Kim Byers
The Celebration Shoppe
Looking for a colorful way to celebrate a birthday or a new baby coming into this world? Think butterflies! Here are a few ideas to get your party planning started: The custom polka dot butterfly invitation is ours {gush}. The background is a pastel pink polka dot and the butterflies are blue, purple, orange and …
We should all treasure our American holidays: Memorial Day, July 4, Veteran’s Day. I’m proud that as a country we celebrate those who serve to protect us and those who have fallen to save us. These cupcakes are my (small as it may be) way of saying thank you to those in my family who have served …
Our “bugs and butterflies” birthday party theme is all the buzz with dragonflies, bumble bees and butterflies. And since the décor is a polka dot mix of yellows, blues, pinks and purples, it’s perfect for both girls and boys, especially when the guys are little. Hand them a bug net and set them free in …
Starting today, May 20, and ending next Tuesday, May 27, at midnight you can enter to win a $100 shopping spree with us, The Celebration Shoppe. Just browse our shoppe, pick out your favorite birthday party theme, bridal shower, baby shower, holiday or graduation idea, visit Hostess With The Mostess and enter a comment. One winner will be randomly selected and …
Cool down this summer with these fun treats: Ice cream cone cupcakes – I love the thought of serving ice cream in the summer, but keeping it from melting is such a challenge. Well not with these adorable cupcake ice cream cones from BrightIdeas.com; there is actually no ice cream involved, but don’t they look …
I’m like a proud momma when it comes to our invitation designs and the décor we’ve chosen to coordinate with each. And just like a momma, I don’t have favorites… but I can have an “oh you’re just too cute today.” Right? {giggle} So if you’re looking for some fishy fun, grab your snorkel and …
What girl wouldn’t love not only a slumber party, but a campout slumber party {and who says it has to be outdoors}! These s’mores are a modern twist on the classic from the book S’mores: Gourmet Treats for Every Occasion (image from Point Click Home.com). Chocolate chip cookies instead of graham crackers and… what is …
I love unique ideas like this one from Real Simple. {I only wish we had thought of it first!} How wonderfully simple for a slumber party… make the table look like a bed! Our decor is fuschia pink and white polka dot and would look wonderful. A fushia tablecloth (aka sheet) with pink and white polka …
This idea is from BrightIdeas.com and I simply love it! It is so easy; I only wish I knew where they got the cupcake liners. No fear though. If you can’t locate something similar I would go with a white baking liner (use a white cake mix and egg whites… and maybe substitute apple sauce for the oil to …
I’m loving this too fun flip-flop cake creation from BHG.com. This is perfect for a sleepover birthday party theme or for a pool party {note to self, create a beautiful invite for you}. Here’s what you’ll need for one flip-flop (double for pair): 1 10-3/4-ounce frozen pound cake, thawed 3/4 to 1 cup desired-flavor ice …
