Book Themed Ball

Happy New Year! To ring it in today I am featuring this gorgeous AUTUMN BOOK THEMED BALL submitted by Amber Kairalla. I know you might ask- Autumn? But really, one look at this event and you will see how amazing it is- and how featuring it today is perfect. 

Here is what Amber said about the party- "I, along with a group of highschool friends, throw an Autumn Ball, every year. What started out as a small party with just a group of friends, soon turned into a yearly, full fledged, 200 person ball. The whole entire party though, is what's truly special! We do all of our own food, decorations, invitations, set up, clean up, etc. And it's a blast! We spend an entire week filled with DIY, envelope stuffing, hand delivering, music planning and so very much baking! This past year was book themed with everything from book styled invites to books for door stops and book styled cakes. We try our best to keep the music classy, the style vintage and the bar high."

Location: Kairalla home- Durango, Colorado
Invitations: Whitney Watts
Food: Jacob Brooks
Photographers: Brumley And Wells 

ABC Storybook Baby Shower

It’s about time I feature another baby shower…it’s been awhile! Today’s winning party goes to this ABC BABY SHOWER submitted by Pink Pistachio. One word- Adorable. The party theme was centered around jumbo alphabet flash cards found at a local toy shop. Love them! Everything is just so sweet.


"Celebrating the soon-to-be birth of a baby is so very special. And welcoming Motherhood with your 1st child only happens once. I was so honored to throw this baby shower for my friend Autumn & her lil’ bun in the oven, Cooper.”- Missy {Pink Pistachio}

Recipes {please link back to pink pistachio if you share}

Strawberry Shortcake RecipeLemon Blueberry Cupcake Recipe
Chocolate Mint Brownie Recipe
Summer Salad Recipe
Cheese Sticks
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Caprese Kabobs {cherry tomatoes, marinated mozzarella balls, & basil}

• Vendors:
• ABC Cards – Children’s Mercantile {Ft Collins, CO}
• Fabric Buntings – Custom Collaboration with Jaimemancilla
• Invitation, Mad Lib, Straw Flags, Oh Baby Bunting, Math Facts – Custom Collaboration with Pretty Little Study
• Blue Mason Jars – Down Vintage Lane
• ABC 123 Cookies – Trader Joe’s
• Candied Apples – c/o Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
• Primary Stripe Plates – Michael’s Craft Store
• Mini Chalkboards – Amazon
• Chalkboard Stands – Scrabble Trays with Chalk
• Dishtowels {bread basket, under drink jars} – Anthropologie
• Grapefruit cups & spoons – Pier 1 Imports
• Mini Wood Blocks – Melissa & Doug

one upon a time 1st birthday party

My next winning party feature comes from South Africa! It goes to this super creative ONE UPON A TIME 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Glee Projects. I just love the storybook approach to this darling theme. The invitations- made from pages of old books! The cute details- felt accents and storybook character cameos on most of the party elements! The cake- amazing. And look at those cute little piggy treats!

Beautiful job, Glee Projects! Thank you for submitting your party. Congratulations on being chosen as today's winning party feature!