Deer Huntress Child’s Birthday...

So my lil blossom’s deer huntress party was a success.  For me the planning is the funnest.  I just sort of winged it on this one.  I wanted to do something non-traditional, but unique and fun. I took a quick trip to Shinoda Design Center which in it’s self is a very fun time.  I found some fun bags... Read More »

Huntress Deer Party Inspiration

So I am planning a Huntress Deer Party for my lil blossom.  I want to do something with girl colors but with a “I am not a princess theme.”  Recently I was inspired by an article I read that addressed a recent princess phenomenon that seems to be going on with our youth right now.  Everyone is calling there... Read More »

Beach Wedding Inspiration | Alchemy...

I recently had the pleasure of joining Vanessa from Alchemy Fine Events on location for a photo shoot she was doing. I assisted in the creation of a few things for the shoot including name place tags and weathered wood menu boards. I had such a wonderful time setting up the pieces on the beach. Shooting on location is... Read More »

Bar things I collect

Bar things I collect Originally uploaded by aliciadesign I am selling some of my Barware collections in my Etsy Store http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciahanson I like the hunt. I also love staging photos like this. If I purge I can hunt more. Read More »

Swiss Army Airstream

I was reading one of my trade email newsletters and came across this posting of this new Airstream that Victorinox teamed up with Airtstream to create. Victorinox, felt that the 19′ airstream really embodied the Swiss Army brand and was a natural fit. The Airstream is traveling around North America for the 6-9 months. I love how they retrofitted... Read More »

Bee-autiful Birthday Theme

My crafty friend Leah created this great theme for her daughter’s birthday. She created bee hive cupcakes using Trader Joe’s vanilla cake mix and buttercream frosting. For the bees she used yellow and black M&M’s and almond slivers for the winds. The cupcakes were very delicious. Leah also created goody bags from yellow gingham printed vintage wallpaper that she... Read More »

Event Planning & Children’s...

Did you know that Hi Octane Design does event planning in Oceanside, San Clemente, Encinitas, Carlsbad and surrounding areas? We have a team of creative, crafty girls who know how to create a magical themed event on a affordable budget. We offer: Custom Created Themed Invitations Enchanting Themed Decor Fun Activities & Crafts Cakes & Cupcakes Dress-up Kid Friendly... Read More »

Easter Table

This is a fun Easter table that I found on a OC Event Planner’s site that does Tea Parties and weddings and the likes for hire. Her site is the The Par tea girl her site shows wonderful fun concepts of her work for tea parties and events. I love how the bunnies are on the grass with jelly... Read More »

Birthday Party Ideas

I am putting together some ideas for my daughter’s upcoming 5th birthday. So far I am liking Alice in Wonderland theme.Here are some visuals of what I am liking so far. I just dicovered a great new site for event planning from my fabulous neighbor Holly, called Lollipop events and designs. Man, they do gorgeous work. I would love... Read More »