Add a little glue, sprinkle on some champagne glitter and voilá…you’ve completed this Thanksgiving look!

→ Shop this collection and other party goods at TwoChihuahuas. etsy.com

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California Wildlife Birthday Party

Event Planning: The Coop Los Angeles * Photography: Greg Fiore * Story by: Tiffany Fox

Bright pops of color, modern geometric prints and glamour awaited guests at this California Wildlife birthday party. Glitter accents sprinkled throughout the party shimmered in the California sun while wildlife roamed the dessert and party table.

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The modern stylish cake took center stage among the beautiful cactus themed cupcakes, fresh flowers and glittered wildlife.

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Modern geometric prints and faux white fur paired with touches of gold and glitter give this kids table a bold glamorous style.

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“On each place setting we put a glittered animal as well as a glittered mason jar that held the napkins and wooden cutlery. We added some gorgeous California cactus in hand painted gold pots and the effect was very desert California,� said Lucinda and Juliet - the party chicks at The Coop Los Angeles

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Event Planning: The Coop LA/ Photography: Greg Fiore/ Cake design & cupcakes: Bluecupcakes/ Girls’ dresses: MulHolland Girls SEE SHOPPING GUIDE 98-99

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A rustic glam halloween Party Just once wouldn’t you like to plan an adult monster bash for instead of little ghouls, goblins and fairies?

Best of all you don’t have to fill your house with skeletons and eyeballs (unless that’s your thing).

Host a house party with style with these spooktacular ideas!

Styling: Mindy Alise Celebrations * Photography: Tasha Brady Photography * Story by: Zelda Milles

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The details are simply “spooktacular� from the sophisticated invitation to the picture-perfect setting.

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Finely crafted doilies were painted black to resemble spider webs. You can forgo a tablecloth and just simply add mismatched vintage china, glasses and flatware to dress the table. Complete the look with a simple seasonal floral arrangement atop books and dramatic candelabras at each end of the table and simple black napkins.

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The kid in your guests is sure to arrive at the table with one look at these clever dual purpose black Chinese take-out boxes; the boxes serve as favors with the whimsical mini paper tassel and place cards when you add guests’ names with a gold leafing pen.

The beautiful tablescape was nicely paired with a vintage hutch to display fall inspired desserts, such as caramel apples, candy corn pudding shooters, donut pops, mini apple pies and a dark chocolate bundt cake beautifully decorated with a fabric garland topper in coordinating colors.

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Styling: Mindy Alyse Celebrations Photography: Tasha Brady Photography Venue: Webster Farm Vintage Rentals: Dusty Lilacs Vintage Rentals Paperie: Pretty Little Papers Tassel Garland: Mod Party Doilies: Junk In Da Trunk Girls SEE SHOPPING GUIDE 98-99

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Christmas Tea Play Date

Styling: Marbella Printables* Photography: Christy Swanberg Photography * Story by: Zelda Milles

Trying to think of ways to spread a little merriment to your child’s next playdate or just change things up a bit? Host a Tea Party this Holiday Season with these simple yet adorable ideas. It’s effortless, bright and oh, so playful!

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The treats for this playdate included an assortment of cookies, shaped as trees, snowflakes, tea pots and rosettes. Homemade cupcakes simply decorated with printable flags and neatly displayed in tea cups were also among the delightful treats.

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A Gingerbread Tea House was the sweetest display with its rosette doorframe and tea inspired decorative accents complete with Christmas trees flanking each side .

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Bursts of hot pinks, teal blues, reds and lime greens keep this set up bright & playful. The white linen and child-sized furniture are the perfect backdrop for the bright polka dots and coordinating stripes fishtail banner.

Miniature Christmas ornaments in the same bright hues and decorartive festive pine trees pull this theme together and are great complements to the white tea pot filled with coordinating fresh blooms.

These young ladies started their wish list with a fun “Dear Santa, I know it’s early but . . .” letter to Santa. To download your free printable, visit www.marbellaprintables.com

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Printables: Marbella Printables Cookies and Fondant pieces: Whippt SEE SHOPPING GUIDE 98-99

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SHOPPING GUIDE SNOW WHITE Styling, Sugar cookies, petite mini cookies, cupcakes, & candy apples: Storybook Bliss www.facebook.com/StorybookBliss Photography: Natalie Orona Photography www.facebook.com/NatOrona Party Summary: Sweetly Chic Events & Design www.sweetlychicevents.com

Fondant cupcake toppers: 4 Kids Cakes www.4KidsCakes.com

DINO EXCAVATION Styling: C.C. Monroe Event Design www.ccmonroeeventdesign.com Photography: Chenier Amor Photography www.chenieramor.com

SILHOUETTE & BOWTIE Party Printables & Styling: Just a little Sparkle www.justalittlesparkle.com Styling Collaboration & Prop Rental: Sweet Jelly Parties www.facebook.com/SweetJellyParties Photography: Megan Long Photography www.facebook.com/meganlongphotos

Rice Krispy Treats Fossil: Bella’s Bakery & Bowtique www.facebook.com/BellasBakeryandBowtique

Custom Silhouette Image: Tania Fischer Design www.facebook.com/taniafischerdesign

Cake and Fossil Cookies: The French Confection Co. www.thefrenchconfectionco.com

Silhouette Stamp: Jessica Lynn Original www.facebook.com/JessicaLynnOriginalRubberStamps

Event styling and design: Something Chic www.somethingchicdesign.com

Invitation, Food Tents, Utensil Tags, Gift Bag Tags, Banner: Paper Dream Creations www.paperdreamcreations.com

Party Printable Bow Tie Box: Wendy’s Printable Party

Shower inspiration and baby clothing: Sammy & Nat. www.sammyandnat.com/

Cupcake Wrappers: ThreeTwigsDesigns www.etsy.com/shop/ThreeTwigsDesigns

Photography: Jonathan Gibson www.jonathangibsonphotography.com

Rentals: Party Pieces by Perry partypiecesbyperry.com

Printables: Nellie Design www.nelliedesignblog.blogspot.com

VINTAGE BABY SHOWER

Cake design: Heavenly Cakes “N” More www.facebook.com/HeavenlyCakesnMore Gold candy apple trays: Roni’s Sugar Creations ww.ronisugarcreations.com

MODERN BABY SHOWER

Paper Accessories (place cards/framed prints/ cup wraps/thank you pillow boxes/memory card game): JenT by Design www.jentbydesign.com Polka Dot tassel garland backdrop & giant balloons with fancy-full tassel garland: Stephany Shives Studio www.stephanieshivesstudio.com Milestone stickers: Painting Paris Pink www.paintingparispink.com Linens & tableware: All Occasions www.aorents.com Striped baking cups and clear gumball tubes: Hoopla Events www.etsy.com/shop/hooplaevents

Styling & Photography: Natalie Creates www.nataliecreates.com White tablecloth, copper utensils, decorative glass jars: thrifted Polka dot gold runner: Hobby Lobby

Cake Topper: Made by a Princess www.facebook.com/MadeByaPrincess Candy Kabobs: Sweets Indeed www.facebook.com/sweetsindeed Cupcakes: Maegs Bakes Cakes Facebook.com/MaegsBakesCakes Cake Pops: Sweets by Gigi www.facebook.com/sweetsbygigi1 Krispie 1’s: Cravings by Wendy Cookie, Cake & Macaroons: The French Confection Co. www.facebook.com/TheFrenchConfectionCo

Home Sweet Home Pillow & Acrylic Photo Block: Tiny Prints Home Décor Section www.tinyprints.com

Caramel Apples: Sugar Studio www.sugarstudio31.com

Name banner: Rifle Paper Co www.papersource.com

Cupcake Topper: [desi]gn cakes & cupcakes www.facebook.com/designcakesandcupcakes?fref=ts

Chalkboard: Vintage Confetti: Knot & Bow www.etsy.com/shop/knotandbow

Black and white pompom chair garland: Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams www.cupcakewishesandbirthdaydreams. blogspot.com

Paper plates, straws: Hobby Lobby

Birch paper straws and plastic square bottles: Celebration Lane www.celebrationlane.com

Gold Glitter Happy Flags: Natalie Creates www.etsy.com/shop/nataliecreatesshop

Embroidery Hoop: Doss Haus Design www.dosshausdesigns.com

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GIRLY PANDA Styling: A Party Studio www.facebook.com/apartystudio?fref=ts Photography: Danielle of All Things Great and Small https://www.facebook.com/AllThingsPhotos?fref=ts Custom sugar cookies: Katherine Shorter of Creating Awesomenessity www.facebook.com/CreatingAwesomenessity?fref=ts

CHRISTMAS TEA PARTY

Crepe flowers, tassel garland, tassel cake topper, glitter number 8: Fancy & Fold www.fancyandfold.com

Under the Stars Acrylic Cake Topper: Pink Poppy Party Shoppe www.pinkpoppypartyshoppe.com

Personalized plates: Create UR Plate www.createurplate.com

Decorated cookies: Blue Sugar Cookie Co. www.facebook.com/bluesugarcookieco

Personalized panda t-shirt: Great Stitch www.etsy.com/shop/GreatStitch

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Photography: Christy D. Swanberg Photography www.christydswanbergphotography.com/

Styling + photography: TwoChihuahuas TwoChihuahuas.etsy.com

Cookies and Fondant pieces: Whippt www.whippt.ca

Cupcake toppers: Tabletop Treats www.facebook.com/tabletoptreats.nj?fref=ts Cushion, table runner, napkins: handmade by birthday girl’s grandmother Honeycomb balls, napkins, cupcake liners, snack boxes, balloons, heart sunglasses: The TomKat Studio shop.thetomkatstudio.com Cake pops: Bibicakes www.facebook.com/myBibiCakes?fref=ts Grey tulle pompoms: Fizzy Party www.facebook.com/pages/Fizzy-Party/192337764163258?fref=ts

VINTAGE CIRCUS Styling: Joanne Bhongjan Events Photography: Noah Mensink www.noahmensinkphoto.wordpress.com Cake: Elizabeth De La Fuente owner of Cake

by Liz Cake Pops/Mini Cupcakes/Cheesecake shooterss: Melanie Rose Baking www.melrosebaking.blogspot.com French Macarons: Baked with Love Smash Cake: Rose Bakery rose-bakery.com

Baker’s twine:The TomKat Studio Shop shop.thetomkatstudio.com Marble + wood cutting board: Target

CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE Event Planning: The Coop LA www.thecoop-la.com Photography: Greg Fiore www.gregfiore.net Cake design & cupcakes: Bluecupcakes www.bluecupcakebyjulie.blogspot.com Girls’ dresses: MulHolland Girls www.mulhollandgirls.com

RUSTIC GLAM HALLOWEEN Styling: Mindy Alyse Celebrations www.mindyalysecelebrations.com Photography: Tasha Brady Photography www.tashabradyphotography.com Venue: Webster Farm www.facebook.com/pages/Webster-Farm/868611223171772?fref=ts Vintage Rentals: Dusty Lilacs Vintage Rentals www.dustylilacvintagerentals.com

UNDER THE STARS

Paperie: Pretty Little Papers www.etsy.com/shop/plpapers

Styling & photography: Twinkle Twinkle Little Party www.twinkletwinklelittleparty.com

Tassel Garland: Mod Party www.etsy.com/shop/ModPartyJunk In Da

Invitation design: Tiny Prints www.tinyprints.com

Styling & Printables: Marbella Printables www.etsy.com/shop/Marbella1Printables

Doilies: Junk In Da Trunk Girls www.facebook.com/Junkindatrnkgrl?fref=ts

Monogrammed Herringbone Throw Navy Blanket & Let’s Snuggle Under the Stars Pillow: Tiny Prints www.tinyprints.com

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