Winter Pastel Inspiration

Pastels normally elicit visions of Spring and Easter. But pastel colors can also work in the Winter. Give some of these Winter pastel ideas a try at for your next party.

Icy Blue Dessert Table

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Pastel Candy Canes

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Vintage Pastel Christmas Table

Pastel Tableware

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Winter Cookies

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Pastel Dessert Table Doughnuts

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Pastel Christmas lights

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Pastel Balloons in Varying Sizes

 

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Stumped on why pastels work so well in the Winter? If you look carefully, pastel colors can be found everywhere in nature during this time of year...

Wintery Scene

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Kids Party Inspiration-Polar Bear Theme

In the third installment of my Winter Party theme ideas I'm focusing on cute and cuddly Polar Bears! Check out all of the inspiration I found:

Cakes and Cookies and Cupcakes OH MY!

From Top Left: 3 Tier Cake, Polar Bear and Bunting Topper Cake, Icy Blue Layers Cake, Polar Bear Cake Pops

 

Cinnamon Polar Bears, Polar Bear w/ Scarves, Polar Bear Luv

 

 

Rock Candy Icicle Cupcake, Polar Bear Cupcakes

 

 

Keep em beary entertained with these fun crafts

 

Polar Bear Cup Craft, Polar Bear Plate Craft

 

 

 Beary Cool Decorations

 

From Top Left: Ornament Hot Air Balloon Bears, Northern Lights in a Jar, Sock Bear, Polar Bear Party Hat

 

 

What do polar bears eat?

 

Polar Bear Food

Kids Party Inspiration-Snowman Theme

Time for part 2 of my Winter-themed party ideas. I'm dedicating the month of January to sharing some of my favorite cold weather party inspirations. This feature is all about Snowmen. Check out all of the cool Snowman-themed Party I've scoured the web to find:

DECOR

From Top Left: Snowman Chandelier, Winter Wonderland table, Snowman Garland, Snowman Fridge, Snowman Chair Cover, Snowman Ornament Centerpiece.

FOOD

 

I was amazed by the variety of healthy snowman-themed food options out there!

 

From Top Left: Juice Boxes, Snowman Cheese Ball, Snowman Sandwich, Beef Stew with Snowman Mashed Potatoes, Cheese Cube Snowmen, Snowman Potato Soup, Snowman Bagel, Popcorn Cups, Punch Bowl, Pizza Bagels, Banana Slices on a Stick, Snowman Milk Glasses, Melted Snowman Water Labels.

 

TREATS

 

From Top Left: Pull Apart Snowman Cupcake, Snowmen Pretzel Sticks, Mr. Melty Cookie, Snowman Smore, Snowman Sundae, Snowman Shots, Snowman Cakepops, Snowman Candybar Favors, Snowman Cake, Snowglobe Cake, Pieces of Coal, Snowman Hats, Snowman Cake, Snowman Dessert Table, Snowman Cupcakes, Doughnut Snowmen.

 

INVITATIONS

 

From Top Left: Bright Snowman Party Design, Whimsical Snowman Invitation and Decorations, Personalized Photo Card, Jolly Snowman Invitation.

 

CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES

 

From Top Left: Snowman Snow Measuring Stick, Indoor Snowball Fight, Flowerpot Snowman, Sock Snowman, Pin-The-Nose Game, Snowman Cookie Decorating.

 

I hope you found some inspiring snowman ideas for your next Winter shindig. If you have a snowman project you'd like to share leave your link in the comments below.



A Warm and Cozy Start to the New Year

Anyone that knows me is aware that Winter is my least favorite time of year. I’m a Summer baby all the way. Even though our Washington, DC Winters are considered mild to many, I’m pretty miserable right about now. Anyway, I’m trying to be positive and turn my lemons into lemonade (frozen lemonade).

Since I love to stay warm and cozy, I thought wouldn’t it be a great idea to give the house a mini Winter makeover with cozy housewares? Here are some fun pieces I really liked in bright colors that remind me of warmer days.

This bright and cheery pillow is perfect to liven up a dreary couch or a bed.

 

These little nesting bowls are so cute .

 

What about these little citrus felt coasters? They remind me of warmer days to come.

Check out this amazing Bommel Pouf rug!

What a beautiful cable knit pattern for this teapot!

 

Perhaps I’m the last person on earth who didn’t know what an “apple cozy” was, but now that I know I totally want one. Who knew apples got cold? lol

 

These knitted vases give me a cozy feeling.

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Wow, this crochet lampshade is gor-ge-ous!

 

And last but not least an adorable mom coffee cozy.



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I’m not a knitter and I don’t crochet or sew (yet) but I can surely appreciate these beautiful objects. Do you have cozy house project you’d like to share?

Kids Party Inspiration-Penguin Theme

There are so many fun Winter themed party ideas, it’s hard to choose just one. So I decided to dedicate January to sharing some of my favorites. The first features our feathered friends from the South Pole, Penguins! Check out all of the cool Penguin Party ideas below:

I love the pop of yellow they added to this otherwise hum-drum black and white color scheme.

This pink and purple penguin party is perfectly suited for a little chilly princess.

This Winter Onederland is a bright and cheerful idea for a Onederful girl or boy.

I love all of the DIY elements in this adorable penguin party theme.


Let everyone know about your fabulous penguin party with invitations like these:

 

Love the chevron pattern on this one by AllisonKizerDesigns.

This Waddle, Waddle design can be used for Birthdays, Baby Showers or Baby Announcements.

These invitations by inglishdigidesign comes in lots of colors to match your color scheme.
 


You can make your own igloo cake like this one from Martha Stewart

Check out this adorable little edible penguin.

I love the snow globe topper on this elegant two-tiered cake.

This simple sheet cake is probably an easy DIY project for anyone to make.

The expressions on the faces of the little penguins on this cake are too funny.



Check out all of the other penguin themed goodies you can serve at your party

Adults will appreciate these penguin poppers and they look awesome!

Everyone will go gaga over these tasty black-and-white tuxedo penguin pops.

Gourmet Mom On The Go has many neat ideas for penguin inspired food.

More fun with jello.

Have you ever seen penguin pasta?

Here is a quick simple idea using Oreo cookies.
 


Make your party table look fabulous with coordinated printables and tableware

Add a pop of color with this bright and cheerful printableparty package.

I’m really feeling this sophisticated black and white tuxedo design.

This designs by chickabug and sweetpeaparty can be personalized.

 

There are so many other party decor elements you can use to accent your penguin theme

A Penguin Centerpiece.

 

SerendipityPartyShop has lots of color coordinated party decor options.

A penguin table runner.

Creative DIY penguin decor using plastic soda bottles.

Penguin balloon idea.

Penguin beach balls.

 

Don't forget to entertain your guests with some of these creative penguin-inspired games

What kid wouldn’t love a cool igloo fort?

Get free printable penguin finger puppets patterns here.
Little ones should have no problem creating this paper platepenguin craft.



Finally give your guests something memorable to take home

Peter Penguin Windup Toy.

Oriental trading has lots of penguin favor options.

PersonalizedPenguin Lotion Favors.


Do you have creative penguin party ideas? Share your links.