Custom Invites & Cards from Cardstore.com

It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for stationery, so when Cardstore.com contacted me to review their custom invitation process, of course I jumped all over it!   Here’s what I created…isn’t it adorable?!!  So festive! I have to tell... Continue reading →

Pink and Orange Summer Party, Part One

You’ve been waiting patiently and now it’s here…Part One of the Vibrant Pink and Orange Summer Party! I gave you a sneak peek of the cake in the last post, so it seemed only natural that we start there.  Because... Continue reading →

Cake Boss Party ~ Part Two

Just in case you didn’t get your fill of cuteness in Part One of our Cake Boss Party yesterday, we’re back today to make sure you do! In the first post you saw the girls decorate their little baker hats, fancy... Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Invitations and a FREE Gift!

How would you like some of these cute little toppers to dress up your Valentine’s Day cupcakes? Well, they can be yours, for FREE, now through February 14th! I’m giving away these cuties for free with every purchase made in... Continue reading →

Making Things Happen Intensive – A Very Personal Recap

Two weeks ago, I had no idea that the 3 hour drive that I was about to make to Chapel Hill, North Carolina would change my life so drastically. Two weeks ago, I was a tired, stretched-far-too thin mom, wife,... Continue reading →

Back to School Sale!

Just when it’s really starting to feel like summer, it’s time to think about going back to school. Crazy, isn’t it?  It feels like summer just got here! To make the most of what little bit of summer we have... Continue reading →

Simply Stunning Strawberry Soiree

I came across this strawberry party on Cakewalk and just had to share it! What an adorable theme idea…and she has really done a fabulous job with it. From the beautiful color scheme to the absolutely gorgeous cake…this party is spectacular!... Continue reading →

Custom T-Shirt Giveaway!

My hubby has been telling me for the longest time that I should sell t-shirts on my website.   Who would want a Passion-for-Parties t-shirt, I’d ask him?   Ummmmm, no one, that’s who. And then a message from BlueCotton.com arrived... Continue reading →

{Guest Tutorial} ~ How to Make a Zebra Cake with Stripes on the Inside!

You guys are crazy for zebra print.  I know this because my zebra-related posts continue to receive the most traffic, both here and on the website, and because zebra cake-related questions are what I get asked most by my readers.... Continue reading →

DIY ~ Paper Napkin Table Runner

I’ve been chomping at the bit to share this paper napkin table runner tutorial with you today! It is seriously so incredibly easy and inexpensive to make…we’re talking $5 or less, depending on what you have on hand! You are going... Continue reading →