Insect party: Dylan is 1!

Here’s an adorable insect theme party that really gets down to nature! Ambrini Events styled this party for 1-year-old Dylan, using bugs, butterflies, beetles, moss, dirt, stones, grass, and flowers for a realistic outdoorsy feel. The bright color scheme of greens, blues, and orange tied the whole theme together and made it cute and bright – perfect for a little one like Dylan. Cupcakes were decorated with crushed Oreos, candy rocks, ...
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Bee party: Finley is 1!

Today’s party is as sweet as can bee! (Sorry, I seriously couldn’t resist.) It’s the lovely work of crafty mama Jenny, who threw a brunch birthday bash for her son, Finley. Is this not the greatest beehive cake?! I can’t even believe it, but Jenny is not a professional baker (although I have told her that she really ought to be). She says, “I baked the cake in a stainless ...
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Flowerpot desserts (and one bonus healthy snack)

Just in time for spring, here are some really cute flowerpot-meets-food ideas! Each of these little guys is  filled with something different: 1. Potted chocolate mint puddings by Martha Stewart 2. Flower pot desserts by the Pioneer Woman have everything but the kitchen sink in there – pound cake and ice cream with gummy worms and Oreo “dirt”… nom! 3. Miniature banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting (topper with real ...
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►  Posted under Earth Day, flowers / garden, insects, party food & recipes, round-ups by Heather

Party favor bags from Pottery Barn

I was just oohing and aahing at the new Pottery Barn Halloween Guide and saw that there’s a whole section of Halloween trick or treating bags this year! I got so excited – they totally match my party themes! For a small party (or, let’s be honest, a high budget party), how cute would these be as party favors for each guest? For an insect theme party – the bee ...
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Cute insects party set: Now 200% buggier!

Over the weekend, I was inspired to rework the boys’ bugs party package. A very nice customer wrote and asked if I could keep the bee but also add a grasshopper or other insect to the invitation. I did, and it looked so cute I decided to change the whole set! (This is why I love custom orders!) And so, it’s the big debut of Mr. Grasshopper and Mr. Ant! ...
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