We created a Cinco de Mayo inspiration board with some fun items to celebrate the holiday!! Are you having a Cinco de Mayo celebration next week? If so, take a look at the above inspiration to get you started!! The Cinco de Mayo dancers dance in beautiful colorful dresses, some traditional sombreros, some colorful margaritas and of course margarita cupcakes!!! You are set for a party ~ but wait don't forget your party toppers!!! We created these fun tradition inspired cupcake toppers & they are yours for FREE!!!!

Click here to download your free printables!!

Cinco de Mayo Toppers

Photo Credit:
Cupcake Toppers
Cinco de Mayo dancer photos
Guacamole
Sombreros
Margaritas
Margarita Cupcakes

Have a Super Great Day & enjoy your free printables!! I'd love to see photos of how you used the toppers!! Please send us your photos!!!

xoxo,

                                                    

• Friday, April 29, 2011

Free ~ Cinco de Mayo Printables

We created a Cinco de Mayo inspiration board with some fun items to celebrate the holiday!! Are you having a Cinco de Mayo celebration next week? If so, take a look at the above inspiration to get you started!! The Cinco de Mayo dancers dance in beautiful colorful dresses, some traditional sombreros, some colorful margaritas and of course margarita cupcakes!!! You are set for a party ~ but wait don't forget your party toppers!!! We created these fun tradition inspired cupcake toppers & they are yours for FREE!!!!

Click here to download your free printables!!

Cinco de Mayo Toppers

Photo Credit:
Cupcake Toppers
Cinco de Mayo dancer photos
Guacamole
Sombreros
Margaritas
Margarita Cupcakes

Have a Super Great Day & enjoy your free printables!! I'd love to see photos of how you used the toppers!! Please send us your photos!!!

xoxo,

                                                    

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I'm SO excited!!!! I was asked to help with this wonderful event that Amy Atlas is creating for Icing Smiles, The Pinwheel Project and Ronald McDonald House. The event is today ~ Thursday April 28 ~ stay posted to see the photos next week!! Read below about the "Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas"!!

Apr 26, 2011

Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas – Gearing up for Icing Smiles/Ronald McDonald House Event

By: Amy, in Amy's Latest, Behind The Scenes, Kids

I know I talked about the table we are creating for the Ronald McDonald House in conjunction with Icing Smiles and The Pinwheel Project. We stopped by The Ronald McDonald House on Thursday and we were so touched by the families. The kids and parents are so strong, and I couldn’t help but think what it is like to be in those shoes since there were kids there my kids age.  It was very hard to keep myself composed.  As I have mentioned in past posts, cancer is an ugly disease at any age, but with children, it just seems so wrong.  Creating a dessert table for these kids and families is the least that we can do, but it is our hope that it will let the kids and families forget about the harsh realities they have to face, if just for a moment.  I wanted to give you guys a little glimpse of the inspiration for the table that we are creating.
We chose the color palette above to start with since we definitely have “Spring Fever” and the color palette just makes people happy.
All kids love Candy Buttons and it seemed like the perfect theme for the table given the palette.  To tie in the circles from the candy buttons, we are bringing circular patterns to many elements of the design.  Below, you can see a first sketch of the amazing cake that Kate from Cake Power is making for the event.  Kate and I have changed the design a little, but you can get the idea.  Scroll down to see all of the inspiration and contributors.

We have truly been touched by all of the vendors that reached out to us to volunteer to help us.
Jennifer of BellaGrey Designs created adorable tags for all of the desserts on the table.
Candy Warehouse donated a plethora of candy in Spring colors like candy necklaces and pastel nuggets.
Melissa, of Baked by Melissa, is donating some YUMMY cupcakes.  See below.

5th Avenue Chocolatiere is donating White Chocolate covered pretzels, Patti Paige is donating pastel cookies, Sonia from Cakes and Goodies is donating macarons like the ones below and NY Cake Pops is donating pastel cake pops.

We want to thank all of the amazing people who are contributing either product or their time for this event.  We will share pictures from the event next week.

Did you see our name {highlighted in turquoise} mentioned in Amy's Blog post!!!! I'm over the moon with excitement!!!! Can't wait to share all the photos with you!!!

Have a Super Great Day!!!!!

xoxo,  

• Thursday, April 28, 2011

Some Exciting News

I'm SO excited!!!! I was asked to help with this wonderful event that Amy Atlas is creating for Icing Smiles, The Pinwheel Project and Ronald McDonald House. The event is today ~ Thursday April 28 ~ stay posted to see the photos next week!! Read below about the "Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas"!!

Apr 26, 2011

Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas – Gearing up for Icing Smiles/Ronald McDonald House Event

By: Amy, in Amy's Latest, Behind The Scenes, Kids

I know I talked about the table we are creating for the Ronald McDonald House in conjunction with Icing Smiles and The Pinwheel Project. We stopped by The Ronald McDonald House on Thursday and we were so touched by the families. The kids and parents are so strong, and I couldn’t help but think what it is like to be in those shoes since there were kids there my kids age.  It was very hard to keep myself composed.  As I have mentioned in past posts, cancer is an ugly disease at any age, but with children, it just seems so wrong.  Creating a dessert table for these kids and families is the least that we can do, but it is our hope that it will let the kids and families forget about the harsh realities they have to face, if just for a moment.  I wanted to give you guys a little glimpse of the inspiration for the table that we are creating.
We chose the color palette above to start with since we definitely have “Spring Fever” and the color palette just makes people happy.
All kids love Candy Buttons and it seemed like the perfect theme for the table given the palette.  To tie in the circles from the candy buttons, we are bringing circular patterns to many elements of the design.  Below, you can see a first sketch of the amazing cake that Kate from Cake Power is making for the event.  Kate and I have changed the design a little, but you can get the idea.  Scroll down to see all of the inspiration and contributors.

We have truly been touched by all of the vendors that reached out to us to volunteer to help us.
Jennifer of BellaGrey Designs created adorable tags for all of the desserts on the table.
Candy Warehouse donated a plethora of candy in Spring colors like candy necklaces and pastel nuggets.
Melissa, of Baked by Melissa, is donating some YUMMY cupcakes.  See below.

5th Avenue Chocolatiere is donating White Chocolate covered pretzels, Patti Paige is donating pastel cookies, Sonia from Cakes and Goodies is donating macarons like the ones below and NY Cake Pops is donating pastel cake pops.

We want to thank all of the amazing people who are contributing either product or their time for this event.  We will share pictures from the event next week.

Did you see our name {highlighted in turquoise} mentioned in Amy's Blog post!!!! I'm over the moon with excitement!!!! Can't wait to share all the photos with you!!!

Have a Super Great Day!!!!!

xoxo,  

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The Royal Wedding is two days away!!! We have created some fun printables for you to include in your celebration of the Royal Wedding!!! Click here to download the Royal Wedding Printables!!!

xoxo,

                                                        

• Wednesday, April 27, 2011

FREE Royal Wedding Printables

The Royal Wedding is two days away!!! We have created some fun printables for you to include in your celebration of the Royal Wedding!!! Click here to download the Royal Wedding Printables!!!

xoxo,

                                                        

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A few friends are having a Royal Wedding watching party are you?? If so, I've created some fun printables to help you celebrate!! The service will be held at Westminster Abbey, this Friday 29th of April 2011. Here is a little information regarding the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton!

The 1902 State Landau was specifically built for King Edward VII in 1902 and was intended to be used at his Coronation. It will carry the Bride and Bridegroom on their way back from the service at Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.

Entertainment in the form of show tunes, pop songs and sing-along ditties will be provided to crowds lined along the wedding procession route on the day of the Royal Wedding.  The Band of the Coldstream Guards are aiming to create a lively atmosphere.

The above information and pictures regarding the Wedding are from http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/

Royal Wedding Toppers

Are you ready for the printable yet?? Ok, click here to download your FREE toppers!!!

Would love to see how you used the toppers & details of your Royal Wedding party!!!

xoxo

                                                       

• Monday, April 25, 2011

Free Printables ~ Royal Wedding of Prince William & Kate Middleton

A few friends are having a Royal Wedding watching party are you?? If so, I've created some fun printables to help you celebrate!! The service will be held at Westminster Abbey, this Friday 29th of April 2011. Here is a little information regarding the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton!

The 1902 State Landau was specifically built for King Edward VII in 1902 and was intended to be used at his Coronation. It will carry the Bride and Bridegroom on their way back from the service at Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.

Entertainment in the form of show tunes, pop songs and sing-along ditties will be provided to crowds lined along the wedding procession route on the day of the Royal Wedding.  The Band of the Coldstream Guards are aiming to create a lively atmosphere.

The above information and pictures regarding the Wedding are from http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/

Royal Wedding Toppers

Are you ready for the printable yet?? Ok, click here to download your FREE toppers!!!

Would love to see how you used the toppers & details of your Royal Wedding party!!!

xoxo

                                                       

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This collection was inspired by one of my favorite flowers ~ The Peony!! This flower exudes elegance. I had been thinking about designing a collection with a peony for awhile and thought Mother's Day would be a perfect time!! I knew I wanted it to be a soft baby pink, but was unsure of the additional elements. That's
when one of my BFFs came into the picture!! With her help we decided to style a High Tea table setting. It came together beautifully!! I think this is by far my favorite collection yet!!

This Collection includes:

2" Party Circles (6 designs)

3"x3" Note Cards (2 designs)

Gift Tags (2 designs)

Flat Decorative Labels (2 designs)

Party Designs ~ BellaGrey Designs
Party Styling ~ JLR Designs

{Sources}
Pom-poms ~ Party Poms
Fruit Tarts - Sweet Indulgence Bakery & Cafe


A special thank you to my wonderful friend Jennifer, of JLR Designs,  for helping me style the party and for using her beautiful collection of vintage ware.



xoxo,

• Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Vintage Mother's Day Collection

This collection was inspired by one of my favorite flowers ~ The Peony!! This flower exudes elegance. I had been thinking about designing a collection with a peony for awhile and thought Mother's Day would be a perfect time!! I knew I wanted it to be a soft baby pink, but was unsure of the additional elements. That's
when one of my BFFs came into the picture!! With her help we decided to style a High Tea table setting. It came together beautifully!! I think this is by far my favorite collection yet!!

This Collection includes:

2" Party Circles (6 designs)

3"x3" Note Cards (2 designs)

Gift Tags (2 designs)

Flat Decorative Labels (2 designs)

Party Designs ~ BellaGrey Designs
Party Styling ~ JLR Designs

{Sources}
Pom-poms ~ Party Poms
Fruit Tarts - Sweet Indulgence Bakery & Cafe


A special thank you to my wonderful friend Jennifer, of JLR Designs,  for helping me style the party and for using her beautiful collection of vintage ware.



xoxo,

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With Easter a week away from this Sunday, you need to start planning your Easter get together with family and friends. To help you decorate your table for this wonderful celebration add our Spring Is In The Air Easter Collection!!! It's vibrant colors are sure to add that special touch!!!

Our 'Spring is in the air' Easter Collection includes:

Cupcake Toppers (8 designs)

Flat Decorative Labels (3 designs)

Straw Flags (4 designs)

We designed this Easter Collection with bright colors that reminded us of Spring!! Bright yellow, green, purple, blue and pink!! We incorporated some classic with some new ~ polka dots, stripes and gingham!!

xoxo,

• Friday, April 15, 2011

Easter is around the corner

With Easter a week away from this Sunday, you need to start planning your Easter get together with family and friends. To help you decorate your table for this wonderful celebration add our Spring Is In The Air Easter Collection!!! It's vibrant colors are sure to add that special touch!!!

Our 'Spring is in the air' Easter Collection includes:

Cupcake Toppers (8 designs)

Flat Decorative Labels (3 designs)

Straw Flags (4 designs)

We designed this Easter Collection with bright colors that reminded us of Spring!! Bright yellow, green, purple, blue and pink!! We incorporated some classic with some new ~ polka dots, stripes and gingham!!

xoxo,

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Top 25 Party Plannin' Moms

Top 25 Party Plannin' Moms

Love to plan parties for your children, your friends and even their friends? So do these moms! Get some great new party planning tips and help us find the Top 25 Party Plannin' Moms by April 11, 2011 by voting ONCE a day for your favorite blog. All votes acquired through bots (or any other unfair voting mechanism) will be removed before the list is finalized.
Questions? Contact catherine@circleofmoms.com.

Today is the last day to VOTE for the Top 25 Party Planning MomsTop 25 Party Planning Moms!!! I'd LOVE for you to VOTE for BellaGrey Designs at Circle of Moms!!!

Thank you SO much for the VOTES!!!

Have a Super Great Day!!!

xoxo,

                                                       

• Monday, April 11, 2011

Last Day to Vote for the Top 25 Party Planning Moms!!!!

Top 25 Party Plannin' Moms

Top 25 Party Plannin' Moms

Love to plan parties for your children, your friends and even their friends? So do these moms! Get some great new party planning tips and help us find the Top 25 Party Plannin' Moms by April 11, 2011 by voting ONCE a day for your favorite blog. All votes acquired through bots (or any other unfair voting mechanism) will be removed before the list is finalized.
Questions? Contact catherine@circleofmoms.com.

Today is the last day to VOTE for the Top 25 Party Planning MomsTop 25 Party Planning Moms!!! I'd LOVE for you to VOTE for BellaGrey Designs at Circle of Moms!!!

Thank you SO much for the VOTES!!!

Have a Super Great Day!!!

xoxo,

                                                       

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Circle of moms is looking for the Top 25 Party Planning Moms & I'm in the mix!!!! SO excited about this opportunity!! The list continues to grow on a daily {hourly} basis!! There are some wonderful party blogs on the list and it's a great place to get some party planning tips from some wonderful sources!!

If you don't know about Circle of Moms, here is their Mission Statement:

Circle of Moms is dedicated to making the lives of moms easier and more enjoyable. We help moms connect, both to one another and to their families, to capture and share their children’s stories and to tap a rich and authentic source of advice and support: other moms.

It's a FREE membership to join!!

So if you haven't voted yet you can ~ VOTE HERE!!

We would LOVE your vote, if you Love BellaGrey Designs!! You can VOTE ONCE a day until April 11, 2011 ~ when it ends!!

Thanks SO much!!!

xoxo,

                                                         

• Thursday, April 07, 2011

Circle of Moms ~ Top 25 Party Planning Moms!!

Circle of moms is looking for the Top 25 Party Planning Moms & I'm in the mix!!!! SO excited about this opportunity!! The list continues to grow on a daily {hourly} basis!! There are some wonderful party blogs on the list and it's a great place to get some party planning tips from some wonderful sources!!

If you don't know about Circle of Moms, here is their Mission Statement:

Circle of Moms is dedicated to making the lives of moms easier and more enjoyable. We help moms connect, both to one another and to their families, to capture and share their children’s stories and to tap a rich and authentic source of advice and support: other moms.

It's a FREE membership to join!!

So if you haven't voted yet you can ~ VOTE HERE!!

We would LOVE your vote, if you Love BellaGrey Designs!! You can VOTE ONCE a day until April 11, 2011 ~ when it ends!!

Thanks SO much!!!

xoxo,

                                                         

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We are so thrilled to introduce you to Local Photographer ~ Christi Mize from Cherished Moments!!

Christi says, "Photography is special to me because it is timeless, it is real and it is personal." She's had the pleasure of traveling the world to take photographs, however her most memorable photographs are the ones right here at home of her family and friends whom she loves dearly.  It's this love that inspires her to capture special moments for other people, of their friends and family so they'll have Cherished Moments that last a lifetime!!

Christi is an amazing photographer!! Please continue reading to see more of her work.

This is just a sample of what she has to offer. Please visit Christi on her website and Facebook page to get information on packages and to view more of her portfolio!! Let her know we sent you to say hello!!

Thanks Christi for sharing some of your incredible work with us!!!

Have a Super Great Day!!!

xoxo,

 

• Monday, April 04, 2011

Feature ~ Local Photographer: Christi Mize

We are so thrilled to introduce you to Local Photographer ~ Christi Mize from Cherished Moments!!

Christi says, "Photography is special to me because it is timeless, it is real and it is personal." She's had the pleasure of traveling the world to take photographs, however her most memorable photographs are the ones right here at home of her family and friends whom she loves dearly.  It's this love that inspires her to capture special moments for other people, of their friends and family so they'll have Cherished Moments that last a lifetime!!

Christi is an amazing photographer!! Please continue reading to see more of her work.

This is just a sample of what she has to offer. Please visit Christi on her website and Facebook page to get information on packages and to view more of her portfolio!! Let her know we sent you to say hello!!

Thanks Christi for sharing some of your incredible work with us!!!

Have a Super Great Day!!!

xoxo,

 

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