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Inside The NBA at Ramsey’s 1st!

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I am a huge, huge fan of totally unique parties. As our past clients know, Party Magic (the event styling boutique I manage) is well known for its “no-two-parties-are-alike policy“. In other words, even though we do parties week-in and week-out, every party is special. This isn’t a policy as much as a natural inclination on my part. I just like the whole process of creation and doings for the first time, every time. And besides, things get boring after you repeat them for the...

Mikaela’s Primera Fiesta – A Modern Mexican Fiesta

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Today, I am literally bouncing with excitement, as I’m about to show you what I think is one of the best works Party Magic and I have done recently (if not THE BEST). The title of the party is similarly dramatically phrased as well: Primera Fiesta de Mikaela! This type of fiesta is not like any other, not only because of the decor, but also because this was the first time I had a client who is an honest-to-goodness public servant! Mayen, who apparently has some Spanish blood, decided it...

Jaime – A Retro Mickey Garage Party (And Why I Will Always Love This Job)

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No matter how many times I’ve been asked to make a Mickey party, I am always bursting with excitement, simply because I always try to create something new, with a twist. This time my client, Jennifer, had a special request. She wanted to create a party revolving around the concept of Mickey and Transportation, two of the most favorite things of her dear son, Jaime. The alchemy of these two elements came out this way: So cute, right! I LOVE the detailed vintage oil cans off to the side of...

Ethan and Caden: A Robotic Rumble!

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After that doozy of a blog post, where I wrote about 22 Awesome Giveaway and Souvenir Ideas For Your Birthday Party (my original plan was to list down 34 ideas, but a few days of researching later I kind of got stuck at 22 and stayed there), I think it’s now time to change gears and do another special feature on a recent party we styled.  I’m talking about Ethan and Caden’s joint birthday celebration! The inspiration for the party took off from another of Sygryd Fuentes’...

22 Awesome Giveaway and Souvenir Ideas For Your Birthday Party (with Recommended Suppliers)

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Let’s face it. The main reason everyone goes to kiddie parties nowadays is for the birthday giveaway. It’s that most sought-after moment, when you line up for your chance to greet “Happy Birthday” to the celebrant and claim your pack of goodies. It’s so good, it almost feels like Christmas! If you are a mommy scouring the internet for giveaways, gifts, or birthday souvenir ideas, this post is a great place to start: 1. Make cute and cuddly plush toys that match...

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