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These are a few projects I've worked on during the busy month of December. Just thought I'd post a few pics.....

Preppy Turtle Party....

I just came across this party by Kori Clark Designs, fell in love and thought I'd share!! Click on over to Paper and Pigtails to see all of the details.....

Soft and Sweet Baby Shower....

This past weekend, family and friends (along with myself) gave a baby shower at my home. Lyn'D is the most girly girl you'll ever meet, so the theme matched her personality perfectly. We've been waiting for this baby for a long time, so we wanted to give her a shower she'd never forget.

 We so much fun choosing the linens, flowers, etc., and Phyliss did an awesome job on all of the food (check out the cake!). There are too many pics to choose from so I decided to post a bunch!

Diaper napkins

The Mamaritas were a hit!

I found sparkling pink lemonade at World Market and it tastes great.

Before the flowers arrived.....

Baby picture of the Mommy-To-Be

The floral inspiration for the shower

Baby Shower Sneak Peek!

My First Attempt at Cupcake Toppers...........

The baby shower is fast approaching! I had planned on ordering these but didn't have time so I decided to give them a DIY try! I just finished these toppers using circle paper punches, cardstock and lollypop sticks. 

Beautiful Baby Shower Inspiration.....

Blooms by Martha Andrews

I have a baby shower coming up and I just love these. Very elegant, but I think the feathers add some whimsy. Maybe I can add something soft and sweet to make it more baby like!

A Budget Friendly Find......

These are some candlesticks I found on the clearance aisle at one of my favorite stores, HomeGoods. Neither had pairs and both were missing many of their crystals. So for $5.00, I bought both and took crystals from one and added them to the other.


After a coat of black spray paint, I think it matched my girly-glam theme perfectly!

Hot Pink and Black Lingerie Shower......

These are pics from my friend Angie's lingerie shower I hosted on Saturday night. I've been preparing for this shower for a long time, and I'm really pleased with the end result. I love to see lots of pics from real parties, so I'm going to post a bunch. Many thanks to the photographer~~~my very talented mom!

Black feather boa centerpiece on hot pink satin linens

Floating candles and pearls in glass cylinders

Hot pink sashes on black chiviari chairs

The drink station

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Votive holders that I made using ribbon, scrapbook paper and rhinestones

Very artsy pic of the sparkling crystals hanging over my kitchen island.

Another not so artsy pic of the "chandelier" I made with the left over crystals from my $6.00 clearance find at Home Goods!

Tower of treats for dipping in the chocolate fountain

Pink and black panties hanging from the black boa "clothesline"

Yummy chocolate and vanilla cupcakes by Velvet's Flour Garden. To visit Velvet's website, just click the link above.

I hope this post will help inspire others in planning just as I have been inspired by all of my blog friends!

Thanks for all of your inspiration,

Ingrid

What I did Today....Remembering My Dad on Father's Day

My dad was the most talented, creative person I've ever known, or will ever know. Today, I made these votives, thinking of him often. I like to think I inherited some of his artistic talent. He was a perfectionist, but I think he would like these (after pointing out any flaws, of course!). I sure wish he was here to critique these! I miss you and love you Dad!
These were easy to make, just time consuming~but I enjoyed it so much. I love this kind of stuff!