to infinity and beyond.

Kate's Paperie has some of the best wrapping paper I've found. I would love to frame some of this superhero one for a playroom or boys room, and the chinese alphabet one would be cute framed too.

a clothesline

I loved this idea seen on snippet and ink. There are so many possibilities for the clothesline and clothes pin. Of course the guest card idea for entertaining is very cute. I also think it would be cute for a feature wall in a little girls bedroom or playroom, to have several rows with colorful, patterned doll clothes pinned along.

i love candy

These look so delicious. I can't remember where I saw them, but I'm guessing it was probably party perfect. That first one is so cool for a classy color themed party.

glass canisters

If I can squeeze in one more summer party, this is what I will be serving drinks in. You can get these same glass jars at IKEA for awesome prices. I can't remember exactly, but I remember their good. (picture from frolic)

bulk candy sources

I can never find large gum balls when I need them, so I had to get these sources from party perfect posted to have on hand should the need arise. (photo from rebecca thuss).

cupcakes for a piggy party

a little something for the grown ups and a little something for the kids. . .

on a midsummer's eve

a party like this would be so lovely. . .

pictures by christina shmidhofer

Outdoor Entertaining

Lovely outdoor spaces from martha stewart. I love the canopy made from a piece of outdoor fabric tied to bamboo poles in the pots--such a great way to make some shade. I'm looking for ways to make our back patio more pleasant during the hot summer evenings. The pool picture is lovely. I am thinking of a less expensive alternative by putting white balloons in the pool for a summer evening soiree. I'll have to see how it looks.

Banners and Cupcakes

Such cute decorations for a little ones birthday party. I especially love the paper plate banner. Awesome. And the cupcakes with the birthday number stuck in them.

Just Hangin Out

I love these hanging ideas for birthday parties or baby showers. You could even use the first one in a children's room with the child's name or a sweet little word like . . . hmmm. . . bebe.

images from: martha stewart baby and nienie dialogues

Party Hats

A few more very cute party ideas from oh happy day. Party hat how-to's there too.

Pink Party

I'm on the lookout for ideas for a girly, but not too little-girly, birthday party. You could use any color for a theme. I like pink best though I think. I am liking these ideas from martha stewart. Invitations are paper dolls dressed in patterned paper.