New Website and Blog

Last August we rolled out a new logo, website, and blog design.  This was part of the larger plan to finally merge both my website and blog to make the site more user-friendly.

You can find my new website and blog at  sarahsofiaproductions.com! We’re still putting the finishing touches on the site which will include tabs for you to find weddings, events, kid’s parties, DIY, holiday and recipes, home tour and design inspiration easily.

Again, many thanks to all of you that inspire me and support me to continue with my creative blog and my professional wedding and event planning business!

Sarah

 

 

Free Easter Bunny Photos

Hop into spring with this free opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny!

I don’t know about you, but we have done our share of meet and greets with the Easter Bunny. You usually have to pay a fee, stand in a long line, and by the time you get to see the Easter Bunny your kids are either too scared or over it.

That’s why I’m excited to share FREE professional portraits with the Easter Bunny for Charlotte locals today, Monday, March 16^th from 3-6 p.m. at Portrait Innovations studios in Charlotte, Gastonia and Huntersville.

Spring and the Easter Bunny go hand and hand and now is your opportunity to meet him for free with no long lines and make lasting memories with your family!

The Easter Bunny will visit Portrait Innovations studios located in Charlotte at the Promenade on Providence Shopping Center, Huntersville at the NorthCross Shopping Center and Gastonia at Gaston Mall. Each child will receive three free high resolution images with the Easter Bunny on a CD.

In addition, Tuesday, March 10 through Sunday, April 12, Portrait Innovations will have a great Spring-time offer that includes 43 Portraits and 5 Spring cards for just $19.99, plus a FREE 16×20 Wall Portrait. Coupons for this deal can be found on the website at portraits.com.

Portrait Innovations has new spring backgrounds that allows you to be creative with your photos sessions and have a one-of-a-kind portraits that your standard photography studio cannot offer.  Plus, how can you turn down free Portraits with the Easter Bunny?”

Portrait Innovations offers a full range of seasonal backgrounds, props and poses available for families to choose from.  For more details on portrait sessions please visit Portrait Innovations .

 

 

Pretty Pintastic Party

Happy Friday! Come get inspired by all things design, recipes, DIY, parties and more and link up your posts!

 Important!!! It has come to our attention that some of you are not repinning the features! This is a key to making this party successful so please don’t skip it!! If this trend continues, we will begin to pick features only from those who repin.

But as always all posts are pinned; features pinned by all!

First, let’s meet the hosts:

Annie from Annie’s Noms Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Roberta from Mommy Like Whoa Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Deanna from Gloriously Made Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Alli from An Alli Event Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Deb from Seeking Lavender Lane Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Daisy from Simplicity Relished Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Madison from The Wetherills Say I Do Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Kelly from The Take Action WAHM Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Heather from Divas Run for Bling Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Biz from Dandelion Discoveries Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Destiny from Suburban Wife, City Life Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Diane from Recipes for Our Daily Bread & Our American Travels
Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Sarah from Sarah Sofia Productions Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Jamie, Kerry, & Lucy from Coffee With Us 3
Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter 

Here’s what your hosts have been up to this week!

Every week we will have a fabulous co-host!

Our co-host this week is Tara from A Speckled Owl.  Tara blogs about her life, sharing about parenting, recipes, crafts and homeschooling.  She recently posted these great 25 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts!  So hop on over and get ready for St. Paddy’s on Tuesday!    Show Tara some love by following on Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter. Now on to the Party!!

This is a super relaxed party! You show up with your fabulous posts and we pin every single one! We only ask one thing from you!  This week’s Features:        

Strawberry Crepes with Goat Cheese & Basil from Optimistic Mommy

40 Free Bathroom & Laundry Room Printables from Dwelling in Happiness

Falafel from Hun… What’s for Dinner?

DIY Geometric Mountains from Hey Let’s Make Stuff

Street Tacos from Lisa Loves John

Custom Craft Space from Love Create Celebrate

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Pretty Pintastic Party

I am thrilled to be joining a team of talented bloggers as a permanent host of the popular Pretty Pintastic Party!

Every Friday you can come to the blog and get inspired by the Pretty Pintastic Party Hosts favorite pins of the week, which include parties, recipes, DIY, home décor and more! Plus if you’re a blogger you can link up your posts, where every post gets pinned!

Now let’s party!

 Did you notice the new welcome banner???  Yep, we’ve added new hosts!  We think this will help our party grow even bigger!  Because of this, we will also be giving you more of a chance to be featured!  Starting next week, we will have 6 features every week!  

But as always all posts are pinned; features pinned by all!

 First, let’s meet the hosts:

Annie from Annie’s Noms Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Roberta from Mommy Like Whoa Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Deanna from Gloriously Made Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Alli from An Alli Event Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Deb from Seeking Lavender Lane Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Daisy from Simplicity Relished Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Madison from The Wetherills Say I Do Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Manda from Manda Blogs About Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Heather from Divas Run for Bling Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Biz from Dandelion Discoveries Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Destiny from Suburban Wife, City Life Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Diane from Recipes for Our Daily Bread & Our American Travels
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Sarah from Sarah Sofia Productions Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Jamie, Kerry, & Lucy from Coffee With Us 3
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Here’s what your hosts have been up to this week!

Every week we will have a fabulous co-host!  Our co-host this week is Katelijn from KusKat.  Katelijn blogs her unique designs and fun creations.  Check out this fun quilt project! Show Katelijn some love by following on Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter.

Now on to the Party!!

This is a super relaxed party! You show up with your fabulous posts and we pin every single one! We only ask one thing from you! This week’s Features:       Big Boy Nautical Room Makeover by Inspiration for Moms
Rocky Road Cupcakes by Living Better Together
Brownie Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies by The Baking ChocolaTess
“Sprinkled With Love” Valentine’s Printable by Happiness is Homemade

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Wordless Wednesday: Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party Sneak Peek

I’m excited to share the invitations for my daughter’s Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party!

You can get the details of all the party planning in Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party Inspiration.

Now on to Wordless Wednesday Linky Party and $60 Cash Giveaway!

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A Blonde Mixed with Snow a Funny Disaster

While some may take living where it snows for granted, like living in Iowa gave me a whole new experience after Growing up in Phoenix, its was a shock and a learning curve.

Co-Host Lysa Wild Welcome To My Circus

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Sparkles of Sunshine

Luck of the Irish Giveaway Blog Opportunity,Paypal Cash Cards valued at $500 each (number of cash cards/prizes depends on the amount gathered for the giveaway. Giveaway starts 2/22 Hosted by A Peek Into My Paradise
Co-Host Cathy Compeau Peek Into My Paradise
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Glammed Up CD Crate So cute I’d love one, and Christie shows us how one of those littlee cd crates at Michael’s can easily be turned in a cute storage bin, Glammed Up CD Crate

Co-Host Christie Selken Sparkles of Sunshine

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Baby Changing Table Turned Kitchen Island We took a baby changing table and turned it into a wet bar/ kitchen island, you can see the whole transformation at Renovar Design

Co-Host Jenny Perez Renovar Design

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Italian Wedding Soup

With all the snow in the east we have been having we needed to have something to sustain us and a bowl of Wedding Soup fits the ticket. Using a little known pasta Acini di Pepe helps to make this a hearty soup. Italian Wedding Soup

Co-Host Joy Mooiweer Joy Love Food

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Vintage Mid Century Modern Record Player Makeover

Ok so before you say, what the heck is that, well Nicki found this buy for $25.00 at the Goodwill and turned it into a wonderful piece of furniture that sits under her TV. But you will need to visit to see the finished piece. Vintage Modern Record Plays Makeover

Co-Host Nicki Parrish Sweet Parrish Place

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Wine Tasting Valentine’s Day Party: Girl’s Night Out

Wine Tastings continue to trend in 2015. A wine tasting is a fun way to get together with friends, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. I gathered a few of my blogger and interior designer friends, some from One Room Challenge, for a girl’s night out!

Co-Host Sarah Sofia Sarah Sophie Productions

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Make Your Own Taco Meatballs My daughter likes tacos my sons does not like how messy they are so I found a new twist for everyone. Just a few ingredients, gluten free seasoning, quick and fast to make Make Your Own Taco Meatballs

Co-Host Ashleigh Wright Simply

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Co-Host Lisa Lisa’STeachers Room

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Ideas for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with Fourth Grade Students

Because I am a school teacher I needed to find ways to challenge my students when reading Alice in Wonderland since there are so many versions, new graphics, audio versions and a dramatization. New Ideas about Alice In Wonderland

Great way to hide some of the kids favorite toys only to hidden in ice and watch when they start to unfreeze. The kids will be surprised & could be used over with different items.

Co-Host Julie Julie In The Making

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Frozen Excavation For Kids

5 Steps for a Healthier Lifestyle I have five smart steps to take to incorporate a permanent healthier lifestyle change. Set some real doable goals and expectations for you and your spouse. if we can do it, you can do it! 5 Steps for a Healthier Lifestyle

Co-Host Pamela King Still Dating My Spouse

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Thaleia has created these tiny doll size Valentines to display with dolls, how cute are they. See more at American Girl Doll sized Valentines

Co-Host Thaleia Something 2 Offer

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Are You A Hoarder? 5 levels of hoarding. You see they are distinguished by colors,green, blue, yellow, orange and red.You might be interested to know, hoarding is a part of OCD.

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Co-Host Christine So Domestically Challenged

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Kindness Challenge inspired by another blogger, I created painted rocks and find places that would be seen by others, to brighten their day, or give an uplift to someone that is having a bad day! Maybe someone will take it home for safe keeping!

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When you add your link to the linky party along with your email, it will be used to send you a weekly email only used for the invitation to join us for Wordless Wednesday and gives Oh My Heartsie Girl blog permission to share your posts, pictures and links if chosen, in upcoming posts. Any content used will have proper credit and Link backs will be provided.Thank you, Karren

Wine Tasting Valentine’s Day Party: Girl’s Night Out

I’m excited to share the details of this Wine Tasting Valentine’s Day Party: Girls Night Out (GNO) with you today!

Wine Tastings continue to trend in 2015. A wine tasting is a fun way to get together with friends, and Valentine’s Day is no exception.  I gathered a few of my blogger and interior designer friends, some from One Room Challenge, for a girl’s night out!

Utilizing different rooms to keep the flow of the party, we started with Chardon Rose Sparkling Wine from our wine tasting menu, that was displayed on my old finished coral campaign piece in my office.

The color of the sparkling wine is pink, which is festive for Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower, or girl’s night out.  It pairs well with strawberries, and I chose to make chocolate covered heart shaped strawberries.

An easy winter wine that pleases most pallets is Pinot Noir. Compare a California Pinot Noir to a Oregon.  I choose Meiomi Pinot Noir, California, and Earth Pinot Noir Oregon.

Choose a few food pairings around your wine tasting menu to compliment the taste of the wine.

Guests enjoyed heart shaped smoked salmon bites, bacon wrapped dates stuffed with walnuts, and a cheese platter.

Make it festive with food labels. I choose these chalkboard picks from Crate & Barrel, which complimented the slate cheese plate. I had to get this sign from Michael’s since it’s an endearing saying in our family!

I mixed and matched old party décor to pull off this finished looked with a few new items. This white cake stand from Crate & Barrel is one of my favorite pieces for parties and home décor because it adds height! The gold candles were a steal from HomeGoods and add some glam.

A few simple floral arrangements and paper and felt decorations pull the Valentine’s Day party look together. Flower arrangements don’t have to be big and expensive, I got my assortment from Trader Joe’s to make my arrangements. To add dimension and interest cut the flowers to make them different sizes. Get more party planning tips and tricks in our recent post here.

This group of girls is power house of talent and loves a good DIY! I made these delicious heart shaped shortbread cookies, get the recipe here, and displayed them in seamless wine glasses for the guest to decorate in style and take home.

Hope you enjoyed seeing this Wine Tasting Valentine’s Day Party: Girls Night Out as much as I enjoyed planning it! For more Valentine’s Day inspiration check out our round up and the Valentine’s Day Party Sneak Peek. Planning a party? Then you’ll want check out post of 8 Party Planning Tips and Tricks from the Pros.

Event Design and Styling – Sarah Sofia Productions

Photography – Sarah Sofia Productions

Floral Arrangements – Sarah Sofia Productions

Food – Sarah Sofia Productions

I love you this much sign – Michaels

Wine glasses, white cake platter, slate cheese platter, chalk board food labels and white dot serving platter – Crate & Barrel

Pink and gold garland, flower decals, and pink tin pail – Target

Red and pink paper heart garland – Crate & Barrel

White Lanterns – Ikea

Gold tray – HomeGoods & Sarah Sofia Productions

Gold votive candle holders – HomeGoods

Wordless Wednesday: 8 Party and Event Planning Tips & Tricks From the Pros

As a party, event, and wedding planning pro, Sarah Sofia Productions is dishing out party planning tips and tricks that will make your party stand out and run smoothly.

1. Determine your budget and get organized with a party planning check list. These two items will be the most important element to keeping you on track and looking like a pro.

2. Choose a color scheme and or theme. Whether your throwing a cocktail party, holiday party or kids birthday party the colors and theme set the tone of the party, like the colors of the Sip and See/Housewarming party.

3. Food selection and preparation. Determine if you will be hiring a caterer or making the food yourself. The menu selection will be determined by the type of party your throwing i.e. brunch, wine party, dinner party and the date i.e. time of year.  Scallops are a perfect appetizer to serve for spring and summer parties. See Surprise 50th Birthday Party for details.

 

Who doesn’t love Pinterest? However, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the delicious and beautiful recipes. Plan on making a few items well and buying the rest. Food bars are a hot trend, so why not take the work off your plate and set up a bake potato bar or taco bar for your guests.

4. Use fun and special occasion serving pieces. There’s no better time to use all those 3 tier food platters, china, or fun serving dishes you received as wedding gifts! Varying the height and size of your food display is one of the tricks the pros use to make the food table look beautiful, like in the photo below from a Summer Cocktail Party. Don’t have a punch bowl, cupcake stand or enough place settings? Ask a friend if you could borrow it for your party or rent them for your local party rental company.

5. Décor and flower arrangements. Once you’ve decided on your color scheme and or theme, it should be woven into your party through the invitations, table linens, food, serving dishes, flower arrangements and decorations.

Pictured above are some of our favorite flower arrangements from Tying the Knot Bridal Shower, Easter Celebrations, Valentine’s Day Sneak Peek, and Summer Wine Tasting! Flowers don’t have to be expensive or look like you just bought them at your local grocery store. Shop farmers markets or Trader Joe’s.  Arrange flowers in various heights and colors, use fruit as your vase, and use festive elements like candy.

Don’t have tons of money for flower arrangements or decorations? Use fruit in glass containers and home décor items such as candles and lanterns to set the mood.

6. Signature Drink. No matter what party your hosting, make it stand out with a specialty drink like the Moscow Mule pictured above from the Queen City Gala: Black Tie For Charity.

7. Entertainment. Don’t have a budget for a DJ or band, then make a party mix on your IPod or download your favorite party mix on your.

8. Be a guest at your own party. As a host of any party or event your busy greeting guests and making sure things run smoothly. However, make sure you take the time to enjoy it all. If you don’t have the time to get all the party planning tasks complete or don’t want to the extra stress, hire a party or an event planner and be a guest at your own party!

Credits

Style and design – Sarah Sofia Productions

Photography – Sarah Sofia Productions

Floral Arrangements – Sarah Sofia Productions

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An InLinkz Link-up

Welcome to The First Wordless Wednesday of February!!! I dont know where the time goes, it was just Christmas!!! So now I would like to introduce you to the Ladies of February and your hosts for the month where your Links will be seen on 18 Blogs, Yes thats right!!! Wow we have been growing and spreading the word!!! The more the merrier!!!

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Carol Is Featuring Her Favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe the key is to roll the dough thick, these melt in your mouth and have a great icing recipe. You can find Carols Sugar Cookie Recipe and Icing along with other recipes on Running Granny Green

Co-Host Carol Green Running Granny Green

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With exercise comes sore muscles and I have a perfect solution or I should say sore muscle salve and the best part is it is DIY Find my recipe DIY Soothing Muscles Salve!

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Pamela has an article of interest dealing with and Managing Stress, you can read all the details and we can learn from her with her suggestions on Still Dating My Spouse

Co-Host Pamela King Still Dating My Spouse

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Lysa shares her story about RSD/CRPS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome) in a detailed post how she deals with this little known disease.

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Christie has made these cute Valentine Envelopes made of felt and a few supplies, these make a cute way to add our Valentines!! Find Details on Sparkles of Sunshine

Co-Host Christie Selken Sparkles of Sunshine

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On Transformation Tuesday post! I took a garage sale find from dated country hearts to a more sophisticated two-tone coastal cottage shelf. See the changes I made to update this look of a shelf with country hearts Transformation Tuesday – DIY Country Heart Shelf

Co-Host Jenny Perez Renovar Design

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Joy is featuring these Mini Loaves of bread made with Lemons and Blueberries,,bursting with flavor, you can find this recipe and more on Joy Love Food

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Our Co-host Rebecca has a Giveaway she is sharing for Facial Deep Hydration Products. You can read her review and enter the Giveaway on Silly Grapes

Co-Host Rebecca Woods Silly Grapes

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Sarah share her Heart Shaped Shortbread Cookies recipe, just in time for Valentines, make up a batch now for your family, or as a gift for friends

Heart Shaped Shortbread Cookies

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Nicki shares a beautiful mantel in her home, but theres more, new additions to the fireplace and new accessories as well. You need to see the post to appreciate the whole room, check out Winter Mantel {Living Room}

Co-Host Nicki Parrish Sweet Parrish Place

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Ashleigh shares how she has managed to fly with children and offers some insight into what to take and how to be prepared. The has a list that she shares ad for all the details visit her blog and Top Tips For Flying With Young Kids

Co-Host Ashleigh Wright Simply

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Valentines is around the corner ad Cathy shares a Roundup of Valentine ideas from candy, cakes, cookies, treat bags, fun printables, and the list goes on, check them all out at A Peek Into My Paradise Valentine Roundup

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Such a fun read! I can see kids of all ages appreciating it but little ones will really get a kick out of this! So the premise is that whoever is reading this book aloud has to follow the rules and read everything. It doesn’t matter what it says, the rule is the adult must say everything.The Book Without Pictures

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When I was growing up sometimes Mum would put a note in my lunch box with a little picture. I loved it. It’s like getting a big hug from your Mum when you are at school. I have made some really cute lunch box notes to print out and put in your kids lunch boxes for when they go back to school. Find printable Lunch Box Notes

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Thaleia is hosting guest bloggers to write about history different letter of the alphabet about American History. To find all the details and signup Go to Something 2 Offer

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How the day came when Christine found she has become complacent and has decided to Take Back her independence, read what happened to Christine that turned her around.

Take Back

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Co-Host Andie Andi Conn

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Andi writeS about Lifestyle, recipes, fitness and inspiration. She offers a complete an Editorial Calendar where you can read what she is working on. Andi Conn

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Heart Shaped Shortbread Cookies: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat or Gift

We’re gearing up for Valentine’s Day with these fun and delicious heart shaped shortbread cookies.

I received this Message Cookie Set by World Market in a Gift Swap and knew it was perfect for Valentine’s Day treats!

Heart Shaped Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 Cups butter, softened
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 4 Cups purpose flour
• 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pam cooking spray

In a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Stir in vanilla.  Add flour and mix with sugar mixture. Cover and chill for one hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two cookie sheets and chill. Use message cookie cutters and small heart shaped cookie cutters.  Dough might be fragile so use spatula to slide onto baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cookies cool for 10 minutes and decorate.

I sprinkled just a little pink sugar over the shortbread cookies, but they really don’t need any additional decoration.

Simply place in sailplane bags, and cute tag, tie with pretty ribbon and voila’ your Valentine’s Day treat, party favor, or gift for your kids teachers and classmates is ready to be served!

For more Valentine’s Day inspiration check out our Valentine’s Day Inspiration Round up and Valentine’s Day Party Sneak Peek, with the big reveal coming soon.

Credits

Styling and Design – Sarah Sofia Productions

Photography – Sarah Sofia Productions

Flower Arrangement – Sarah Sofia Productions

Message Cookie Cutter Set – World Market

Gift tags, pink and gold tin bucket, and pink and gold pom pom banner – Target

White cake platter – Crate & Barrel

Gold votive – HomeGoods

White lanterns – Ikea

 

 

 

 

Valentine’s Day Party Sneak Peek

I’ve been working on a few fun DIY things this January, and two of them happen to collide for my Valentine’s Day Party Sneak Peek!

Here’s a sneak peek at the three drawer campaign piece I painted in Sherwin Williams Youthful Coral and finished in high gloss lacquer.  I have styled it with some of my favorite party pieces for an upcoming Wine Tasting Girls Night Out Valentine’s Day party!

A lot of DIY is going into this party prep from items I’ve used in past events. DIY spray painted gold vintage stand I found at HomeGoods to display the sea urchin form Hobby Lobby. Easy DIY glittered Champaign bottle and added a little more sparkle to the gold tray with gold ribbon. Not to mention make shift photo booth with spray painted picture frame I used for this Coral, Robin’s Egg Blue & Elephant themed 1st Birthday Party.

Don’t have tons of party décor lying around your house to decorate for Valentine’s Day? Don’t fret, decorating can be as easy as adding some fun floral arrangements, garland, and signs.

I love using heart garland around the house, especially in the front entryway, in our family room, and in the bedrooms. It’s an inexpensive yet festive way to get in the Valentine’s Day spirit!

The garland in the front entryway is from Target’s collection last year and the one pictured above is from Crate & Barrel. You could easily make these yourself with felt or colored cardboard paper.

Did you catch our Valentine’s Day Inspiration Round Up post last week of fun and creative ideas from years past?

Make sure you stop by next week and get all the fun details of our Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting Party!

Credits

Styling & Design – Sarah Sofia Productions

Photography – Sarah Sofia Productions

Mini cake stand, blue cake stand and  gold votive candle holders – Home Goods

Be Mine wooden sign, gold sea urchin, and gold tray – Hobby Lobby 

Felt red and pink heart garland – Target

Red and pink heart garland – Crate & Barrel

Coral lacquer three drawer campaign piece – Sarah Sofia Productions

Valentine’s Day Inspiration Round Up

It’s hard to believe Valentine’s Day is next month. I have to admit I’ve  been scouting out the stores the last few weeks to create something fun and festive for you this year.

However, today I wanted to share past Valentine’s Day party inspiration and recipes with you.

Valentine’s Day is all about being with loved ones which can be your best girlfriends, your boyfriend, husband, or family.

Red velvet mini cupcakes and mini strawberry cupcakes are not only a fun activity to make with your family but are delicious and the perfect school treat!

Get the recipe and other easy heart cut out ideas in Valentine’s Day Treats.

Throw a fun dinner party with your girlsfriends and make it GLAM with pink and gold.

Get the look and the details for your girls night out here.

Make Valentine’s Day last the entire month with beautiful floral arrangements, cute signs, banners, and candles in an array of pinks and reds and some gold!

Get the looks and the details here, here and here.

Don’t forget easy ways to dress up your cheese plate, creative appetizers, and dessert bar inspiration. Be creative and use purple and reds in your Valentine’s Day décor and floral arrangements.

Get the looks and details of these recipes and floral arrangements here and here.

We’re working on the details for a festive Valentine’s Day celebration coming in the next few weeks. Make sure you come back and get inspired!