What’s a party without a little sparkle? From shimmering gold to pink bows and feathers, this 1st birthday party shines. Little girls and big girls agree… all that glitters is gold! And today’s party is no exception! With incredible sweets created by our friends at Intricate Icings, this was definitely one sweet affair. Dazzling cakes, cookies and cake pops all inspired by the party invitation. Plus a mini, ombre-ruffle cake, made especially for the birthday girl! We’re just beaming over this Glittering Gold & Pink 1st Birthday…. …

Whoo… Whoo… Look whooo’s turning one?!? Oh my goodness, today’s party is soooo incredibly adorable! It’s a snowy, winter dream filled with sweet owls and sweet treats! Created by Rachel Skvaril of Fondant Flinger for her son’s 1st birthday, this celebration is just dreamy! A soft blue, grey and white color scheme is accented with small touches of woodsy brown. Perfect for a winter birthday and a birthday boy who chants “whoo, whoo”, this Snow Owl First Birthday is a hootin’ good time! Read …

You may remember back in September when things got kind of quiet on the blog… and I mentioned my daughter’s 1st birthday was coming up. Our sweet little Sadie turned one, right in the middle of our move to Florida. I debated for months whether or not we could swing a birthday party amidst all of the chaos. But a child only has one 1st birthday! And that is definitely something to celebrate!

Sadie absolutely loves everything soft, furry and fluffy. So I decided to embrace this and build a theme around her very favorite stuffed animal. Her …

A barbershop for a man is like a salon for a woman. It’s a place to relax, socialize and be pampered (in a very manly way). A place where a man can get a haircut, a close shave and a good dose of guy talk. Best of all, it can be a meaningful experience shared between father and son creating memories to last a lifetime. What little boy doesn’t love spending special guy time with his dad?

Dawn Menon of Bee*s Knees Parties drew upon this concept to create the most charming third birthday party for her son. Inspired by Reese’s love of the barbershop, …

Ooh la la! Today’s party is pure girly fun and fashion-tastic! The catwalks of Paris are brought to life as the birthday girl and her guests play dress up and strike a pose! From their little black t-shirt dresses to signature lip gloss created from luster dust, this party is a little fashionista’s dream come true. And the pink and black dessert table with its adorable cake is certainly up our alley! Created by Summer Stone for her daughter’s 7th birthday, we’re head over heels for Maddie’s Fashion Fairytale! Read …

With kids heading back to school, it’s starting to feel like summer is almost over. I’m not sure if I’m quite ready for that! So I thought we’d bask in the sun just a little bit longer with a party that is all about sunshine! From the sun streaming down on a gorgeous day in Hollywood Hills to the vibrant color scheme of hot pink and golden yellow. Not to mention the sweetest little sunshine of all, the birthday girl! Sent over to us by Auntie Monica, this party is both cheerful and bright! Featuring a candy buffet to make you drool …

Today’s Real Party is an intimate birthday party with vintage charm. Created by Lisa of Moore Minutes for her mother’s birthday, this sweet little event includes feminine details and soft colors. A small group of close friends gathered at a Victorian coffee house for girl talk, coffee and sweets. How perfect does that sound? From the doilies, lace and roses to the six layer cake , cookies and ice cream… you will fall in love with this vintage Neapolitan Birthday Party. Read …

With the world’s eyes fixed on London and all of the Royal Wedding talk, I thought this party would be fitting for today. This adorable tea party was created by Daria Bishop, a talented Vermont photographer, for her daughter’s 12th birthday. This party has it all… cheerful colors, whimsical details, mad hats and amazing cupcakes. Oh, and tea of course! Inspired by an inherited tea set, this Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is perfectly charming. Read More… …

Today’s Real Party is a playful birthday inspired by some angry birds and evil green pigs. This adorable event was created by Debbie, of Save the Date Events, for her daughter’s 3rd birthday. Featuring an amazing cake by Intricate Icings, this party brings the game Angry Birds to life! Read More… …

It’s that time of the year again….time for another a-ma-zing birthday party created by Jessica Levitt. If you’ve been reading Half Baked over the years, you are familiar with Jessica by now. But for those of you who are new followers, let me introduce you to one very talented lady! Jessica is a mom, sewer, crafter, designer, blogger and over-the-top party hostess! Read More… …