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Love Is In the Air 0

Everyone loves love, right? Weddings are such a joyful time and to see two people you care about tie the knot isn't just a party, it's a privilege. As much as Shanti and I both enjoy a wedding and a fun reception, we hadn't ventured into making wedding decorations because, let's face it, that's scary! We have all heard the term "Bridezilla" and we have both planned our own weddings, so we know how much time and thought goes into it. With that in mind, there's a lot of pressure to make the decor just right. So we stuck to bridal shower and engagement party decor until two of our best friends got engaged and asked us to help with the decorations. We had the pleasure of decorating their engagement party and were so excited to be a part of their big day.

It helped that the bride has great style and gave us good direction to get started. The first thing guests would see when they arrived was the sign-in table where invitees could leave well wishes and words of encouragement for the bride & groom and drop off their wedding gifts. To spruce up the plain white cloth on the table, we made a huge "Welcome" banner in all the wedding colors with the bride and groom's names in gold underneath. It was a perfect spot for guests to snap a picture when they arrived and share it to social media to celebrate the couple.

True to their fun loving spirit, we began with the sweets table! The bride and groom each had a giant jar of their favorite candy, peach gummies for her and peanut butter cups for him, and we made signs for each: "Bride's Favorite" and "Groom's Favorite". In the middle of all the candy was the centerpiece made of a tower of little bundt cakes, topped with the wedding cake, and the crowning touch was a cake topper we made in the wedding colors with the initials of the bride and groom. The pennant style was fun and whimsical, and was a departure from the standard monogram style initials or bride & groom topper. Perhaps my favorite part of the dessert table though, was the sparkly gold "Treat Yo'self" banner that hung over the table. Any fans of "Parks and Recreation" will know exactly what that means! The team of pros at Carefree Weddings styled everything to perfection and we couldn't have been happier with the way it turned out.

We know that at the end of the day, the wedding decorations aren't what's most important when two people get married, but it was so special to be able to be a part of such a momentous occasion for two of our very favorite people on the planet. Now, with one wedding under our belt, we are ready to venture into the wild world of wedding decorations! So, whatever your wedding style or budget is, we'd love to help create custom decorations that fit your personality and your taste exactly. 

Much love!

-Heather and Shanti

But First, Brunch 0

There is just something about taking your time to wake up and get dressed in the morning and then heading off to a leisurely brunch. Forget cramming down a bowl of cereal while chasing the kids around and running out the door with a cup of luke-warm coffee. I'm talking about sitting down, eating decadent food, enjoying a mimosa or coffee cocktail, and chatting the morning away with friends until well into the afternoon. And how about having a brunch time party instead of an evening party? You can enjoy time with friends over good food and drinks, and then still have the day left to do all the things that we have to do in our daily lives. Oooh-or maybe even take a nap after. I don't know about the rest of you, but late night parties take me a couple of days to get over and I don't have time for that!

Shanti and I are huge fans of brunch and try to get together with our group of friends at least once every couple of months to enjoy a kid-free meal and cocktail while catching up on everyone's busy lives. And we can't be the only ones, right? So, we created a line of brunch inspired party decor that you can bring out every time you have the gals over. The menu at our brunches always varies, but one constant is mimosas so naturally, we made a "But first mimosas" banner. It's as sparkly as champagne and can be used for any celebration where mimosas are served: bridal shower, sip and see, and of course, brunch. In keeping with the bubbly theme, we also made a "Bubbly Bar" centerpiece that can be used at the drink station where guests concoct their brunch beverage of choice. Need some ideas outside of orange juice and champagne? How about a pear and basil version? You'll be saying "Sip Sip Hooray" after a couple of those!

Yes, a mimosa is a treat that we have at every brunch, but coffee is the fuel that keeps us running every single day, so of course it's part of every brunch celebration. Whether you like it iced, or hot, spiked, or straight, it gets the morning party started! Put these cute coffee centerpieces out among the cream, sugar, and liqeur, then pack them away until your next morning time celebration! 

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most fun meal of the day, so make it a celebration!

Happy Brunching!

We're hiring... Again! 1

Hi, Thanks for stoping by and taking a look at our current job opening!

We are looking to hire someone to work with us part-time in our North Austin in-home studio (near The Domain). The position starts immediately, and will range from 5-15 hours per week. Initially all hours will be in-studio, with the possibility of some hours being remote from your home, if you desire, after initial training.

Our ideal candidate would be: 

• Available Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday to work in-studio anytime between the hours of 9-5. We currently only need approximately 5-15 hours or labor each week, so you can set your own hours within those days/times!
• A hard working, task oriented person, who is comfortable taking the lead on projects.
• Must LOVE crafting. (We literally cut and glue paper all day every day!)
• Attention to detail IS A MUST.
• Bonus points given if you have basic sewing experience and/or experience with die cutters (Silhouette, Cricut, etc.)
• A basic understanding of marketing, social media and SEO is awesome, but not mandatory.
• Experience using the backend seller side of Etsy, Shopify, or Amazon would be amazing but not mandatory.
• Some hours will be in office while others will be flexible and work from home.

Pay starts at $8.50/hour. Pay will increase to $9/hour after 6 months of quality work.

If you are interested, please send and email to us at contact@partyatyourdoor.com, and let us know why you think you're a great fit for the position!

2018..Here we come! 0

As I sat up late last night, running year end numbers (you know, the boring side of running a business), I was blown away by the fact that we completely CRUSHED some of our 2017 business goals. I mean, in our wildest dreams we did not think our little shop, that was started on a wing and a prayer, would have grown this quickly! Simultaneously I was also humbled by the goals that came up short (and I mean REALLY short!) But 2018 is a new year, with a new set of goals, and we are going to continue to grow and push ourselves to do more, make more, and be more for you, for the shop, and for ourselves.

Occasionally I actually take a minute to make something for myself, and that happened last year about this time. I had a blank spot on the wall behind the cutter and my computer that needed to be filled. I came up with 3 quotes that I adored, created some cute posters, and they have been inspiring me all year long. 

As we dive into 2018, I wanted to share one of them with you. I hope it brings as much joy and motivation to your life as it did to mine this past year!

Download this file here, and Happy New Year! 

...And A Happy New Year! 0

As we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we sometimes forget about the biggest celebration of the year-New Year's Eve! Whether you're staying in and watching the ball drop, hosting a party for your friends and family, or dressing your best and hitting the town, New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate! 

This year, we have created New Year's Eve party decorations that sparkle and shine! Choose from two different banners to suit your party's style: the more casual "Tonight We Party" banner, or the shimmery gold "Cheers to a New Year" banner that will look great as part of a backdrop for your guests to take NYE photos. Every New Year's Eve party requires something festive and bubbly to drink, and we have the perfect way to top your straws and put a little zip in your sip! These "Cheers" straw toppers are sparkly and fun, and you get a dozen with each order. To decorate your food table, or to hand out to guests as fun photo props, you'll want to grab these NYE centerpieces that feature glittery "2018" and "Happy New Year" and a clock with the hands set to midnight. Finally, we never forget about the confetti and we don't want you to either! Sprinkle these 2018 cutouts around the food table, bar, and anywhere you want to add a touch of festive fun. Order in 50 or 100 piece bags. We offer the choice to order every item a la carte in any amount you need, or purchase our NYE Party Box with everything you need for a party of 12.

Looking for some fun food and drink ideas for your NYE bash? Check out these punches and these appetizers. They are sure to help you round out 2017 on a high note! Need a perfect party playlist? We have that covered too!

Here's to a wonderful 2018!

-Heather and Shanti

Oh Christmas Tree! 0

It's that time of year; the merriest season is upon us! It's time to shop, bake, and decorate the house! Putting up the tree and decorating it is a tradition we look forward to every year, and even though we sometimes find ourselves in a Griswold family scenario, it always ends up looking beautiful and makes our living room my favorite spot in the house. But...when you have toddlers in the house, the tree doesn't always stay looking perfect for the holiday season. Those little hands just can't resist pulling on the strings of lights and grabbing all the shiny (and often, breakable) ornaments of the branches. Luckily, we have a solution!

We make an adorable felt Christmas tree with ten colorful ornaments that kids can move, remove, and restick as many times as they want with no need for hooks, tape, glue, or mess of any kind! The tree is approximately 32" tall, so it's the perfect size for toddlers. This year, we added a felt loop on the top of the tree for easy hanging. Just use one of these removable hooks for an easy take-down when it's time to pack up the Christmas gear. Use a little masking tape or painters tape behind the bottom corners of the tree, and you're all set! If you want to be able to move the tree from room to room to keep your eyes on the little ones, mount the tree to a piece of foam board to make it easily portable! If the ornaments start to lose their "stick", just give them a rub on your cozy flannel Christmas jammies to build up a little static, and they'll be ready to go again!

Special thanks goes out to Stephanie from Sweetpotato Peachtree for allowing her precious daughter to be our tree model. Check out her blog for DIY projects, reviews on baby and kid friendly products, and her work with NICU Knits, and more.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

-Heather and Shanti

PS-if we ever figure out a cat-proof Christmas tree, we'll let you know!