dig in the dirt...a construction party!

So many thought-out details in this awesome construction-themed birthday party for Theo. Much more eye candy here and here! (from juicy bits)

carnival party

Prue gave me a heads up to this awesome carnival party she threw for her 3 year-old daughter- you won't want to miss it! For more, see here and here.

miniature is magical

I love all things tiny, don't you? This 'tiny' birthday party is very, very cute. More details right here (from The Farm Chicks).

ribbit

For a super fun frog-themed birthday party, check out the princess and the frog blog! 

chinese-themed birthday party

Adorable Chinese-themed birthday party celebrating Charlotte's 8th birthday! So many details you won't want to miss the rice krispie 'sushi', among other great ideas. 

in case you missed it...an election party

Thank you for your patience. I am very slowly getting back into the groove of things and am easing back into the blog world.

I found this amazing party several places, so not quite sure who to credit...but here's the original post and here's the expanded version on Real Simple. I'm in love with every detail!

The blue and red color scheme is very similar to what I'm working on for Gram's birthday (party in 10 days- yikes!), so I'm finding it particularly inspirational. For those of you whose jaw hit the floor (like me) at the level of detail in this 3 year old's birthday, take heart in knowing this mom had plenty of help- a cake maker and chef, a photographer, and party planner friend to help pull together the details. 

and the winners are...

for giveaway...

#1 Lindsey who "loves the tree bird cards!..."

#2  Jennifer who said, "I love to bake, so I love to make chocolate goodies and cinnamon bread for friends, family and neighbors!"

#3 Holly from California who said "I love the pink chevron cards!..."

Winners-congrats! Contact me at hickspapergoods@yahoo.com to claim your prizes. Thank you to everyone who entered!