A Sweet Little Bunny On The Way – Downtown Des Moines Baby Shower

Flashback Friday 💕🐰 just in time for Easter weekend! Alissa’s “Little Bunny On The Way” baby shower from awhile back was a dreamy Spring celebration filled with pastel pinks, the sweetest bunny touches, and all the cozy, intimate vibes. A morning brunch with friends and family made it the perfect way to shower mama-to-be with […]

April 4, 2026

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Aly + Tommy’s Fishermen’s Inn – Elburn Wedding

In honor of this weekend’s Bridal Open House at Fishermen’s Inn Elburn, I’m sharing some favorite moments from Aly & Tommy’s summer wedding. A little rustic, a little modern, and a whole lot of romantic! I’ve had the honor of playing a part in every Harner wedding over the past 18 years, and Aly was […]

January 15, 2026

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Corporate Holiday Gift Box

’Tis the season for giving, and I was so excited to curate these holiday employee appreciation gift boxes this year. When it comes to corporate holiday gifting—ain’t nobody got time for that
 and that’s where I come in. I love thoughtfully pairing sourced goods with your brand to create a one-of-a-kind gift that truly shows […]

December 17, 2025

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A ‘Dive Into Five’ Mermaid Themed Pool Party in Des Moines, Iowa

Thursday throwback to Afton’s ‘Dive into Five’ themed birthday pool party! When you have an August birthday it’s just a given that you have a pool party and bonus if it’s mermaid themed! Being a boy mom; I love all the glitz/glamour of little girl birthday vibes. If you want hot pink, sequins, or fun […]

July 16, 2025

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Jocelyn + Donny’s Illinois Vineyard Wedding at Acquaviva Winery – Maple Park

Wedding Wednesday! I am so behind on my blogging game and once again I’m making a commitment to myself to catch up on all the 2024 events that didn’t get blogged when they should have been. First up, Jocelyn and Donny’s big day at Acquaviva Vineyard and Winery! These two are the cutest together and […]

July 9, 2025

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Megan’s ‘Last Splash’ Bachelorette Weekend in Des Moines

I’m in full Summer party mode over here, so I thought it would be a great time to finally share Megan’s bachelorette weekend that I helped design and coordinate with her lovely lady crew! These ladies had a fully planned weekend; starting with a fun swim party at a friend’s house, then a surprise cocktail/charcuterie […]

May 13, 2025

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We Can Bearly Wait – A Winter Baby Boy Shower at Chandler’s – Schaumburg

Guests came from near and far to help celebrate Erin and Andrew’s elegant baby shower. The dusty blue and brown tones were perfect for a cold January winter day in the Midwest. With both parents being adventurous and mom-to-be with the nickname “Er bear”; it was only fitting to host an adorable teddy bear themed baby shower. […]

January 9, 2025

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Curious George Birthday Party – Everett Turns One!

Monkey munch, bananas, and “One” Curious little monkey named Everett! I loved planning and designing a simple home party for sweet Everett who loves all things Curious George and can’t do anything without his stuffed monkey tagging along for the fun. Having a holiday birthday can be tough with busy schedules, bitter cold temps for […]

January 4, 2025

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Football Themed Birthday Party – Liam Turns 11!

Eleven years?! How can this be possible? My sweet Liam love is turning eleven tomorrow and I can’t believe it. It makes me sad that time is going so fast, but happy watching him grow and become such a sweet, caring, and smart young man. When Liam arrived into this world it was 10 minutes […]

November 26, 2024

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What’s the Scoop? A Summer Ice Cream Themed Gender Reveal Party

A gender reveal party I recently designed was a “What’s the Scoop” theme and perfect for end of Summer. It featured a soft baby blue and pink color palette and decorations included custom ice cream cookies, cake cones, and sweet and simple pastel florals. It was fun to put all the details together and see […]

October 16, 2024

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