From The Planner, 

“There’s something so magical about a baby’s first birthday – and Mila’s was no exception. Designing this celebration alongside the team at Samantha’s Garden was a true dream. We envisioned a whimsical carousel theme filled with soft pastel hues, lush florals, and charming details that felt straight out of a fairytale.”

The Planner Shares, 

“The party was held at Samantha’s Garden’s flagship venue in Springdale, which set the perfect backdrop for this floral wonderland. Every design element was intentionally chosen: linens from BBJ La Tavola, and Choice Party Linens, elegant wooden chairs from Alchemy Event Rentals, and stunning backdrops by Post Party Co. Our florals were woven throughout the space – from delicate tabletop arrangements to full floor installs that brought the room to life.”

The Planner Continues, 

“A carousel mural from Atelier Choux Paris inspired the design, accented by a dreamy balloon installation from Confetti NWA and sweet signage by Dayflower Designs. Mila’s cake by Shelby Lynn’s Cakes perfectly echoed the theme, and treats from Butter and Blooms and Betty’s Berrys added an extra layer of sweetness.

Kids enjoyed the bounce house and soft play zone by Bunny Hop Mobile, while adults adored the nostalgic charm of our custom Kotton and Kandy Cart. Mila’s smash cake moment – framed by florals and love – was a highlight for everyone.”

The Planner Concludes, 

“The day was beautifully captured by Seathompson Photography and Dave and a Camera, with Love That Social & Liv Ella Films creating fun content to relive the magic.

This day was so much more than just a birthday. It was a celebration of life, family, and the love that surrounds Mila every single day.”

Mila’s first birthday was the kind of celebration you never forget – full of love, laughter, and the sweetest little details. If you loved this charming carousel-themed party, you’ll definitely want to check out our “Fantastic Floral-Filled First Birthday Party” for even more heart-melting inspiration. It’s just as magical, and just as fun!

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The Planner Shares,

“Emily’s sister-in-law hired us to bring to life an adorable feminine shower for Emily and her baby girl! Baby in Bloom was the theme and I wanted to use girly yet sophisticated shades of blush, dusty rose, and petal pink. The linen was the cornerstone of the design with a gorgeous floral print from Luxe Linens. We created a backdrop that perfectly matched the palette with balloons and the cutest cake. Guests were greeted with tray passed mimosas and brunch bites of mini quiches, crab cakes, beef wellington, and mini shrimp cocktails. The brunch was catered by Blueberry Hill and guests enjoyed a live action crepe station, fresh fruit and pastries, and other delicious savory brunch favorites. “

The Planner Continues,

“We created custom games for guests to play and had a baby-block color station for guests to get creative for sweet Lyla Grace! Emily opened her gifts in front of a pretty backdrop of balloons and blooms. The shower was so sweet and special for Emily and it was such an honor to get to design it and wow her as she is a professional planner herself.

If this Baby in Bloom Girl’s Baby Shower has you swooning, you’re in for a treat! Keep reading for even more adorable baby shower ideas, like our next feature. A Blush Pink Equestrian-Themed Baby Shower – you won’t want to miss it!

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From The Planner, 

“For this styled shoot, I orchestrated every detail with the whimsy and wonder of our four-year-old’s birthday party in mind. I chose a fairy floral garden theme, which perfectly matched my love for all things floral. The concept was built around abundant florals, moss accents, enchanting butterfly decor, and a dreamy palette of pink and purple hues.”

The Planner Continues, 

“The look truly came together when I discovered these beautiful teak and velvet mushrooms. They added the perfect touch of enchantment to the overall design. I wanted to strike a balance that would appeal to children and adults, and this was achieved with whimsical butterfly motifs, pastel color schemes, vibrant balloon garlands, and sophisticated touches like chic mocktails, floral fencing, and bold tablescapes.”

“The mocktails not only looked gorgeous but were also delicious! By choosing mocktails, I made sure guests of all ages could join in the fun. The models, dressed as ethereal fairies, embodied the spirit of childhood joy as they played with fairy wands and shared flowers.”

The Planner Reflects, 

“Fairy details were sprinkled throughout the event – from charming fairy benches and ladders adorning the cake (who wouldn’t want to hang out on top of a cake?) to the delicate fairy wings worn by models. A particularly magical element was the white picket fence that adorned the venue, reminiscent of cottage-core gardens where blooms peek through. This vision came to life thanks to my collaboration with Kimberly from Chloe Rose Design, creating a truly enchanting entrance.”

“Finally, Megan from Cousin Cookie created adorable cookies that perfectly matched the invitation design by Tati Abaurre. My favorite was the sweet little bunny cookie!” 

“This event was a true labor of love, and I couldn’t be happier with how the final design turned out. It’s a true testament to the creativity and dedication of everyone involved – it was a real team effort!”

If you’re loving all the magical details from this whimsical fairy party, we know you’ll adore this Whimsical Flowers and Mushroom Themed Birthday Party for even more fun and creative party ideas to spark your imagination!

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From The Planner,

“The Halloween party I’ve been thinking about for a year has finally come to fruition. What once was “Two Spooky” or “Two Cute To Spook” transformed into the dreamiest Halloween party for a girls girl who loves pink bows, glitter, and all things trendy. This 2 Boo-tiful Halloween birthday party formed after seeing how much my daughter loved her Halloween themed books (You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie, anyone?) and how much I loved a scary-cute Halloween party. I knew I wanted it to be a sparkly scene with pink and orange Halloween accents and that’s exactly what I got.”

The Planner Continues,

“My favorite parts of this girly Halloween party included:

• Girly ghost with bow backdrop
• Personalized bow place settings
• DIY glitter pumpkins
• Spray painted jack-o-lanterns as boo baskets
• DIY cardboard playhouses turned into trick or treat village for the kids”

Ready to be inspired by more spooky cuteness? Check out this Kitty Inspired Halloween Party next!

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The Photographer Shares,

“It’s no secret that me and my October-born boy love all things fall and, yes, Halloween! But when it comes to the types of spooks and scares we’re usually drawn to, our family of “Bones” (as we lovingly call all our posable skeletons) usually take the cake! But this year…our skellie friends took a bit of a back seat after my husband and I stood next to a twelve-foot-tall, flying witch at a local hardware store. We immediately looked at each other, seeing there was only one left to buy; the box nearly too big for our truck bed. “Eli will die; you have to get this!” my husband, Jason, said to me. That’s exactly the “metaphorical” reaction I was hoping for, I remember thinking. Thus, this gigantic witch won us all over, and Eli’s 11th Birthday Bash, Witch Season, was born.”

The Photographer Adds,

“After a decade of throwing parties for my son Eli, there was a part of me that was unsure how to make this specific one spooky enough. A room full of witches does seem rather spooky, but of course I wanted all of my witches to be more mystical + fun than creepy + scary, so I started with the first things that sparked my inspiration: an eerie, cackling laugh and a pointed hat! I decided I wanted to create a haunted forest. Think live trees, dead trees, Spanish moss, misty fog, eerie sounds, things to climb on, over, and in; and the biggest undertaking and thrill: an abandoned witch’s cabin.”

“Among some of the best bits of this party was our aforementioned, large, Hovering Witch, whom we appropriately named Itty Bitty Betty. A towering 12’ in the air above, she “flew” over our final banquet table. Her broom, held by one hand, was the only thing grounding her as she twisted her head, flashed open her eyes, and cast out spells with a bewitchingly charming voice. If you weren’t looking close, you might almost miss her, she was so high! But high enough to not touch the flickering candle flames just below her, or the candied apples, brownie bites, apple-frosted cookies, or sugary honey-sticks to try sneak away with.”

The Photographer Continues,

“Just outside the doorway of the cabin, an antique cider press sat full of delectable apples. Detestable, but delectable potion cookies of “Spider Venom” and “Worm Warts,” candied black apples, and spider-leg lollipops were among the cabin eats. You could find herbs, dried flowers, crystals, and small healing stones throughout every surface inside, just waiting for their time to shine in making the most perfect potions. Flickering candles, cinnamon scented broomsticks, and an antique “spells” book lay across the mantle, just above the bubbling cauldron, which contained the skull of one unsuspecting victim. But not to be too frightened: the sweetest, pink-nosed, black kitten, perched itself up on a shelf to the delight of all visitors. Because every good witch needs the perfect black cat, companion!”

“As for cake: Eli and I lovingly made his birthday cake together! It was definitely a first for us! Two nights before the big event, we whipped up the blackest, gluten-free coconut flavored frosting we could. Two simple shaped platform and pillar gluten-free Chantilly and vanilla cakes were then slathered by us both! Our fingers were solid black, as were our mouths from licking the spoon of our mixture at the end! I added a branch from one of our favorite Golden Rain trees for a bit of witchy décor, and we placed it on a blacked out tray of Spanish moss. Two tall candles stood proudly to represent his amazing 11 years. Because we made it together, it was one of my most favorite cakes to create ever.”

“And for the outdoor fun, costumed guests played “Dead Head Toss,” which is much like Corn Hole, but only with “dead heads,” and a FrisBee Witched game, in which brave souls tossed witches hats onto pegged skull heads. It was quite the fun challenge, but utterly dreadful too.”

This Halloween themed birthday party is getting us in the spooky spirit! If you’re looking for more inspiration, be sure to check out this ‘Let’s Go Ghoul’s Halloween Party!

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From Mom,

“We went to the LoveShackFancy store on Melrose a year before Emma’s bat mitzvah just for fun to look for a bat mitzvah dress for her. We found her dress that day – we also fell in love with the store! Emma loves pink and gold, and we both love the bohemian look and feel and all the patterns and flowers so it snowballed from there. “

From the Planner,

“Since the team at The Planning Society also loves LoveShackFancy it made it especially fun to collaborate, create and plan Emma’s celebration. Just entering into a LSF store is such a fun and beautiful experience. The patterns, the fragrances, the creativity, this lifestyle brand has really been fun to watch evolve and we don’t know which collaboration we love more.”

“The Planning Society began researching the lifestyle brand, more so than just looking casually at the beautiful dresses – the prints, fabrics, the al fresco dinner parties they create. We really wanted Emma’s guests to feel as though they entered into the world of LoveShackFancy. The overall feel was to create a fancy, feminine, vintage, boho English garden tea party vibe with lots of pinks (the more pink the better), consisting mostly of lighter pinks with pops of fuchsia and gold accents. To create this look, The Little Branch used roses, lisianthus, ranunculus, spray roses and peonies and candelabras. Bows were tastefully abundant throughout the space. “

“Every detail was intentional – one of our favorite highlights was the LSF vinyl bar setup with matching mocktail and cocktail signs! Emma had an interactive photo booth where guests were able to sit on a flower filled swing set within one of LSF’s beautiful prints as if they were swinging in the garden of a LSF party. A vintage and floral mirror was set next to the booth for extra decor and selfies. There was a vinyl all-pink candy cart and giant custom bows hanging from the chandeliers around the room. Emma’s flash tattoo parlor was filled with floral options and a vintage, boho dessert table completed the evening. Emma’s merch store with custom totes, hats and hoodies were a huge hit with all of the guests. Guests didn’t leave the dance floor as top LA Entertainment company, D’ City Sound, was spinning tunes all night. Fun fact, the family has known Dwayne, D’ City’s owner for decades as the family and Dwayne are all from suburban Detroit and have known each other for decades so naturally, D’ City was the perfect fit for this party.”

If you loved this LoveShackFancy inspired soiree, be sure to check out this Pink and Turquoise Parisian Celebration for more inspiration!

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The planner shares,

“A playful backdrop by Boho Loko Studio featured some of Noa’s treasured stuffed animals from Cuddle + Kind, complemented by balloons, butterflies, and the same deer featured on the invitation.”

The planner continues,

“The invitation set the tone with a picnic basket with a pink gingham ribbon as the cover to open up to a fun deer & picnic themed invitation with a photo of Noa in a deer outfit. Everything at the party matched both the colors of the invitation as well as the designs.”

“The party was filled with golden kiwis (Noa’s favorite fruit) painted with a deer print along with disco balls and pink butterflies scattered about. Guests were greeted at the welcome table by an array of fruits and a delicate floral arrangement, with the opportunity to sign the wooden ‘N’ as a cherished keepsake – now displayed in Noa’s room.”

“There was a safe play area, where Noa’s friends could play with inflatable disco balls & other toys. The parents could enjoy both alcoholic & non-alcoholic slushies and other beverages but TÖST was a big hit as a non-alcoholic champagne option that still felt like an adult drink! For lunch, the adults could enjoy a build-your-own poke bowl station & sushi (a nod to Noa’s Japanese background) along with some baby friendly foods. The lunch table for Noa and her friends was transformed into a picturesque picnic spot, complete with a sweet & playful floral arrangement by Seva Floral, a leaf green gingham tablecloth, felt toy cookies in tiny baskets, sippy wine cups, wooden utensils, scalloped (unbreakable!) bamboo plates, and napkins sourced from the UK.”

“Our guests were gifted magnet favors which could display mini polaroid photos taken with the backdrop. On their way out, there was a selection of fruits that they could pick from baskets. It was a joyous celebration filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments, marking the beginning of many more magical adventures for our little Noa.”

If you are looking for more enchanting celebrations, make sure you check out this Whimsical Flowers and Mushroom Themed Birthday Party!

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The Fashion Forward Mom

Ribbon Scalloped Raffia Tote Set | Hill House Dress | YSL Monogrammed Card Case | Packable Raffia Straw Hat

Fashion looks different for everyone, especially when you’re a momma. Whether you’re the sporty mom, or the mom who always (tries) to look put together, we know you have many titles throughout each day! That’s why we’ve put together a few staple pieces for your wardrobe to fit all of the different events you squeeze into each week! The Clare V baseball hat pairs perfectly with the Maman necklace giving you an ‘upscale sporty look’, especially with those new Ray Bans. Any of these closet staples are a fun mix and match, giving you multiple different looks, whether you have 5 minutes or 50 minutes to get ready before the next activity.

The Wellness Mom

Amazon Kindle | Caraway Cookware Set

The wellness momma – we see you trying to juggle all the things life throws at you! There’s nothing better than receiving a new water bottle to claim as yours to keep you hydrated between all the running around. When’s the last time you took some time for yourself for an at home spa or cleaned your favorite jewelry pieces? (No judging here!) We know you don’t have time to get to the jewelry store, let alone the spa, which is why we highly recommend the Shinery Jewelry cleaner for each delicate piece you wear and this incredible detox mask to refresh your skin!

We hope you found some inspiration out of our 2024 Mother’s Day Gift guide to pass along to your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, or any woman who has touched your life! Perhaps you’ll even forward this on to your husband (as a wink wink, i’ll take one of each, please)! If you’re hosting a Mother’s Day event, check out this party for tablescape inspiration.

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The planner, Natalie Good, of A Good Affair shares,

“As a professional designer and planner, I feel blessed that I have the privilege to work with so many wonderful clients and bring their special events to life. A huge perk to my job is when a client turns into a friend, and in the case of Erin, a best friend. I did Erin and Matt’s wedding at, The Resort at Pelican Hill, 12 years ago. We worked together planning their big day for over a year and a half. By the time the wedding rolled around, no one could believe we hadn’t been friends for many years. We just had this instant connection that you are lucky to find a few times in your life.”

The planner continues,

“When it came time for my best friend to become a Mama, you better believe I was going to throw her an amazing shower. Her mom and I set out to bring to life something that embodied the first love of her life- horses. Erin has been an equestrian all of her life and has a deep love for her horse, Milton. I wanted the shower to be feminine and sweet with vintage equestrian touches. From the toile dessert backdrop, to the vintage rocking horses, every element had the perfect horse and baby girl touches.

Myself, along with 80 ladies, were thrilled to shower Erin with blessings for this long awaited baby. Erin has had quite the journey. Diagnosed with breast cancer at 27, she has gone through so much to fight off cancer and WIN! Along the way, she and Matt knew that they would need to use a surrogate to grow their family. One of the highlights of the shower was having their wonderful surrogate, Danielle, Facetime for all of us to cheer her on and thank her for the blessing that she was for Erin and Matt. The day was filled with beauty, joy, heartfelt toasts, and memories that I will never forget.”

We love all of the incredible details of this blush pink equestrian-themed baby shower. If you are looking for more baby shower inspiration, we have you covered! Check out this blush baby shower with hints of gold!

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The designer shares,

“Guests came from near and far to help celebrate Erin and Andrew’s elegant baby shower. The dusty blue and brown tones were perfect for a cold January winter day in the Midwest. With both parents being adventurous and mom-to-be with the nickname “Er bear”; it was only fitting to host an adorable teddy bear themed baby shower.”

The designer continues,

“The hosts selected Chandler’s Steakhouse as the setting and allowed me to run with my own design ideas. I worked closely with Wild Orchid to create a tablescape that was simple and classic while featuring fresh florals. The brown toffee roses were a perfect touch and gave all the teddy bear vibes.

Gold rimmed chargers and gold bud vases added a touch of elegance throughout. Guests were able to guess the baby’s due date, play a fun group mom vs. dad game, and enjoy a delicious brunch buffet from Chandler’s. Kim Ritchie Photography did a fabulous job capturing all the details and the soon to be parents with their close friends and family!”

Are you as obsessed with the colors from this dusty blue and brown toned baby shower as we are? Did you know that we have an entire section for baby shower inspiration? Click here to be taken to our ‘Grow’ section and prepare to be wow-ed.

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