a guide to the things i love.: June 2011

I love parties. If there is an occasion I will have a party for it! What better occasion than my little boy turning 2 to have some fun party planning. The way I go about it is pretty methodical. Firstly I choose a theme, usually narrowing it down to 2 and then searching around to see what all is available to go along with it. Next is to determine where/when...this year we chose the local rec center and had a mini gym party there. Places like that are a great alternative to having a party in your home. Invitations through the mail are fun as well email invitations are also great and easy.

Food!
Cakes and cupcakes are also something you don't want to leave to the last minute. These days there are lots of bakers out there doing all sorts of exciting things so you don't have to be stuck with the grocery store cake! (even though I know some love that icing!) Leaving this to a professional is something I recommend above all else, it can be very stressful deciding to leave the cake in your own hands and LOTS of times things don't turn out the way you want. For kids keep your food simple and easy! There are lots of websites with ideas for the more food savvy. Anything on a stick is usually a hit! I tend to spend more time on things like...

Details!
I love love love coordinating decorations and mixing polka dots, stripes, and everything in between. To save yourself investing every year in coordinating bowls, trays, etc buy a colour that you can see working for years to come. I have collected blue and yellow and it worked great for a rubber duck party as well as the construction party this year. They also work great in the summer for bbq's when I don't want my breakables trekked outside.

Here's the party!