Party Invitations, Party Planning & Event Ideas

Little Man Birthday

I've been seeing this adorable "Little Man" party for little boys-- with ties and mustaches on everything from t-shirts to cookies. It's adorable -- and I am wondering if I can adapt it my husband's birthday party. What do you all think?

I couldn't get my husband to wear this, but these birthday boys and friends are so cute.

I love the mustaches on a stick-- to eat and for photos.

But it's the desserts that really kill me.

What do you think? I can I adapt it for a grown man party?

Until Next Week! xoxo EventLucky

 

 

Texas Shaped Waffle Breakfast

Blueberries, pecans, crumbled farm bacon, creamy butter and maple syrup made my waffle complete. A perfect Texas breakfast to start my morning. 

Gourmet S'mores

I went to a yoga camp this weekend (where healthy meals are provided) and asked about the fire pit -- to find out if it is used and if they had s'mores. They laughed at me (apparently not)- but I think they should! S'mores are so much fun!

So I was happy to see this when I got home-- gourmet s'mores! I want to go to that party!

She certainly thought of everything! Some thoughts from the hostess:

"Make your own desserts are a fun way to finish up dinner with guests. Setting up a s'mores bar is easy & everything can be prepped ahead of time. These ingredients are a step above your classic s'mores, though you can certainly do one if you'd like, but why not try an Elvis with a peanut butter cup & banana slice? Or maybe an Oreo made with oreo white chocolate sprinkled with sea salt on a chocolate graham is more your speed?

"For this one, we used a variety of spices including nutmeg & sea salt, assorted grahams, assorted chocolates including an amazing hazelnut bar, toppings like toasted coconut, and fruits. The possibilities are endless. One of our favorites? The St Lucia {named by my stepfather who claims it takes him back to a sailing trip to St Lucia} made with milk chocolate, marshmallow, a banana slice, sprinkled with cinnamon, and topped with toasted coconut."

Yum!

Until Next Week! xoxo EventLucky

Back To School Bash Inspiration

Some of you have already started school, and some, like us in the Seattle area don't start until after Labor Day.  Want to throw a end of summer soiree to get the kids back into the school groove? There are so many interesting directions to take your Back To School party's theme; normally it's about using school supplies and such for a more generic feel.

But no one said you couldn't focus on an aspect of school like a school bus or your child's favorite subject. Here are a few inspiration boards to...inspire you. And the beauty of it all, you can mix and match to your heart's delight. Not Just A Mommy!Apple
This icon never goes out of style. Candy Apple cupcakes from Women's World; apple yarn favors from Make and Takes; teacher themed baby shower from Bower and Power. School Bus
Check out this awesome inspiration board from Divine Party Concepts; how perfect would this be for a Get On The Bus theme for first-time riders, a.k.a. Kindergartners. Chalk/chalkboard
Seating labels from PubSub; chalkboard tabletop from Martha Stewart Weddings; Fancy Flours' cupcake picks; sidewalk chalk favors from Mighty Girl ; a fun photo op like this speech bubble photo booth from Junebug Weddings. Art/Crayons
Art party inspiration board from The Party Dress; paint bucket decor from Maddycakes Muse; Picasso party from BHG; Lizard N Ladybugs' pretzel crayons. Science
Test tube favors from Following Phubie; Cookie Mag's radioactive wrap; science experiments at The Celebration Shoppe; Living Locurto's mad scientist invites. Alphabet/Letters
Letter chandelier from Blonde Design; initial party from Martha Stewart; One Charming Party's flower centerpiece; the Hostess Blog's alphabet baby shower; alphabet invite from City Cradle. Reading/Books
Books can be for decor or serve as the theme. This book party from Ashley Ann asked guest to bring books to donate to children at a local hospital; Food For Thought's storybook baby shower; Curious George inspired birthday party at the Hostess Blog; a pretty centerpiece from Martha Stewart Weddings; Pat The Bunny baby shower at The Smith Family. Geography
Check out my post on a 'Where In The World' themed party; A. Party Style's party place setting; Cookie Mag's globe cake. Breakfast/Snack Time
What's more quintessentially 'school' than milk & cookies for snack? Plan a whole party around it; check out my post on cookie buffets. How in love am I with The Purple Pug's breakfast bar; it makes a perfect neighborhood Back To School party. Wanting to do something simplier? Donuts, juice and milk are always appreciated, but take your donuts to a classy level by displaying them on a nice stand. Or personalize individual packages with a fun logo like this one from Got 2 Have Faith.

Mexican Dinner Party

Last week we had some dear friends over for dinner. They are moving to Korea-- good for them but sad for us.  Knowing that Latin food is hard to come by in the east, we settled on a Mexican menu. As usual, my husband was in charge of the food and I was in charge of the decorations.

I got some great potted succulents at Home Depot. They were already in those beautiful turquoise pots.  Then I got some bright fuchsia flowers from our local flower guy. The runner was a beautiful embroidered piece I picked up in Guatemala a few years ago.  It really added nice color to our white table!

I didn't have tons of time, so I hand wrote the place cards and the menu in a matching sharpie color (of course I have all the colors on hand!).

I, unfortunately, didn't get pictures of every course, but here are the fish tacos and churros. Yum!

We had a great time-- and think our friends did too!

Until next week! xoxo EventLucky

Housewarming Party

EventLucky here! I hope you had a lovely long holiday weekend!

A party theme we can all relate! I recently came upon some creative ideas for a fantastic gathering in your new home.

I love the idea of providing guests a floor plan to encourages self tours.

I also love that she captured her guests thoughts on the idea of "home."

And the food table-- a pie buffet! Nothing says "home" more than pie!

I will definitely be using these ideas! Will you? 

See you next week! xoxo EventLucky

Quick and Easy 4th of July Appetizer!

Have you had a hectic week at work and are scrambling with what to bring for the upcoming holiday weekend celebrations?  Whew!  I sure am!

     
I stumbled upon this recipe by accident, but it is the perfect 4th of July appetizer!  I had a ton of feta in our fridge, and googled feta appetizers.  The Hot Feta, Artichoke, and Roasted Red Pepper dip from AllRecipes.com came up. 

While I was preparing it last night, I realized that it is the perfect 4th appetizer, as the white of the feta and the red of the roasted red peppers go perfectly with blue corn tortilla chips! 

Hot Feta, Artichoke, and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (13.75 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Mix together the artichokes, peppers, feta, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl; spread into the bottom of a shallow baking dish.
3. Bake in preheated oven until bubbling on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

Hope you all have a happy 4th!

To friends, family, and fireworks,

Bicycle Party

Happy Tuesday everyone! EventLucky here to share some fun in sun ideas!

I love bicycles.  I don't ride one myself (unless it's a beach cruiser), but I always think the women that ride them in city are so cool. They just seem so capable and confident. Sure, the men, too, but especially the women. And lately, I have seen bicycles everywhere-- and not just on street.

I've seen them on fabric

and gifts for her and him:

I thought it would be fun to put together a bicycle party. I recently read the women that ride bikes are capable and confident-- and stylish.  Let's promote bike riding through a party theme!

How cute are these invitations? {photos from here and here}

Download your own bicycle invite here.

And you can decorate with these  stanchions,  tabletop bikes, and fake cross stitch...

and signage with bike images.

And of course the activities should involve bikes!

This party had the group caravan to the next venue.

And this party tied good wishes to the bike.

And, of course, the favors choices are endless.

This custom notebook is cute.  And you can order custom notebooks here.

And a CD and candy packs are good for kids.

Don't forget the cake!

Never underestimate bicycles for getting great pictures!

Do you ride a bicycle? Would you have a bicycle party?

Have a Happy 4th of July! xoxo EventLucky

Cosmo Cookie Fun

Happy Tuesday from EventLucky!

Have you seen Sex and the City 2 yet?

I haven't, and despite the bad reviews, I still want to see it.

When I saw these cute over the rim cookies, I couldn't help but think how perfect they would be for a pre or post Sex and the City party. (Or any other cocktail party, for that matter).

So much yummier than a real lime!

To make:

you will need:*
dough
frosting
2 1/2 inch circle cookie cutter
knife
food coloring
3 frosting bags
3 couplers
3 decorating tips
3 rubber bands

step one: bake your cookies
Roll out chilled dough according to the recipe and cut out circles. With a knife, cut off the bottom third of the circle and cut out a rectangle as shown (a little to the left of center). Bake and let cool.

step two: make your frosting
Prepare three colors of frosting: white, bright green and lime. Prepare three frosting bags with each of the colors (use the frosting bags fitted with a coupler and tips, size "4" tip for the greens and size "2" for the white, and tied closed with the rubber band), but reserve about half of your lime green frosting.

step three: decorate your cookies
Pipe a semi-circle with the bright green and let set about 15 minutes.

Flood the rest of the semi-circle with lime green: Pipe an outline inside the semi-circle and around the edge of the rest of the cookie (including the cut-out rectangle) with the lime green and let set about 15 minutes. Thin reserved lime green icing with water, a few drops at a time, stirring well, until a consistency of glue. (If you turn over a spoonful, the icing should fall back into itself without leaving any peaks, but it shouldn't be so runny it falls into itself super-fast. It should take a second or two.) Using a squeeze bottle or a spoon, pour thinned frosting in the center of the cookie and let flood to edges, encouraging with a small butter knife or the back of the spoon. Let set well, at least a couple hours.

Pipe sections with the white. Let dry overnight.

Pair with your favorite cosmo recipe, and you've got a Sex and the City party!

So cute! I might even try these next time I make margaritas!

See you next week! xoxo EventLucky

take it outside...

helllooooo everyone...
its kim-erin from living eventfully.

summer is upon us and that means one very important thing to me....dining al fresco!
any opportunity to have a meal in the fresh air with some sand between my toes is a opportunity i won't pass up.
here are some fun accessories that make bringing the party outside memorable and easy.

roll up table in a bag from crate and barrel.
this lil guy is just so handy and easy to carry...also makes for a great presentation.

insulated picnic basket


yes...i am a sucker for cute packaging.
however there is a great reason to get one of these adorable baskets.
the insulation means you don't have to lug a cooler with you.

travel games

my family grew up playing scrabble on the beach.
love it. hours of fun and good conversation.

and most importantly....you gotta have good food!

spinach artichoke wraps

beef tenderloin sandwiches

watermelon and cantaloupe salad

warm potato salad with pancetta
 

caramel coconut shortbread

now that we've got the gear, lets get out there and enjoy the weather!!

better yet...grab the dad's in your life and take them on a picnic for father's day!

till next wednesday....