Archive for the ‘mother's/father's day’ Category

Once again I felt like showing you, our customers, loyal readers of my blog, bloggers who have shared the shoppe and candidly anyone intrigued enough to stop by, how much we appreciate you. And when better to do it than just before Mother’s Day!

For my own Mother’s Day picnic this year we’re changing it up a bit and decorating with a few non-traditional Mother’s Day colors: red (my late Grandmother’s favorite), yellow (one of my Mom’s favorites) and black (one of my favorites). And of course I wanted to share our printable creations (napkin rings, beverage markers and placecards) with the other wonderful women in my life, you ladies of course! I hope you like them and have an opportunity to use them, if not for Mother’s Day, any day you feel like livening up the dinner table.

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Finally, here’s a quick shot of the basket of goodies that I’ll be using for my own Mother’s Day picnic. I just love this fabric, my inspiration. And lemons will get the stage, making an appearance in my decor, in the drinks I serve and in the food. Can’t wait! 

Enjoy and happy early Mother’s Day from The Celebration Shoppe!

I’m working on ideas for a Mother’s Day brunch and I think this placesetting and punch idea from Country Living magazine is just too perfect, as my mom is a southern lady and would appreciate the country elegance. Hmmm… wonder where I could get those plates… I might have to compromise with white plates and a round bandanna pattern cardstock inset. {wink}

With Father’s Day just around the corner, this Sunday {HELP!}, I thought I would share a few ideas I came across in my search for the boys.

Of course we had to visit Martha to see what she was up to. This one is very cool and would be great for Mother’s Day too. Coupons! Who wouldn’t want a coupon for “I’ll do the dishes tonight.” or “Let me sweep the floor for the eighth time today.” As for dad, maybe “I’ll wash the car.” or “I’ll take the trash out.” I know my hubby would love those and maybe he’ll get them when our boys are old enough to go outside alone. {wink} Here are the details on how to make the coupon book.

I subscribe to Family Fun Magazine, if you don’t you should consider it, and this super cute lawn mower cupcake was in this month’s issue. It’s actually very simple. The body of the mower is a Hershey’s nugget {yum}. Here are the complete ingredients and steps.

The nut and washer frame is from Amanda Formaro at Kaboose. I could totally see my boys making this for my husband and they would be so excited to give it to him. I think we’ll have to make this one happen. I hope he doesn’t miss the bolts and washers we sneak!