'mr. man' 2-year old party (for triplets!)

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Funny how the timing of things works out. I just had dinner with a friend who is carrying triplets...and is 90% positive they are all boys (based on the ultrasounds). Just now I received a link to an all-boy triplet 'mr. man' 2nd birthday party. 

There are lots of fun, smart ideas from this mom who manages to throw a great party even with a full house! I love all of the little 'mr. man' touches...tie cookies, chocolate mustache lollipops, a tie and photo garland...lots more treasure right here.

another pretty

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We received another beautiful wedding invitation the other day that I had to share. So beautiful, but I have to admit- the (tacky) thought crossed my mind...I wonder how much this one cost?! It's so pretty- the weight of the paper is so heavy and luxurious (with gold trim), the engraved type is quite lovely, and all of the details- including what I am assuming is the family crest- are so very, very pretty. Topped off with a customized flower stamp from Zazzle and this invitation quickly became a keeper.

anna beckman

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Sorry for my MIA-ness the past couple of days. Lots of things going on around here- friend in accident (luckily, okay), other friend's dad died, toddler sick while husband was out of town, baby issues, etcetera, etcetera. Life definitely gets in the way of blogging some days!

On to more important party business...these amazing inspiration boards from Anna Beckman! If I had my way, this is how the conceptual process would start for every party. Wonderful Brooke gave me the heads up on these beauties a bit back, but it looks like some other bloggers beat me to the punch (that's what I get for sitting on them!). In case you missed them, however, they are divine so I felt compelled to share. Anna was a very talented stylist at Martha Stewart, and it looks like her talent has carried her on to various creative freelance projects since then. Check out her whole portfolio here!