Quick Q+A with Pink Frosting!

One of my favorite things about the internet is that I can have conversations with friends who aren’t quite within driving distance whether they’re in a different state or another country.  What’s even better is that thanks to things like webcams and Skype, I can even see all of their beautiful faces.  For Event Blossom, the internet means we get to work with people from all over the world.  Although time differences may delay responses, it’s pretty amazing that we can send a message to the other side of the planet and have it waiting for someone to read it when they get into the office.  So, I used this incredible internet tool to connect with one of our wonderful international customers.  Here’s another “Quick Q+A” brought to you by some of our Australian friends at:

Check out Pink Frosting by clicking their scrumptious looking logo!

How did Pink Frosting begin?
Our online shop was launched in December 2006 by our founder and amazing mother of two Kathryn Porritt.  Kathryn is passionate about entertaining and wanted to provide a space were others could share this passion and find all the gorgeous goodies they need celebrate in style. Pink Frosting has quickly grown to be one of the most trusted online shops in Australia, with over 120,000 customers and now employing more than 20 amazing Aussies. Kathryn has now gone on to publish “The Party Book” a comprehensive guide filled with tips and ideas for your next celebration.

What are some popular trends/themes in Australia? 
For weddings, brides are simplifying and focusing on quality rather than quantity, especially when it comes to the guest list.  So while the average cost of a wedding hasn’t changed, couples are focusing on providing their close friends and family with a truly memorable evening. Outdoor weddings with magical displays of lanterns hanging from the sky are very popular with vintage wedding themes. And many couples are ditching the traditional wedding cake in favour of dessert buffets, individual wedding cupcakes or scrumptious macaron towers.

If there is one thing every party needs, what would it be?
Pink Frosting!  Our philosophy has always been that everyone can create party magic – all they need is a little creativity, some planning and a great big smile.  Having the support of a comprehensive website that offers planning ideas, inspiration and a beautiful range of supplies like www.pinkfrosting.com.au makes creating party magic oh so easy!

What words of wisdom would you offer to customers who aren’t sure what kind of favors they want?
If you are stuck on what to give as a favour the best place to start is you! Favours should be a reflection of you for your guests to remember. Think about your hobbies and interests and how you can share this.  We are big on creating events with personality – so personalised and meaningful favours are the best place to start.  Are you a pair of beach goers (lots of Aussies certainly are) – then why not give personalised sunscreen to your guests?  Are you foodies who spend your weekends cooking up a storm in the kitchen?  Bottle some of your favourite home-made jam or make your favourite miniature pies to everyone to take home – packaged in a beautiful box with a personalised tag.

What are your favorite Event Blossom products and why?
The Pink Frosting team favourite has to be the range of personalised candy whether it be jars, bean packs or lollipops. These are so versatile and can be personalised to suit any theme or colour scheme, not to mention they are oh so yummy.

I’d like to give a special Thank You to Amanda over at Pink Frosting for taking the time to answer these questions — I definitely enjoyed reading the responses!  I know some members of the Event Blossom Team got the opportunity to meet Kathryn at the 2012 National Stationery Show in NYC and had wonderful things to say.  I was so excited to have a chance to connect with and get to know one of our international retailers.

As always, any Event Blossom retailers out there interested in being a part of our Quick Q+A’s please feel free to contact me at the email address below.

Kim
kim@eventblossom.com

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It’s Finally Here!

Change is in the air.  Yes, it’s still hot outside.  No, leaves haven’t really begun changing colors.  But my route to work has changed now that the kids have started shuffling back to school, and today I was able to order my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the year at the coffee shop (it was amazing).  As far as I’m concerned, these two occurrences signify the beginning of Fall.  In celebration of this lovely season, I wanted to show you some of my favorite Event Blossom products just for Fall.

Fall is when I start spending a lot more time curled up on the couch with a book.  Even though I love my e-reader,  this would be my bookmark of choice for those times that I just have to have a real book in my hands.

Eco-Friendly is “in” every day of the year, but I think that the texture of the plantable leaves on these place cards add an extra dose of style.

Hot Apple Cider?  Yes, please!

Our “Fall for Love” collection has plenty of great label designs to  match the season as well.  My favorite label combo for the Fall would have to be Green Chocolate labels with the Branches design.  You can check out the entire collection and all of the Fall designs here.  Now, I anxiously await the day I can comfortably wear boots and scarves.

I’ve got another fun Q+A for you next week, stay tuned!

-Kim

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Quick Q+A with WeddingFavors.org

Happy Friday, Blossomers!  We’re slowly finishing up our Mod Party Kit features  so I was brainstorming another fun series of posts we could have.   The first thing I thought about were our resellers; we’ve got so many great retailers out there and Event Blossom would not get very far without them.  Then I thought about how much fun it would be if we could get to know this great big family of ours even better.  Cue the lightbulb over my head.  “We should do a series of posts about these fabulous retailers who make the Event Blossom world go round,” I thought to myself.  Before I knew it, a plan was set into motion for a new series.  This series will be titled “Quick Q+A”  and here’s how it’ll work: we ask the questions and one of our brilliant retailers will provide the answers!

So without any further ado, here is our very first Quick Q+A with one of the newest members of the Event Blossom Family:

Operations Manager, Greg Wierenga, gave us some great insight!

 

Describe a typical day for the staff at WeddingFavors.org.  Any fun office stories you can share?
I don’t know if we ever have a ‘typical day’ :).  Each day is filled with it’s own fun and crazy emails and calls. We just work with each customer online or over the phone to make sure they find the perfect favor for their big day. Of course, having a ping pong table and wii in the office helps make some memorable stories as well. 🙂

Which themes/trends have been in demand for weddings and special events in 2012 so far?
Brides are always looking for something unique. They are also loving the ability to personalize so many of our items now. They want to give out something that their guests have never encountered before.

Do you have any trend predictions for Fall/Winter? 
We are expecting Brides to continue trending towards personalized wedding favors. Anything that will send their guests home with that personal touch and a real ‘Thank You for Coming’ gift.

What are some lessons you’ve learned from being a part of the wedding and event industry?
We have learned to expect the unexpected (like “i need favors in 3 days, can you help me!?”). We have also learned that there’s no room for mistakes. Favors are one of the last things purchased for any event. We assure customers they will have their favors when they need them and just how they ordered them. We want to be sure we follow through with what we promise, so we take a lot of care to watch each order.

How has adding Event Blossom’s product line added value to your website offerings?
It has given us a more complete line of favors that we can now offer to our customers. With the addition of Event Blossom’s product line, we feel we offer favors that will fit what any Bride is looking for.

There you have it!  I’d like to give a big “Thank You,” to Greg and WeddingFavors.org for being a part of this new series.  I hope you enjoyed this first Q+A — I know I did!  All other Event Blossom resellers, keep an eye out for an email from yours truly asking to be in the next Q+A.  But don’t think you have to wait for an invite!   Any interested retailers are more than welcome to reach out to me for a feature via the e-mail address below.*

I can’t wait to get to know more of you!

-Kim

*interested retailers can send their e-mails to kim@eventblossom.com and will be featured in the order that I hear from them.

 

 

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Don’t Miss Out on this Perfect Poolside Read

I don’t know about any of you, but I’m squeezing every last second I can out of the final month and a half or so of Summer we’ve got left.   So believe me when I say that I took some time to thoroughly enjoy the Summer edition of Stationery Trends Magazine.

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I especially enjoyed the article that featured our Jungle Safari Mod Party Kit:

No, I didn’t enjoy it just because of our feature.  This article discussed the ongoing debate over the two distinct style philosophies so named in the title of the article: classic and edgy.  I tend to use the terms traditional and modern, but either way it’s still one of my favorite topics to ponder over.  Why?  Because it’s a discussion that can inspire such wonderful and unique creations that mix the best of both worlds.  Take the fine examples featured alongside our very own mod party kit; as the article notes for the baby shower market, the bold colors add a modern twist on classic themes.  In conclusion, I think this is a healthy debate that will never be settled — and the design world is better for it.  After all, classics become classic for a reason and if there weren’t anyone pushing boundaries with modern ideas, then most industries in general would not get very far.

There were many other great articles in this edition.  I found a fair share of valuable information regarding blogging that I fully intend on putting to good use as well as some great pieces about the National Stationery Show.  So while you’re soaking up the final rays of the summer sun, I suggest you take some time to peruse the great articles and stunning photos that fill this edition of Stationery Trends Magazine.

Until Next Week,

-Kimi

 

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Make Waves at Your Next Beach Bash!

One of the wonderful things about living in Southern California is being able to go to the beach all year round.  I’ll say it time and time again, we’re pretty spoiled with great weather and great scenery around these parts.  While I enjoy having the crashing surf provide a soundtrack to whatever book I happen to be reading, braving the waves and attempting (and usually failing) to body surf, and moseying down the pier or into quaint little stores, my favorite part of the beach has to be the bonfires.  A good beach bonfire can beat the winter chill and can cook up some of summer’s best BBQ — an amazing activity for all year round.  So if you love the beach just as much as I do, you’ll also love throwing beach themed parties.  And the perfect companion to every seaside bash: our Beach Party Mod Party Kits

 beach mod party kit

My perfect beach party would start when the sun rises, end long after it sets and include a very specific list of things.  Components I deem necessary for a beach party:

  • Body board
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Something to read
  • Football (I WILL learn how to throw one properly, someday)
  • Sunscreen
  • Firewood and all things to start a fire (including someone else to do it for me)
  • Lots of water
  • Good friends
  • Good food

Nothing too fancy or complex.  I’ve gone to the beach completely alone and on a total whim plenty of times and still managed to enjoy myself; if you haven’t already gathered, I don’t require much to have a a good time.  I know what you’re thinking, “so why would you need a mod party kit?”  Well, because despite the few needs I have in order to pull off a fun day at the beach, when you throw in a big group of people, organization and planning is your best friend.  Also, not everyone shares my let’s-just-go-and-see-what-happens philosophy especially when they don’t know whether or not they’re going to have something to eat.

A great teacher of mine (and the school’s activities director) used to quote a clever fellow named John Heywood, “many hands make light work.”  It applied to my life when I was on student council helping out with campus events, and it still applies years later in my adult life — especially when it comes to planning events.  In my opinion, nothing beats a potluck when it comes to making “light work” of a party.  With proper planning, a potluck ensures that there’s enough food for everyone and that no one person has to break their small (tiny, in my case) budget.  The brand new mod party kit you received can help you get all the pieces organized. Here’s how:

  1. Each Beach Mod Party Kit comes with twelve menu cards with four different designs: palm tree, seashell, starfish, and seahorse.  Break down your menu into four categories represented by each of those four designs.  Include these cards with the invitations you send out.  The categories I use are: snacks, appetizers, side dishes, and dessert.  Yes, there is a difference between snacks and appetizers.  Snacks are things you can eat on the go and usually grab by the handful, like chips or pretzels.  Appetizers are still bite-sized, but a little more substantial like pigs in a blanket or deviled eggs.  The snacks will stay out as long as they last while appetizers usually go out when we start cooking dinner.
  2. As the host, I usually provide the main course, plates/cups/utensils/etc., ice, and drinks (or ask everyone to bring their own beverages).  I always like to let everyone know this in the invite as well.
  3. Invitations should include all the important stuff plus the potluck information giving everyone a key for the different menu categories.  If you feel it’s necessary, add in a note about using disposable and covered food containers.  The disposable part is optional but a cover is definitely a must-have at the beach.
  4. When your guests RSVP, ask them what they’re bringing and create a master menu list.  This way, if there are any duplicate dishes, you can call and ask if they have an alternative item to bring.  This would also be a good time to ask your friends to bring umbrellas, coolers, and folding tables if you don’t have any/enough yourself.

I mentioned earlier that when I host, I usually provide the main dish.  When it comes to bonfires, I stick with the classic hot dogs and veggie dogs (with their own a separate skewer — this is important!) for my vegetarian friends.  I also make sure to bring all the fixings.  After all the details practically sort themselves out, you can focus on which pair of sunglasses goes best with your newest swimsuit.

Usually, I am so excited to take pictures of my creations, but this week’s project turned out to be me just writing things on the menu cards with a permanent marker.  Good idea? Yes.  Interesting picture?  Not so much.  So I did something a little different…Here’s a glimpse of what I see when I go to the beach, just for you, Blossomers!  Photos taken one lovely morning in Laguna Beach, compliments of my iPhone.

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my new friend, Mr. Seagull
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wearing a long dress didn't stop my from getting my feet wet!
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taken right before those very waves somehow managed to splash me in the face.

Other ways to use your mod party kit at the beach:

  • Decorate the volleyball net with the pennant banner or mark off an endzone for football.
  • Top your masterpiece of a sandcastle with the party icons
  • Keep up the summer theme and make these Margarita-Flavored Cupcakes by Sugar Therapy and dress them up with the cupcake wrappers and toppers.  These zesty and refreshing cupcakes make a great summer dessert for all ages!

beach mod party kit

Until next time,  I’ll be at the beach.

Kimi

 

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Happy Birthday to Us!

After having  a fun and eventful birthday weekend, Kate from Sugar Therapy and I are both back in action in the kitchen and on our blogs.  However, the party hasn’t ended for Event Blossom — we had two more July birthdays to celebrate!  How do we celebrate here at Event Blossom??  By ordering a big pizza (or two) from our favorite local pizzeria!  And by big, I mean massive.  I believe the proper term that the pizza place uses for the size we ordered is “King Kong.”  Take a look for yourself:

Pizza!
This Bad Boy Measured 24" across. That's TWO whole feet!

Not only was this pizza huge, but it was DELICIOUS!  Notice the added emphasis on “Delicious.”  And that wasn’t even the best part.  The best part was that we all got to sit down to a nice meal and enjoy some quality team bonding time.  We talked about the upcoming Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises,  and I was almost banished from the table when I confessed that I hadn’t seen any of the Batman movies.  We had a few laughs when Christina asked, “is pizza fattening?”  We even talked about prescription eyeglasses — complete with the a comparative study of each others’ eyesight by swapping glasses.

our shipping supervisor, Ryan, trying out some glasses

Yes, we are that close here.  All in all, it was a great lunch break.  A special thanks to the boss, Asim, for lunch and a very Happy Birthday to the lucky team members who share the same birthday month as me:  Drew and Tom.  And I also have a special treat for you loyal blog readers: for the first time, although probably not the last, you get to see what we look like!

Clockwise from the left: Ryan, Drew, Kimi, Tom, Alex, Ashlee, and Asim

 ONE more!

This time, with Christina!

Happy Birthday Drew and Tom!

And a VERY Happy Birthday to all the Summer Babies out there from the Event Blossom Team!

-Kimi

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It’s Your Day, Go BIG!

Weddings are all about the bride and groom.  Baby showers are all about baby.  Every celebration has a celebrant, but every party also has one big centerpiece.  Sometimes that centerpiece involves some intricate decorative design and sometimes it’s the food or dessert.  Well, this week’s party kit can help make an even bigger showcase of the best kind of centerpiece: the cake.

pink cake mod party kit
Pink Cake Mod Party Kit

When I see this kit, the first thing I notice is all the pink.  Pink is the ultimate girl power color and there’s just a perfect amount of green to help make those pinks pop!  This kit can work for almost any occasion, but I focused on having it for a girl’s birthday party.  I don’t know about you, but this kit just screams “girl’s birthday bash.”  Maybe because it’s my birthday this weekend,  and I’m making a big deal out of it.  Usually, I’m perfectly content with having a fun night out with my closest friends or not even really doing anything at all, but this year I’m going on a little birthday getaway.  Why?  I have a better question: why not?

Before we start talking girly parties, I have a confession to make.  I’m not that big of a girly-girl.  I prefer blue and green over pink and purple, and I’m more likely to splurge on a pair of flip flops over heels.  Okay, that’s not entirely true, I love high heels.   But just as with most things in life, I just have to be in the right mood.  However, big party or not, my birthday usually gets me pumped up — and when I’m in the mood for a big party, I go all out.

So in the spirit of going “all out,” I decided to deck out a table that helps showcase the fabulous, over-the-top cake I imagine having at this sort of shindig.  With the help of a hefty amount of pink tulle and the pennant banner that comes in the party kit, I created a cake table worthy of the Princess(es) in your life.

pink cake mod party kits
pink tulle, galore!

This table reminds me of two things: 1. a ballerina and 2. ball gowns.  On a scale from one to girl power, both of those things are off the charts.  And as an added bonus, it’s actually really easy to do.  If you’re handy with a needle and thread (I, sadly, am not) you can sew the tulle before putting it on the table.  Since I really, really fail at sewing, I just draped layers and layers of tulle over the table until I got the the full skirt I was looking for and then bunched some around the edges to get a cloud-like effect at the top of the table .  Like I said, really easy!  Add in an extravagant cake (or whimsical piece of decor) and voilà!

pink cake mod party kit

Your table doesn’t have to be round; I think that a rectangular or square shaped table could pull off this look rather nicely as well.

Try out using a different color, mix and match colors, or you can even use different types of fabric.  It’s your day and your party — do what makes you happy.  I know that’s what I’ll be doing for mine!  You know who else has a birthday coming up?  Kate from Sugar Therapy.  When?  The day after mine! We’ll be embarking on this little birthday adventure together and, needless to say, we’ll be sharing a cake at midnight.  Or maybe a cupcake — a very delicious cupcake.  Just like these Pink Lemonade Cupcakes:

pink cake mod party kit
Perfect for Summer Birthdays!

The best part?  The frosting matches the party kit perfectly!

pink cake mod party kit
Click the photos for the recipe!

Happy Birthday to all the Summer babies out there!

Kimi

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A Bit of Word Play Before the Big Day

A major part of planning a wedding is making decisions.  A Fall or Spring wedding?  Destination or local venue?  Should Sally or Sarah be my Maid of Honor?  Should we serve chicken or beef?  And that’s only a sampling of the questions you’ll have to answer.  Not to mention that it’s highly unlikely that every decision will only have two options to choose from.  The last thing you need to worry about is planning a wedding shower.  Even though the bride doesn’t typically plan her own shower, our Wedding Shower Mod Party Kit makes it simple for whomever may be throwing the party.

Don't forget matching favors too!

I’m loving the colors pink and gray together.  The neutrality of gray balances out the girly shades of pink — so having a co-ed bridal shower is definitely not out of the question.  After enjoying a stress-free bridal shower, you can move on to other important questions that need answering like: “should we write our own vows?”

Some feel very strongly towards one or the other.  So strongly, in fact, that it isn’t even a question.  Personally, I’m pretty torn between the two.  Traditional vows are timeless and meaningful no matter how often they’re used.  Self-authored vows are unique to you and your husband or wife-to-be.  It’s also very courageous if you ask me; it’s nerve wracking enough just getting up in front of everyone and speaking (even if you’re not speaking directly to them) let alone getting in front of everyone and saying something you wrote yourself.  As someone who enjoys writing, I get my fair share of anxiety when I give someone a copy of my work for review.  I can only imagine how nervous I’ll be if I have to actually read what I’ve written out loud to my future husband…at my wedding…in front of everyone.  It makes me nervous just thinking about it and I don’t even know who my future husband is yet!  On the other hand, I would thoroughly enjoy writing my own vows and being able to express myself in my own words.  I would also really like to hear what my hubby comes up with as well.  Like I said, torn.  Luckily, I think I still have plenty of time before I have to make that decision.

I’m also pretty fortunate to have a dependable support group to help me with those decisions when the time comes.  I also know that there are plenty of people in my life I can go to when I’m in search of some much needed advice.  What can I say?  I’m a lucky girl.  The problem arises when I have to recall these tidbits of tips from memory.  I drew inspiration from a bridal shower I attended a few years ago for a solution.    One of the activities we did, after we made toilet paper bridal gowns of course, was write down some words of wisdom for the bride.  Obviously, many of them were regarding love and marriage.  I’ve been seeing a lot of specialized wedding keepsakes that come with designer cards and holders for just this purpose.  Always a fan of things hand/homemade, I decided that I would create a custom little memory book that put the Mod Party Kit’s address labels to use in a different way.

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A Bridal Shower Keepsake!

Extra supplies (found at a craft store):

  • Small album (called a “brag book” where I found this one)
  • decorative stickers, paper, etc. (choose things you like, I kept it simple with pink, grey, and a light tan cardstock)
  • scissors (to cut down the cardstock to 4″ x 6″ blocks)
  • Sharpie Marker (these come in a bunch of cool colors, I suggest silver)

Have your friends and relatives write their words of wisdom on the address labels.  You can pre-cut the cardstock and stick the labels on ahead of time or save that part of the project for another day.  Don’t worry about not having enough cards to fill the album; just add your favorite pictures to fill in the empty slots!

Place these at the entrance to your shower where guests will see them.  It’ll be fun to read and share with everyone when the party’s winding down or to enjoy quietly to yourself after everyone’s gone home.

wedding shower mod party kits

Days, months, and years later, you and hubby can take a walk down memory lane with this special keepsake.  Another way to savor some good ‘ol memories is by whipping up the same treats you shared on that day.  And if you make these cupcakes by Sugar Therapy for your wedding shower, you’ll definitely want to make them again.

wedding shower mod party kits

Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes.  Yes, they’re just as delicious as they sound.

 wedding shower mod party kits

When you and your hubby are sharing some quality time on the couch looking through your memory book, these cupcakes are the perfect size to snack on and they go great with coffee.  How do I know that?  I had one for breakfast with my morning cup of coffee and I don’t regret it one bit!

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High Temperatures — I’m a Fan!

There was definitely a pun intended.

It also happens to be a true statement; I really enjoy the heat that comes with Summer.  I also enjoy wearing flip flops, reading at the beach, and drinking iced coffee.  Yes, I’ll admit that I do all of those things all year round.  However, one warm weather activity I don’t participate in all year long is using a handheld fan to keep myself cool.  “Wow, I really wish I had a fan right now,” would sound pretty ridiculous during a snowstorm, don’t you think?  At an outdoor event during a summer heatwave would be a more appropriate time to wish for such things.  For all those sporting events and casual outdoor festivals that take place during the warmest of seasons, a nifty battery operated fan that mists you with water at the same time works wonders.  However, no one wants to be that person at a wedding or a fancy outdoor event buzzing about with an electrical fan or accidentally spritzing a stranger with water.  Or maybe they do…  As for myself,  I’m more inclined to reach for one of these for those formal outdoor affairs:

colored paper fan
check out all the types of fans and colors you can choose from by clicking the image!

Colorful, practical, and a lifesaver for your guests who may be a little less than comfortable out in the summer heat instead of an air-conditioned room.  Take it a step further by choosing our Sandalwood Fans (which have a wonderful aroma) and you’ll have an event that indulges all the senses!  Here’s a list of a few creative ways to include fans at your next event:

  • As pictured, you can personalize pieces of paper for your special day and set them on chairs for your guests (a strip of paper no longer than 5″ and no wider than 1″ will do the trick)
  • Or, instead of having your name(s) on there, put your guests’ names on them and use them as place cards
  • Arrange them on baskets and  have them handed out while guests are mingling
  • For a wedding, brides and bridesmaids can use these as accessories and/or use them as a great prop for photos

I myself am a fan (pun intended…again) of using these as fashion accessories.  I think it adds mystery and intrigue to any ensemble and if I recall my childhood correctly, I had a blast fanning myself with paper fans and attempting to open them in one graceful swoosh.  It’s a work in progress but definitely a skill I still intend on perfecting — if you were wondering.  Our Silk Fans are better suited for this task than the paper ones, but I still love the fact that the color paper fans come in so many colors.

colored paper fans
a color to match any theme (or any outfit)!

So order some for yourself, for your friends, and for your guests.  If you experience heat in your part of the world similar (or worse) than ours, I promise that they will be appreciated.

Happy Fanning, Blossomers!

Kimi

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For the Sweetest Kind of Bun in the Oven

“Sugar, and spice, and everything nice…”  You’ve heard all the stories.  You’ve digested all the well intentioned advice.  You’ve read all the books.  You’re as prepared as you’re ever going to get.  But since you discovered that your little bump is a baby girl things seem to have gotten even more hectic.   Between getting the nursery set up and buying an almost unreasonable amount of those adorable little dresses, it’s pretty easy to forget that you’ve got a baby shower to plan.  Now, your baby girl is weeks away from arrival and you have no idea how to pull together a party worthy of your Little Princess to be.  Don’t worry!  Style is in the little things, and our Pink Baby Mod Party Kit has all the details covered:

pink baby mod party kit

It probably comes as no surprise that pink is the classic go-to color for a girl’s baby shower.  The great thing about classics?  They never go out of style.  Just like the classic little nursery rhyme I mentioned at the start of this post.   For this party kit, I decided to keep it simple; add a dash of creativity to something simple and the stylish possibilities are endless.  If you haven’t checked out some of the personalized favors we offer to match these party kits, you should go do that right now!  Okay, finish reading this post and then go check them out… I decided to go with the personalized candy jars.  They’re one of our most popular items and the list of things you can do with them is a pretty long one.  While most will put in their favorite candies, I chose a more theme-fitting blend: cinnamon sugar mixed with a bit of nutmeg.  Just to “spice up” this simple little favor, I used only two added supplies: pink ribbon and the favor tags included in the party kit.

pink baby mod party kit
that is one dressed up little jar!

Being one of our most popular items, we also get a lot of questions about these jars.  There have been quite a few that I can think of, but I’d like to mention a couple of the immediate tips that come to mind.

  • You don’t have to fill them to the top, but as a reference: these jars can fit approximately 75 jelly-bean-sized candies or four liquid ounces.
  • Put the labels on after you’ve already filled and sealed the jars.  Otherwise, you might end up with upside down labels.

I also added a message at the back of the tag and a note of the jar’s contents, which I highly suggest for any edible gift if you aren’t sure about your guests’ food allergies:

pink baby mod party kit

You can keep these off to the side or set them up right in the middle of the action for a little added decor.  Since we’re going with the classics for this one, don’t forget to play some of those favorite baby shower games; guess how big mom’s belly is, what flavor is the baby food, and baby bingo to list a few.  When all the games are done and prizes won, move on to my personal favorite part of the festivities: dessert!  We’re all about pink for this mod party kit, and Kate over at Sugar Therapy made some great cupcakes to match.

pink baby mod party kit
Strawberry Shortcake...YUM!

Share some of your favorite baby shower stories in the comments!

Until we meet again,

Kimi

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