A Fresh Spring Brunch

I love the look of this fresh + clean backyard Spring brunch!

Styled by Melissa of The Lovliest Day, this brunch is full of ideas for you to re-create!

I love how Melissa used fallen eucalyptus branches from around her neighborhood to

create the simple garland and wreath that adorned the table.

The table runner was simply made from a piece of cheese cloth cut to fit the length

of the table, then tied off at the ends with some twine.

The favors were mini cheddar cheese wheels purchased from Trader Joe's and tied up into a pretty little cheesecloth pouch, secured with twine and a sprig of fresh lavender. So fresh!

The menu consisted of something simple yet delicious; a selection of artisan cheeses

with an assortment of breads, crackers, and fresh fruit. That was paired with some lavender lemonade spiked with a little citrus vodka! (recipe is on Melissa's blog)

original post found via: The Lovliest Day

photography by: Courtney Lindberg

As always, please see the original post for more details, photos and credit and

links to vendors and resources.

Easter Party Inspiration ~ Styled Photo Shoot

I discovered this amazing Easter party photo shoot styled by Beka and Kimberly of Styled Creative on Elizabeth Anne Designs' blog.

These ladies put together three beautiful Easter brunch tables mixing and matching a few different elements to create completely different looks.

One photo shoot...three different looks, and all full of Springtime / Easter inspiration!

Lemons, daffodilles, creamy white vases, and a unique modern square cake change up

this second table into a pure springtime dream!

...and the last tablescape ~ a kitchy Easter party....sooo darling!

my original source found HERE via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Here’s the full list of the talented Philadelphia-based wedding vendors that contributed to the springtime gorgeousness:

Photography – Marie Labbancz
Styling – Styled, formerly Innove Events
Floral – Table Art
Cupcakes and Cake – Whipped Bake Shop
Venue – Morris House Hotel
Calligraphy – MJW Calligraphy

Easter Printables for Operation Shower ~ FREE

Shindig Parties TO GO designed the most darling set of Easter printables for Operation Shower, and is sharing them with all of us ~ FREE! It includes cupcake toppers, bunny silhouettes, cross silhouettes, water bottle wraps, napkin wraps, tent cards, favor tags, candy bar wrappers, Easter signs, flags a banner and more!

Operation Shower's goal is to celebrate and honor military families. Specifically they are a non-profit organization that provides joyful baby showers for military families to ease the burden of deployment. Operation Shower accomplishes their mission through:

*hosting amazing baby showers

*providing baby shower-in-a-box

*delivering high-quality products and parties

*creating a shared experience

*partnering with organizations to provide value-added services, such as health

related information.

To help achieve their mission, Operation Shower started Operation Give Thanks, a nation-wide fundraising campaign to support these wonderful parties.

Their only hope is, that when you download your free printables, you will also:

1. Check out Operation Shower's website to find ways to donate or volunteer.

2. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors about Operation Shower and the

Give Thanks project.

3. Facebook/Tweet/Blog about this FREE EASTER DOWNLOAD to help spread the word!

4. Consider donating to Operation Shower.

Please be sure to head over to Shindig Parties TO GO via their blog and/or Etsy shop to say Thank You!! There are so many other adorable party collections you won't be disappointed!

original post found via Shindig Parties TO GO

Disney on Ice Charity Event at the Castle at Ashley Manor

I am so incredibly moved by the Disney on Ice Charity Event for children at

The Castle at Ashley Manor.

I found the original post on Laura Winslow's blog, who is also the photographer that

captured these amazing images.

Kim of The TomKat Studio styled the dessert table, and Laura Winslow who photographed the event, teamed up along side several other talented vendors to help make dreams come true for children affiliated with March of Dimes and HopeKids.

It truly cannot help but touch your heart, and move you to action to see what a difference you can make in the life of a child by using your God given gifts and talents.

Please see Laura's blog for the whole story, lots more darling images of the event and names and links to all the vendors who collaborated on this event.

Beautiful job ladies!

P. S. I would be honored to participate in an event like this.

Beatrix Potter Easter Styled Photo Shoot

I'm just swooning over this Beatrix Potter Easter Styled Photo Shoot!

For those that don't know, I have collected Beatrix Potter items for years...I've added to my collection each time I've travelled and have treasures all the way from England. I decorated my daughter's original nursery in a Beatrix Potter, shabby-chic, garden sort of theme.

So you can imagine how I tell in love with the tablescape!

Styled by Lilian of Lily Chic Events, and featured on Amy Atlas's blog, it's the perfect inspiration before Easter. Based on Mrs. Potter's garden, the theme is carried out through details like gingham-style gelato colored ribbons, pastel green bench, floating blue glass plates, and floral-styled cushions. Lilian also had small terracotta pots filled with Easter Eggs and mini milk jars with jelly beans at every place setting. Sweet Easter treats included a beautiful pastel dotted cake, vegetable garden cupcakes, and garden vegetable cookies.

Head over to Amy Atlas' blog to see the entire photo shoot, read more about all the details and see the links and credit to all the fabulous vendors who participated in this shoot.

photography by Coco by Miss Jane