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Friday, August 6, 2010

Birthday Blogstravaganza – Day 5: Party It Up with Polka Dots

{Today is Day 5 of my Birthday Blog-stravagaza!!!!
 We have finally come to the end of my Birthday Blogstravaganza!!!!  It's been so fun having all my favorite blog-gals do a guest post for me this week.  I am truly honored and so appreciative of all the love you've given me.  HOLLA!

Each day this week a guest blogger has posted about one of my favorite things. There have been great giveaways as well, please go to the end of the post for more details on today's giveaway.  Please note that all winners from this week's giveaways will be announced on Friday, Aug. 13th.
 Today's guest post is by Michelle Burt with Maddycakes Muse.  Michelle is a fantastic event planner with awesome design skills.  She can also show you how to create a fab party with a small budget.  Today she's taken on the challenge of posting about Polka Dots - my favorite go to pattern for parties. You can find more of her work over on her blog.}



polka_dot_water_bottles
(Source: Maddycakes Muse)

Happy Birthday Keisha! I was happy to be asked to guest blog to help celebrate your birthday! What a great idea to showcase your favorite things. The favorite thing I was given was polka dots which just so happens to be one of my favorite things as well. Polka dots are so versatile and will never go out of style.
For the birthday girl Keisha loves sweets, I'll start with polka dots cakes and cupcakes.

Polka Dot Cakes and Cupcakes
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The first cake in the upper left corner was on the January cover of Gourmet magazine.  This cake and the cupcakes in the bottom left corner both come from cupcakesbyles.blogspot.com. She has such awesome stuff!!  The cake in the bottom right corner is from Country Living Magazine, For all you wonderful bakers there is a tutorial of how to do this beautiful cake. 

Polka Dots Cookies
ladybug_cookies
(Source Polka Dot Zebra Flickr)


Well, you must have something to wear to the party~why not polka dots??
polka_dot_fashions
(Source- Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Michael Kors )

Polka Dot shoes
polka dot shoes!

Polka Dot Handbag-If you have an extra $1395 laying around you can go to Neiman Marcus and get this adorable Valentino Polka Dot Clutch.
valentino_polka_dot_clutch
However, I wouldn't suggest wearing the polka dot dress, shoes and handbags together. Too much of a good thing is sometimes Too Much!!

I hope you have a Happy Birthday and thanks for including me in on all the fun!  Many blessings my friend!

TODAY'S GIVEAWAY!!!!

Polka Dot Tableware from Plates and Napkins*!

Set of Dinner Plates for 8
Set of Salad Plates for 8
Diunner & Beverage Napkins
8 Coordinating Cups

Just leave a comment below to enter!

*This giveaway is not sponsored by plates and napkins

6 comments:

  1. love me some polka dots anything!!!!

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  2. Seriously...I think we may be related {smiles!} I absolutely love your posts and the inspiration you offer makes me want to put the laptop down and dig out the cupcake pans. I too am a huge fan of polka dots! YOU are my new favorite blogger - I have an award for you over at Sunny Bug! http://sunnybugworld.blogspot.com/2010/08/inspiration-substance.html

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  3. I love polka dots!! They always make me smile!! What a darling tea party my daughter and I could have with the darling polka dots!

    swapping.queen@hotmail.com

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  4. @Jennifer, @CB, @Lori - polka dots ROCK! :)
    @Elizabeth - thank you for the blog award - I'll have to post it today!
    @Lakisa - GOOD LUCK!

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