Paper Goods

As my oldest used to say when he was little..."It's Pooky Season!" 😂👻🎃 Don't let those Halloween party favors or boo baskets scare you! I've put together a fun Halloween treat idea for the little zombies and the big zombies in your life! Here's what makes this little goodie box extra fun: A delicious homemade skeleton bone cookie from Redheaded Neighbor Girl Bakery (love supporting local!) Sweet and chewy Albanese Candy gummy worms. A little dirt (aka black crinkle filler)

Happy Anniversary, Kaylee & Dan!  How has it already been a whole year since these two lovebirds said “I do”?! It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating their beautiful September wedding day! Their outdoor tented wedding was filled with all the moody early-fall vibes, and I was totally here for it. Deep forest green, mustard yellow, burnt orange, and burgundy came together to create a rich, warm, and oh-so-perfect color palette for their big day. The weather couldn’t h

Flashback Friday 💕🐰 just in time for Easter weekend! Alissa’s “Little Bunny On The Way” baby shower from awhile back was a dreamy Spring celebration filled with pastel pinks, the sweetest bunny touches, and all the cozy, intimate vibes. A morning brunch with friends and family made it the perfect way to shower mama-to-be with love before her little one arrived. Florals/Decor: Midwest Meets Design Highlights: custom welcome sign + frame, baby block letters (large + small), c

In honor of this weekend’s Bridal Open House at Fishermen’s Inn Elburn, I’m sharing some favorite moments from Aly & Tommy’s summer wedding. A little rustic, a little modern, and a whole lot of romantic! I’ve had the honor of playing a part in every Harner wedding over the past 18 years, and Aly was the last of the crew to tie the knot. Each family wedding has always included a meaningful nod to tradition—whether it was Harner’s Bakery chocolate chip cookies, the famous homem

’Tis the season for giving, and I was so excited to curate these holiday employee appreciation gift boxes this year. When it comes to corporate holiday gifting—ain’t nobody got time for that… and that’s where I come in. I love thoughtfully pairing sourced goods with your brand to create a one-of-a-kind gift that truly shows appreciation. Each employee gift box included a custom-engraved YETI mug, a locally roasted coffee pod from my wonderful friends at FreeBird Coffee Co., a

Thursday throwback to Afton's 'Dive into Five' themed birthday pool party! When you have an August birthday it's just a given that you have a pool party and bonus if it's mermaid themed! Being a boy mom; I love all the glitz/glamour of little girl birthday vibes. If you want hot pink, sequins, or fun girly decor then call me!!! For Afton's celebration I created a little mermaid cove within their outdoor patio area, so guests could hang-out, grab food and celebrate the birthda

Wedding Wednesday! I am so behind on my blogging game and once again I'm making a commitment to myself to catch up on all the 2024 events that didn't get blogged when they should have been. First up, Jocelyn and Donny's big day at Acquaviva Vineyard and Winery! These two are the cutest together and all their simplistic, modern black and white touches are totally my jam. I remember Jocelyn asking me if she should go with black bridesmaid dresses or something else and I voted b

I'm in full Summer party mode over here, so I thought it would be a great time to finally share Megan's bachelorette weekend that I helped design and coordinate with her lovely lady crew! These ladies had a fully planned weekend; starting with a fun swim party at a friend's house, then a surprise cocktail/charcuterie gift opening at the Rewind Hotel - West Des Moines, followed up with dinner and drinks at The Stuffed Olive in Downtown Des Moines. Three separate locations and

Guests came from near and far to help celebrate Erin and Andrew’s elegant baby shower. The dusty blue and brown tones were perfect for a cold January winter day in the Midwest. With both parents being adventurous and mom-to-be with the nickname “Er bear”; it was only fitting to host an adorable teddy bear themed baby shower. The hosts selected Chandler’s Steakhouse as the setting and allowed me to run with my own design ideas. I worked closely with Wild Orchid to create a tab

Monkey munch, bananas, and "One" Curious little monkey named Everett! I loved planning and designing a simple home party for sweet Everett who loves all things Curious George and can't do anything without his stuffed monkey tagging along for the fun. Having a holiday birthday can be tough with busy schedules, bitter cold temps for outdoor play/travel, sickness, and just getting everyone together to celebrate in one space! At the end of the day though, it's all about celebrati

Eleven years?! How can this be possible? My sweet Liam love is turning eleven tomorrow and I can't believe it. It makes me sad that time is going so fast, but happy watching him grow and become such a sweet, caring, and smart young man. When Liam arrived into this world it was 10 minutes before Thanksgiving and he will always be our little turkey. Unfortunately with a holiday birthday though it can be tough to have parties while friends are traveling and school is out for Tha

A gender reveal party I recently designed was a "What's the Scoop" theme and perfect for end of Summer. It featured a soft baby blue and pink color palette and decorations included custom ice cream cookies, cake cones, and sweet and simple pastel florals. It was fun to put all the details together and see what baby #2 would be! The custom ice cream cake cones from Mimi's Sweet Cakes & Bakes were a hit at the party, which served as the gender reveal for mom and dad to be and g

Midwest Growth Partners held their annual Food & Ag Executive Dialogue this past Summer in Ankeny and we greeted guests with branded welcome gifts once they arrived at the hotel. It was so fun putting together ideas for this group and hand delivering to the hotels prior to their arrival. The bulk of attendees were men, so we went for hearty snacks and goodies to enjoy at their arrival. Planning a conference or event and need to greet your guests with something fun at their ho

It's crazy to think that sweet Baby "E" has already been in the world four months! Today I'm looking back on his child book themed baby shower, and what better day to do that than National Book Day! I always enjoy working with Marg to throw a party. She is detail-oriented, creative, and efficient when it comes to planning details; so her parties are always enjoyed by all. When she threw out the idea of a book theme I envisioned fun bright colors, which inspired the invite des

They say time goes fast, and boy does it. I remember holding Connor as a newborn and now I'm holding him as a 7 year old! I'm so happy he still loves to cuddle with mom. Connor has always been that boy that makes a new friend wherever he goes, never whines, and just always has a positive attitude. Let's hope that doesn't change with year 7! I love a good Summer birthday, because there are so many more options to celebrate. This year Connor said, "Mom I want a Vans Off the Wal

A Summer mom brunch for end of the year school. Complete with mimosas, food, and perfume bar!

A baby girl is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than with soft blush tones! I had so much fun putting together elegant, soft touches for Baby R's winter baby shower at the Prairie Links Golf Course in Waverly, Iowa.

The Holidays are coming, the Holidays are coming!!! Just 46 days and counting until the big man stops and pays us all a visit and we are surrounded by friends, family, and food...lots of food. Every year I'm rushing to get those Christmas cards stuffed and in the mail before we head out of town to visit with family, so this year I'm planning earlier than normal and getting my card design checked off the list. You can too! All my DIY templates are listed on my Etsy shop and ar