i spy: dangling parasols from the ceiling

Whether large or small, it seems dangling parasols from the ceiling (upside down) is the decor du jour. I'm quite partial to the small ones...the large ones seem odd to me, for some reason.

small...via beachbungalow8

large...via realsimple

60-second centerpieces?

That headline caught my eye on Real Simple's website (I always forget about their great entertaining ideas, I don't know why!). Anything in bulk in a similar color palette can be stunning, and this carnation centerpiece proves the point. For more '60-second centerpieces', look here.

pretty.

This table set-up by photographer Karl Juenson is so pretty, I think.

chef / kitchen / cooking party

Another favorite Aussie with another awesome party. Too fun! The apron cake, the make-your-own pizzas, the utensil favors- someone had a blast coming up with this one.

via... nathalie of imprintables

tania's party #3

Tania's saved one of her most fun parties for the boys (thank goodness, I was starting to get jealous that I couldn't have a tea party or sleepover for my little G). The paper chains, the repetition of the same letter in various sizes and mediums, the graphic color palette- all are right up my alley. Plus- I'm in love with the dangling donut game...