Ice Cream Social Round-Up

For some reason I'm on an ice cream kick today.  My husband is a HUGE sweet tooth and I'm sorta the carb-a-holic in the bunch.  That being said, I have a weakness for ice cream.  I'm thinking that for my birthday this year (all the way in June, so yes, I sound nuts), I'd like to have an ice cream social with all the windows in our little apartment wide open.  Music, ice cream, and a breeze.  That would be a good day.

If you're interested in what my brain puts together when I think of the ideal ice cream soiree, here goes:

TABLEWARE ---
Have a buffet table filled with cheery little cups, spoons, pints (with painted polka dots or little chalkboard stickers), and plenty of napkins.

Ice Cream cups via Shop Sweet Lulu

Polka dot bowl via Fish's Eddy

Ice Cream Spoons via Pomme

Toot Sweet Spotty Napkins

Ice Cream Cone Stand Tutorial via Oh Happy Day!

EATS ---
Toppings are key, mine would be colorful and specialized.  I would probably attempt to make my own cones, maybe even try my hand at ice cream!

Toppings via Williams Sonoma

Fill some baskets (via Anthropologie) with fresh berries

Caramel Topping via American Spoon Foods

Dispenser (via Williams Sonoma) could be filled with homemade whipped cream!

Waffle Cone Recipe via Martha Stewart

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe (via A Cup of Jo) - only if you are VERY ambitious.

I would also crumble up some Vosges Caramel Toffee and sprinkle it right over a bowl of my favorite Ben & Jerry's flavor.

NOTE: You could make one of these booze-filled ice cream floats for some extra party fun!


DECOR ---
Easy little projects and details could really spruce up this party:

Ice Cream Cone Pinata via Hobby Lobby

Ice Cream Cone Stamp via Paper Source (for paper goods)

Ice Cream Cone Garland Tutorial via Oh Happy Day!

Soft Serve Temporary Tattoo via Tattly

Confetti-filled balloons via Kojo Designs

Rainbow Stripe Washi Tape via Cute Tape

DIY Confetti Tablecloth via Oh Happy Day!

Go forth and plan!

HUGS!




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Color Crush: Black & White

I saw this photo from the Veuve Cilcquot Polo Classic Event and it got me thinking....

Derby Style seen on From Me to You

Black and white is oh-so-Audrey and there is a whole bunch of stuff out there right now to choose from, here is a tiny smattering for your Wednesday:

Polka-Dot Mary Janes via BHLDN

Marimekko dress

Ruby Street Little Kennedy via Kate Spade

Polka-Dotted Dress via Anthropologie

Yes, yes - polka dots and stripes of course, but this Kate Spade scarf is in their lovely Moroccan pattern of the month:

Paisley Grove Scarf via Kate Spade

Ebony-Flecked Gloves via BHLDN

Blackbirds Shorts via Anthropologie

Striped Dress via Piperlime

Ruffle henley via J. Crew

Printed Bow Clip via Anthropologie

Bobeau Stripe Peplum Top via Nordstroms

Bow Mary Janes via Mod Cloth

Monogram Mug via Anthropologie

Not to leave out the art of the super sexy black & white photo, this is one of my current favorites:

Michael Fassbender via Pinterest

OR

Audrey via Pinterest

Happy shopping friends!


HUGS!



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Nautical Bridal Shower Invites

As promised, here are the lovely little invites we conceived and the brillant Maria Pelley of Swell Ink brought into this world.

Sure - the pictures are a tad blurry (it's okay iPhone!), but you can still see the glorious result.  I couldn't be happier with how they turned out, hopefully the bride-to-be shares my excitement!

Left detail: both sides of the RSVP card with the Invite Right detail: envelopes with custom wrap labels and finalized suite ready for mailing

Final product!

Those custom wrap labels with polka-dots were a dream!

Leave some love for the fabulous Maria!

HUGS!


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