I am just too excited about today’s post! Over the last two years, I’ve had the pleasure of becoming friends with Lauren Kapeluck of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. Lauren is one of our talented contributors and she inspires us each month with her incredible cupcake recipes (Did you spot her Creamsicle Cupcake recipe yesterday? Oh my deliciousness!) I was over the moon for Lauren when she was expecting her first child… and I can hardly believe an entire year has flown by already. Now Lauren’s sweet little Sam has turned one. And knowing Lauren, …

Today’s feature is seriously so gorgeous, you’re going to fall. in. love. Head over heels! You probably remember Storey’s 1st birthday… a glittery gold and pink party that we featured last year. You all loved it so much, it was one of the most popular posts of 2012! Well if it is possible, Storey’s 2nd birthday is even more beautiful. Confetti, balloons and all of the birthday girl’s favorite things are brought together in shades of pink and red. Impeccable styling by Storey’s mother, Ashley of Ashley Nicole Events, is paired with a spectacular …

Dr. Seuss himself would be excited about today’s cake. It’s playful. It’s charming. It’s just down right seussical! Created for a twin’s first birthday celebration, this design brings Seuss’s classic book, The Cat in the Hat, to life. From the Cat’s iconic striped hat to his umbrella and ball, no detail is too small. But the real stars of this cake are Thing One and Thing Two, perfectly adapted in honor of the birthday boy and girl. Their kites are flying and the sky is the limit! Join me in this fanciful cake world, created by Yeni Monroy …

Grab your axes because we’re about to get chopping! Today’s featured party is overflowing with creativity, thoughtful details and rustic manly-man charm. A perfect combination of axes and wood, served up with a giant portion of burly fun. It’s a lumberjack inspired party that is definitely more gorgeous than gruff. Red flannel plaid and craft paper brown unite while a bold birch tree backdrop sets the scene. So brawny-chic! With maple-infused goodies, oodles of pancakes and a sprinkling of bacon, this party is ready for the hungriest of logger …

Today’s feature is so adorable, its cuteness factor is off the charts! Lovable elephants parade through a world of pink and grey polka dots with goodies of every kind. From cotton candy meringues to precious elephant cookies and even hand-made chocolate peanuts! Not to mention the delightful cake featuring stripes, dots and a darling topper. A sweet little elly who will warm your heart… his facial expression is priceless! Prepare to be smitten with this darling cake and all of the matching pretties. Let’s take a look at this charming Elephant …

Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? We need some help from you now… we have a mystery on our hands! An awesome birthday adventure awaits Scooby-Doo and the gang of kids at this adorably creative party hosted by Summer Stone. (You may remember Summer from the Fashion Fairytale Party we featured last August, and her Eggsactly Perfect baking article from last November). Today, Summer is back to inspire us once again with another incredible party and cake! From the hand-painted canvas backdrops to the sandwich cupcakes and adorable Scooby cake, …

It’s Friday and we’re wrapping up the week with an event full of whimsical fun! Today we’re going to spread our wings and fly… straight into Pixie Hollow. Tinker Bell and her friends have gathered for a birthday celebration! Maylene of Malu Boutiques took her daughter’s love of Tinker Bell and brought this magical land of fairies to life. Join us as we explore the beautiful meadows filled with flowers, sweet treats and fluttering fairies… it’s a Pixie Hollow Birthday Party! Read …

I love seeing the creativity of women shine through when planning parties for their children. And today we have an amazing example of just that! Stay at home mom, Heather McKinney, is not new to our site… we featured the adorable Giraffe 1st Birthday Party she hosted for her oldest son back in 2010. So when I saw a note from this talented mother in my inbox, I knew it was going to be good! Navy, yellow and grey pair up to celebrate another first birthday in the McKinney house. Created with an incredible attention to detail, a bold mix of …

Why hello, beautiful birthday! Today’s party comes to us from the same talented lady who brought us the charming Barber Shop Birthday last September. While that party was definitely a manly-man theme, today’s party is all girl! With a hot pink, black and white color scheme, polka dots, damask and feathers… this party is so sassy. And talk about oodles of incredible desserts. This party would have Minnie herself saying “Aren’t you sweet!” Let’s take a look at this precious Minnie Mouse 1st Birthday Party, styled by Dawn Menon of Bee*s Knees …

Today’s party is truly out of this world! We see so many adorable parties for little girls and babies… but great parties for little boys seem harder to come by. That makes today’s post even more fun! With a modern color scheme, oodles of creative details and a beautiful table of solar snacks, this party is perfect for little astronauts. Jasmine Clouser of The Couture Cakery let her imagination soar when she created this party for her son’s 5th birthday. Get ready to blast off for some fun and adventure with this incredible Outer Space Birthday …