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Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Party

If you stopped by yesterday you know we blogged a Super Bowl party inspired by the San Francisco 49ers! However, if Baltimore if your team then today is just for you!

To start you fabulous party we love this purple jumpsuit! Its adorable, functional and oh so fun for your party! Set your table with gold trimmed chargers and fabulous florals with purple and yellow incorporated into them. Of course you must have amazing food! Today we are turning to the fabulous Peter Callahan, again, to bring you these mini short rib sliders and bourbon! Don’t stop there; think mini sliders and beer, mini salmon bagels with bloody marys – the possibilities are endless. To continue with the theme bring out mini doughnuts and cupcakes for dessert! Everyone will love to celebrate when your team wins!

Don’t forget the paper pieces! Label your selections with menu cards and we love a fun game of super bowl commercial bingo! Say thank you to your guests with personal thank you notes, we love this gold gilded paper to write your happy thoughts on!

Happy Super Bowl weekend!

xo Christina

Images via: Real Simple, Peter Callahan, Fash for Fashion, Preston Bailey, Style Me Pretty, Peter Callahan, Ann Bowen

Neon and Neutral Kids Party

Let’s face it, it’s summer! Although I do not have kids of my own I know it can sometimes be a challenge to keep them entertained. Today I have a solution for you; a neon and neutral themed kids party! Who says it has to be someones birthday to have a party. This is bright, fun, DIY and very budget friendly. Start by printing the party information on craft paper and sending it to friends in a neon envelope. Next, make this fun neon chandelier to hang in the house along with cut out words. I love using craft paper to wrap around tall cylinders and cover with neon tape for accents. Group carnations and ranunculus together for your centerpiece and add a neon painted number to the table to complete your place setting. This new trend of dipping flatware into paint is awesome for your place setting as well. (This video clip we posted last week from the Martha Stewart show, featuring Bryan Rafanelli, shows you how to DIY dipped flatware.) Pull those mason jars out of grandma’s cabinet, tie a fun neon string around then and complete with a paper straw. To keep the kids busy give them some cardboard, neon tape and markers and let them make their own neon town. Serve bright snacks like pink lemonade with bananas and oranges, then throw in a brightly iced cupcake for fun! Wha-lah your party is ready to throw! Happy Summer!

xo Christina

Images via: Martha Stewart , funkytime, Celebrations at Home, Apartment Therapy

The Perfect Easter Pastel

I don’t know about you, but I love everything there is to love about Easter. The fact that 2012 came in with bright colors, patterns and textures makes Easter 2012 that much more exciting! If you’re having the annual easter egg hunt at your house there’s still time to send out hand written notes like these, and make your basket like this one. These precious cupcakes with toasted coconuts and m&m birds are perfect to serve along with pastel macaroons. If you’re attending a party don’t forget to take a gift to the host. Wrapping the box with a pretty bow, or placing the flowers in a birds nest can completely change the presentation. For what to wear to church, lunch or the egg hunt my vote is pastel. Go with a color block skirt with soft lace shirt. Accessorize with a fun purse, (like this gorgeous Chloe) beautiful watch (like this one from Burberry) and necklace (like this simple and perfect locket). Happy Easter Week!

xo Christina

Images via: Pinterest, Nordstrom, Beklina, Barneys, Kiss the Groom, Pich Shop, Pinterest, Martha Stewart, The Purl Bee, Pinterest

Happy Birthday Betty

If you are like me you are probably in awe at how incredible it is that Betty White is 90! That definitely calls for a Betty celebration today! Betty, wherever you are, I hope you have lots of balloons, cake, confetti and presents! I’d like to think your party should be full of gold accents paired with anything and everything sweet. Happy Birthday to you!

xo Christina Leigh

Images via: Design Chic, Google, Martha Stewart, the new home ec, confetti systems, tumblr, the sweetest occasion, kate millington, the sweetest occasion,

Snow, Bows & Christmas

It’s Christmas Eve which means tomorrow is Christmas! It’s looking like Tulsa may get a light dusting of snow and while we all secretly wish for a white Christmas we hope yours is happy and bright. Today we’re toasting to you and wishing you tidings of joy tied with pretty bows. Merry Christmas from the Zinke Design team!