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Romantic Bridal Shower(9)
This bridal shower is girly, romantic and simple. Hope you like it! When coming up with the over all look and feel of this special shower, I started with the romantic wedding color palette and added a little more “girly” with the addition of gold sparkles and a touch of romantic lace. Overall, I think it had a [...]
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2 words to live by
I hope you are all having a wonderful week. I decided to drop in a quick blog post today, a reminder if you will — to be thoughtful. The name of this site, Thoughtfully Simple, isn’t just something I thought was catchy or unique — it’s character trait that I feel is important. Whether [...]
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Teacher Appreciation Day
Looking for teacher appreciation day ideaa? Here are 3 gift ideas for teacher appreciation day.
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Muffins & Mimosas for Mom
I love mimosas, and so does my mom (actually… every mother probably does, right?) … so I wanted to put a simple gift idea together that would appeal to moms of all ages, styles, and with varying interests. Hence, the Muffins & Mimosas gift box was born. I love that this gift took me just [...]
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Party Sandwiches + GIVEAWAY
I love entertaining in the summer because typical summer get-togethers are mellow, laid back, and simple (just how I really like it). One of my go-to party foods in the summer are sandwiches. That’s right, simple sandwiches. I love how versatile they can be. From a simple kid-pleasing platter of pb&j sandwiches to something more [...]
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Nutella Cookies (made with love)
I baked yesterday. Nutella Cookies. They ate them and the world rejoiced. Okay, maybe not exactly :) Some people bake because it’s their passion, others bake for special occasions or when they’re entertaining. Personally, I do bake for birthdays and holidays but not really for entertaining. Perhaps I’m not a big baker because I worked [...]
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How to make tissue paper pom poms
I’m a big fan of using tissue paper pom poms in my party decor. What I love about them is that they are inexpensive and can be used in a wide variety of events. I’ve used them for birthday parties (like this candy party) and baby shower (like this spring shower) + many other events. I often [...]
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Photo party decor + UPrinting GIVEAWAY!
Photo party decorations are a thoughtful and popular way to spruce up your party or wedding. You can incorporate photos of the guest of honor (or couple) which will make the party feel intimate and personal. I also love the idea of incorporating photos of close family and friends throughout your party space. This [...]
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Wedding Inspiration with Minted + $250 GIVEAWAY
Calling all brides-to-be! If you’re a bride (not a bride, but know one? Let her know about this post!), you’ll want to read on. One of my favorite invitation and stationery go-to’s, Minted is sharing four lovely, new wedding invitations with us today. Even better, they have given me a GREAT prize to giveaway — $250 gift [...]
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celebraTORI by Tori Spelling | GIVEAWAY
If you follow Tori Spelling at all, you’ll already know that this actress, mom, and entreprenuer is one feirce party planner. I’m sharing a look at two of her parties plus giving away a copy of her new book, celebraTORI
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