Hicks Paper Goods

I love the concept behind this party. We all have years we would like to leave behind (my personal choice: 2006), so this seems a great way to ring in a new year for someone you love...

Thanks to all of you who sent words of support our way. We were blessed with a little girl, Adah, last week. She had an unexpected stay in the NICU which was disconcerting, but at least short-lived...

Brooke always makes sure that I see the latest and greatest in party ideas, and this 'gender party reveal' is no exception! I love the idea of having friends and family over to break the news...

Our last giveaway is a doozy- a set of 50 Hicks photo cards (holiday or other) will go to the lucky winner!With a $142 retail value and the option to upgrade the winner's order at half off, this is quite a prize...

Two words for you...GIFT STICKERS! If you are a sticker person like me, this might just be your favorite giveaway of the three. We're giving away a set of 30 Hicks Paper Goods personalized stickers (a $40 retail value) to one lucky reader. Get ready to adorn your holiday (or everyday) packaging...

Who can resist these super sweet ideas from Parisian Amelie? Reading her blog - or at least, attempting to - definitely puts my high school French to the test, but no translation is needed for many of these great DIY ideas (including the pattern adorned paper plates)...

Who can resist meatballs with cute pennants stuck in them? (Me, too). But you will find the rest of this pennant-themed shower irresistible, including the clever shower games Liz is offering up (for free!) on her blog.

I'm inspired to (one day) host a Witches' Tea after spotting this party over at Blonde.

Cute baby 'shower' ideas from blogger Jessica- the umbrellas with paper raindrops and sugar cookie dotted wellies are my favs! More here.

Fun, eclectic, party display from France's unetouchede.

"I'm having 20 folks (moms, dads, and young pre-school kids) to my house this Friday. I'm struggling with a make-ahead menu. I'm very much about keeping it simple, but with something special and impressive. But this is my very first time having children (lots!) into the house...

So many of you have gone ga-ga for the Wild Things-themed parties I've featured in the past (see here and here), that I simply can't resist sharing this AWESOME cake that I think you WT fans will adore. From Coco Cakes (via Poppytalk).

Still loving all things 'bird', and this pumpkin owl is no exception. Maybe I'll try it out next year...Also love this mini pumpkin display that was created using thumbtacks! Very smart.

I'm in love with everything about this DIY bunting- the color palette is right up my alley. For directions and the full post, check out project wedding.