{Featured Clients} Emerson's Milk and Cookies 2nd Birthday Party

Molly, a sweet and loyal client of ours, just sent us photos from her daughter's 2nd Birthday party. I am LOVING this theme - Milk & Cookies -

and was so excited to share these photos with you all!

Her daughter, Emerson, LOVES cookies, so that is how she decided on this adorable theme...
Above you see Emerson's sweets table. How CUTE is it with the big accent "E"!? I love the vintage style glass jars and car!

Molly did some things that we LOVE to recommend - the use of wrapping paper. She got the hot pink, silver, red and polkadot wrapping paper from Target.

She used some things that she had on hand to create this dessert table, making it much more affordable. (I love "shopping" around my house to see what all I can use for displays on my dessert tables!)

She made the cake pops and added edible shimmer/glitter dust... SO CUTE! She got white ceramic platters from Home Goods and displayed them on the table.


Molly used old Starbucks latte glass bottles - (Love recycling this way!) and embellished them with our printable party logo.

Molly LOVES using the Archer Farms water bottles from Target with printable water bottle labels. They don't have ribbing or lines to contend with when applying the labels. (good product advice, Molly!)
She used striped paper straws are from "Two Crazy Ladies" on ebay. The large kraft letter "E" is from JoAnn's craft store.

Molly is QUITE the crafter and baker, I tell ya! She "whipped up" the tissue paper flowers, the fabric flower bow & headband, and coordinating t shirts for her girls the night before! Aren't they SO adorable!?


Adorable, right!?

Great job on this party, Molly! I love that you did everything yourself, too! (Takes a lot of energy to do all of that,.. amazing!) You are a super mom!

Printable Milk & Cookies invitation (boy and girl versions!)
and coordinating printable items are available in our shop!

{Featured Clients} Emerson's Milk and Cookies 2nd Birthday Party

{Dream} a little dream....

Maureen and Adria are in New York City today at Martha Stewart's "Dreamers Into Doers" event. I wonder what they are doing right now?! Are they chatting with Courtney Dial of Pizzazzerie? Are they trading tips with Kim Stoegbaeur of The TomKat Studio? Are they meeting....MARTHA??? I know that we will hear (and read) all about their trip on Facebook and right here on the blog when they return.

Typically I write up a party to post; however, today, I wanted to share with you one of the most imaginative blogs I have had the privilege of reading, Mila's Daydreams. Mila's mother, Adele, in her own words..."This is my maternity leave hobby. While my baby is taking her nap, I try to imagine her dream and capture it." As I try to imagine what fabulous things Maureen and Adria are up to in the Big Apple, take a peek at what Adele imagines her sweet baby Mila is dreaming of...




























Of course all of these photographs are superb. Which one is your favorite? Mine is the baby bunny...

Thank you Adele, for sharing with us your amazing pictures of Mila.

{Dream} a little dream....

{Trips} Maureen and Adria Head to NYC to Attend Martha Stewart Event!

It wasn't long ago that we took this photo - 2 months ago, to be exact!
Well, we will be in the same spot in about 24 hours!

We will be out of town for a few days this week.
We are headed to NYC for a Martha Stewart Dreamers into Doers event at her studios! This is such an incredible opportunity and we are so thankful!

Can't wait to share more details upon our return! We get to attend a taping of her show on Tuesday morning - not sure when it airs, but we will keep you posted.

Stay tuned this week later for details. Thanks to Caryn, Becky and Carrie for holding down the fort while we are gone ;-)

{Trips} Maureen and Adria Head to NYC to Attend Martha Stewart Event!

{Giveaway Winner} Three Little Princess Boutique

Today's Giveaway winner from Three Little Princesses goes to winner number....

Winner #1 - sometimes is pays off to enter immediately!!!! :)

Amanda - please contact us at: andersruff@gmail.com to claim your prize!

{Giveaway Winner} Three Little Princess Boutique

{Giveaway} Shop Credit to the fabulous Burlap & Blue

The title of Burlap & Blue's blog reads: "Burlap & Blue - images, thoughts and inspiration for your life and home." Burlap & Blue's blog is "written by Linda. A wife, a mother, a crafter, a creator. A seeker of all things lovely and inspired..." In addition to her blog, Linda owns the Etsy shop, Burlap & Blue.

In her own words, "I am a stay at home mom to a toddler boy, and I was looking for a way to stay creative. I started b+b about a year ago, and the blog soon after. Fairly mundane beginnings, but I love it now and couldn't imagine my life without it!"

Linda makes beautiful things, from custom tiles, to cake stands, to a personalized matching game using your pictures. We are thrilled that Linda has offered a $25 shop credit to Burlap & Blue. We know that you will find her creations as unique and beautiful as we do!

Wooden Matching Game-Set of 16 Vintage-Inspired Tiles

Custom Name/Date Coasters-Unique Wedding Gift

Vintage-Inspired Dessert Pedestal-Garden Party

Chalkboard Dessert Pedestal-Black and White Simplicity

Cupcake Stand/Dessert Pedestal-Shabby Heirloom Scallops (green)

Cupcake Stand/Dessert Pedestal-Modern Bird (red)


**Special Note: Today through Friday, January 21st, Burlap & Blue has generously offered our followers a 15% discount towards any item in their shop. Please use the code: andersruff15 at checkout

Giveaway Description:

One $25 shop credit to Etsy seller Burlap & Blue


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{Giveaway} Shop Credit to the fabulous Burlap & Blue