10.18.2010

Currently Being Inspired By...

Spiders!
These creepy yet chic critters are the perfect way to get 
us in the mood for one of my favorite holidays...
HALLOWEEN!

Here are some of my faves:


So spooky yet so sassy.
Found here







Work it, girl.














Another beauty from Sur La Table




Great Halloween DIY
Directions here








These would be PERECT for a Spooky dinner party











These are pretty sassy, huh?






Loving The Celebration Shoppe's Halloween Cake






What gets YOU in the mood for Halloween?


10.15.2010

Friday Faves!

GBF
(God Bless Fridays)

This was such a thrilling week, starting with the Adorable Christi from
  P is for Party
 posting
THE BLACKOUT PARTY 
on her blog.


Here are my faves of the week:



My sister sent me this adorable news clipping.




Loving these Urban Outfitters prints as posted by Jenni Adores





OBSESSED with this lace covered I found on Oh Joy







Loving these Nicole Hill photographs for Alice Lane




and of course, Da Baby.


I hope you all have a fun filled weekend. 
See you Monday!!


10.13.2010

A Rustic Baptism!

Grady Patrick Craddock
was baptized on Sunday October 8th, 2010.
As his (fairy) Godmother, I felt it only necessary to throw the kid
the biggest (homemade) celebration he's ever seen.


Remember this inspiration board?
and this project Todd and his dad helped me with?



Well all of the hard work paid off and the party went off without a hitch!




Here are some shots from the day:

This MEGMAC invite was sent out.







despite the emotions displayed in this shot, we really were thrilled about the day :)




Love this one! Grady is saying, "Get me to that party!!"



So to the party we went:







The table and house were decorated in blues and browns, plaids and ginghams.


Lots of wood tones and natural elements were brought in too.





a sweet little drink station was set up, where we served an 
"Autumn Punch" and warm Apple Cider. Yummmmm.


The table was filled with LOTS of goodies!

Including:

Harvest Salad

Sweet & Savory Baked Brie

A "make your own chili" Bar


S'mores Pops


Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Spice Cake Balls

Coffee Macarons with Nutella Ganche



Ginger Crisps


Homemade Chex Mix

To name a few...







Guests were encouraged to leave a wish for Grady on the "Wishing Tree"










Guests were sent home with an 
Apple Cinnamon Cupcake with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream.
Each cupcake box was adorned with a little tag that said
"All of God's grace in one SWEET little face"




I think this boy is in store for one very blessed life!

and I feel honored and blessed to be his Fairy Godmother!