Totally Awesome 80s

Had an 80s Surprise Party for my friend Bethany this weekend...
Here are some pictures from the event.

Lots of fun!!! 

Burlap and Lace

What is inspiring me these days?..

Country and class. Pearls, jewels, white, cream, nudes, lace.

Or Burlap and Lace. So many options! Here are a few ideas that are making my wheels spin! Let's see what we come up with!

Makes me want to find a 100 year old barn in West Texas paired with the best BBQ and Sweet Tea and get married all over again!

Happy Creating
-The Paisley Way

Photo Booth Ideas

Looking to do a Photo Booth for your next event?  You have to check out this site! They have great ideas and FREE PRINTABLES.





 Photo Booth Free Printables



Hope you enjoy!
-The Paisley Way

Ladies Banquet 2012

Colorado Ladies Banquet

Hello there,

I am a bit over due for a post. Lots has happened in recent times so I slacked on this blog. Please forgive me. I was asked to decorate and coordinate a banquet for my local church organizations Ladies Conference Banquet. One thing was certain, we had to create something spectacular on a budget. I took on the challenge  with excitement. I love the challenge of creating events on a budget. 

First I had to come up with a theme. 

"How lovely to be a Women"

Second: Color

I wanted to do something different than before. I REALLY wanted to do a Parisian theme...but time ran out so I didn't get to that idea. 

So when in doubt...walk around Hobby Lobby. You will find whats on sale and it often turns into many ideas.

I decided on creating paper flowers. When I went to Hobby Lobby they had black and white paper flowers on sale for $.80. So I got everyone they had! Saved me many hours of making them! Yay.

Then I knew I needed vases. I was able to borrow some...but I had been collecting tons of bottles at my house ever since I saw some great ideas from Pinterest for them. So those became vases with a little bit of spray paint.

So from ideas from Pinterest, imagination, and Hobby Lobby here is what was created. 

I knew I wanted drama on this back board. Drama to this Texan means big. I got newspaper and we created these Pinwheel Fans. LOVE THESE! 

 A few streamers to add something interesting.

Some tissue paper carnations.

The center piece place mats were made from 3 different wrapping paper rolls. Different size circles glued to form a centerpiece. 

My lovely bottles and paper flowers!

 Found these pots for $8 each on sale at Hobby Lobby.

The Red statue was $6 at Hobby Lobby.

The Huge red flower was 50% of at Hobby Lobby.

Cute polka dot flowers on sale at Michael's for $1.

 Made some news paper flowers for the middle pot of flowers.

So There you go! Spent a little less than $300 on this event that hosted about 340 people. 30 tables. That budget also included some games and prizes. All you need is a little time and help....making things by hand sure does take time, but it is so rewarding!

Happy Creating
-The Paisley Way

Spring. Love. Showers.

Well, Seasons are changing. Ok, well maybe not here in the Mile High. I counted at least 6 inches of snow out there today. BUT Spring is in my heart and Love is in the air.

Seems like we will be in full swing of showers for the next few months. Baby, Birthday, Wedding, Bridal.... Whatever event you might be planning these next few months, here are some inspiring looks for your next event.

I love how delicate this is. Notice the "desk" they use for sweets. 

Closer look. Very simple. Love it.

I love how they used the frame. Love how dainty this is.

Cool use of music and Rock and Roll. I believe this was inspired by Pretty in Pink.

 I LOVE this! Sequinned table cloth. Gold runners and Pink!

I love the use of fabric and ribbons for a back drop.

Not to mention the big canisters for candy!

Oh, and Strawberry Milk in the glass bottles! 

Hope this inspired you the way it did me!

Happy Creating

-The Paisley Way

My Funny Valentine

Well... tomorrow is the Big Day. Whether you are celebrating with your LOVE or your Friends, here are some ideas.. and a quick fun DIY flower arrangment.

Inspiration

I will show you how to make this flower arrangement.

First:

You need two vases. One that can fit inside the other and leave 1/4 inch gap.

 Next, place the vase inside the other like this.

  And now you can add whatever kind of candy that you would like inside.

 I decided on these fun, FAKE, flowers.. I plan on
using these till at least Easter.. changing out the candy.

 I added a nice little bow.

 There Ya Go! So fun, Right?

Here is a look at my VDAY decor for my Hubby.

 Added a few Pictures.
And some balloons.

I found this cute chalk board in the dollar bin at Target.

 I also found this BeMine and Love in the same bin.

 Added some chocolates for my Sweetheart.

 Another look.

 I also found these cute KISS blocks in the same bin.

Well Guys, there ya go. Got most of everything at Target. Flowers from Michaels. 

Hope this gave you an idea or inspired something totally new!

Happy Valentines Day 

-The Paisley Way