It's been quiet on the blog… which is always an accurate indication that things are super busy behind-the-scenes. One of the fun projects I've been working on is helping to launch the new +Martha Stewart party product line for JCPenney - MarthaCelebrations. I was chosen (along with a group of other party enthusiasts and bloggers) to style a party using a "Celebration in a Box" shipped to me. I had no idea what I would receive and was thrilled when the box arrived containing fun party items from this collection: MarthaCelebrations - Sweetgrass Collection My mind quickly took off and I'm thrilled to share with you today what I came up with... "Rooted Deeply In Love" Themed Bridal Shower It's a beautiful theme fit for a Bridal Shower, Baby Shower or even a Family Reunion or Anniversary Celebration. Green Apple Licorice Twists Interactive Parfait Potting Station Guests get to create their own customized parfaits using the directions & supplies provided. Here's what a finished parfait looks like - including darling customized wooden spoons that double as "plant markers" Top Soil (Crushed Oreos) Seedlings (Fresh Mint) to top off the parfaits. Rosemary Sea Salt Party Favor "All the MarthaCelebrations at jcpenney products featured in this post were provided by the Editors at Martha Stewart Living, a team that loves a good party and deeply admires the bloggers who throw them." I hope you love how it turned out everyone! I had a blast coming up with the concept/theme and loved using the new MarthaCelebrations products to pull it off. WIN YOUR OWN "CELEBRATION-IN-A-BOX" From June 7th-June 14th, use Pinterest to repin your favorite images from the #LetsCelebrate Pin Party Board being sure to use the #letscelebrate hashtag. All readers who do this will have the opportunity to win their very own "celebration-in-a-box." HELP ME WIN A FEATURE ON MARTHASTEWART.COM The blogger (who participated in this MarthaCelebrations launch party) with the most total repins will win a feature on MarthaStewart.com and a jcpenney gift card! So PLEASE go to the #LetsCelebrate Pin Party Board and repin the images from the "Rooted Deeply in Love" party seen here. (I've already pinned images to the board - now you just need to go repin them)! *wink* And while you are there - be sure to check out all of the other fabulous party inspiration from the other amazing bloggers who participated in this! (I'm heading there now). For those of you who'd like to re-create this for your next celebration... the "Rooted Deeply in Love" Chalkboard Printables, (poster, food labels and Parfait Potting Station Directions), I designed will be available in the shoppe soon! The Sweetgrass Collection MarthaCelebrations party products shown here can be purchased from JCPenney! (online or in-store) MarthaCelebrations Party Products I used: Butterfly Cupcake Picks (I disassembled these and used the butterflies as accents on pots, signs and glass jars). Hanging Decoration Kit Cupcake Liners Dinner Napkins Favor Boxes Fern/Butterfly Gift Wrap Marble Yellow Gift Wrap Paper Cups Dinner Plates Cocktail Napkins Licorice Twists - Green Apple Other Sources: "Rooted In Love" 24x36 Chalkboard Art - Pen N' Paperflowers Chalkboard Food Labels - Pen N' Paperflowers Chalkboard "Parfait Potting Station" Sign - Pen N' Paperflowers Slate Serving Trays - Michael's Slate Coasters - Michael's Carafes holding Infused Water - JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Wooden Tags on Carafes - Pick Your Plum (I painted them with +Martha Stewart Chalkboard Paint) Wooden Spoons - The TomKat Studio (painted with +Martha Stewart Chalkboard Paint) Wooden Scoops - The TomKat Studio Wax Liners for Terra Cotta Pots - Wal-Mart Bakery - just ask them! KEEPiNG iT REAL Sending out a HUGE Thank You to my sweet family! This would not have come together without their help. Ema was my biggest helper - keeping Ella busy, helping me move furniture, making the pudding and other various food prep, crafting with me and "rooting" me along the entire time. I love her!! J bit his tongue and aside from some push-back on helping me move some large pieces of furniture, he didn't gripe too much about the chaos. *wink*