I love, love, love this Derby party from Abby- so many thought-out details! She did a great job incorporating elements of the ‘race for the roses.’ Filing away for future Derby party inspiration!

A very charming housewarming party from drywall and diapers. Leslie made pies for her guests, had a hand-drawn map of her home for friends to explore, and asked guests to write ‘what home is’ for them.

This SATC-themed bachelorette party from Meaghan is fab! The hostesses didn’t leave anything out. Among the many details…

this whole spread from Spruce designer Sarah’s wedding. She, fiance, and 2 friends managed to cater the entire wedding themselves! I love the limited bar menu on the chalkboard, as well as the homespun cheese setup. (via style me pretty)

I love living vicariously through blogging friends…this garden party from Chelsea is oh so lovely!

I’m the first to admit I can’t get enough of bird-themed parties! So I loved when this ‘how tweet it is’ baby shower popped into my inbox. You won’t want to miss all the ‘tweet’ details at nickandkaysi.

I’m totally smitten with this ‘ from imprintables. It had me at the burlap tablecloths. Combined with the ‘shinier’ elements like glittered silver letters and coral-colored drinks, I find the whole set-up simply divine! More .

Susie threw a ‘magical forest dinner party‘ for a dear friend’s birthday, with lovely results! This could easily be translated to a ‘woodland fairy’ party as well- check it all out at rock scissor paper.

Lots of eye candy to be had at Tracy Lau! Top two photos from her 40th birthday, bottom two from her celebration for easter.

What a cool baby shower from Brooklyn Limestone! I especially like that the host added glasses to objects around the house to honor the mama-to-be. More here. (Thanks, Whitney!)