butterflies for two {annie & violet’s 1st birthday}
A few weeks ago my friend Rachel–an old pal from elementary school–posted a few pictures of her identical twin daughters’ 1st birthday party on Facebook, and I almost died they were so gorgeous. Among...
View Article5 Tips for Throwing a Fabulous Holiday Party {On a Tiny Budget}
First of all, if any of you are popping by for the first time after watching The Daily Buzz or reading The Charlotte Sun, I just want to say welcome to LWSL! There is a lot to see so please take some...
View Articlelet them eat cake! {birthday party inspiration}
It’s been a while since I’ve thrown a party and now suddenly I have TWO of them coming up next month! Yay! This year Trouble picked her own theme for her 3rd birthday party: CAKE! I found it only...
View Articlesunday brunch at my dream house
If you follow along on Project Simplify 365, you may have picked up on the fact that I have a slight problem with baby stalking. I just can’t help myself…..I love them SO much! I have so far been...
View Articlecute as a button baby shower
This past weekend I had the great privilege of hosting a baby shower for my precious new goddaughter Lydia, who was born on April 30th. It was such a fun party to throw! Party details: The...
View Articlelet them eat CAKE {trouble’s 3rd birthday}
Finally….the long-awaited CAKE party post! I know I’ve been a little MIA over the past few weeks; this party is definitely a big reason why (the other reasons will just have to wait for another post),...
View Articlesimple olympics party {fun with kids}
I don’t know about you but here in the Soukup household we have been SO excited for the Olympics to start! We hadn’t made any big plans, but on Friday the girls & I decided it would be fun to...
View Articlea naturally vintage christmas at my dream house
I’m still working on the final touches for my own virtual holiday home tour–and the Christmas cocktail party we are throwing tonight–but I thought today I’d share some really cool natural & vintage...
View ArticleEaster Brunch Inspiration
I am having a little trouble believing that Easter is already right around the corner…..wasn’t it just Christmas? But all denial aside, this year my 35th birthday just happens to fall on Easter AND...
View ArticleVintage Fish Fry Party Ideas
Got a kid or husband who loves to fish? Be sure to check out these fun ideas for a vintage fish themed party I recently came up with over at Home Made Simple! * * * What’s the best party theme...
View ArticleSimple Easter Birthday Brunch
I have always loved having my birthday in the Spring. It is such a green and fresh and cheery time of year! And if my birthday so happens to fall on Easter–which it does every now and then–well,...
View ArticleEarth Day Party Ideas
Earth Day is coming soon! I am a firm believer in being a good steward of the planet, taking care of the resources we’ve been given, and trying to teach my kids to do the same. If you’re looking for...
View ArticleUnder the Sea {Mermaid Party Inspiration}
If you’ve been following this blog for any amount of time, you probably realize that we take parties seriously here in the Soukup household! Princess has been planning her owl party since last...
View ArticleEvent Planning Basics {8 Great Tips for Co-Hosting a Party}
Let’s face it. Sometimes it is just easier to do things ourselves! That said, there are often times where we find ourselves collaborating with others, whether it be friends or family, for big event...
View ArticleBeachy Mermaid Party
Every time I throw a party I declare it my favorite party of all time, and this Beachy Mermaid Party for Trouble’s fourth birthday was no exception! Sand, starfish, & mermaids….what’s not to love?...
View ArticleHow to Make a Sandcastle Cake {Tutorial}
Oh, the cake! I knew as soon as we decided on a mermaid theme for Trouble’s 4th birthday that a sand castle cake would be perfect. I had seen a few really photos on Pinterest, I just couldn’t find...
View ArticleOyster “Pearl” Cookies
Sometimes the best party projects are the simplest, and these little Oyster “Pearl” Cookies are the perfect example! They were so easy to put together, using just a few ingredients and taking less...
View ArticleMessage in a Bottle Party Favors {DiY}
Today’s quick & easy DiY project from our recent mermaid party is also the perfect little trinket to give away at beach or pirate-themed party. You could even use these as wedding favors! They...
View ArticleGoldfish Marshmallow Pops {Tutorial}
I knew when I spotted this picture on Pinterest (from Vanessa of SeeVanessaCraft.com’s absolutely adorable goldfish-themed birthday party–seriously, check it out! I die.) that I would somehow have to...
View ArticleExplorer Party Inspiration
In 2010, my soon-to-be-7-year-old daughter received an American Girl doll for Christmas from my dad, her grandpa. The doll he selected was named Lanie–the 2010 Doll of the Year. Like all American...
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