A Totally Awesome 80s Evening

This past Saturday night I attended an 80s Christmas party for Lights in The Heights.  It's an annual holiday event The Heights neighborhood holds every year for families to stroll the streets with holiday cheer and gear. 

Every year my friend Nancy holds a costume party to celebrate the event and this year it was Rockin' 80s.  At first my husband was going to attend, but at the last minute it ended up being an all valley girl evening and a totally rad one like fur shure!

Here are a few of me and my BFFs dressed in head to toe 80s attire.  Would you believe we got 90% of our outfits from Forever 21?  It's part of their Heritage 1981 line.  This was all before we busted out the Karaoke machine and jammed to Madonna, Wham, Run DMC, Rick Springfield and so many more 80s classics.

I would like to introduce you to Rachel, the pretty blonde working the retro curls ala Kelly Preston.  Then on my other side is Laura who brought back her middle school perm and sky high bangs with the lace hair bow.  I chose to rock the side pony with neon and lace tights. 

I seriously love my lace tights.  Despite their hideousness they did a great job camouflaging cellulite.  Ha!

Here I am with my 80s button flare and electric blue eye shadow to stroll the streets full of merriment and my reindeer rodie.

Simply Brilliant-Toddler Buffet

How clever is this idea? Ice cube trays to create personal toddler buffets. They make perfect pint size portions for our wee ones. Think play dates and birthday parties; fill with a variety of toddler approved snacks and serve. Simply Brilliant.

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Make it a BANNER event!

Ever had a fabulous event and needed the perfect welcome banner?  One that was super cute, stylish, colorful and accented your party perfectly?  Then Murchison Dry Goods has what you need.  The talented Carrie Murchison and company make fabulous event banners that are the perfect size for any event. 

Right now all One Haute Kid blog readers receive 20% off their order now through October 15.  Enter code HAUTEKID20 

Check out these cool custom banners.

I am hanging my banner this week so I'll be sure to post a pick.

Read This: A Great Article in Issue 3 of High Gloss

If you are not reading High Gloss digital magazine then you are missing out my friends.  It's a visually stunning design publication that won't disappoint.  In their summer, issue just released today, they feature a beautiful nursery turned baby shower designed by Erika Brechtel.  To read the entire article click here.

Skate Party Update

Busy Busy is the name of the game in our house.  Today here's an update on Jacquelyn's roller skating birthday party.  You can see the original post here. In the interest of time and money I decided to use some supplies I already had on hand, for example fabrics for the tablescapes. 

Here's what we have so far.

Table runner fabric is Watermelon Stripe by Michael Miller fabrics and I have yards and yards of it on hand. 

I also have this pretty pink and brown dot I'll throw in somewhere probably for the favor table.

I ordered the invitations and coordinating pieces via Tiny Prints.  I wanted to have custom ones made, but again, time and money.  By the way, do you know how hard it is to find standard roller skating invitations that aren't super cheesy?

Here are the favor gift tags.

And here are the Thank You cards, front and back.

I am still planning on these cute ice cream dishes for the favors.

And plan to fill them with these Jelly Belly ice cream flavored Jelly Beans.

Pancakes & Pearls

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I am totally and completely smitten with this idea for my daughter's birthday.  The uber talented Christi at P is for Party featured it on her amazing party blog; which is a definate must read.  I would love to do this for her 4th birthday this year, but seeing as how our house will look like a bomb went off with our kitchen reno we'll have to pass till next year.  I am definately hiring Christi to coordinate this gorgeous event.  See all the precious details here.

Some of My Work

So do you ever wonder what I am up to when there is dead air on this blog for days on end?  Here is just a sampling of a couple of projects. 

The extremely talented Megan with Toast and Laurel hired me to sew the drapes for her master bedroom that was desinged by Erica from Urban Grace Design.  Here's a peak at her room with the drapes and a gorgeous Madeline Weinrib rug.

Then a few months later Megan sent over one of her clients, Courtney who was having a fall party.  Courtney hired me to sew burlap ruffled tablecloths for the festivities and here they are.  And you can see more beautiful pictures from their fall party  here.

Frugal Friday: Paper Pom Love

They're fun, they're festive and frugal!  I love a beautiful paper pom for any occassion.  Everytime I see one it makes me smile and for so cheap how can you resist!  I recently ordered one to hang above my daughter's activity table to act as a faux chandelier for her pretty little play space.  Only $10 and that included shipping!

Check out some of these fabulous pom accents available through numerous etsy stores.

A beautiful birthday or dinner party accent.

A mobile for baby.

Grouped as a bunch for a huge statement.  Wouldn't this be fabulous for a New Years Eve party? 

Perfect for a princess party or backyard BBQ!

Large Pom Chandeliers

Available in a rainbow of colors

Here are just a few of the paper pom shops available through Etsy.com:

Pom Love
Prost to the Host
Party Poms

Gettin' Down to Baby Shower Business

One of my bestest bestest friends in the whole world Sarah, has a little baby boy growing in her belly. She is beautiful and glowing and we are getting down to some serious baby shower business.

My close gal pals and I have hosted quite a few showers together so we got it down to a science. Almost. Here are some pics from the last shower we threw for my oldest and closest friend Laura and she just happens to be my daughter's godmother.

This was our hostess gifts, Lands Ends totes.









Images via Rachel Khoury Photography

Happy Fourth of July!

Just a few images to put you in a celebrating mood. Be safe and have fun!

Where to Shop:

Childrens' clothing - www.JanieandJack.com

Table Scape and Burger - www.SocialCouture.com

Family Beach Towel and Umbrellas - www.Potterybarnkids.com

Cupcake Toppers

A friend introduced me to these precious cupcake toppers for birthday parties. I think they are adorable and you get a dozen for $10. What a steal!

But wait, it gets even better! The designer TomKat Studio makes party packages to coordinate with the tiny toppers too. I wish I saw these for my daughter’s birthday a few months ago. Love the favor tags, love the invites, love the banner, I just love everything. View the complete line of handmade party décor at www.theTomKatStudio.com.