Party Perfect DIY Pom Pom Ballons

Aren't these DIY balloons from Land of Nod just too cute?  I came across these looking for easy DIY ideas for my dad's birthday this weekend.  My niece is visiting and I have to say I love that her summer visits always coincide with my dad's birthday.  Free child labor, yes please!  

If we can get our act together then Friday night may be us with a big bag of pom poms, a hot glue gun, and a room full of balloons.  Easy, inexpensive, and a fun project for the little one to work on.  Heck, these would just be great for a backyard BBQ or 4th of July.  What do you think? 

Looking for more party inspiration? Here are a few of the projects we did a couple years ago for my dad's 70th birthday.  

Ugly Sweater Party!

Hot glue and pom poms, merry Christmas to me!

What a sensational weekend!  Disneyland ditch day, Christmas light walk, aaaand an ugly sweater party with gift exchange and chocolate chip cookie contest...talk about a Christmasie weekend. 

Since ugly sweaters were scarce we all made our own, cuz we're really cool people.  Kimmie and Juan took first place, how could they not with those Santas!

 These Hanukkah sweaters made me smile all night!

Rudolph came to visit, love the lights on their sweaters. 

The only picture of Mac in his sweater.  Have you ever been to an ugly sweater party or made your own?  How creative did you get?  Maybe next year I can make mine play music.  Merry Christmas loves!

1930's Speakeasy Party

A few weeks ago my friend Kimmie turned 30 and threw a fabulous 1930's/speakeasy themed party. Every part of the party was flawless.  Excellent food, a bartender serving up prohibition cocktails, and even a belly dancer performing to Cole Porter songs. 

 The lovely garden party set up made us all feel like we'd stepped back in time. 

Vintage finds, warm lighting, and delicate flowers gave the whole night an enchanted feeling.  

I had much too much fun playing dress up. 

The belly dancing was such a beautiful and unexpected touch. 

I attempted to pin my hair into a bob, it lasted for about 30 seconds. 

Mac in the dreamy gauze tents they set up in the back yard. 

We had to try a couple of the cocktails!

The stunning birthday girl!  Doesn't her dress remind you of Ginger Rodgers?