Category Archives: diy

05.24.16

Puppy Party.

Puppy Party | Kiki's ListThis year, Lou wanted to have a puppy party.  Not just any puppy party, but a party with actual puppies.  Luckily, our friends at A Forever Home were willing and able to help us out with this lovable little bunch. Puppy Party | Kiki's List

Adorable, right?  These four were hard to resist, but at the risk of becoming a crazy dog lady, I had to stick to my guns.  The girls worked me-  but I stayed strong.  Of course, I would take them all if I could, but I think two dogs is the limit for our family.Puppy Party | Kiki's List

This party was all about puppy love.  I ordered custom printables from Itsy Belle.  Christy was great to work with-  she even custom designed everything to include our girls, Bailey and Lola!Puppy Party | Kiki's ListSee Lola on the left and Bail on the right-  she even has a grey beard just like our old girl!   I was so proud of Anna who wanted to ask for donations for the puppies in lieu of gifts.Puppy Party | Kiki's List  Luckily, it was a nice day, so we were able to use the backyard.  The LOVE sign was a last-minute addition, I thought it was perfect!
Puppy Party | Kiki's ListThe giant flowers are from Paper Source, and I found the puppies here.  We used the 8 x 10 polka dot printable from Itsy Belle to make the party hats and topped them off with these flowers to match the invitations.
Puppy Party | Kiki's ListI bought these jars from Target and filled them with tiny treats for the puppies.  Puppy Party | Kiki's ListThey were the perfect size for these little nuggets.
Puppy Party | Kiki's ListNow onto the sweet treats.  Puppy Party | Kiki's ListI worked with Cute Fondant who created these cupcake toppers.  Little B & Lola’s everywhere! Puppy Party | Kiki's ListPuppy Party | Kiki's List Puppy Party | Kiki's ListThese tags were included with the printables, I used vanilla icing to coat the milk bottles then coated the rim in sprinkles. Puppy Party | Kiki's ListPuppy Party | Kiki's ListNeedless to say, they went quickly.Puppy Party | Kiki's ListPuppy Party | Kiki's ListThe flower garland is from Target.Puppy Party | Kiki's ListI followed this recipe to make some Puppy Chow-  it was a hit!Puppy Party | Kiki's ListAt the end of the party, each of the girls got to “adopt” their own puppy.   Puppy Party | Kiki's ListPuppy Party | Kiki's ListHow cute are these adoption certificates?
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Lou picked a King Charles Spaniel, named her “Luna.”Puppy Party | Kiki's ListPuppy Party | Kiki's ListOf course, everyone would have rather left the party with one of these puppies. 😉
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We scattered pictures of the girls and their furry sisters around- perfect solution for an inexpensive centerpiece!  The frames are Ikea Ribba.Puppy Party | Kiki's ListLou wanted hot dogs, so we had a hot dog bar.  I bought these hot dog bags and fed them through the printer using the template from Itsy Belle.Puppy Party | Kiki's ListPuppy Party | Kiki's ListPuppy Party | Kiki's ListWhat’s a party without a piñata?Puppy Party | Kiki's ListThe birthday girl had a great day.
Puppy Party | Kiki's ListIn fact so did all of the girls. I am happy to report that all four of these pups have found their forever home, but new animals are brought in daily,  Please consider adopting, and make sure to have your pets spayed and neutered. A Forever Home a non-profit organization that helps animals in need.  Of course, there are always opportunities to volunteer or donate.  Thank you to A Forever Home and all of the rescue organizations out there for saving so many animals that otherwise would have no chance. 🐶❤️

Photos via Afton Photography.

01.19.16

Etsy Love: Valentines.

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12.22.15

Etsy Love: Knot & Bow.

How fun are these party supplies from Knot & Bow?  It’s enough to make you want to throw a party everyday!

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06.09.15

our little mermaid.

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A couple of weeks ago, our little Lou turned seven.  She wanted a mermaid party inspired by her last Halloween costume.  It was so much fun designing the details.

Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's List Melissa custom-made these invitations for us.  Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListLou was so excited for the day of her party to finally arrive.Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListLuckily, her theme matched our porch.  😉Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListMint is Lou’s favorite color, so it made things very easy.
Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListEtsy is my place for all things fabulous.  How fantastic are these tablecloths?Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's List

However, I had the brilliant idea of surprising the girls with goldfish thinking that they could double as centerpieces.  (I know, I am a maniac.)  I figured it was a great lesson in responsibility.  Much to my chagrin, my girls are far more responsible than I thought… I also learned that these goldfish can live up to 40 years.  Yowsa.Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListBut they love them.  Lou named hers Sparkles, and E named hers Lucky.Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListJust two more animals on this crazy farm… but back to the decorations…
Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListWe made the caramel starfish cupcake toppers out of a mold that I bought at Michael’s.Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListAnd were able to use a ton of beachy decorations that we already had.Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListOur Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListNaturally, all of the food resembled some sort of sea creature.Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListOur Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListPhish Food is Lou’s absolute favorite ice cream. Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListThe girls had fun making their own drinks with candy fish swimming in them.
Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's List Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's List Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's List Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListThe party favors were my favorite element of the party.  Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListI bought these bags, had them embroidered with each girls’ name and glued on these crocheted starfish.Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListOur Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's ListWe filled them with these wands and flower necklaces that we made with trim from our local fabric store.Our Little Mermaid  |  Kiki's List

The birthday girl had such a great time.. I love her little face so much!

Photography-  Afton Photography

Invitations + Tags-  Made on Eastern Avenue

Table Clothes-  Candy Crush Events

Favor Bags-  Amazon

Starfish-  Knelly Bean

Wands- Little Crafts 01

Ombre Tassel Banner- 3 Kids and Colors

Cupcake Wrappers-  Mooses Creations