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Anna, Gift Bag, Kid's Birthday, party favors, Swag Bags, Theme parties

Rainbow Birthday Party Favors

April 16, 2015August 27, 2015 Rose

Putting together these goody bags was great fun. Of course, it was my daughter’s first birthday party. Check back with me again when she turns ten and see how much energy I’m putting into goody bags then. The children in attendance ranged in age from 10 months to 8 years. It was a bit of a challenge coming up with items that would please such a wide set. Each bag contained a bottle of bubbles (dollar store), a couple mini rainbow slinkies (amazon), and some homemade “raindough.” Everyone went home happy! The “raindough” was inspired by this post over at Wine and Glue. It was a bit time consuming to make several batches of play dough and color them all, but well worth it in the end. One tip – I used gel food coloring which tends to make stronger, more vibrant colors. Just be ready for some colorful hands from all the kneading.

Anna, Invitation Ideas, Kid's Birthday, Personal, Rosy Events!

First Birthday Surprise Balloon Invitation

March 24, 2015 Rose

I’m SO excited to share this little project with you! I put it together for my daughter’s first birthday, but it’d be super fun for a baby shower (“Mom-to-be is going to POP!”) or a bridal shower/bachelorette (“He POPPED the question!”) As Anna’s first birthday approached, we went back and forth (and back and forth, and back and forth) on whether we’d do a really large party with most of our family and friends or just a small celebration with the grandparents. Ultimately, we decided that the first birthday is really a celebration of the fact that we all survived the first year and that we’d just go ahead and do it up. And naturally, as I’ve said a thousand times, it all starts with the invitations. The theme is rainbow. Just wait until you see the rest of the details!!

Charity Event, Golf Outing, Rosy Events!

C&W Industrial’s 2nd Annual Charity Golf Outing

March 20, 2015March 24, 2015 Rose

Charity events have a special place in my heart. I love the warm-fuzzies they create for everyone involved. Especially when you find just the right charity to fit your organization. Last September I had the chance to plan Cushman & Wakefield Industrial’s Second Annual Charity Golf Outing. Planning the first year was a blast, but after selecting Operation Finally Home as year two’s benefiting organization I knew we would blow the first year out of the water. Everyone had a great time AND we were able to raise $40,000 for Operation Finally Home! The day started with lunch and a bloody mary bar, continued into 18 holes of golf on Bolingbrook Golf Club’s beautiful greens, and concluded with cocktail hour, dinner and a silent auction. It was a wonderful day! I only wish I had captured more pictures of the fun. Vendors: Venue: Bolingbrook Golf Club Photography: Fab Photo On-Course Games & Silent Auction: SMT Golf Outings Event Planning: Rosy Events Printed Materials & Signage: Allegra Evanston Promotional Items (not pictured): Sky High Marketing

Anniversary, Event Design, Family, Summer, Vow Renewal, Weddings

40th Anniversary Outdoor Vow Renewal

February 26, 2015March 24, 2015 Rose

It was an honor to plan this fun vow renewal for two of my favorite clients (my dear mom and dad) on their 40th wedding anniversary. They requested that the details remain secret and asked that it be both fun and serious. That’s a tall order. I think we totally nailed it. Vendors – Venue: Camp Jack the Horse – Marcell, MN Photography: Clear Sky Portrait Cake Design: Cake Artist Sandra Osterberg of Wal-mart Grand Rapids Catering (not pictured): Timberwolf Inn Event Planning & Design: Rosy Events

Baby Showers, DIY Gifts, Personal, Rosy Events!, Wedding Showers

Shower Host Gift and Free Printable!

February 14, 2015March 24, 2015 Rose

Baby showers are a blast to throw! I love the excitement of a mom-to-be’s friends and family members as they plan to add a little one to their tribe. But I also know just how much work putting together a shower can be. Which is why when it was my turn to be the guest of honor, I made sure to have a little gift for the shower hosts. I wanted to make a “shower” themed gift, so I picked up a few shower gel/lotion sets from Bath & Body Works. (I selected scents that would transport them to a more tropical locale since it was February in the midwest.) I threw in a similarly scented candle and a couple tropical beverage kits. I finished it off with a “One great shower deserves another” thank you note and called it done. Click here to download and print this tag. This could easily work for a bridal shower too. It could even be taken up a notch with the addition of a spa or nail salon gift card and a pair of flip-flops. I think they turned out great – nearly as great as the wonderful shower they threw!