Parting is such sweet...

I am having a bit of a hard time saying goodbye the holidays! ( are you too?) So I don't have to wait a whole other year, I will continue to seek out holiday inspiration that would translate to any time of the year. I would like to jump straight into this styled New Year's Eve Party by The Tom Kat Studio for HGTV. Skip the champagne and it could be easily adapted to a 

charming birthday party for a lucky little girl.

Tissue Paper Tassel Garland is such a party trend just now and there is a simple tutorial here.

Love both of these favor ideas.

They even give a free printable here. Don't miss a fancy detail here.

Of course let me know if you use any of these ideas, won't you? xoxo Queen Laura

Thank You ever so much!

Quite often you have to make something fun to get it done. And sometimes getting a little one to write a thank you note can be a bit of a challenge. I thought these glitter note cards from Sweet Paul Magazine were the perfect thing to make and then give as Thank You cards 

for the holiday gifts they received. What better way to say 

Thank You but by with something glittery!

Find the super simple steps here. They are so pretty I sent some as Thank Yous myself. 

xoxo Queen Laura

NEWLY Inspired

To start out a sparkly New Year, I thought I would share some of my favorite inspiring quotes from Anderson, Dahl, Disney and Emerson. These are all prints from the marvelous Etsy and that would be perfect for a child's room to start out 2013 in positive and empowering way!

Jane and Company

LA Shepherd

 

Honey Boo

The Burlap Bag

Which one inspires you?  xoxo Queen Laura

Happy New Year!

I think during the holidays most people up their appreciate of glitter close to mine that I have all year long!! Here are some super-duper cute and glittery ideas for a
New Year's Eve party for big and littles from Kelly at Studio DIY.

How festive are these Glitter Party Hats? Make extra and save them for
 the next birthday party.

Polka Dot Party Horns. Plain store bought horns all dressed up!

Then just the cutest idea for a favor ever! Confetti Surprise Jars. Hide a small present amongst the confetti and you have a sparkly celebration!

 Hope you have a magical New Year's Eve! xoxo Queen Laura

Dance All Night

 I have been quite smitten with this company from the UK called I Love Gorgeous for quite some time now. I am particularly in love with this years holiday line as it reminds me of Clara from The Nutcracker and what she wore for Christmas Eve and her magical journey in the flying swan carriage the prince! Take a peek!
Top row right to left
Glacier Dress and Dance All Night
Second row right to left
Revolution Dress and Disco Ball Dress

 

A perfect magical dress to ring in the New Year and perhaps a magic swan ride to boot!
xoxo Queen Laura

A Happy New Fete

I came across this new party shop on line, Carousel and I want to do adopt them and call them my own. Such cute and clever vintage inspired toys,gifts, party decor you ever did see. I imagined a small, sparkly New Years Eve Fete for children inspired from these little delights here!

 

1. Good Eve to You - Golden Top Hat
2. What Do You See in the New Year ?- Magic Sparkle Ball
3. I Wish For Many Things for 2013- Silver Magic Wand
4. Twirl Right Out of 2012- Star Sparkle Tu-Tu
5. Queen until Midnight- Golden Crown with Veil
6. Fancy to Meet You- Glitter Mustache
What are you looking forward to most in this Upcoming Sparkling New Year? xoxo Queen Laura

A Sparkling Treat

Need a magical sweet treat to give to someone who has an appreciation for all things fancy? Then try this recipe from  Sugar and Cloth ! These glittery cookie sandwiches may just become a holiday tradition because you and your petite pastry chef will want to make them every year!

Find the recipe here. I fancy some just now! xoxo Queen Laura