There is still time to plan a late summer or autumn picnic. A picnic is great way to celebrate anything from a birthday or anniversary to a family reunion. Take a look at this inspiration board for some great picnic party ideas from Etsy sellers. Why does food always taste better when eaten outdoors?

Clockwise from top right: Picnic Invitation by Paperspice; Gingham Bunting by Goodwill Bunting; Red Gingham Napkins by Sewn Natural; Vintage Pie Basket by Cosy Cottage Chic; Assorted Cupcake Liners by The Bakers Confections; Picnic Dress by Sweet Sophia Bowtique; Vintage Children’s Picnic Set by Our Little Blue Cottage
Are you heading to the coast for your summer vacation this year? As I have just returned from a week at the seaside, I decided to prolong my holiday mood by choosing beach huts as the theme for today’s Etsy shopping pick. Here are just a few of my favorite beach hut creations from UK Etsy sellers.

Top left: Beach Hut Pin by Giraffes Kiss
Top right: Appliqued Tea Cosy by Loup Crafts
Bottom left: Beach Huts Embroidery Canvas Art by Gillian Bates
Bottom right: Beach Hut T Shirt by Munchy Monster
This Flip Flop Cake by Betty Crocker is perfect for a summer pool or beach party. As well as full instructions there is also a template and a video tutorial for making this fabulous cake.

As the Wimbledon Championships have started this week in London SW19, I thought that I would feature a few of my favorite tennis themed creations from Etsy sellers.

Top left: Crystal Toe Tennis Shoes by Rockstarlette
Top right: Pink Tennis Theme Fabric Headband by Pink Lemonade
Bottom left: Personalized Tennis Necklace by Kristy Lynn Jewelry
Bottom right: Wimbledon Crochet Headband by Eka
Kristyn recently asked Paperspice to create an invitation and party printables for a birthday tea party that she was styling for a friend’s daughter. When I saw the beautiful job that she did on the party I knew that I just had to feature some of the photos on the Paperpsice blog. For more photos and full details of the event take a look at Kristyn’s blog.



A rainbow theme is perfect for a summer birthday party. Take a look at this inspiration board for some great rainbow party ideas from Etsy sellers.

Clockwise from top right: Rainbow invitation by Paperpsice; Rainbow cake by Penny Pies Bake Shop; Party hats by Bayou Moon; Rainbow bunting by Giggleberry; Rainbow patchwork sundress by Pecan Sandies
I love all shades of green, but lime green is a favorite as it is just so fresh and zingy. Thanks to ejart for including my Polka Dot Label invitation in her lovely lime themed Etsy treasury.

The forthcoming Royal Wedding has inspired the talented artists, designers and craftspeople on Etsy to produce some really lovely creations. Here are just a few of my favorites from UK Etsy sellers.

Top left: Royal Wedding Heart Print by glynwestdesign
Top right: Royal Wedding Corsage by muscariwhitesflorist
Bottom left: Union Jack Cushion by GemmaCarpenter
Bottom right: Royal Rose Garden Bracelet by KIMMSMITH
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It is only a few days now until the Royal Wedding takes place between Prince William and Kate Middleton. This lovely Etsy treasury called A Fairytale Wedding has been compiled by sugarplumfairy and she has very kindly included my Fairytale Castle party favor tags.
