Joy-filled Holiday Inspiration

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Some red and white holiday inspiration, featuring my Joy-filled Christmas Photo Card (in the "Snow" colorway), now available in my Minted Storefront:

Clockwise from top left: Peppermint Ornaments from Wisteria | Candy Pane from Good Housekeeping (photo by Michael Partenio)  | Red and White Christmas Home Tour from Remodelando la Casa  | Joy-filled Christmas Photo Card by Kim Dietrich Elam from Minted

Polka Dot Shower Inspiration

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Shower the guest of honor with love and polka dots! Here's some inspiration for a stylish party, themed with polka dots and hearts, including my Polka Dot Shower Invitations:

Clockwise from top right: Polka Dot Shower Invitations by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted | Sophisticated black and white baby shower for Chelsea of Sugar Paper LA (photo by Scott Clark Photo) from 100 Layer Cakelet | Red Velvet Cupcakes from Lemon-Sugar | Modern pink, black and white party ideas (photo by Charlie Juliet) from 100 Layer Cake | Book paper heart garland, upcycled wedding shower banner, 12 ft Valentines day banner, red heart party decor, photo prop from AntnFrog via Etsy | Cecilies Lykke: 13.01.13

More Holiday Cocktail Party Inspiration

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With the holidays fast approaching, I've been searching the internet for more cocktail party inspiration, this time, for my Holiday Swizzle Cocktail Party Invitation Black, available through the knotesLLC Zazzle store. It was so much fun tracking down these festive treats - cheers!

Clockwise from top left: Holiday Swizzle Cocktail Party Invitation Black by knotesLLC from Zazzle | Candy Cane Martini Jelly Shots by JellyShotTestKitchen from Tablespoon  | Sparkly Vanilla Bean Macarons with Three Christmas Inspired Frostings from Kevin and Amanda | Boozy Peppermint Mocha Jello Shot from Bakers Royale  | Peppy Sugar from MayBowser  | Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites from Cooking Classy  | down in the meadow: Christmas

Little Heart Birth Announcement Inspiration

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Inspired by Minted's latest Inspiration Board Challenge, I've created another birth announcement board.  I'm finding that creating these inspiration boards for an imaginary nursery, wedding or other occasion is satisfying some of my escapist urges, so look for more to follow!  This one is for my Little Heart Birth Announcement.

Clockwise from top right: Soft toy sculpture amigurumi bunny crocheted white bunny with a red heart from Sofiasobeide via Etsy | Heart Pillow Cover - White Linen and Deep Red Felt 12" from PillowFactory via Etsy | Each Beat of My Heart - Love Wedding Nursery Gray Grey Chevron Red Heart - Love Art Print Valentines Day from Hairbrainedschemes via Etsy | Ajalor Red Canvas Derbies with Leather Trim red with cream 6M-12M from Axl's Closet | Little Heart Birth Announcement by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted | from Stokke® Global's Inspiration Gallery