HOW TO DECORATE A TEA BAG WITH TINY POMS

Plain old tea bags are so yesterday. As a gal that decorates pretty much everything she can with a pop of color, I was bound to revamp our simple breakfast beverage. Tea is classic, refined and oh so good. Why can't it be fun too? Make mini pom flowers with a little tissue paper, some pinking shears, a glue dot and a tea bag. Simply replacing that boring old tea tag with something fun and floral in a bright hue? That's my cup of tea!

Be sure to check out the full DIY here on Julep, Minted's blog. Be sure to try this quick addition for brunch on Mother's Day!

GREAT CINCO DE MAYO FONT: CARMEN FIESTA

I just finished painting so I'm glad this weekend is Cinco de Mayo. It's time to celebrate! I have been painting the main living area of the house, it was dark and dismal. Now with a fresh coat of creamy white paint, it's bright and airy and finally done. I've been painting bits and pieces as it is sunny  but I finally had to break down and focus to get the last bits of the hallway done. So if you have been wondering where my posts have been...there is only so much time in the day. I've been dying to redecorate and now I finally get to do the fun part. That being said, I'm scooting out early. Before I go, just in case you were looking for a great font for those papel picado banners, check out Carmen Fiesta by Andreu Balius. Want to make an easy banner? A Silhouette Portrait takes any font you have and will cut it out, you could use this font to make a fun papel picado.

These fun terminals on the capital letters would make a great place card. It doesn't have to be a fiesta, these letters just scream summer to me.

Check out my font loving pals:

ALEXANDRA  {THE AERIALIST PRESS}

ALISON {ALISON OWEN DESIGN}

JEN {BLUSH PRINTABLES}

STEPH {BUBBLEROCK}

SOFIA {BRANCOPRATA}

CATHERINE {DESIGN EDITOR}

CHELSEY {CHELSEYEMERY}

ALLIE {HONEY BEE INVITES}

LAUREN {LAUREN ELISE CRAFTED}

JENNA + ELIZABETH {LITTLE BIT HEART}

LAUREN {PALM PAPERS}

KERRY {SUPER SWOON}

VICKI {VICKI.DESIGNER}

WENDY{WESWEN DESIGN}

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On another note, don't paint ceilings. I know it seems easy but trust me. That is one DIY I will NEVER do again. Ever.

A HORSE CAKE STAND TAKES THE CAKE

I am always looking for new and fabulous cake stands. I have to restrain myself from buying them all. I have more stands than the average party blogger should even own. This does not keep me from trying to find the latest and greatest. I give you the coolest cake stand ever. Yep, I'm calling this one. You could use this for epic desserts or for a catchall tray in your foyer. Either way, this handsome stallion of a cake plate is rarin' to go. Sorry for the horse puns, but do you blame me? This is amazing. I'm always telling you the importance of having basic white serveware and this is the reason why. Your standard collection will blend in while this amazing stand shines in all it's glory. That one diamond, in a fun and quirky manner, quietly shouts 'I am awesome, check out what I put my cupcakes on'. Guests will oooh and ahhh. I guarantee it. IMM Living is a beautiful and fun brand of ceramic goodies, this horse head Takes the Cake Plate is one of my favorites. I encourage you to check them out and find some fun little finds for yourself! I tracked down the cake plate and you can buy it here.

I like to share my secret sources, so I will always let you know where I find goodies. Looking for something for your next party? Ask me. Got something quirky that you need to track down? Let's make a post of it and submit your query. I'm on the hunt and I bet I can find it. If I can't, we might just have to make it. Win win.

HOW TO MAKE EASY GEOMETRIC CAKE TOPPERS

Quick, easy and fun, these geometric cake toppers are number one on my current favorite DIY list. How simple to just find some great shapes and hot glue them to decorate a cake, no baking skills required. Check out the full DIY for this geometric cake topper over on Julep, Minted's blog. I dare you do use these for a BBQ, a shower or a birthday. Want more? What if you took these wood shapes and made a garland? All you would need to do is hot glue it to a strand of twine. Easy.

HOW TO MAKE PARTY TOPIARIES

What is a party topiary? Just a fun take on traditional hanging decorations. Pop a few honeycomb balls on a stick and call it awesome. These couldn't be easier to make and just bring a ball of fun to the party. Think of all the different combinations you could make. Don't forget that you have a variety of sizes to choose from and can even make shapes - a geometric topiary would be so fun!! Pop on over to Minted's blog Julep and check out the full tutorial HERE.

A little hint, unless you have these sticks stuck in the ground for your perfect garden party, you are going to need a base. Check out the quick and easy DIY to put the dowels in a base and make these cuties over on Minted's blog Julep HERE.