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Monday, October 19, 2009

Party On...Creative Party Place *Feature*

I'm sort of giddy right now {doesn't take much}!

The BLACK AND WHITE CHECKER party I did last Summer
for my Dad's 50th Birthday has been featured
on an amazing Party Idea website: Creative Party Place.

If you've never been to there, you're missing out! Creative Party Place features many unique and creative parties that
will fuel your imagination for the next party you host.


And if you click HERE, you can see my black and white checkered party on THEIR site. I'm re-posting some of the fun party shots and links on my blog today as well!


ALSO!! A week later,
this posh little 50th party bash
for my Mom was featured on
Creative Party Place as well!


PS I have three boys, as most of you know, and am ALWAYS looking for party ideas for the Boy theme...if you have any excellent ideas, please share. :)

52 comments:

  1. Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.comOctober 19, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I love your party theme! Wonderful job!

    Think I should enter my son's airplane theme party??

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  2. LeanneOctober 19, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Congratulations! I love the checkered theme and it was perfect for your dad. It looks amazing! I love the pink and black too for your mom. I better not let my parents see your site they might expect the same creativity from me.

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  3. The Quintessential MagpieOctober 19, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Now that is one adorable party! Love all of your attention to detail, and those black and white checks are SOOOOO cute!

    And the pink cake is adorable!

    You'e GOOD!

    Loved seeing your boys help you with the makeover. I had posted about that last night, and it really was fun to see! Your brother needs to come to my house and help US! LOL! You can come, too, if you bring those cute party things! ;-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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  4. KirstyOctober 19, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Congratulations! Well deserved-you are amazing!!!

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  5. Clueless_MamaOctober 19, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    You are REALLY talented!! I can't believe people that can do these types of things. Great job. BTW thanks for the well wishes on my daddy. I really appreciate the prayers.

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  6. KellyOctober 19, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    You are awesome as usual. I love black gingham and have decorated with it in Bella's room (black gingham, red, and green). I love the pink and black party too - so pretty!

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  7. BlogsOctober 19, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Great Blog. Very Handsome Young Boys!;)

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 19, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Pink and black is one of my favorite combo's ~ love how you used it here for your Mom's party.

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  9. RoeshelOctober 19, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Congratulations! Your themes are awesome! ;) I love that site too!

    Roeshel

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  10. AshleeOctober 19, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    How incredibly cute!!! Nice Job! Im sure both parents were very happy!!

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  11. Linda (Nina's Nest)October 19, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    I always love black and white - so crisp and classy. The pink and black is adorable - great job! Linda

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  12. Tammy @ tinselshop.comOctober 19, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    What fun parties! I am loving the checkered cones. So simple but perfect! And black and pink, you can't go wrong!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  13. The Stylish HouseOctober 19, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Lisa,
    Thank you for stopping by and saying hello. I see you have been blessed by a loving family, your sons are precious! I have not heard of the Creative Party Place so will be checking it out ASAP. You did a beautiful job with your mother & father’s party decorations. They look so festive and pulled together. Also I grew up in Colorado in Littleton and went to CSU. It will always be home for me no matter how far I wander.
    Cathy

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  14. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaOctober 19, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Just darling girl...I love the pink and black one...now I did a Hot rods party years ago for my step-son with all hot rods stuff checked flags old records hanging from the ceiling kinda like a 50's look...I know he loved it and so did his friends...Kinda like a Hot August nights theme...thanks for coming by girl...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  15. nannykim at spindle cottageOctober 19, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    I see why they had you on the site--these are great ideas. That pink and black is stunning!! What great ideas!!

    http://spindlecottage.blogspot.com

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  16. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 19, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    You do come up with the greatest ideas. I love your party themes. It really looks like you always go all out and that makes it so much fun. Also, your previous post was stunning. I love every bit of it. Just gorgeous. Hugs. Marty

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  17. laterg8rOctober 19, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    congrats on being featured! what's funny is that the other day i was scrolling back through your blog and thinking that you throw one mean party :D look out Martha!

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  18. mama hallOctober 19, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    beautiful party decorations! you are the hostess with the mostest! :)

    for my son's 1st bday i did a camoflauge theme & it turned out really cute.

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  19. LoriOctober 19, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    What a great party!!!! It looks all festive!!!

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  20. Glenda/MidSouthOctober 19, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    The decor for both parties looks great - you did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Iva MessyOctober 19, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    wow!! great ideas!! :) fantastic job! Congratulations!

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  22. Jane F at AtticmagOctober 19, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Theme parties are so difficult and you make it look so easy. So impressive Lisa. Also, thanks for stopping by to see my new kitchen.

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  23. b.October 19, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    oh wow!! i feel like i have a famous friend. you are sooo popular and well liked! :)

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  24. DeanaOctober 19, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    what a gorgeous party! I love the colors. that cake is too cute!

    ps. thanks for visiting my blog and taking the time to leave a comment

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  25. Signing OutOctober 19, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Fantastic! I love the pink and black together. Very creative!

    Jane

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  26. Miller Racing FamilyOctober 19, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Congrats on being featured on creative party place.
    Of course I loved the checkered pattern, I will have to store these ideas away. I can't wait to use these party themes for the next birthday. You are so right the boy theme parties are the hardest to think of. Have a great Monday!

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  27. UnknownOctober 19, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    How exciting for you!! Both parties look fabulous Lisa!

    I know, it's always tough coming up with ideas for the boy's parties...

    :) T

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  28. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionOctober 19, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    I love all your ideas!!!

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  29. DesignTiesOctober 19, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Both party themes are great!! You really went all out with the decorations and food... and I bet you had a blast putting both parties together :-)

    Congrats on being featured at Creative Party Place :-)

    Kelly @ DesignTies

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  30. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    I had 2 boys and they could care less what I did as long as there was lots of good food! I would spend days getting ready for a party but they never even saw the decorations I think!

    blessings
    mary

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  31. Natasha in OzOctober 19, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Hi L,

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for your kind words. I have just had a quick look through your blog and am coming back soon to read all your old posts. Love the post on your new walls! What a transformation.
    Best wishes, NM.

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  32. sarah { abeachcottage }October 20, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    I'm not surprised you were featured, it's awesome!

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  33. Diana FergusonOctober 20, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    Awesome party themes! I'm in love with that pink and black!!!

    Congratulations..............

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  34. cindy@cottage instinctsOctober 20, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    Congrats! What awesome ideas...everythings looks fabulous!

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  35. Ashley @ AshleysBusyOctober 20, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Hi Lisa! Thanks so much for your sweet compliments on my Halloween costumes. :)

    Your blog is great! The black and white party is too cute and your bead board project turned out awesome. We don't have a backslash in our kitchen, so bead board is what I'd really like to install, just like Layla. Isn't she great?

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  36. Karen at Nittany InspirationsOctober 20, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    I just love that pink cake with the black polka dots. I'm sure everyone had a wonderful time.

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  37. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}October 20, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Well, I don't have any ideas for boy parties (I'm the oldest of 5 girls, no brothers!), but I looove the pink and black party! It looks so chic and fun. =D

    And Lisa, I wanted to say thanks SO much for following me at {This Time Around}! It really means soooo much to me. =)

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  38. AutumnOctober 20, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Fun party ideas! I'm always scoping out themes...especially because I'll have a bridal shower and a baby shower to plan in the coming months! I love Inchmark Journal (inchmark.squarespace.com) for kid's party ideas--she has a lovely aesthetic. There's a cool rocket themed party, as well as a baseball themed party.

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  39. JennyOctober 20, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    So cute! Love your saturated party themes. Just neat.

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  40. KimMalkOctober 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    @cheapchichome. Hi L, Thanks for visiting my blog. I have a cute recipe for a boy cake, not necessary a whole theme. I'll dig it out and get it to you. It makes me very sad that you are doing "50" BD parties--that's my next one, but I'm not broadcasting that to anyone! ;)

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  41. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    You are truly talented lady. I LOVE the big ball of pink carnations. So Carrie Bradshaw!

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  42. Beth@The Stories of A to ZOctober 20, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Congrats on the feature! I can see why. You are well-deserving ;).

    Blessings,
    Beth

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  43. JennyOctober 20, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Love the party theme.

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  44. Dena PickleOctober 21, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Love your blog! Thanks for following mine. I'm looking forward to seeing your creativity so I'm following! I lived it Colorado for 2 years...I absolutely loved it! Wish I were there.
    Dena @ sweetpicklesandchocolate

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  45. DeeAnnaOctober 21, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I have two boys and since we live in Colorado we did A LOT of cowboy, sledding, star wars movie marathon, and baseball fun! My boys are older now so they really aren't into it. So sad for me!

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  46. DeeAnnaOctober 21, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Thanks for visiting me too by the way!

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  47. VanessaOctober 22, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Fun parties! I'm actually doing a race car/checkered flag for my little boy next month. Love the ideas!

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  48. Paula @ Organizing Tips For MomsOctober 23, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    You did an awesome job decorating. I love it!

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  49. SabrinaOctober 27, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Great job! I had a monkey party for my little man's 1st bday. Great theme for a boy and really fun to do. I found these cute blow up monkeys and hung them all over the house!

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  50. mama hallOctober 28, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Bubba's camo-themed party pics are posted @ LivingLocurto's Facebook fan page. Are you on Twitter?

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  51. TidyMomOctober 30, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    Congrats!! you did a GREAT job on your parties!!

    ~TidyMom

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  52. Jessica @ My Quarter Life CrisisNovember 4, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    i am obsessed with pink and black and i wish i was at that party!!
    and the spy party, puts my 9th birthday at the roller rink (hey, in 1993 that was cool) to shame!

    Great work!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog as well. your comments made me blush!! :)

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