IPS Event Planners

My adventure begins... Gm turns 7!!

2013-11-22T22:04:00.000-08:00

Today my eldest, turns 7. He is such an amazing young boy, beautiful inside and out.

Latelu his favorite movie is UP. He is obsessed with CARS and everything DISNEY. I think he will work at PIXAR when he grows up ;)

Last night we celebrated with a photoshoot and then we watched the movie UP when the stars came out.

We are celebrating his life. I really hope these memories will be remembered for long time to come.

As my little man gets bigger.. i just find myself cherishing EVERY MOMENT..
as a mother.. this is what i wish for my son. that he feels LOVED and ACCEPTED.. that he knows that I think the absolute world of him.. I also pray that he will come to and see the true meaning of life.. I just can’t get enough of some little things.. it is the sweetest thing in life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GM... you are truly loved.

MOM.

She who leaves a trail of glitter, is never forgotten

2013-11-08T05:32:00.002-08:00

A little sparkle never hurt anyone.

Be inspired

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Little Mermaid Party

2013-11-06T11:16:00.000-08:00

What about having a mermaid party? We did this special party for a special little one a few weeks ago....

Here are the pics.

Credits:

Styling: Ips Event Planners

Rentals: Miami Kids Party Rental

Cake: Everything Sweet

Healthy Halloween Snacks

2013-10-29T12:25:00.001-07:00

I know Halloween is obviously all about the candy & sweets but today we wanted to share some healthy Halloween snacks that you can make with your kids or serve at those upcoming Halloween parties for a fun and different alternative!

So here is a list of a 5 healthy Halloween Snacks for kids that are made with real food.

Just fruits in a cone.

Super cute, easy and healthy!!!

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Just carrots and a healthy dip!!! :)

Recipe by Family Fresh Meal

Ingredients
- pineapple, cut into bite sized chunks
- oranges, cut into bite sized chunks
- Dairy Free whipped cream or Coconut Yogurt
- optional for decoration candy corn

Directions:
In a clear glass, layer pineapple, then oranges and top with whipped cream and a couple pieces of candy corn. Serve right away or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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and this delicious Pumpkin Patch Dippers. (Hummus and Carrots)

Have a Happy, Safe and Healthy HALLOWEEN

In order to be irreplaceable, one must be always different...

2013-10-27T14:58:00.002-07:00

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High Style Orange & Fuschia 40' n Fabulous Birthday Party

2013-10-08T08:36:00.000-07:00

We had the privilege of planning a fun and fashionable birthday party for an amazing client. We had a blast planning it and bringing it to life.

The color scheme was orange and fuschia for a stylish look. Guests were greeted by sparkling kir royale cocktails in champagne glasses and orange paper straws. The main bar was iluminated in orange and 2 Giant iluminated balls were floating in the pool.

The main focal point of the party was the cake table which was filled with dips and two lollypop tree. I was inspired by Amy and her Lollypop tree and we change it a bit and I just love it. All the details matched the colour palate perfectly and each treat was incredibly tasty!

For midnight treats, 40 shaped cookies in a glasine bags were handed out.

Other decor details included fringe balloons and food labels, colorful and personalized napkins and signs.

No details were spared and we think the party was a giant success!

The event was expertly shot by Moz s from:

:www.mozphotogallery.com

VENDOR CREDITS:

STYLING: IPS EVENT PLANNERS

PARTY RENTAL: MIAMI PARTY RENTAL GROUP

CAKE: EVERYTHING IS SWEET

PHOTOGRAPHY: MOZ PHOTO GALLERY

Bon Voyage (Free Printable)

2013-09-05T16:41:00.000-07:00

I just love vintage luggage labels. In the late-1800s to mid-1900s, it was common for hotels to offer these labels so that guests would adhere them to their suitcases. It was a way for hotels to promote themselves, and for travelers to track where they had stayed.

I really think there’s a certain romance to collecting these vintage labels, isn’t there?

Searching on the internet I just found this freebie from One Charming Party to place in your bags

Don't you love the retro and nostalgic look?

You can download the labels here

Valeria's Art Party. 5th Birthday

2013-08-27T08:31:00.001-07:00

Valeria's Art Party will be a day that I will never forget. Here are some of the photos of the adorable decorations and smiling faces at the party. Hope you all enjoy them! I sure did.

Be ready for an overload of photos! You might want to grab a cup of hot chocolate while reading this post!

Sweetest little birthday girl in her color/rainbow like outfit.

The background has more than 300 butterflies... :)

Dessert Display

Valeria painted the number 5!!

Art Cookies

Just love the color tutu...

Simple and sweet custom-non perfect doodle cake was designed and drawed by Valeria!! It was her idea. The top was made by my awesome friend Chana. Isn't she the best???

The Kids loved his Art Project Table

I set up a small drinks station:

Purple Lemonade

These are my favorite shots from the day. For one moment during the excitment Enrique and Naty (godfather and godmother) had the attention of my little girl.

A rainbow cake with natural dyes. Made by Valeria and me!!! :) NO ARTIFICIAL COLORING IN THIS CAKE... YAY!!!

The smiles on their faces are forever etched into my heart.

Happy Birthday Princess! I hope you enjoyed your party!

Credits:

Cake: Designed by Valeria!

Necklace: Ips Studio
Photography: Moz PhotoStudio
Local: Michael Store
Mason Jars Rental: Miami Kids Party Rental
Stilyst and Desing: Ips Studio

Back to school 2013-2014

2013-08-19T06:57:00.000-07:00

My daughter Valeria started Kindergarten today. Also my son GM. He is in First Grade . YAY!!!
I really hope you two have fun and dance throughout the many adventures life has to offer.

Today's adventure began with waking up from a good night's sleep, getting dressed and eating a good healthy breakfast.

We dedicated the last few days of Summer Vacation to travel and having fun at Disney and also shopping for supplies and of course we also had a BACK TO SCHOOL Photo Shoot by MOZ Photography.

Awww....these are moments I will cherish and remember forever.

Credits
Moz Photography

I know a girl that put color inside my world! Happy 5th Birthday Valeria

2013-08-14T07:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Princess!! Even tough I never know what color you bring on any given day, you are a surprising rainbow of colors.

We love you sweet girl.

Today's a day for celebration
and see five candles burn

Enjoy your special birthday
and Feel the love

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday

Loving you unconditionally,

Every step along the way.

Credits:

Styling: IPS Studio

Photography: MOZ Photography

Close up - Cakes!

2013-07-13T11:03:00.000-07:00

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How lovely are these cakes? I’ve always thought Cakes with fondant looked so elegant, but in this miniature form, there’s an added sweetness to them that I’ve fallen hopelessly in love with. These beauties, with their adorable little sweet succulent on the top, are perfect for any special ocassion like a bridal or baby shower.

Sugary and Chic Cake Boutique

Ready to Pop Baby Shower

2013-07-12T03:29:00.001-07:00

I love planning baby showers! A very good friend asked me to design a shower around the “Ready to POP” theme for her daughter, and I was thrilled! There are so many ways to get creative with this fun theme. She selected the shower’s color palette based on the colors of the invitation.

Well, I’m happy to say that the party turned out great! It was such a wonderful time, and I had an absolute blast with the party details. Check out the pictures below!

The dessert table.

For the day of my friend Baby Shower I thought it would be fun to have a little mimosa bar with different juices and fruit.
We had, water, orange juice and peach juice. We mixed pieces of raspberries, and strawberries in with our drinks. They were delicious.

Also we had pink lemonade served in a mason jars

Everything was cute and very chic!

The favors

This shower was so fun to put together, and we all had a great time!

Credits:
Design and Party Stylist: Ips Event Planners
Cake: Todo Dulces
Cookies: Alis Sweets
Macarons: Le' Macarons
Cupcakes: Todo Dulces and Patty Cupcakes
Photography: Moz Photo Studio

xox

Blast off - Birthday Party

2013-02-23T07:24:00.003-08:00

THEME

For my little guy’s 6th birthday there was never any question about the theme: Space and Rockets! He is obsessed with them. It is a fun theme for those little boys who love anything space related and the blue & red color scheme is simply out of this world.

I wanted to create something a bit different and with the help of some old jeans and some creativity work, I think that was accomplished in a really fun way. Get ready to blast off into space with this jeans-inspired Rockets space-themed party

DESSERT TABLE

I choosed to do the party at a local Science Museum, From there, I created a non so charming cake, cupcakes and cookies to match! I love to home make my kids cake. I also used cookie cutters to create the red colored shapes out of fondant also we served some moon rocks and some other sweets

FOOD AND DRINKS

To jazz up the water I just made some custom labels also for the food I decorate some gable boxes and put some astronaut food (which were just cheese sandwich and some space crackers), Of course we added the Astronaut Ice Cream and straws with printable flags. Please Don't forget the personalized NASA Inspired Astronaut Card

DETAILS AND DECOR

Simple but cute details...

I made the background for his party with old jeans pockets, it made a super cute detail and everybody liked

BIRTHDAY OUTFIT FOR THE FAMILY

Of course has to be jeans. Oops we forgot to take a picture of the whole family... But here is one of my kids

FAVORS

An easy and sweet ending!

It was a really fun party, and my little guy had the best time with his little friends!

Credits:

Ips Shop

Ips Event Planners

Miami Group Party Rental

Photography by Moz Photography

Love is beautiful

2013-02-12T15:17:00.002-08:00

Valentine’s Day is in two days – what are you planning this year? Are you throwing a party? Having a dinner? I am helping my kids make creative Valentines for their school class... But Whatever you are thinking about doing for this fabuloud holiday, just enjoy yourself and be happy. Check out some of our favorite Valentine’s Day last minute party inspirations…

Using cupcakes for garnish?? Awesome!!

from Echoes of Laughter

This cake from Just Call me Martha

a This DIY Valentine Treat Bag from www.mamamiss.com

Heart Balloons

Create a special tag for each tea bag from http://farmstandla.wordpress.com

A valentine treat from wendolonia.com

and just remember that LOVE conquers all

I mustache you a question... will you be my Valentine?

2013-02-11T15:14:00.003-08:00

Mustaches are a hot trend!
Pair it with a pair of red hot lips and you’re bound to have fun!
This is what we did last week for our "valentines photo shoot... I just love using old things and giving new things that old feel.
And everyone got into character (lots of pics ahead!):

He have lot of fun...

Also if you want to do a card with mustaches, use this freebie

from http://itsybelle.blogspot.com

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She designed the "I Mustache you to be my Valentine's" cards so that the faux 'staches would fit perfectly over the mustache design. So with or without the stickable mustaches the cards would be cute.

Also you can bake up some cupcakes and stick a mustache on it to give a good laugh. I used chocolate molds, but you can use fondant, melted chocolate piped onto wax paper and then cooled, or even construction paper! Kids would have a ton of fun cutting out their own mustaches. Then stick them on to serve!

Once upon a time, Valeria is 4!!

2013-02-09T09:51:00.001-08:00

Once upon a time...

My baby girl turned 4 on August (can you believe I never have the time to post it until now??), and it only seemed fitting that for her birthday, a fairy tale should be the theme.
Also my daughter loves her grandma so I tought: Little Red and the riding hood would be the perfect way to celebrate her 4th birthday and she enjoyed every single second of her birthday

Prepare yourself for a zillion photos!

Here is Valeria's save the date video to hold you over–isn’t this so fun?? Here is the link:

Valeria's 4th Birthday Save the Date video

And some pictures of this photoshoot:

For this party I wanted a modern take on this classic fairytale! Valeria LOVE the story and I think it makes a great party theme with a pop corn bar, cupcakes, cookies and of course a lot of mini apple pies...

Little Red Riding Hood Bottled Water

My homemade birthday cake...

Love this one,

Apple pies

Popcorn Bar

And I have to give a very special thank you to my mother, she was a HUGE HELP and made the favors for the girls. Also a SHOUT OUT to Marco and my husband for helping me with the pictures.

Thank You everyone, for helping me create a magical little moments to my Little Princess.

xox

Oh L'amour

2013-02-02T10:09:00.000-08:00

http://cookiesandcups.com/

Valentine’s day is almost here ... Yo hooooo! Can’t

wait, and you can feel that love is in the air!

What I L-O-V-E most about this holiday is that it’s

such a girlie holiday: Heats, lot of red and pinks,

flowers, cookies, cupcakes and a lot of cute things.

Here are some delicious cookies and some ideas for you to enjoy...

http://cutestfood.com

http://www.bakeat350.blogspot.com/2012/02/double-decker-stripey-valentine-cookies.html

http://bubbleandsweet.blogspot.com.au

A la carte ! {Eat, drink and be married}

2012-09-26T18:40:00.001-07:00

We are not planning menus but planning what your menu will look like - on paper or chocolate! We pulled a few of our favorite unique menu ideas for your wedding meal

Menus are generally boring-but-necessary if you're having a sit down dinner with several meal options… Here are some great ideas that we wanted to share...

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After designing a menu layout, bride Anna trimmed wood veneer paper down to size and ran it through her inkjet printer. Punching holes in the corners of two sheets and tying them together with raffia created a freestanding display.

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A menu for all to see.

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Chocolate Menu, well they are certainly not budget-friendly, but they can do double duty as your wedding favors and of course they are our favorite option. Don't you agree?

I think the cootie catcher menus fit in with any kind of wedding because they add a bit of fun for your guests. Plus if you follow the link you will find this great:

Cootie Catcher Menu Template

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To make this wine bottle menu, the original wine bottle labels were removed after the bottles had been soaked in water. The menus were printed on sticky paper and carefully adhered to the bottles

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White paper doilies purchased in bulk were stained with tea for a vintage look; after drying, each doily was stamped with the menu text using a custom rubber stamp and then pressed flat with an iron.

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We just love these adorable and super witty menu ideas...

xox

Hurricane Isaac

2012-08-25T17:52:00.002-07:00

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Hope you're having a fabulous Saturday! Here in Miami we're prepping for Hurricane Isaac... I think we will camp in the living room tonight and maybe we will make some s'mores on a stick and popcorn :) and watch a movie :)
And for me: A cocktail... Here is the recipe :

CHEERS!! and be safe

Hurricane

Yield: 1 cocktail

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

ingredients:

2 oz grenadine
1 ½ oz light (silver) rum
1 ½ oz dark (gold) rum
1 ½ oz orange juice
1 ½ oz pineapple juice
½ oz triple sec
½ oz lime juice

directions:

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker or glass with ice and shake or stir well. In a tall glass, fill with crushed ice and pour drink over ice. Garnish with an orange and a maraschino cherry.

Why yes, a pink cupcake will fix everything...

2012-08-24T13:58:00.001-07:00

This is reserved for pink

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Happy Friday!!

First Day of School

2012-08-20T10:56:00.000-07:00

Today was THE first day of school!

Valeria started VPK and GM started homeschool Kindergarten…

How about these great photos? Just create a small sign that includes the school, the teacher, perhaps the date, and snap away. Years later it's a great way to see what your child was wearing, who their teacher was, etc. We snapped our own version this morning along with a few candids from drop-off.

Credits:

Models: V & GM

Design: Tip Junkie

Valeria is 4!!!!

2012-08-14T19:53:00.000-07:00

I can’t believe it. Our beautiful baby girl is FOUR today! She is our sweet (and sometimes sassy) little princess who is pure girly girl. She loves purple, pink, shoes and dresses, also Ferrero Rocher chocolates (her favorites), also the little mermaid Ariel and all the princess. She is very particular about what she wears. She makes her own combinations but don't get me wrong... She love, really love dresses. She loves to sing and she loves to dance. She loves her daddy, mommy and her big brother, Gianmarco. We’re so proud of her and we can’t wait to celebrate her 4th birthday this weekend!

A little bit of us on Earth Day!

2012-04-22T11:24:00.003-07:00

Earth Day is celebrated today April 22nd to increase awareness of the Earth’s environment. It’s a great day to teach kids about recycling and saving energy.

Also wanted to share our little vacation at the beach.

We were talking about how we forgot to thank God for the blessings we have.

We had the chance to just go for a walk along Cocoa Beach. It was so relaxing and awesome! I feel these little moments are such a treasure and I love to keep this memories with my family. There’s something about nature that is so incredibly soothing.

Have you ever been up early enough where you experience the first moment when the sun comes out?

It is powerful! All of a sudden, it is as if the lights are turned on. It goes from extremely dark, practically pitch black, to light. The air is so crisp and fresh in the morning.

It’s amazing! You should try it some time.

Happy Sunday

Pollen and Allergies

2012-03-29T14:05:00.002-07:00

I don't know about you all but here in Florida we are covered in a nice thick blanket of pollen. It's a light yellow wonderland that wreaks havoc on allergies, car washes, and everything else outside.

Canopy roads and oak trees for days. Beautiful. Amazing. Lovely to look at. And in the month of March, everything here in sight is covered with yellow oak tree pollen. :)

I don't know about your city but I do think that most of the city's are landscaping sexist? Most North American cities plant male bushes, trees and plants than their female counterparts because they don't bear fruit or make seeds that drop on the ground the way female trees do. The downside? They create a pollen-saturated environment, which creates havoc for allergy sufferers.

As people with pollen allergies already know, botanical sexism is alive and growing.

I don't know how much things would change if we change the way we plant trees. But I think I will be out of my home for a few weeks just waiting for the right time to comeback.

The only thing that I plan to do it's take my cats with me and close my house, put my awesome ADT KEVIN alarm system, I really love it... and then I am ready to go.

See you (when I come back)

Sweet Ballerina Party

2012-03-28T19:51:00.000-07:00

My niece, Isabella, has a love for ballerinas. When I was shopping at the mall , I found some fun things that I can use for her birthday, the gasp she took help Marly, her mother, to decide the theme of her 6th birthday - a sweet ballerina party. Isabella's request: simple, LOTS of pink and whimsy.

We decided to to keep the party design simple and the budget small. I used alot of what I already owned for styling.

The party was held at the clubhouse pool. All the decorations has handmade tutus and we used a lot of pink!!

The sweets are understandably always one of my favorite aspects of any party and the dessert table matched back to the entire theme.
The birthday party started out with some mini desserts and lot of delicious cookies that his mother made also cupcakes and other mini desserts. We served water, juices and lemonade to drink.

Isabella's had a very absolutely delicious cake made by a pastry chef. It was black cherry and hazelnut filling and was oh, so delicious.

Each kid received a favor bag and some tutus candies.

Isabella wore a beautiful outfit and her gorgeous headband was ordered by her mother and was made specially for her. The headband is as beautiful in person too!

The decor:
Pink was the obvious choice for a ballerina party,
Another beautiful touch was a ballerina in a swing.

I have a thing for swings and I found this ballerina in
pink and I wanted to incorporate that in the party.

Pink Tutu Cupcake Tower – how fun was to dress everything with it’s own tutu

Every detail of the party was carefully designed, and her beautiful photos speak a thousand
words.

We love how tulle is used throughout the event design, softly emphasizing the ballet theme.

The lovely birthday girl and my daughter:

A sweet birthday cake!

The invitations:

My favorite party moment was watching her blow out her birthday candles.

Love you Isa

xox