There's no place like gnome...

I have been one busy pup this past month! The Launch of The Children's Party Network, The East v West Coast Tablescape Challenge,  fabulous orders, everyday life, etc..Busy and loving every second of it all...Nah, not really, but loving most of it:)

My baby boy started Kindergarten a few weeks ago. He is my little sunshine. Sweet, kind and adores his Mama. The boy comes home the other day from school and we get to talking...I can tell he is bothered by something at school..My mind is racing..Did he get into trouble? Is someone bothering? Does he miss me too much? I use all my persuasive Mama powers to pry it out of him..and he takes the bait and starts YELLING AT ME!  He is flippin' mad and screams "This house is like a prison! You never buy good snacks. I have to trade my stupid fruit snacks at lunch every day to Brendan. I trade him my fruit snacks for cheese balls. Why can't you ever buy cheese balls!?!" Say, what??

Ummm...My little sunshine had a storm cloud over his head that day..Hell hath no fury like a kindergartner scorned....Here are some Halloween pics of the cheese ball prince a few years back. Smiling despite me transforming him into a Garden Gnome...He will always be my sunny and funny little dude...

Gotta run to the supermarket now and buy you know what:)

the boo crew halloween photo shoot

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a Not So Spooky-Kids' Halloween Party photo shoot. Tablescapes were styled by the seriously fabulous, Pam of Party Starters fame. A bunch of amazing party girls rose to the occasion and created some ridiculously beautiful and extraordinary partyware.I think everyone's goods coordinated perfectly and I think Pam did a phenomenal job. It was thrilling to be a part of and I was so excited to see the completed setup. You can see my glittery centerpiece flags in some of the pics.

Bonnie, of Sadie Days Photography captured the adorableness for the world to see:)

Thank you Pam, for being such an amazing inspiration and letting me be a part. Thank you, extraordinary party chicks, for making such clever and beautiful items and for working together as a party & Pam loving family and for no catfighting... Meow:)

The Boo Crew

Pam {Party Starters}

Little old, glittery me {The Purple Pug}

Jen {Blush Printables}

Sandy {Sandy's Baking Memories}

Charlotte {The Paper Cupcake}

Brandi {Tweedle Dee Designs}

Tammy {Milk & Cookeez}

Nicole {Two Savvy Sisters}

Genevieve a/k/a chick with the longest business name-EVA{Celebrate Today the Super Chick Way}

Amy {Tiny Giraffe}

Laurel {Go Against the Grain}

Ally {Girly Gatherings}

Elizabeth {StixNPops}

Stefanie {Red Velvet Stefanie}

Tommie{Oh My Gluestick}

Are you secretive?

Are you secretive and mysterious when planning the deets for your parties? Do you keep all the specifics on the DL or just throw them out there for public record. I have always been on Team Mystery, but now that I uncontrollably blab on this blog, I find myself giving up details and projects that I would normally save as a surprise for my guests!

On one hand, I am super excited to share my original ideas, details and crafty projects as I move along. I love coming up with unique party themes/projects and I am a detail freak - I get excited to share them with like minded party peeps who appreciate these kinds of crazy things. On the other hand, I fear that some sinister person will rip off said ideas and projects and claim them as their own-or worse- for some lame-o to race to have their party before mine using my stolen and fabulous ideas as their own. On the other hand-wait-that is three hands now? LOL! I adore the elements of surprise and wonder when people walk into a fully decked out and decorated room. I rarely let my own kids see finished party products because I love for them to be razzle dazzled on party day.

Tough call for me..Not sure if letting it all hang out before the party is actually equivalent to me stealing my own party thunder:) LOL!

What do you do?
 

the rocket pop palooza....

 party mama made these amazing crayons.

*if you are in the NY Metro area, you

may find there are no crayons on store shelves. This

is NOT due to school supply issues. This is

solely due to Katie and the 1000s of crayons

it took to make one of these little gems;)

Craft on, Mama!

 glitter stickers shimmering in the sunshine

 party circles on a galvanzied tub

filled with radical rocket pops

 clay-could that be any cuter?

 centerpiece flags & party circles

for a little glitta

 bears gotta eat too

 rice krispie treats on popsicle sticks

 said client made that

 fabulous garland and banner.

 rocket pop soaps served as the

perfect party favor

 popsicle stick picture frames craft

 glitter stickers on favor bags

 see ya, summer!

One of my ridiculously amazing clients wanted to host one last party playdate for the kiddos before the summer was over. She discussed it with her darling children and they decided that a Rocket Pop Palooza was the only proper & perfect way for a summer send-off:) Lots of rocket pops. Lots of red, white and blue. Lots of charm. Lots of glitter. Lots of smiles. Perfect party, indeed.

rocket pop rave partyware...

One very fabulous client is throwing a summer send off party next week-featuring my rockin' rocket pop design. A sweet glittery rave to say goodbye to summer-that's my kind of party;)