Harry Potter Party

In my quest to plan a Harry Potter themed Halloween party for the kids I found a great website for decoration ideas, party food, invitations, etc.

It is the most complete and overwhelming list of Harry Potter Do-it-yourself party ideas I have EVER SEEN!

I need to save this. Something tells me I'm going to be referring to it again and again.

This should come as no surprise, it's called The Leaky Cauldron.

Paper Bag Flowers

I've been cruising Skip To My Lou. I love to just look and admire. There are some excellent ideas on it.

She shares some good ideas. One of them are the paper flowers she got from

Martha Stewart

And of course I think the Wedding Luncheon she uses them on.

Wine Glass Paper Shades

Oh how I wish I was having a party or wedding or SOMETHING to try these out for. I want to make these. They sound cheap and easy. I WILL do this.


American Homemakers Post

You can put tea lights in these to light them up. So Cute.

Kissing Balls

If anyone out there knows how to make Kissing Balls, please call me. I want to make them. I think they are awesome.

I especially like THESE Kissing Balls. Thank you Momma Did It.

Cranberry Ice Luminaria

Sometimes I wish I was Martha Stewart. I wish I had a whole team of people paid to make decorations for me. Because while I love decorations, I loathe making decorations. And this would be awesome to have them make. So not practical, but oh, so cool.

Cranberry Ice Luminaria

I wonder how fast they melt?

Reversable Apron/Cooking party

For Ally's 5th Birthday we did a cooking party. Yes I know she is about to turn six. I've been a little (read: ALOT) disorganized.

I made each of the kids aprons. I got the pattern from THIS website.

For the party we also had the kids make their own pizzas and decorate their own 6" cakes. This party was hugely successful and all the girls loved it. I should probably post pictures.

Wedding Table Scape

In my other life, I think I throw parties all the time. Of course, since this life only exists in my head, I'll live with just dreaming about it. I thought this was the coolest idea. It was done for a wedding, but how simple can you get? I'm all about the simple. It is very simple and elegant, which is a style I prefer. To many things on tables give me hives. Does anyone else think this is cool? Look they are just mason jars with candles in them. Easy!

Mini Trifle Bowls

For my birthday I wanted to make Creme Brulee. So I bought a set...and was disappointed. So I took it back. We decided to go for a propane torch instead. Because Alton Brown told us to. And then I went to buy some Creme Brulee Bowls. Which I actually couldn't find and apparently am going to have to go to Sugarhouse to purchase. I was a tad frustrated, but while searching Bed, Bath and Beyond I found the coolest thing...

Mini Trifle Bowls
Aren't they cute. I have visions of little girls night out parties or a couple only dinner with them. I also bought mini tart pans.
Think of the possibilities with this. Now all I need to get it those Creme Brulee Ramekins and the mini trifle bowls.

Anyone up for a date night?

Sundae Bath Salts

I am trying to catch up on my lack of blogging for the last few weeks. But these are such a cute idea from Sugardoodle.net. These are Bath Salts made into a sundae, and here are step by step instructions.

Sand Candles

I think these make the cutest table decorations. I want to try it sometime. Here is the complete tutorial on Martha Stewart.com.

Fairy Ribbon Wands

I can never resist a great tutorial. So one more from Little Birdie Secrets. They have this fantastic tutoral on how to make these.

please pass the tea

I know, I know. I don't drink tea! But I have always wanted to have a tea party with my girls! I'm pretty adaptable, I don't have to actually make tea.

But I found the cutest ideas for a tea party on Little Birdie Secrets. I'm going to have to try it someday.

Mini Melon Balls

I found this idea for a baby shower, but I thought it was just a fun idea for a party. I especially like the different kinds of fruit and then in a little lime cup. The different kinds of fruit are: water melon, honey dew melon, rock melon, cantaloupe and another melon, I've never heard of!

Isn't it pretty?