party decor

going batty for halloween

October 14, 2010

You can’t get through the holidays without going a little batty, especially on Halloween! Check out these bat-themed items for home, decor and wardrobe. From a Halloween-inspired chandelier, to a stylish white Tee, to fun decorative decals, get in the spirit this Halloween with a subtle themed look. Not a bat girl? Opt for pumpkins, [...]

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party decor | polka dots and pirates

May 26, 2010

So my baby boy just turned one in March and I was on the hunt for the perfect party decor. Something unique, and not just matchy matchy out of a box. But, I also always work on some sort of budget. Even though we celebrated overseas without our closest friends and family, (except TWO special [...]

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coupon | hedvig bourbon 20% off new collection

April 5, 2010

Happy Hour Mom loves to feature mompreneurers on a mission. Plus, handmade items always hold a special place in our hearts, These days we truly understand how precious the time of  a mom is. The collection of diaper bags and accessories at HEDVIG BOURBON are designed for moms and dads on the move, with emphasis [...]

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fancy nancy soiree

March 8, 2010

With a cake like this (yes, that is the cake!) you can only image what the party was like. I added Fancy Nancy to our list of must-have books, and as you can see, it is also a must-have party theme for any girly girl, at any age.  One of my bestest friends, Michelle, threw a Fancy Nancy-themed party [...]

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the cutest vday accessories on the block

January 23, 2010

Love is in the air…and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Whether you you have some party planning in the works, treats for your kiddos at school or want to send someone special a precious treat you have to check the the darling designs from TomKat’s Etsy Shop! As you’ve seen on HHM before, [...]

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get in the holiday spirit with untraditional topiary

November 11, 2009

Our friend Shelly K. from the MomBloggersClub announced the launch of her newest Blog and Shop, the Untraditional Topiary, so we thought we’d share some blogger love. I have never been one to add Topiaries to my holiday or event decor, but these seemed so festive I had to share. What a fun way to [...]

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halloween | spookerific party decor

September 23, 2009

I used to love making these fun, incredibly easy ghost decorations as a child. Martha hit the mark with these starched cheesecloth ghosts, isn’t it amazing what a little starch can do to a piece of cheesecloth? As a kid  it is the coolest thing, and as a parent it is a refreshingly inexpensive way [...]

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candyland party a success!

August 17, 2009

Check out the party girl! The party was absolutely amazing–it looked great, and the party girl had tons of fun. Thank you to Sara of 2tkidsfor the perfect Candyland party outfit, and to Ruby Roxanne Designs for the super fun headband. And many thanks to Susan over at Carmel Kids for such an incredible party venue [...]

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you pick | party decor faves

July 31, 2009

The Candyland birthday series has been tons of fun, and the polls have turned out to be a big hit here on HHM. Today you pick your favorite party decor idea that we have featured this past week. Which of the above features do we HAVE to have on the big day? We can’t wait [...]

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candyland party favors

July 30, 2009

Party favors are always a big hit for the little kiddies, so you want to give them something fun. It seems to me that party favors are becoming part of the parties these days, doubling as party decor. So we are now faced with the task of finding party favors that are practical and visually [...]

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does candy grow on trees?

July 28, 2009

At our party it’s going to. Check out this adorable idea that ex-Bachelorette Trista and husband Ryan used for little Max’s first birthday. We found the party link on The Hostess with the Mostess, and absolutely fell in love! What a great site, make sure you check it out if you want some fun party [...]

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drab to fab party wall decor | butch and harold

July 27, 2009

If you haven’t noticed by now,we have a HUGE upcoming celebration! Baby Ashlee is turning, the big O-N-E! We have been racking our brains to come up with the most fitting theme, trendiest decor, cutest outfit, plus, all the extras to go with it for this little darling. Wall decals are all the rave right [...]

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you pick | first birthday candy land games

July 27, 2009

Who doesn’t love a good game of Candyland? It’s time to decide on the best birthday party games for a one year old, and with the obvious game of Candyland out of the way, we need your help! Over the last couple weeks we have been placing polls on our site to get your vote, [...]

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aymujer party banners

July 27, 2009

Brighten up your party with these festive banners from Aymujer on Etsy. Get personal with your name or a selected phrase, or add color to match your theme. Either way, Aymujer supplies these adorable party decor options to set your look apart from the other parties on the block. With our Candy Land party in [...]

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