No Tricks!

I love a Home Made Costume. Especially for Halloween. If you need super-cute get-up for a last minute Ensemble for THIS Wednesday, check out the Homemade Costume Series from Oh Happy Day!

There are several of the most unique costumes you can make yourself in time for Halloween...

This Year! Or save them for a rainy day in need of some imaginative fun!

Find the instructions to this Darling Snail Costumes here. And the whole series here.

xoxo Queen Laura

Finding a Halloween Costume from your child's very own closet... these girls from Babiekins are after my very own heart! So perfect for Halloween AND any time 

through the whole year!

So many other cute ideas and for boys too! Check it out here!

Capelet

Oh, the capelet. Quite possibly the cutest of all outerwear. Not a jacket or even a coat per say but piece of warmth reminiscent of what Cinderella might have needed to wear had she been allowed to stay out later than midnight. Here are 3 of the cutest capelets that make bundling up such fun!

Reversible Cape

Fringe Cape

Cashmere Cape

No Ball Gown needed. xoxo Queen Laura

Enchanted Woods

This Enchanted Woods party simply takes my breath away! It is from the current issue of Donna Hay and you must go and pick up a copy as it is filled with the most magical party ideas including some truly original ones for boys.

photographed by chris court, styled by steve pearce & phoebe mcevoy for donna hay

This cake is just to die for and I have always loved those Wish Tickets!

Fairies are all about making wishes and what a fun party activity would that be!

xoxo Queen Laura

You are my Fav

I love any bit of fun that has a Costume-Esque Flair! Here are some of my current dress-up favorates for a theatrical edition to any ensemble!

Ribbon Leggings

Fairy Godmother Shawl

Mother Goose Spectacles

Butterfly Mask

Does your child have a favorite make-believe accessory?
xoxo Queen Laura

Party On

Party Hats were BIG in my birthday party days as a young girl. They have such a sweet old-fashion party feel to them. I would personally like to see them make a come-back, what about you?  There is nothing cuter than to see all the little guests gather around the cake to sing Happy Birthday wearing a festive party hat. This Accordion Party Hat is a darling spin on the traditional pointy one.

Pick a plain or patterned paper in your party color theme and don't be surprised if your guests don't want to take them off! Find the full step by step tutorial by A Subtle Revelry.

xo Queen Laura

Sparkle ON

Doesn't this message say it all?

I am currently seeking inspiration from this very sign on my office wall but wouldn't it be perfect as a gift in a frame or in a little(or big) girl's room? Find the quote print here.

xoxo Queen Laura