Camping Inspired Party

Can I just tell you how much I love this camping inspired birthday party that was featured on Hostess With the Mostess Monday?!! Such a great theme, and it lends it's self to sooo many possibilities! Check out the rest of this fabulous party here.

{ Baby Shower Monday } Sneak Peak from my Baby Shower

Yesterday was my Baby Shower and I haven't had a chance to sort through all of the pictures yet. But, I thought I would share a little sneak peek with you. It was soft, pink, and SO girly.... it was perfect!!! Hope to post more pics soon.

Homemade Marshmallows

I think these homemade pink marshmallows from No Fuss Fabulous would make and adorable Valentine's Day treat for your Valentine. I have not made them myself, but my friend Kerrissa made them for a school party last year and they were DELICIOUS! The pale pink is a perfect shade also, don't you think??


Image { No Fuss Fabulous }

Here is a reipe for these yummy bites from Martha Stewart
Makes about 40

2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Directions
1.Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer with whisk attachment. Let stand 30 minutes.
2.Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small heavy saucepan; place over low heat, and stir until sugar has dissolved. Wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to dissolve sugar crystals.
3.Clip on a candy thermometer; raise heat to high. Cook syrup without stirring until it reaches 244 degrees.(firm-ball stage). Immediately remove pan from heat.
4.With mixer on low speed, slowly and carefully pour syrup into the softened gelatin. Increase speed to high; beat until mixture is very thick and white and has almost tripled in volume, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla; beat to incorporate.
5.Generously dust an 8-by-12-inch glass baking pan with confectioners’ sugar. Pour marshmallow mixture into pan. Dust top with confectioners’ sugar; wet your hands, and pat it to smooth. Dust with confectioners’ sugar; let stand overnight, uncovered, to dry out. Turn out onto a board; cut marshmallows with a dry hot knife into 1 1/2-inch squares, and dust with more confectioners' sugar.
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Read more at Marthastewart.com: Homemade Marshmallows - Martha Stewart Recipes

Vintage Valentine Wedding

This Vintage Valentine Wedding shoot I came across on The Sweetest Occasion, was
designed and styled by Bethany of b * spoke. It is full of sweet inspiration. I love
the crocheted heart place cards and the always perfect chalkboard signs. You can
view the entire shoot here.

Cupcake Balls

What do you get when you combine the deliciousness of a cake pop with the cuteness of a cupcake? These ULTRA adorable cupcake balls by Jessicakes.
Genius I tell you !!! You have to check out her step by step tutorial here.



Images via Jessicakes

{ Baby Shower Monday } Little Man Shower

I have long been a fan of Little Man parties, so it's no surprise I love this Little Man baby shower from the talented girls over at Icing Designs. It's a perfect theme for anyone expecting a boy. Be sure to check out more photos from this darling shower here.

{ Baby Shower Monday } Bump Smitten

One of the best sources for inspiration is other blogs and websites. Peoples creativity and style continually amaze me. Bump Smitten is a fabulous site full of baby shower ideas, DIY projects, and vendor guides. Here is a sneak peak at some of the showers featured on their site. Be sure to visit their site here to see all the baby shower inspiration they offer!