Pity Party
We’ve all been through it- the obligatory post-breakup wallowing and, apparently, it’s what we’re supposed to do- if Lorelei Gilmore is to be believed. The continuous downing of sugar-filled, fatty,...
View ArticleKids ‘Hoppy’ Hour
Today we’re sharing just a few simple steps to help turn your kids’ afternoon snack time into a mini party by creating a kid-friendly version of ‘Happy Hour’… Even in the summer-time, it’s nice to give...
View ArticleThe Periodic Table of Cocktail Sticks
Cocktail party, anyone? Seriously, the shop has such a huge selection of cocktail picks and stirrers at the moment, it’s crazy! You could have any style party imaginable. My particular favorites are...
View ArticleSprinkle Balloon Backdrop DIY
Awhile back we came up with the fantastic idea of making giant ‘sprinkles’ out of balloons to create an awesome photo booth backdrop. Today we teamed up with Baskin-Robbins, who recently launched their...
View ArticleCandy Rainbow Platters 3 Ways
You know those ridiculously over-the-top charcuterie boards overflowing with cheeses, deli meats, bread, crackers, fruits and other delicious savories? Well, this is my attempt to create a candy...
View ArticleEmoji Party: Express Yourself!
We recently teamed up with Lindt Chocolate for this Emoji-inspired party. The concept: to encourage guests to “express themselves” whether by writing their own message on speech bubble props for a...
View Article7 Awesome Balloon Projects
At Oh Happy Day, balloons make our heart all a-flutter! They’re versatile, inexpensive and add a ‘pop’ (bad pun intended) of color to any situation. That’s why we’ve spent A LOT of time experimenting...
View ArticleDIY Dollar Store Photo Booth Backdrop
When I spied this AWESOME editorial photo shoot by JUCO for Alarm Magazine recently, I was completely inspired! So I endeavored to see whether something similar could be re-created affordably as a...
View Article3 Easy Ways to Refresh a Room
Today we’re working with Canvas on Demand to share some quick and easy ways to update your home this fall with removable wallpaper, custom pillows, and your photos printed onto canvas. Canvas on...
View ArticleLipstick Costume
The cuteness continues with our latest project in our Halloween costume series- lipstick! Who wouldn’t love to be strutting around in this pink and gold number come October 31st? Read on for the...
View ArticleSwimming Pool Costume
Check out our latest costume idea for Halloween- a classic, kidney-shaped swimming pool- complete with floaties! I love how it is both graphical and playful. Plus, any costume that manages to...
View ArticleRotary Phone Costume
Yes, I am old enough to actually remember these. I was an 80’s baby and therefore privileged to witness the halcyon days before our communication technology provided a convenient way to avoid actually...
View ArticleHouse Plant Costume
A house plant costume for Halloween? Kinda random, yes. Which is EXACTLY why you should make one. Also, can we take a moment here to reflect on how ridiculously CUTE this kid looks in it? Materials...
View ArticleSnapchat Filter Costumes
When Jordan came up with the brilliant idea to create Snapchat Filter Halloween costumes, we knew we had to drop everything and get to work on it instantly!! Looking at the finished photos now, I...
View ArticleSeashell Costume
Here’s another cutie-pie costume in our Halloween series- a seashell! It’s guaranteed to have you repeatedly reciting “Under the Sea” lyrics and daydreaming of reggae-dancing anthropomorphic crabs....
View ArticleShrimp Costume
One of our wackier Halloween costumes to date, this little shrimp number had us in stitches during the photo shoot. This is due, in part, to model Alison demonstrating the shellfish equivalent of jazz...
View ArticlePaper Bag Costumes (Part 1)
It’s amazing what you can create with something as simple as a brown paper bag! It’s an everyday object most people can find lying around the house on any given day. With a little creativity, we...
View ArticlePaper Bag Costumes (Part 2)
As promised, here’s the second part of our paper bag costume series! This time we transformed them into a Firetruck and a Mondrian painting! Continue for the details… FIRETRUCK INSTRUCTIONS Materials...
View ArticleDIY Giant Balloon Ghosts
We originally planned to fill these giant balloon ghosts with helium but discovered they’re just as awesome and a lot more cost effective if simply hung from the ceiling! Continue to learn how to make...
View ArticleDIY Ombre Mini Pumpkin Centerpiece
Sure, traditional fall colors can be beautiful but sometimes it’s nice to add a pop of warm-toned brights to this conventionally dull-hued season. And so, we came up with this cheerful ombre...
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