A personalized gift oftentimes holds greater significance because it becomes specific to you. By taking this concept and applying it to a bridal shower you make the Bride To Be feel ultra special & honor her as an individual. Incorporating her soon-to-be last name will help those surreal feelings disappear.

(Invitation, Football Truffles, Napkin Ring & Beer Bottle Charm, Playing the Field Centerpiece)

The Super Bowl is just around the corner… here are a few fun ideas to get you started! Delicious game-day food to come…

(s’more favors, invitation, programs, wafer cake, favors, sake box set, Tiffany Box candle favor, pom poms)

(Cupcakes, Hamburger & Fries Box, Cake, Poppies Table, Napkins, Boutonniere, Umbrellas)

This time of year is the time where family and friends migrate home and reunite with loved ones they don’t often get a chance to see.  If a family member or a friend of yours in pregnant this could be the only opportunity to throw a baby shower with everyone near. Penguins are not only gender-neutral but they fit well with the winter/cold weather ambiance of much of the country most recently. Plus, you can use your leftover orange and black materials left over from the Snowman Treats!

Ever since Ms. Carrie Bradshaw donned a peacock feather in her hair for her upscale wedding with Mr. Big in Sex and the City The Movie, brides everywhere have been incorporating this very regal bird’s designs in their own special day.

(cake, save the date, napkins, peacock sash, invitation & boutonniere)

It’s the week of Christmas! All that’s left are the finishing touches. Here are some ideas for some last minute gift ideas, packaging & wrapping ideas, how to prepare a traditional holiday feast!

(above images via Martha Stewart)

To-Dos This Week

1. Buy nonperishables for the holiday meal early in the week.

2. Buy and wrap last-minute gifts.

3. Make centerpieces and arrangements.

4. Buy perishables such as greens, fresh bread, and seafood on Christmas Eve morning.

5. Leave cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.

6. Stuff stockings.

For the full PDF list, see here.

It’s never too late to plan a party!  If you’re really wanting to get everyone together and love Christmas carols this party is perfect.  And– SUPER EASY!

Here is a perfect invitation for the occasion.

Keep the decorations light.  Subtle pops of light blue are perfect with ivory and tans.  With a relaxed atmosphere guests will feel more comfortable belting out the tunes.

But, just in case some of your guests are a little shy to share their vocal talent with the whole room, offering a cocktail might ease the stage fright.

There’s usually some part of a song that you might not be completely sure of the words.  This Christmas Caroling Songbook will help guide you. You can print off sheets for your guests.

As favors, hand out these adorable little boxes.  Just print out sheet music on some light blue paper and wrap!  You could even fill the boxes with a sweet holiday wish or a piece of fudge!

If you’re the more crafty type, or you have a little more time, try decoupaging the sheet music to an ornament.  This ornament is simple and classy and will remind your guests of your caroling party every Christmas.

(Seasonal Fruit Favor, Mini Pie Favor, Cinnamon-Orange Molasses Cookies, Mini Candied Apples, Carmel Coffee Warmers, Fall Wedding Boutonnieres, Share Your Signature Cocktail, Marzipan Acorn Dessert Garnish,Wooden Seating Cards, Panetonne Wedding Favor, Cocktail Nuts in a Single Serving via Martha Stewart.)