As we all have done our parts over the last few months to stay socially distant to slow the spread of COVID-19, we have had to sacrifice many of our usual ways of staying connected to our communities.This feels particularly difficult now that the weather has warmed...
Every year the families in our neighborhood throw a block party. It’s a great way to build community by participating in fun shared experiences. This year, because it is still necessary to maintain social distancing rules for everyone’s safety, we decided to get...
Living in Portland with many of my friends and family overseas, I am no stranger to getting creative with virtual celebrations. While it may not be exactly the same as celebrating in person, virtual celebrations can go a long way in making it feel like we are all...
There might be nothing that screams “celebrate!” more than balloons. Balloons are present at almost every type of celebrations- from birthdays to baby showers to graduations, and yes, weddings! While balloons may initially seem a bit cheesy for an elegant wedding, I...
A few years ago, in a rather radical mood, I decided to style a Punk Glam New Years Eve party. Full of anti-establishment attitude, this party works just as well today as it did then. After all, who doesn’t love being a little rebellious from time to time? And what...
My UFO spotting & backyard camping kids party was full of out of this world decor and fun keepsakes like this DIY UFO spotting kit, that doubled as the party invite . A UFO spotting kit fits in with the retro Roswell and Area 51 vibe and starts a fun night of...