Ikea party!

I've always liked Ikea but it took a while for me to understand the layout and dynamics of it. A couple months ago when I started going more often, I started to get the hang of the store, where its products are, how the whole purchasing thing works, etc. 

Now I can say I am a pro considering most of the decor for the last event I did was from Ikea and was shopped for, purchased, and put together a couple hours before the event! I must say that Ikea can be overwhelming and stressful, but the truth is, its just because it has sooo many ridiculously amazing options for you, its hard to choose. 

Ikea is heaven for someone on a budget or especially for an event planning company that needs multiples of whatever they are using whether that be serving platters, votives, shot glasses, wine glasses, tables or even fabric! 

Here are some of my personal favorite staples from Ikea 

$9.99/ Salad, punch, cookies, anything really!$14.99- CUPCAKES! Minis or Biggies$1.99/ 50 pack

$12.99- Sushi! Comes in allll shapes, sizes, and different colors

$129$175

Set of 3- $12.99$1.99/3 pack- votives Both $3.99$.99

$3.99Set of 2- $7.99$7.99

   

$1.99/3 pack

under $15 under $15

Whether its a wedding, birthday of any age, anniversary party, baby shower, luau, or summer fling, Ikea probably has whatever you need to decorate and serve your guests. 

Photos courtesy of Ikea.com

To all my graduating friends

I am going to share with you a superrrr cute website to get your graduation announcement cards from. I have been playing with so many different ideas because they have the most adorable templates in every font, theme, color, and style imaginable. 
The website is called Tiny Prints. You will see there is a variety of different cards to choose from. Of course the bookstore sells announcements as well but they are definitely not this cute. These are something different and fun and really showcase you and your style. 
I am sort of feeling the country vintage vibe ones. 
I am pretty sure that these top 3 ones are my favorite!

And then this girl...I mean she's like their best model for sure....JK!....but it was fun to make the card! I was able to choose my color scheme, picture, text, and all that good stuff. 

And p.s.- It makes the fact that you're graduating even more real and EXCITING!!! 

Cookies!

S'mores cookies. Imagine a big soft doughy cookie filled with tiny little graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and big chocolate chunks. Top if off with a glass of milk and I'm pretty sure you're in cookie heaven. I had the pleasure of tasting these treats from the Baking Betty's, a duo of baking queens. 

What I love about them is you could have these at your girls night in party, a bridal party, a baby shower, a birthday party, the options are endless but you know your guests will love them. I have seen some other really fun and delicious ways to make cookies as well. Check em out...

Sandwich cookies in adorable favor wrapping. 

Cookie Buffet

Cookie Cake

Cookie cupcake

Diddy Reise  style ice cream cookie sandwich

There are so many different ways you could go. If you know of any others, let me in on the secret!

WeddingWise...to die for wedding event

I spent this weekend with my bff from high school, Lindsay, in her amazing town of San Diego. I had SUCH an amazing weekend with Linds catching up, hanging out, spending time at the beach, shopping, amazing mexican food, saw Soul Surfer which has GOT to be the most AMAZING movie EVER!! SOOOO inspirational I can't even explain. 

Besidesss having an amazing time in SD with Linds, we got to go to a ridiculously well done wedding event called WeddingWise in the Gaslamp District. Another good friend of mine, Ashley, (who btw has an incredible blog (you should check it out here, The Modestry)) got us VIP hook up from her friend so Linds and I just melted as we enjoyed our Sprinkles cupcakes, soaked in the concept of interior design, bakery, florals, planning, jazzy entertainment, and the San Diego vintage beachy feel while speaking to vendors of all sorts. Here are some pics from the event. 

Enjoy :) 

 Happy Girls are the prettiest

 "My friends remind me, by their very steadfastness, that truth, beauty, and goodness exist in the world, and that, no matter what, there are and always will be people loving people through thick and thin."

 I wish her her house was connected to mine via a secret tunnel, miss her already! Love you Linds!