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Eek! Monsters! 1

Monsters don't have to be scary; in fact, they can be downright adorable! If your little one is into monsters, don't wait for Halloween to bring out the decorations, throw a fun and silly monster themed birthday party! The bright colors and googly eyes are the perfect backdrop for a kid friendly celebration.

Speaking of backdrops, our monster eye garland makes a great photo booth background, or can be used to add a fun pop of color and whimsy to a blank wall. Each order comes with five strands and has funny eyes scattered throughout. Kids will love it! Of course, for any kid celebration, the dessert is the star of the party, and these cupcake toppers are the cutest way to top them! Party guests are sure to clamour for their favorite monster. Go all the way by serving them in these crazy eyeball cupcake liners!

To say "Happy Birthday" to your little monster, put our oversized monster banner on the wall! With crazy hair, snaggle teeth, and wonky eyes, this colorful banner is both fun and functional. When the party is over, you can hang the name section of the banner in a bedroom or playroom to keep the party going after the guests are gone. Our centerpieces match the banner perfectly and can double as fun photo booth props, or can even be used after party as part of a monster puppet show! Getting double duty out of your party decorations is never a bad thing!

For the first time, we have collaborated with another maker mama on a party theme, and we are excited to share her adorable creations with you! Head over to Yippitee to see her monster themed birthday t-shirts. They match our monster decor perfectly, and will make your party pics perfect! And, as always, our motto is: never forget the confetti!

Join Our Team! 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: 

• 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!

Pool Party! 0

Sweet As Can Be 0

As a little girl, I was obsessed with Strawberry Shortcake. I had all the dolls, the books, the VHS tapes (remember those?), and I even had Strawberry Shortcake toothpaste. I wish I had pictures of the Strawberry Shortcake birthday cake my mom made for me one year; so cute. While the cartoon series may have faded out, I think the theme of a strawberry party is still popular because it's timeless, cute, and perfect for a spring or summer time party. 

When we first got a request from a customer to do a strawberry themed party, we were so excited to come up with the decorations because we had been thinking about it for a while. The request was for a first birthday party for a little girl, and how appropriate is that because what is sweeter than a precious baby girl? Since she would be smashing a cake at her party, one of the first things we designed was this highchair banner. The bright colors and cute font will look great in smash cake photos or a first birthday photo shoot. Since the birthday baby won't be leaving any of her cake for the guests, we also offer cupcake toppers for everyone else. Of course, it doesn't have to be a first birthday party, since we all know they stay sweet forever, right? But, if you are throwing a strawberry themed first birthday, we offer a month-by-month photo banner to showcase how much your little one has grown from birth, to their birthday.

As always, we offer personalized banners, confetti, and centerpieces to round out your party's decor. I love the option to add the birthday boy, or girl's name to all the decor to really celebrate their special day and make it all about them. I also love that the name portion of our banners can be used after the party is over as a bedroom or playroom decoration. When all the decor is coordinated and personalized, the photos from the big day will be memorable and act as a perfect snapshot of that moment in your baby's life.

If you really want to stick with the strawberry theme, this cake recipe is easy and oh so delicious! Turn it into cupcakes and use these sweet liners to match the party! Serve all your sweet treats and party eats on these plates with cute strawberry napkins. To offset all the pink and red berries, a pretty spring green table cloth is a perfect backdrop for your food table, and is a great shade for your party cups as well.

So, Happy Birthday to all your sweet ones out there and and please let us know if we can make their big day special; we'd love to help!

Party Food! 0

Anyone who knows me well knows that I am food obsessed. I worked as a corporate chef for a few years, I read cookbooks like they're novels, and food tv is basically the soundtrack playing in the background of my day-to-day life. Shanti is also a food lover and we spend a good amount of our work days chatting about where and what we've eaten that week and what we want to eat that night. So, while we obviously love party decorations, we never ignore the party menu either! Today, I wanted to share some of our favorite party food tips and recipes.

First, we both love cupcakes and they make an appearance at every birthday party or baby shower we host. Now, I love to cook, but I'm not the best baker. I suspect it has something to do with my poor math skills and lack of patience, but I digress. Recently, I found a baking hack that has taken my cupcakes to a new level and it works every time. The best part? You get to use a box of cake mix! Here's how it works: grab your favorite brand & flavor of cake mix, swap the vegetable oil for twice the amount of melted butter, swap the water for equal parts whole milk, and add one egg. That's it! Bake according to the box instructions and they will come out tasting like bakery cupcakes. As for frosting, I'm not the biggest fan of buttercream, so I use a cream cheese frosting recipe.

Aside from the cake or cupcakes, you need some good munchies to keep your guests happy and the little ones from melting down and we have some tried and true favorites. First, is corn dip. Delicious, unapologetically southern, fattening, yummy corn dip. Shanti and I have both made this dip countless times and people freak out over it. Serve it with corn chips and watch people go nuts. (If you're anti-mayo, just use all sour cream) It's pretty standard practice for us to round out the dip options with our favorite jarred salsa, guacamole, and queso. It's Texas; we can't help ourselves.

To ease our consciences a little, we usually put something healthy on the food table in the midst of the creamy dips and sugary cupcakes. Fruit skewers are a favorite. There's really no recipe; you just assemble and-done! They look beautiful with whatever fruit is in season, and kids of all ages love them. A veggie tray is always a good idea, too. Even if you dunk them in obscene amounts of ranch dip, at least you and the kiddos had a crunchy raw veggie, right? For a lighter than ranch veggie dip, try a Greek yogurt recipe.

Hungry yet? We hope some of these recipes and tips will help you plan the perfect menu for your next party, and be sure to visit our Pinterest page for lots more food and drink recipes for a themed party, or any occasion!

Reggae Baby 0

When my baby sister told me she was expecting her first baby, I flipped out. I was so excited for her and for me too, because there would be a new baby to love on! The excitement only doubled when I found I was also expecting and we were both having girls! I know my sister inside and out and we often joke that we share a brain, so as soon as I suggested a Bob Marley themed baby shower, she immediately said, "Oh my gosh-yes!" Since she signs all of her correspondence with "One love", her dog is named Marley, and she fully embodies the vibe of peace & love, it was a no brainer. I have to say, when the decorations came together, it was my favorite party theme to date.

We really zoned in on the Bob  Marley song, "Three Little Birds" since the addition of this baby girl would make a family of two, a family of three, and because the most famous lyric in the song is, "Let's get together and feel alright" and after all, if you're going to a celebration of any kind, it's the perfect motto. We offer a banner that says just that in any color you could think of for any celebration type. It made a great photo backdrop at her shower. As for the birds, they were everywhere! We made centerpieces to add to the flower arrangements that featured a daddy, mama, and baby girl bird: the "Three Little Birds", and also had a second set featuring a heart and a music note to fit the reggae vibe. The birds also made an appearance in the confetti, cupcake toppers, and garland. The tinier the birds got, the cuter they were! I love the peace signs added throughout the decor, not just because it fits my sis perfectly, but because it set a great vibe for the party.

Of course, it doesn't have to be a baby shower to get together and feel alright, but if you are going down a reggae road for a new baby, there are lots of cute baby gift ideas to go along with your theme. I love the lullaby version of all the Bob Marley hits and I can pretty much guarantee that any parent will love them as much as baby does! Keep the "One Love" vibe going after baby is here with this adorable onesie. There's even a bedtime story based on the song "Three Little Birds" that would be a great addition to the hostess gift for the new mama. Of course, I can't mention a party without thinking about the food. We made key lime cupcakes since they seemed to fit the beachy feel of the party. They were extra scrumptious!

Keep feelin' alright, keep on partying, and "One Love", y'all!