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A FREE Halloween Photo Booth Backdrop

By Jessica On October 28, 2016 · 5 Comments · In free printables, Party
Halloween is next week and I’m so excited to share an exciting project with you. Whether you are hosting a fun Halloween party for kids this weekend, an adult soiree or simply having a few friends over to go Trick or Treating, our free graphic “Trick or Treat” printable backdrop I worked on with FedEx [...]
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Tailgating at home plus a party pack giveaway

By Jessica On December 7, 2015 · 5 Comments · In Party
This fun tailgating party at home is sponsored by Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc. All opinions are of my own.  My husband is a huge NFL fan. His heart belongs to a team who is having a hard year (and they play tonight), but his loyalty never fails. Sundays are all about football at our house. And with [...]
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A Halloween BOO kit party

By Jessica On October 2, 2015 · 4 Comments · In Party
This blog has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BooItForward #CollectiveBias It’s October and officially my favorite month of the year. It begins with our anniversary (tomorrow) and ends with Halloween which is such a fun time now that we have little ones. I love everything about this month. [...]
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Taking a breather and a look at Ezra’s first birthday party

By Jessica On July 1, 2015 · 3 Comments · In Party
We hosted Ezra’s first birthday party Saturday with 30 or so of our family and friends. I’m partnering with Gold Toe Ultra Soft, Oh. So. Soft. socks on today’s sponsored post. I’m excited to share a few photos from the party and chat about taking a breather after a busy few weeks. The party was [...]
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Bodhi’s dinosaur themed third birthday party dessert table

By Jessica On May 21, 2014 · 20 Comments · In Event styling, fancy party tips
Being pretty pregnant and knowing that birthdays are really all about the birthday boy, I changed my game plan this year. It was a hard shift, but it really made life easier. This year my party inspiration was simply to keep it simple. I used store-bought items for nearly everything and it took a lot [...]
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Getting ready for our very merry cocktail party (Round 5)

By Jessica On November 25, 2013 · 5 Comments · In Event styling
I know it’s still “before Thanksgiving” and many people don’t like to talk about winter holidays until after Thursday, but I am definitely in the holiday spirit. Our tree is up and is so lovely in the evenings. I am shopping for holiday gifts for all and I am gathering all of the details and [...]
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A perfect party: A food truck, a beach, splash pad, ice cream, friends and family

By Jessica On October 4, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Event styling, Party, Toddler
Remember Miles’ second birthday I helped put together? Miles’ mom Lisa decided to forgo the detailed huge home party this year and instead focus on fun! She put together a lovely party perfect for toddlers at a splash pad and beach with a food truck, fun toys and ice cream, of course! The simplicity was [...]
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Driveway Happy Hour and creating “community” in your neighborhood

By Jessica On September 6, 2013 · 16 Comments · In Event styling, happy hosting, making things happen
Inspired by Emily Ley and her friends, I sent a message to our entire neighborhood in May asking if anyone would be interested in hosting a Driveway Happy Hour in their driveway on a Thursday or Friday evening in the summer. Within an hour, we had half of the summer slots filled and we were well [...]
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Tips for hosting an easy ice cream social

By Jessica On July 24, 2013 · 4 Comments · In Event styling, Sponsored
We’re having a few friends over for a little ice cream shindig tomorrow evening thanks to a partnership with Kleenex Hand Towels. And this fun summer gathering includes many dirty little hands. We’ve invited five families and lots of toddlers over for ice cream and pool time. And because I planned it in short order, [...]
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Make hosting a bit easier with Kleenex Hand Towels

By Jessica On July 19, 2013 · 13 Comments · In Event styling, family, Sponsored
You know I love a good party, right? But I’ll admit that all of the last minute work trying to clean the house, get food prepped etc… can be draining. For my last two gatherings, I placed Kleenex Hand Towels in my powder room which is the only bathroom on the first floor and it [...]
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