Pretty Pintastic Party

Happy Friday! Come join the party and get inspired with fab DIY, recipes, party ideas, interior design inspiration and more!

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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 about making a hummingbird garden!     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:           5 Ways to Save Money on Wedding Food from A Savory Feast

How to Clean Your Fridge Without the Use of Chemicals from Clean & Scentsible

My DIY Marble Tabletop from Little Miss Orange Blossom

Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting from Gator Mommy Reviews

Snickers Mini Cheesecakes from O Taste and See

Chocolate Mint Sweet Rolls from Frugal Foodie Mama

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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.

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First, let’s meet the hosts:

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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

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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!!

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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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Coffee Talk With Charlotte Designers Part II

Today we’re sitting down with, Summer Hogan, Simply Stylings, and talking about interior design from the DIY maven!

My passion for design and DIY has drawn me to people like Beth and Summer. While attending the fall High Point Furniture Market I took a seminar, led by Robert Leleux, Editor of Domino Magazine, on the evolving interior design industry. The panel was made up of traditional interior designers and ones that have entered the industry through their own self-taught methods and blogging.  Summer, falls into the later, with her non traditional path into design as a home design blogger and stylist who creates simple style for home and life.

Like Beth, I met Summer through One Room Challenge, and instantly connected with her love for coastal design and décor! Summer will be joining Beth on Saturday for Style Session Live, a way to connect more locally in Charlotte and to provide FREE design advice. You can get all the details here and catch up with Beth, designPOST interiors.

Q: How did you get into interior design?

A: Interior design has been in my DNA since I was born. My mom is an incredible decorator and my dad is a designer and builder of beautiful homes, not necessarily by trade but by passion. We’ve lived in many homes growing up (only within about a 5 mile radius mind you) and I’ve always enjoyed watching and helping my mom bring each new place to life as well as the building process.

Q: What’s your favorite design project to date?

A: My favorite project to date is a tie between my coastal deck and my modern office space. I also love one of my clients master bedroom projects that has almost come to life!

Q: What’s your worst design project or most challenging project to date?

A:  I’m currently working on my dining room and kitchen renovation and I have to say the kitchen has been the toughest challenge yet. Kitchens can be so expensive and when you’re trying to do it on a basically non-existent budget its tough. Also, I never was a math kid so I’ve had all the square foot number crunching I can handle!

Q: What and or who inspires you?

A: I’m inspired by so many people and it really depends on the season I’m in but right now I can’t get enough of Pencil and Paper Co.! This dynamic duo has completely blown me away with their style. Not only are their client projects amazing but their own home as well as their fashion sense is impeccable.

Q: How can the average person design a space on a budget?

A: My key advice for the average person to create a space on a budget is patience. Find a few inspirations images that you love and break it down. Hunt for similar finds at budget décor stores such as HomeGoods or thrift stores. Figure out what you can and cannot DIY.  Don’t forget to look at Lowes and Home Depot, which have so many high-end looking options at affordable prices, for lighting, hardware, and décor.

If you only have a semi-creative mind {like Summer} you can still create simple style for your home and life.

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Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party Part II

Last week we shared this girly and whimsical Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party with all the party details!

The above image is one of my favorites next to this image of the food table.

Do you have a favorite photo from last week’s Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party Part I reveal?

Today, I am sharing Part II with mostly images from my girls tea party outside using décor items from the birthday girls updated bedroom such as the Audrey coral pink and gold teepee, play table and chairs, and tea set.

I love how all the details came together, especially these stunning and girly sequin tulle shimmer dresses from OC Kids Closet with the colorful pop of color from the faux jeweled necklaces from Target.  Due to the unseasonable cold day the girls had to wear their favorite pink coats from Gymboree.

This is one of my favorite images of the birthday girl giving her older sister a hug while enjoying a macaroon! Macaroons and tea party go hand and hand at any age.

I love the detail shot of the girly tea party essentials: A coral, prink and green tea set, gold and pink tablecloth fit for a princess, and a gold glam cake stand with jewels!

I even sneaked in a shot with my princesses, who were troopers with the unseasonable cold weather!

A huge thanks to Ariana Clare for capturing all these stunning outdoor shots of the tea party.

If you missed Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party Part I with all the party details you can check it out here with full source and vendor list, the sneak peek here, and the behind the scene’s planning with inspiration board here.

Vendor Credits

Event planning, design and styling  – Sarah Sofia Productions

Photography (outdoor) – Airana Clare

Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party Part I

I have been planning this Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party for over a year and excited to finally share all the details with you.

 

You can catch all the fun planning details and inspiration board here and some of the fun sneak peek photos here.

Photography by Ariana Clare

The décor was glam and girly with tulle tutu and bow tie invitations to set the theme of the party.

Tulle was used for the table décor with gold polka dots for some glam to match the pink and gold polka dot backdrop. I love the fabric and tulle wreath and garland, which adds depth with the multi pinks and golds and makes this such a girly table!

Bite size finger foods such as PB&J crowns and shoes, cucumber flowers, tutu cupcakes, gold sparkle donut holes, flower tea cookies, and strawberry cake were perfect for this tea party themed birthday party..

While most of the décor was girly and glam, we included Charlotte’s friends that were boys by incorporating the bow tie theme. All the guests enjoyed the delicious food, bounce house and teepee!

 

Photography by Ariana Clare

Photography by Ariana Clare

Party Details

Being an event planner and stylist I am always thinking about all the fun details that go into any event or party. It wouldn’t be tutu party without the perfect tutu! My girl’s always get a special dress or outfit that goes along with the theme of their party and these beautiful pink and gold sequins tutu dresses from OC Kids Closest were perfect. The girls helped me pick out their pink sequins “princess shoes” as they call them, from Cynthia Rowley and their “princess” jeweled necklaces and crowns to complete the tutu tea party outfit!

This Audrey Coral Pink and Gold teepee custom-made for Charlotte by Abigails Hands not only serves as the perfect birthday gift and décor item to update her bedroom but a fun detail and play area for the kids at the party.

Guests enjoyed tea party food made with love by Sarah Sofia Productions! The strawberry cake with fresh flowers made by Sarah Sofia Production was a fan favorite! I love the pink and gold cake topper by Kiss Me Kate Studio, which even through in confetti to decorate around the cake!

Guests were given party favors that included princess wands that light up for the girls and fun sticky hand toy for the boys.

Make sure you come back later this week for Part II with additional photos from Airana Clare from our special tea party outside!

Vendor Credits

Event Planning, design and photography (except where noted by Airana Clare) – Sarah Sofia Productions

Floral arrangements – Sarah Sofia Productions

Tea party menu items – Sarah Sofia Productions

Chocolate and vanilla cupcakes and flower tea cookies – Whole Foods

Audrey coral pink and gold teepee – Abigails Hands

Ballerina tutu and bow tie invitations – The Polka Dotted Room

Pink and gold cake topper – Kiss Me Kate Studios

Pink and gold sequins tutu dresses – OC Kids Closest 

Pink sequins dress shoes AKA “princess shoes” – Marshalls

Chalk board stand and tutu cupcake topper – Michael’s

Backdrop, round pink and gold box, costume necklaces, pink and gold tassel garland, pink and gold garland, Happy Birthday banner, princess wands, and other party favors – Target

Small cake stand – HomeGoods and Sarah Sofia Productions

Love wall art – Hobby Lobby

Blue cake stand – HomeGoods

Gold foil number 2 balloon – Party City

 

Wordless Wednesday

It’s Wednesday and time to get inspired from my fellow bloggers with a gallery wall tutorial, recipes, St. Patrick’s Day crafts, and some DIY!

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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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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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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

 

 

 

 

Wordless Wednesday: The Ultimate Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl Week has arrived and we have all the essential for you to throw the ultimate Super Bowl party!

If you haven’t sent out invitations, you can download this chalkboard digital invitation and e-mail it to your closest friends!

Next up is deciding on the menu. If you missed our Super Bowl & Football Party round-up with delicious recipes such as football pull bread, stuffed bell peppers, and more it’s a must.

Chili is always a fan favorite and what better way to serve them than in these stylish football chili bowls from Oriental Trading.

We have two great chili recipes that would be perfect for your ultimate Super Bowl party in our Chili Cookoff post.

Not into making a bunch of football shaped sweets, no problem. You can order peanut butter filled chocolate footballs from Oriental Trading that cure any sweet tooth!

Once your menu is decided then it’s on to the fun party décor such as a football field tablecloth, football paper lanterns, and mini foam fingers for your place settings.

Don’t forget to add some fun game day elements to your football party like a pop up photo booth with fun football props from Etsy or a DIY scoreboard tablerunner. Have a door prize for the guest that best guesses the total score of the game.

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SALE SUPER BOWL Party invitation by SLDESIGNTEAM on Etsy / 20 Super Bowl Photo Booth Props Football by BigDotOfHappiness / Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Footballs – Oriental Trading / Football Field Tablecloth Roll – Oriental Trading / Football Lanterns – Oriental Trading / Football Chili Bowls / Team Spirit Mini Foam Fingers – Green – Oriental Trading / Mini Football Popcorn Boxes – Oriental Trading / Referee Bottle Covers – Oriental Trading / Super Bowl Banner Football Theme DIY Printable by PaperFoxDesign

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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