{How Savvy Are They} A Holiday Cookie Decorating Party

December 21, 2010

This Adorable and Savvy Holiday Cookie Decorating party comes from Stephanie, a good friend of ours who wanted to get her daughter and her new school friends together for a fun afternoon of Holiday decorating, giggles and many memories to come. Stephanie did a great job at keeping things Savvy and Stylish.

She created a fun Holiday Winter themed table with all the trimmings! We love how she made the centerpiece of the table using a glass cake stand with coordinating colored cookie cutters and Christmas photo props on sticks in a tinsel filled vase.



Each girl had her own place setting which included scrapbook paper place mats and festive snowman plates that were purchased at Michales craft store. There were also wooden ornaments at each setting that Stephanie purchased at Jo-Anns for .39 each and added the initals herself using her Cricut.


Decorating was made easy for the girls with sandwich bags filled with their own icing and tied with a sweet ribbon for detail.

Our favorite part about this day were the super fun and creative photo props she made for the girls to be silly with! Stephanie simply cut out Santa hats, Santa beards, Antlers and Rudolph noses and glued them on sticks and VIOLA! cuteness on a stick!

Stephanie did such an amazing job at creating such great memories for her daughter and her friends. We loved all the Savvy touches and look forward to seeing more!!! Thank You Stephanie!

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

{How Savvy are They} Thanksgiving Kids Table Inspiration

November 12, 2010

How Savvy are They?

Super Savvy and Fun!

This week we wanted to share with you Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Stylings from some of our Favorite Blogs.

We hope you find some inspiration. We did!

Loving Everything about this Kid Friendly table from Frog Prince Paperie. Comfortable yet Chic. Truly Picture Perfect.

This "Tree of Thanks" is a Noteworthy Centerpiece.

Great reminder that all we are thankful for is beautiful and bright. And the best Part is that it comes with the Thanksgiving Printable Collection.

These Turkey Finger Puppets are sure to be a crowd pleaser. What a great addition to a kids table.

Everything about this table is Perfection. One Charming Party did a fantastic job.

Again Butcher Paper is the way to go. The kids can color and draw, no worries about stains and super Cost effective. Savvy Styling.....

This Turkey Bag Centerpiece is delicious both visually and because our kids love popcorn. This really is Clever and Creative!

The Place Setting is Fantastic. Paper Plates and Plastic Utensils. And to Keep the kiddos occupied a Corn on the Cob Place Card filled with fun treasures.

And these bite size pumpkin pies are ideal.

You can even include turkey trivia in your day.

This Simple yet Classic Kids Table from Southern Living is equally as charming and kid friendly. We especially love the Menu Review and Pennant name banner.

If you need more inspiration you can turn to Tip Junkie for her
20 Kids Table Ideas.

Just in case you needed a dessert that will make your kiddos Gobble with Glee we leave you with these Adorable Turkey Cupcakes and

These Extra Special Oreo Turkey's (we want to gobble them up)from Our Best Bites.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri

{How Savvy are They} Thanksgiving Decor

November 5, 2010

How Savvy are They?

Very!

We wanted to share with you some of the Savviest Thanksgiving Designs that came across our favorite Blogs this week.

We hope you enjoy them, and are Inspired to create just like we were.


Isn't this Thankful Garland Charming? So excited when we found it along with the tutorial at Tatertots and Jello. Perfect way to bring the Thanks into your Thanksgiving Decor.

These really are simple and elegant. "Ready to make a Set for your home", Visit Choose to Thrive to get the Step by Step directions.

This is a Wonderful idea for a Thankful tree from Skip to My Lou. Love the visual reminder of our Blessings.

Adorable is all we have to say about these Pilgrim Place cards from Jelly Bean Junkyard. These are sure to make your guests smile.

OK.....How cute are these Chalkboard Turkey Place cards? These would be a great addition to a kids table (or adults too). You can find the fun tutorial over at I can teach my child.

Oh and if we have never mentioned before, we LOVE chalkboard paint.

See..told you we love it. And love these too. Super Savvy (since they were $1 each) and stylish. You can find the DIY steps from Jen at Tatertots and Jello.


For even more Stylish and Savvy Thanksgiving Decorations visit Tip Junkie.

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Savvy Styling Friends!

Smiles~
Amy & Bri

{Feature Friday} Vintage Cars

October 29, 2010

Today's Feature Friday comes from Stephanie of Spaceships and Laser Beams. This "How Savvy are They" Dessert table is a true Classic. Stephanie really captured every detail in her styling of this table for their Vintage Car Collection. She fondly named this tablescape a "life preserver for the mommy who is pulled in all directions."

All of the cakes and cupcakes were created by The Cake Box . The beautiful photography was done by barebonephoto and the printables are by Spaceships and Laser Beams . Janelle, a member of the Spaceships and Laser Beams team designed this classic collection.

This beautiful table is a reminder that Savvy Styling must be sensible. Stephanie purchased the mini cheese cakes, chocolates, drinks and even the apple slices all from a local grocery store. She says "I think it's realistic for the time constraints faced by many moms who work outside the home. And it's appropriate for a small, in home gathering". We would agree.

Here are some Savvy Things about this Collection and Spaceships and Laser Beams

Spaceships & Laser Beams is an Etsy collective of friends. They sell DIY printable party supplies just for boys. Their belief is that there is so much amazing stuff out there for little girls but the selection is very limited for boys. They like to say "Consider us a no princess zone."

The Vintage Car Collection, like all collections, was created by a professional graphic designer

All of the beautiful illustrations are 100% original and drawn by hand, they won't be found anywhere else

Each piece in the Vintage Car Collection can be purchased individually or as part of a Party Kit

Spaceships & Laser Beams believe that happy childhoods are about making every day feel special, 5% of all sales goes to the YMCA Strong Kids campaign -- to help young boys grow in to strong young men

Visit their etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/spaceshipslaserbeams or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/spaceshipsandlaserbeams

Smiles~
Amy & Bri