I was thrilled to find today’s Real Party in my Inbox because it is a red hot classic! Kristin Mika from Hampton Paper Designs hosted this adorable Fire Truck Party for her son Jackson’s 4th birthday. It’s simple and stylish yet playful at the same time. Charming water color illustrations are used throughout this party on everything from the invitations to the cupcake toppers, cookies, favors and thank you notes. With fire trucks, hats and Dalmatian puppies, this party has it all for your little fireman! Read …

I was very excited to see this adorable display sent in by Stephanie of Spaceships and Laser Beams featuring their Snakes & Snails Collection. Not only is this party collection completely cute but the display is a nice twist on the typical dessert table. This Snakes & Snails Brunch Buffet would make the perfect first birthday party! Read More… …

Today’s Real Party stood out to me because you can see the love and the joy in this celebration. It was more about celebrating with family than about staging a huge bash. Sometimes I think we can get caught up in all of the party details – the perfectly symmetrical dessert table and the over-the-top cakes. Sometimes it’s nice to step back and remember why we’re celebrating in the first place. This charming first birthday party, hosted by Melody of Innove Events, takes us back to the days when birthdays were about cake, ice cream and family. …

Well, the holidays are officially over. Visitors have returned home, decorations are coming down and everyone is back to work. My husband will attest that I tend to get a little mopey this time of year. I love the holiday season and just get a little blue when it’s all over. So today I thought I would share a party that definitely makes me smile. This Fiesta Birthday Party, comes to us from Jeanine Linder, a talented Swiss photographer. It’s so sunny and bright, you can’t help but feel good when you look at these photos. Read …

Today we’ll take a look at the Race Car Birthday Party Jessica Levitt recently hosted for her son. Let me just say that this one lucky little boy. The details of this party are truly phenomenal! Everything from the race car table to the ‘Refueling Station’ of funneled drinks and the ‘real’ race car that took the kids out for a spin with a dash across the finish line. With checkered flags and hubcaps galore, this party is truly a winner! …

Today’s Real Party is a delightful birthday party created by Bree from Surviving Suburban Motherhood. Bree created this charming Giraffe Birthday Bash for her daughter’s 3rd birthday. In golden yellow, pink and turquoise, this party is perfectly girly and fun. And the playful dessert table features a giraffe cake and cupcakes that are just adorable. Let’s take a look! Read More… …

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I was so excited to receive today’s Real Party in my inbox. There are so many fabulous themes and parties for little girls but that is not always the case for little boys. So I tend to get very excited when I see a great party appropriate for a little man. This Vintage Car Birthday Party, created by Stephanie of Spaceships and Laser Beams, is not only stylish and fun but is achievable for even the busiest of moms. Let’s take a look… Read More… …

Today’s real party is a beautiful birthday party submitted by Krista of Kiki’s List. We first introduced you to Krista when we featured her daughter’s Yo Gabba Gabba party. Well today we’re excited to share this adorable Princess and the Frog party which Krista put together for her older daughter’s 5th birthday. In shades of purple and green, this party is the perfect example of how to make a ‘character party’ modern and chic. Read More… …

We definitely have the opportunity to feature more girl parties than boy parties here on Half Baked. So I’m always excited to see a well executed theme appropriate for a boy. And today’s Real Party is just that. This darling Train Birthday Party in blue and orange was created by Sweets Indeed. If you’re not familiar with Sweets Indeed, you will be now. Their candy and dessert stations are completely over the top fantastic! So let’s jump on board for this adorable train party. Read …