Cinderella Inspired Royal Birthday Celebration

I'm starting to think that I'm in denial that the Royal Wedding weekend is over.

I think it's because I have a daughter, who believes with all her heart that she is true royalty, and I simply love weddings, and parties that make little girls feel like princesses.

I believe in true love, I believe in happily ever after, and I believe that dreams do come true.

That's why I fell in love with this Royal Birthday Celebration.

Andrea from Dolce Drive planned a Cinderella~inspired soiree for her daughter's birthday

that has so many darling and magical party details!

My favorite touch? The little girls were greeted with patchwork aprons and hankies (for their hair) and told to "finish their chores" before they could attend the upcoming Royal Tea Party celebration! After happily doing their chores like baking fake cookies, sweeping the chimney and eating lunch, they were transformed into princesses for the Royal Celebration, where they dined on "tea" (apple juice) and sweet treats, alongside a very special guest.

Featured on Hostess with the Mostess, this party encompasses something I really enjoy about parties, I love the imagination and the creativity that the guests' create rather than just seeing beautiful decor at the party. Andrea used the girls' own imagination to create an experience and memories that will last a lifetime.

Head over to Hostess with the Mostess to read about all the party details and decor as well as see credit, links and sources to all the vendors Andrea used for her daughter's party.

Well done!

photography: Heather Renee Photography

{Real Party} Sweet Fairytale Princess Birthday Party

Oh my goodness I am head over heels in love with this darling Fairytale Princess Birthday party featured on Hostess with the Mostess' blog.

There are so many charming and whimsical details in this party, I could sit and pour over the images for hours and see something creative and inspiring each time.

You'll have to view the party on Hostess with the Mostess to read about all the details

as told by the designer (the birthday girl's mommy), as well as see a list and credit links

to all the fabulous vendors.

There is also a really special meaning behind the party that you won't want to miss.

photography by Diane Elizabeth

Mother/Daughter Vintage Picnic

I had found this beautiful mother/daughter vintage picnic on Thoughtfully Simple sometime last year and bookmarked it to come back to post on my blog. Now that Mother's Day is approaching again, it's time to start looking for creative ways to celebrate.

Often times, we get so busy styling an event, and we focus the most energy on pulling all the design elements together. Then when all is said and done we show off the perfect color palette, or coordinated tablescape.

But to me, the perfect event involves more than just the design elements.

Events are lifetime memories that you are creating for your loved ones, your friends and family; or for your clients if you are a professional party planner.

That's why I like to look behind the eye candy to find the real reason for the party.

What, or who, are the celebrating, and why?

I've thought about this post on Thoughtfully Simple for so long. You see this picnic was planned by a mother for her college bound daughter, to enjoy the inspiring mother/daughter relationship that they share.

For relatively little money she created a memory they will both cherish the rest of their lives. What a well-designed and lovely afternoon they spent together before they both venture into a new chapter in their lives.

Lisa inspires me to always continue to develop this type of closeness with my daughter.

My original source: Thoughtfully Simple

Stylist & Mom: Lisa Pearson

Photographer: Blubel Studio

{REAL PARTY} Easter Bunny Hop Party

The ladies of The Savvy Moms Guide hosted a super adorable Easter themed "Bunny Hop" party which was featured on Hostess with the Mostess.

This is truly one of the most adorable Easter themes I have seen ~ so fun for the kids!

There is so much DIY creative inspiration in this modern, creative, budget~friendly party! You'll have to "hop" on over to Hostess with the Mostess to read about all the styling

elements, as well as see credit and links to all the details and vendors, as told by

The Savvy Moms, Amy & Bri!