Let's get this Party Started Crush. Feeling fine with 89 {Pam, Party Starters}

Kicking of the Serious Signature Style Pug Crush Series...These are the party chicks with such unique style-I can spot them from a mile away. These fine ladies have original, signature style and I am madly in love.

Getting the Party Started with Super Fine 89: Pam, Party Starters

Yes, Pam is THE little cake box slice lady. She came onto the scene with those fabulous little boxes and the rest is party history. Her empire has expanded, and now she offers favor packaging in every size, shape and color combination you can imagine. I simply adore her cupcake boxes! She also creates other partyware for any occasion. Pam is also a Party Planner for MG Party Impressions. Pam is also an extraordinary party stylist. Her events are spectacular. Pam is clever, hilarious and charming. She is ridiculously creative and supportive of her peers and friends. She is a dream to collaborate with. She is the perfect Party Starting Crush. Beyond adore.

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{dreamers} *Pam is a Martha Stewart's Doer of the Week:)
Fascinating Pam facts:)

favorite color? Green...Lime Green


• favorite team? Avalanche (NHL) although I don't get to watch them near enough anymore. Too busy cutting, taping, printing and Tweeting at that time of night.

• if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? That's easy...chocolate I eat it everyday now anyway!

• party trend you are crushing on? I have always had a think for vintage and I am not talking the 1970's!! (Someone called my roller skates I had when I was a kid "Vintage" um NO)

• party trend you are so over? Dessert tables, I am guilty of doing them too, but I am SO over them!

• favorite aisle in the craft store? The Paper isle of course!! Paper warehouses are even better!

• do you wear Uggs? I have given into the Ugg...what can I say they keep my feet all kinds of toasty warm!!

• do you really exercise? Heck No...although I know I should...bad Pam bad Pam.

• minivan or non minivan driving? I had a minivan for a while, but decided to save some money on gas and got a car.(which I hate) Now I really want a big honkin' truck or a super fast sports car.

• favorite holiday? 4th of July for sure, there is no stressing over this holiday, everyone seems to be in a good mood and I love when we are at the park to watch fireworks & everyone (total strangers) bust out the Star Spangled Banner.

• favorite smell? Lemon, fresh rain, baking bread and fresh clean babies.

• do you color your hair? Totally and have since I was 13 years old. Pa-lease! I get bored with the same ol' same ol'

• do you think you’re cool? If I answer yes, does that make me cocky?? Wait is the word "cool" still "cool"??

Hip & Happening Sunday Morning Crush. Feeling great with 88 {Kim, The Hip Hostess}

Welcome to the Super Sunday edition of the crush-also known as-the day the Jets beat down the Steelers.

Crushing on a seriously hip hostess. 88: Kim, The Hip Hostess

Kim is half of the dynamic duo behind The Hip Hostess. Sweet Southern party loving ladies that offer dazzling event planning. They focus on spectacular children's events. Kim is sweet, friendly and creative. She styles original and extraordinary events. She is crafty and a DIY party girl. Their blog is a mix of ideas and inspirations for the art of entertaining. Totally crushing on the other hippest hostess in town:) These party chicks rock the South.

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Fascinating Kim trivia:)

• favorite color? Black



• favorite team? My daughters' soccer team! Go blue!

• if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Cheese

• party trend you are crushing on? I'm not certain it's a "trend" right now but, I'm crushing over the vintage, shabby chic style lately

• party trend you are so over? Candy bars! I love them and they always add a lot to each event but I'm just ready to come up with something different!

• favorite aisle in the craft store? Clearance! the seasonal items are always good for inspiration too!

• do you wear Uggs? No

• do you really exercise? I wish! But I do think about it really hard sometimes! Lol

• minivan or non minivan driving? Non minivan

• favorite holiday? Christmas!

• favorite smell? Horses; it reminds me of being a child

• do you color your hair? Never

• do you think you’re cool? Depends on the day? But...yes :)

Party Like an Animal Friday. Crush Number 87 {Nicole, The Party Animal}

Nicole, The Party Animal

Friday Crushing on the Party Queen of the Jungle. 87: Nicole, The Party Animal

Nicole is a serious party animal. She is also a ridiculously talented crafter. Her blog provides clever, unique and inexpensive ideas for games, activities, recipes and all things party. She is always whipping up some kind of genius craft. She focuses on the fun aspect of parties! She also runs a business that specializes in a Stuff a Plush Pals-the perfect party activity. Nicole is sunny, funny and moves at the speed of light. Creative and crafty-my type of party chick. Totally crushing on The Party Animal.

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Fascinating Nicole trivia:)
favorite color? Glittery Purple


• favorite team? Have None - Sorry just not into the whole Sports thing.

• if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? NY Onion Bagels

• party trend you are crushing on? Creative Homemade Parties are my very favorite - I like when people take the time to create Supplies vs. Buying them right from the store. Creative poeple Rock !!!

• party trend you are so over? Store Bought Cakes & Cupcakes. It is so EASY to make your own and they blow away those store bought ones anyday!!! I am also so over Party Favors that are bags of Candy and Useless Toys, really over that.

• favorite aisle in the craft store? All of them - I must say I like them all and could not even break it down. I want to marry Hobby Lobby - Just Sayin'.

• do you wear Uggs? No, But I would if I could get myself to spend the money. I am OK with Faux Uggs for now.

• do you really exercise? Just my Fingers on the Keyboard all day. I have very shapely fingers.

• minivan or non minivan driving? Minivan - I love it, I can fits lots of stuff in there.

• favorite holiday? 4th of July only because I host that one and I love my Yard and that time of year.

• favorite smell? Frying Garlic on a Sunday morning that goes into a nice Sauce for Pasta.

• do you color your hair? Only with Non Peroxide colors, so I can change it more often for fun.

• do you think you’re cool? I think I am Super Cool, almost too cool for myself - lol

Crushing on Kelly. The Perfectly Placed Thursday Crush. 86 {Kelly, Perfectly Placed}

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pug Crush. Today, crushing on an event planning, interior designing, and entertaining super star.

Crushing on the Chick that does it all {86}: Kelly, Perfectly Placed

Kelly has a ridiculous amount of talent. She is a wedding planner, event planner, interior design diva and shiny super star. Her events and designs ooze sophisticated Southern Style. Kelly is clever, sweet and charming. I seriously could gaze at the weddings she has styled all day long. Gorgeous. And she is a detail freak. My kind of party girl. Totally crushing on the sweet Southern Super Star with the Perfectly Placed skills.

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Fascinating facts about Kelly:)

favorite color? Purple


favorite team? UK Wildcats!!!

if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? French Fries

party trend you are crushing on? crushing on paper straws! Love adding flags...it is such a great detail

party trend you are so over? bunting

favorite aisle in the craft store? scrapbook paper

do you wear Uggs? No darling they are just so very ugly!

do you really exercise? Yep, I also play basketball with my boys

minivan or non minivan driving? Non....refer to uggs answer (;-)
favorite holiday? Halloween

favorite smell? Sexy Cinnamon candle...and my children's heads when they were newborns (sigh)

do you color your hair? I cover the grays now and again but natural red head

do you think you’re cool? Yes, most days!

Tuesday Slush Crush Edition. No jive, it's 85 {Ashley, The Hip Hostess}

Welcome to the snowy, icy, slushy Tuesday edition of the Pug Crush.

Crushing on one extraordinary hostess: Ashley, The Hip Hostess

Ashley is half of the dynamic duo behind The Hip Hostess. Sweet Southern party loving ladies that offer dazzling event planning. They focus on spectacular children's events. Ashley is clever, kind and supportive. She styles beautiful and unique events. She is crafty and a DIY party girl. Her blog is a mix of ideas and inspirations for the art of entertaining.  Totally crushing on the hippest hostess in town:)

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Fascinating facts about Ashley:)

• favorite color? Purple, of course! I am also loving some grey!

• favorite team? Florida State Seminoles

• if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? fajitas

• party trend you are crushing on? I am lovin' the idea of "mini" everything, and everything on a stick!

• party trend you are so over? Poms

• favorite aisle in the craft store?

Oh, man, this is hard, either the Clearance isle at Michaels or the ribbon isle. It's a tie!

• do you wear Uggs? Well, I did...but I think I am over that, too.

• do you really exercise? HMMMM, nope.

• minivan or non minivan driving? Non, but I love my large SUV!

• favorite holiday? Thanksgiving

• favorite smell? baby lotion on my clean baby girl, Kate

• do you color your hair? not by choice but yes ma'am a MUST for this lady

• do you think you’re cool? on a good day! ;)

 

monster love kid's valentine's rave

Tiny Monster Love Rave

I was asked to create a little Valentine's project for someone special for something special. Because I can never say no am always up for a party challenge, I happily obliged and whipped up this inspirational partyscape. This was a tiny little Valentine's set-up for easy DIY ideas and cuteness that can be found around the house. Handmade yarn monsters were my inspiration and starting point for this original little party. Lots of yarn, twine and kraft paper. Definitely non-traditional Valentine's Day color palette and theme-which is how I usually roll.

I asked the ridiculously talented Kori {Paper & Pigtails} to come on board and help me out with some added razzle dazzle. She also couldn't say no happily obliged and created some serious adorableness.

Enjoy the pics and the witty commentary. Come on, you know that is funny:)

 Monster Love is adorable, furry and fun for girls and boys.



Heart Art created by my sons and glitter accented by me.

Trays lined with scraps of yarn.

Brown paper lunch bags trimmed with scalloped scissors.

Strands of yarn secure the bags.

My sons drew these pictures.

What a perfect way to show some Valentine's Love. 

Heart felt garland embellish a kraft hat box. 

Heart shaped cookie cutter used to add

even more cuteness to Pop Tarts.

Yarn strands wrapped around a box top serve

as a tiny, raised platter.

Custom designed paper I used as a liner by Paper & Pigtails.

Mini printable party banner designed by

Paper & Pigtails. I printed, cut and

threw glitter on it:) 

Created a simple backdrop with kraft paper.

I strung banner together with kitchen twine.

I echoed the pattern Kori used in her banner on the

backdrop. I took yarn and glued into swirly patterns.

I then added felt hearts to coordinate.

Glitter rules!

Monster Juice. I used glue dots to

attach googly eyes to little glasses of

Kool Aid. Tray lined with another patterned

paper by Paper & Pigtails.

Handmade glittered heart flags class up

Ring Dings.

Added little scraps of yarn to the top of the glittered

flags. Paper doilies used under Ring Dings.

Soda Sips on a bed of scrap yarn.

Trident gum I wrapped in patterned paper by

Kori. Finished off with kitchen twine.

Presented on a platter of snazzy yarn scraps.

The stars of the rave!

I always make pom poms out of yarn.

My boys and I glued eyes, feet, feathers

and pipe cleaners to make sweet, fuzzy

yarn monsters. Such an easy and

fun project to do with the kids.

Super Star Crush week in full effect. Shut the door, it's 84! {Danielle, AFOMFT}

Welcome to the funky Friday Edition of Super Star Crush Week...

Shut the door-it's 84. Rock star in the City: Danielle, A Few of My Favorite Things

Danielle is dazzling. She is a brilliant blogger, a famous TV producer, an extraordinary party chick and a social media force of nature. Danielle blogs about her favorite things for babies, kids and their 'rents. She offers fabulous finds for children, craft ideas, recipe ideas, party ideas, DIY inspiration and about a million other topics that are both interesting and informative. Danielle is also a stellar producer for MTV. Yeah, that MTV. She is also Mama to two ridiculously adorable twin girls. Danielle, is indeed, one very busy chick. She still finds the time to be charming, gracious, funny, clever and inspiring. Totally crushing on this multi tasking and multi talented lady. Shiniest Super Star in the City. And she loves purple. Enough said.

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Fascinating Danielle trivia:)

1. fave color? Purple. And I'm not just saying that to kiss up ;)


2. fave team? New York Yankees. You either love 'em or you hate 'em and I love 'em.

3. food you could eat for the rest of your life? Anything with cheese. Yummmm.....

4. party trend you are crushing on? I'm loving the trend toward unique themes and also how many people are DIYing these days. It's so nice not to see as many cookie-cutter store-bought parties anymore.

5. party trend you are so over? Hmmmm.... It's not really a trend but I'm over party favors that your kids can't use. Give out something simple like crayons or edible like cookies instead of junk I'm just going to toss.

6. fave aisle in the craft store? Fabrics for sure. I could browse textiles for days.

7. do you wear Uggs? I do but begrudgingly. Walking around NYC in the winter is slushy and gross and they're the perfect boots for that kind of weather.

8. do you really exercise? Not voluntarily.

9. minivan driving or non-minivan driving? No minivan for this lady. I'd rather exercise than get one and that's saying something.

10. fave holiday? Valentine's Day because it's also my birthday.

11. fave smell? Vanilla. It makes me happy.

12. do you color your hair? Yup. I've been getting highlights and coloring it since high school. I don't even know what my natural color is anymore!

13. do you think you're cool? Today I feel cool but who knows about tomorrow!