How To: DIY Balloon Garland & Bridal Shower Backdrop

I've gotten so many questions about the balloon garland I made for Stephanie's bridal shower a few weekends back, so today I'm sharing all the details on how it came together.

Stephanie's Gold and White Bridal Shower

A few weekends ago we decked out the house in gold and white decorations and showered my step-daughter, Stephanie, for her upcoming wedding in what was one of the most fun celebrations we've ever hosted. Today I wanted to share a handful of our favorite photos from the day and of course, the decorations!

DIY Cake Topper: A Graduation Hooray!

This time last month we were celebrating Brandon's college graduation with a party here at home. We hosted an informal backyard BBQ and added DIY decorations to help make the space feel a bit more festive. One of my very favorite touches was the homemade cake topper to help dress up the table.

DIY Graduation Decorations: Party Sticks & Photo Garland

The weekend before last we celebrated Brandon's college graduation here at the house. In preparation for the big day, I'd put together a couple fun decorations to make the house feel a bit more festive — and poke a little fun at the same time...

Hooray! Brandon's Graduation Party

Over the weekend we threw a party in honor of Brandon's recent college graduation. It was such a fun day and big milestone — and today we're rounding up some of our favorite snaps from the occasion if you'd like to come take a look...

1st Birthday Cake Decorating Idea: Cookie Cutter Shapes

Over the weekend we celebrated our youngest niece's first birthday. Ever since making the now famous (in our family) M&M cake for our nephew's 4th birthday, we've had fun tackling new and exciting cake ideas to bring along to the family birthday celebrations. For Chelsea's birthday, I used two different cookie cutters and a host of sprinkles to create a negative space shaped heart and sugary silver number 1.

Hello, 32!

Yesterday we celebrated my 32nd birthday. Mom reminded me this was the same age she was when she had me and the only year I'd be half her age...

Kids' Birthday Cake Idea: Decorating With M&M's!

Several weeks ago my nephew, Benjamin, told me he wanted an M&M's cake for his upcoming 4th birthday. I wasn't sure what he may have been envisioning at the time, or if he'd even remember that he'd made such a request, but I was up for this challenge...and wanted to blow his 4-year-old mind.

Dog Birthday Cake Recipe: Basil's 4th!

Yesterday we shared our dog, Basil's, 4th birthday photo roundup post with a sneak peek of this doggie birthday cake we made for him. Yes, we made him a cake and yes, my dad texted me today after scrolling through yesterday's post to heckle me about how much we spoil the boy — and yes, Mary says bake Basil a cake and that is just what happens — no questions: