Ribbon Chairs

I love looking at wedding sites. The ideas and decor can easily be modified for a non-wedding party. I love the ribbons tied on the back of the chairs. The little paper sacks of confetti (filled with something other than confetti of course) with a custom print are so cute! The wheels are turning! Jose Villa found via Oh Happy Day.

Lavender Seating Cards

Aren't these Lavender seating cards pretty? I've only been to one party/wedding in my whole life that had seating charts (aside from family dinners that the kids made name cards for). I might have a party with a seating chart just so I can use this. This would be pretty at each setting even without the names. That's more likely, but the little tags add such a nice touch. Thanks Martha.

More Paper Flowers

You know I love paper. Here is a tutorial for some pretty paper flowers. They will be perfect for the B-day party I'm helping with (her middle name is Rose). And is it happens, I have a bunch of red paper left over from Eliza's party. I think they would be quite lovely in some double sided printed paper, too. They look simple enough.

Butterfly String

I saw this on 4 Crazy Kings. I think I would like something like this hanging from my entry way chandelier. Very springy (is that a real word?).

Hanging Hankerchief Vases

I think these hanging handkerchief vases are such a pretty idea. Once Wed was thinking of them for weddings (of course). But I think they would be lovely for any occasion. Find the instructions here. Ooh, ooh. I just had a thought on a modification of this idea. Paper wrapped around instead of fabric (yes, I have a paper addiction). Cut out intricate (or simple) designs, and put a tea light inside. Oh, this is SO pretty in my head!

Paper Flowers

My mom asked about this. I found this tutorial for paper flowers on How About Orange (one of my favorite blog stops). It's cute and easy. I made up some in red for Eliza's birthday party (see photo). They are still up, because red works for V-day, too. You could change the width and length of the strips of paper and really get a variety of flower sizes. I modified this idea and created some darling (to me) butterflies. I will post about them soon.