Roaring Good Dinosaur Party

 Who says a girl can’t have a dinosaur-themed party?!? My friend and co-worker

Christina Boomer Vasquez hosted a roaring good Dino party for her daughter! The Dino-style fiesta had a cute color palette of pink, turquoise, and orange! 

Check out the party hats on these dinos! 

There was plenty to drink--Dino-Water!!

"Te-Kill-Ya Lemonade"-- Tequila Cocktail for the adults!   

Adorable Dino Cupcakes!

 With matching Forks & Knifes!! SUPER CUTE!!

 The BEST part of the event--this female dinosaur piñata! 

There was also a "Dino Dig" for the kiddos!

 

 Party Favors made with Dinosaur cut outs- added the perfect touch!

Christina credits the decor to "Happy Everything Events!" 
Owner-Lindy Gallagher created an inspiration board-- to get the ideas flowing!  Once the theme is selected--all the goodies are delivered in a perfect box!

You can contact Lindy by clicking here!  

Looks like the Birthday Girl loved it!:) It was a roaring success! 

Cool Food Art

Melon Monkey

Look what I found at my sister's graduation banquet! YUMMY FOOD ART-- I love this!  My favorite is the monkey! What's yours?

Watermelon Flower

Pear Mouse

Swan Melon

Bird Honeydew

Check out the spread!! YUMMY!

Rosey Melon

Breakfast at Presley's ♥ 1st Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Presley!!!

This is one of the cutest ideas for a birthday party!!  Named after the glamorous movie, the Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired birthday brunch is a clever theme for a party.  My dear friend wanted to give her daughter a lavish affair and she delivered!

She used silver accents, mixed with powder blues and of course tons of floral!

Other party highlights included—Classic Tiffany’s Gift Wrap Cake, Birthday girl dressed up just like Audrey Hepburn, tons of blue décor to add to the theme, and adorable bite-sized goodies—perfect for the kids!

Tiffany Gift Wrapped Cake--too cute!

Powder Blue Decor

Paper Lanterns--Perfect Touch!

Perfect Brunch Treats

Bite-Sized Munchies!

Creative Special Touches

The Crafty Reporter Turns 30

Drinks, Food, and South Beach—The perfect mix for a party!  I recently celebrated my 30^th birthday at the Dream Hotel’s HighBar. The unparalleled views of the Atlantic are amazing!  Sam Darbouze with Boujoly Films and Ismael Louis with Good Lifeministry created this great "Save the Date" video for my guest! Check it out by clicking here! It’s an easy-fun way to spread the word about a party!

 Hanging with CNN Correspondent George Howell and his wife Artist/ Designer Khristian Howell.

CBS KMOV News Anchor Andre Hepkins and ABC WPLG 
Local 10 News Reporter Janine Stanwood

 

CNN Correspondent Rene Marsh and CBS

 WFOR Reporter Kara Kostanich

ABC Local 10 WPLG Anchor Calvin Hughes and 

CBS WFOR Anchor Jawan Strader

 

 My Artistic Husband Troy Simmons --looking good in pink!

Whimsical Dr. Seuss Birthday Party!

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish! Dr. Seuss Themed Birthday Parties are so much fun! This week--my handsome godson Mason turned 3! His parents threw a wonderful whimsical party with Seuss-worthy ideas.

Nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day! These little water covers are a great way to continue the theme throughout the party.

 Kool-Aid Jammers, Water and Straws—so cute!

 Colorful Cupcakes add to the fun!  Along with a clever feather display! Love this! 

 Keep it simple—what kid doesn’t love hot dogs and burgers! 

Here’s the Birthday Boy! I think he had tons of fun!  

 

Sydney Turns 7- Glamour Girl in Miami

Little girls love to glam themselves up! What better way to celebrate a birthday than with manicures, jewelry, and makeup!

My husband and I were invited to our neighbor’s birthday party, so we couldn’t turn down the offer! The event was hosted by Fashion Rocks Miami—which specializes in Fashion Themed Parties for Girls! 

Wow—do they know how to throw a party!

Along with offering sweets and drinks (non-alcoholic, of course)- they give each girl a full make-over from head to toe. The kids learn how to walk the catwalk—and when it’s their time to shine—they do!

 The company was started by a mother of three, Charli Flanders! 

Her daughters serve as fashionista helpers-- transforming the little girls into super models!

If you need help planning your next party—check out Fashion Rocks Miami for more info! 

The Baby Shower Sweet Shoppe!

Cupcake Tower

Yummy!  This table of sweets was designed by Jessica Hill and Kim Williams. 
It was the perfect theme for a Houston baby shower- for Shayla Jiles! 

Presley's Sweet Shoppe!

Thank You Lollipops!

We all know-- little girls are made out of “sugar and spice and everything nice!”  What better way to welcome Baby Presley—than with a Candy Buffet!

Lots of Chocolate

"P" for Presley!