I Have Designs on You, Beau Coup

I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for anything that reminds me of cute gift wrap. That's exactly what the labels on these adorable favor tins look like to me. I can just imagine sheets of some of these designs in my ever-growing gift wrap collection. A girl can dream, right?

With this many great designs, there's sure to be a favor tin to match just about any occasion. These are just the tip of the iceberg, so take a look for yourself. I bet you find something you need in your life on the Beau Coup site.

"Merci beau coup, Pee Wee."

"Merci, bleh bleh."

(Did I just show my age with a Pee Wee's Big Adventure reference?)

X Marks the PartySpot

If you're like me, then what you lack in height, you make up for in big hair - AND you can't get enough of websites with party and event inspirations.

If you don't have partyspot on your list, then go ahead and bookmark it now. There are some fantastic Real Parties featured on this site, and I'm pleased to have been asked to be one of them.

And, since the site is from the same people that brought the world The Knot, you know it's full of wonderful tips for planning your next event.

NKOTB!

There's a new kid on the block! Baby Lifestyles is her name. (Are websites female?) Baby Lifestyles is a great resource for all things baby. From nurseries, to shopping, to baby showers, this new site is sure to be a hit and promises to keep growing.


"Baby Lifestyles: For anyone with a baby, anyone having a baby, anyone who knows someone with a baby, anyone who knows someone who acts like a baby. " Okay, even though the site really does have something for everyone, I think we can all see why Lauren didn't ask me to come up with her marketing campaign.

Editor and Founder, Lauren Halperin has a great thing growing and features a baby shower article this month with yours truly and another featuring the added bonus of Jenn at HWTM and Joanna at LotusHaus. Check them out and make sure to keep an eye on Baby Lifestyles! They grow up so fast...sniff.

The Very Definition

What's in a name? Well, in the case of Serendipity {Beyond Design}, everything. For those looking for creative, one-of-a-kind invitations and other paper goods for an event - coming across the creativity of Ginger is nothing short of a happy accident.

Check out her site and her Etsy store for more evidence that today is indeed your lucky day!

(Much love to another St. Louis girl. Much love.)

Glam On It.

Bachelorette Party? Evening Bridal Shower? Hip Baby Shower? An excuse to get the girls together? Make it a Hollywood Glam event!



Wanna kick it up a notch? Incorporate some of these ideas and you'll be a star.

• Ask your girls to come dressed like their favorite celebrity.
• Make sure and have a stack of gossip magazines on hand for everyone to dish over throughout the night. Frame some covers and pages from extra mags (or color copy some you've bought to read) and place them around the party site.
• Bring in someone to pamper your guests like superstars with manis and pedis.
• Play Scene It! Movie edition.
• Take paparazzi shots of everyone throughout the night (Party Guests - They're Just Like Us!) and compile the pictures in a mini photo book (kodakgallery, shutterfly, snapfish, mypublisher, etc.) and send one to the guest of honor after the party.

Fun Favor Ideas seen above: Hollywood Tank, Bochox, Diamond Paperweight

Other party items seen here: Hollywood Platter, Cups, Napkins, Cool Jewels Ice Cubes

Fab Find - Do Me a Favor

Do me a favor and run, don't walk, to Paperluxe Studio. Sarah's work has been in my "to post" folder for awhile now so if you'd run it would ease my guilt. Thanks in advance.

People always ask me, "Do I have to have party favors for my guests?" My reply, "No, it's completely optional." And by "optional", I mean "yes." Okay, okay, so everyone has different budgets and no one is going to FORCE you to give favors, but I do think it really completes an event. I don't even like to have friends over for dinner without sending them home with something extra. After all, it's the little things, right?

In the case of Paperluxe, it's the seriously cute little things. Sarah has taken the art of giving a favor and made it personal. She'll create personalized notecards for all of your guests. How great is that? She also has a growing collection of non-personalized cards and invitations that are perfection, too. See for yourself.



More great designs! Can't you just see the shoe design for a bachelorette party?

A Short Story by Amy

I love circles.
I love squares.
I love white dinnerware.
Equals I LOVE this Blanca dinnerware.
The End.