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a unicorn birthday party!

unicorn birthday party

Even though I’ve shared bits and pieces of this Unicorn Birthday Party (the mini DIY unicorn pinatas, the most gorgeous DIY felt flower garland, unicorn horn headbands, and DIY unicorn dolls), I still haven’t put together a post sharing the party itself.

unicorn birthday party

And y’all, this is just the sweetest, prettiest, most magical, most unicorn-ish parties ever…

I actually can’t believe it’s taken this long to share it- I love this one so! And little teeny Piper Jane. My heart can’t take it.

unicorn birthday party

It was Piper Jane’s last Saipan party (ironically, it happened before her Moana party which I put together AFTER we moved away from that little island in the pacific).

unicorn birthday party
unicorn birthday party

The pictures make my heart hurt a little- man I MISS that little island! And those little baby teeth on my sweet girl.

unicorn birthday party
unicorn party
unicorn birthday party

But also, I cannot handle all the sweet unicorn-y party details…

unicorn birthday party
unicorn birthday party
unicorn birthday party

…the cake and sugar cookies made by a friend, the mar mar flower crowns (an island tradition that we need everywhere!), the felt flowers, the unicorn dolls and the pastel-y, pink-y gorgeousness. FAVORITE.

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the prettiest DIY christmas stockings

The thing about moving around the entire world is that you start Christmas from scratch (at least when you move like we do- ha!). But there is a silver lining to this- NEW CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS. Y’all, I love stockings. Like lo-ove them. I made sweater ones long ago (but didn’t ever make one for Bohden)… […]

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harry potter christmas tree

Y’all- it’s like all my kids’ Harry Potter Christmas dreams came true this year. Yep- we have an exclusively HP Christmas tree- decked out with an entire range of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin ornaments (and so much other Harry Potter goodness). We came to New Zealand with approximately zero Christmas items, so this Harry […]

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gorgeous DIY floral collar necklace

(A step by step tutorial for the most beautiful floral collar- can be used like a necklace or just take a basic shirt or dress to next level pretty). Ohmygoodness, I love this felt floral collar necklace so much y’all. It’s kind of perfect for right now (it’d make a GREAT Christmas DIY, but also, […]

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DIY pumpkin vases

A couple years ago, (ok, I just looked at the date, and it was EIGHT years ago, y’all- how have we even been blogging that long!?!) we had an excess of pumpkins, and some fun hostessing to do, and we made a whole line of pumpkin vases! I have used the “pumpkin vase” trick almost […]

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how to make pumpkin juice (harry potter inspired)

There’s a day coming when I put together the Harry Potter Party post, y’all, and share all the pictures of all the festive HP goodness. That day is coming- I promise! But also, I realized that the Pumpkin Juice we served at said Harry Potter party is perfect for fall. (Or the spring weather we’ve […]

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pretty DIY wrapped bouquets

This week is both teacher appreciation week and Mother’s Day and these gorgeous (AND EASY) wrapped bouquets are the perfect gift for both. And they’re so easy to put together! Just grab a couple of bunches of pretty flowers (Trader Joe’s is my favorite for this!), cut squares of floral gift wrap, place a mason […]

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how to make gorgeous easter eggs

I need to add a quick pause to my Harry Potter Party goodness to share these Easter goodies (you know, before Easter). Stay tuned for more party goodness ASAP. After our flower-y, beautiful (albeit a bit high maintenance) Easter egg success last year, we decided to take a similar approach to Easter eggs this year. […]

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harry potter party- how to make mandrake cupcakes

Y’all. It’s been forever since I put together a post, and even longer since I did a full kojo party. But last weekend we hosted the most epic of all the Harry Potter parties and it must (MUST!) be shared. I will be honest- putting this party together was a little like plunging back in […]