Ellery Designs

Decor, Design & DIY

Halloween Sneaks

It’s September – does that mean it’s officially safe to talk about Halloween? I sure hope so b/c I’m having a hard time not talking Christmas {I’m SoOoooO excited about my holiday card collection this year} OK, promise not to talk about it again til next month 😉
I’m so pumped for my kids Halloween shoot tomorrow for the fall issue of Baby Lifestyles online magazine. I’m pretty much obsessed with this color scheme and can’t wait to share all the details with you! I think I’ve turned my daughter into a party animal…I started setting up a few days ago and every day Cami goes “Mom, we need to decorate more. There’s not enough stuff. We need to get the cupcakes out!” Cracks me up! Anyways, here’s a sneak peek 🙂

Are you on Instagram? Follow me there for more peeks! {find me: idoinvitationsbymichelle} XO, m

First Day of Preschool

Tear. Our little girl started preschool yesterday and had so much fun! I think she’s going to LOVE it. Here’s Cami’s FIRST, 1st Day of School pic.
Anyone else in disbelief that it’s already September? Sigh….XO, m

Back to School Mini Sessions

I don’t know about you but my facebook has been flooded with all of these first day of school photos. Ellie with Photography Studio 37 held Back to School themed mini sessions this past weekend and were they ever CUTE. I brought along a few props and made a matching fabric garland. Here are a few shots of my daughter who is starting pre-school next week. I know, doesn’t she look like a Kindergartner?
I think the setup is so cute – I love the location she had with the vintage desk. Hope over to their facebook page to see more amazing photos from their Back to School sessions! Thanks so much, Ellie! XO, m

New Monster Bash Party Collection

 My new Monster Bash Party Collection is here! You can purchase the DIY Party Printables in my etsy shop! Everything is listed separately or as a full collection. This theme is PERFECT for girls and boys of all ages! I personally like “Our little boo is turning 2!” 🙂 All of the AMAZING photos were taken by Ellie of Photography Studio 37. Ellie is the best and is beyond talented.


Sometimes I start to feel like all of my parties look the same because I’m BIG on re-using past party decor, but try to put my own unique twist on each of them. What I re-used from past parties: Yellow fabric, red chevron table runner, tissue poms, cupcake stands, pink stand invitation is sitting on, ornate spray painted stands, pinwheels, plates and flower vases.  Sooo…what did I buy? The four polka dot/striped planters seen holding the cake pops were a score at Michael’s clearance for 1.99 each, tassel garland, the bright/fuzzy little round pom poms found in the Target dollar aisle, orange/white chevron frame, flowers and desserts. I had a few polka dot balloons and cupcake liners left over from Cami’s 3rd Birthday that were perfect!

 If you by chance saw my facebook post last month when I spotted Hobby Lobby’s new chevron frames then you know I couldn’t leave without one. I decorated the orange and white zig-zag frame with some tissue fringe and eyeballs to make a little “chevy-monster” 🙂 I purchased the beautiful tassel garland seen on the front of the table from The Flair Exchange. I love, love, love it and seems to be all the rage in the party world lately. Spices up a table in seconds and you can customize them and do pretty much any color scheme. I ordered custom fondant toppers from the amazing Lynlee’s Petite Cakes, adorable cookies from Flourish Sweet Shop and monster cake pops from Lillycakes that were PERFECT and all oh so yummy! My friends daughter’s birthday party was the same day as my shoot so she decided to do a Monster themed party so I brought everything over to her party after the shoot! Worked out perfectly!


I also bought shimmer/glitter paper from Michael’s to matte the banner and food labels for a fun extra-touch.

 Of course I had to have Miss Cami in the shoot – how could I not?! She had so much fun in the amazing matching monster tee made by the fab Rachel of *golden*. I mean really, isn’t her shirt the cutest thing EVER? Rachel can make this using any of the monsters 🙂 Sharon of Tutulicious sent me a bunch of adorable headbands a few months ago and this aqua and purple one was perfect for this! Skirt is from Target.

And then she started crawling like a monster…

And then the jumping began…


I truly think this may be one of my favorite themes – so perfect for your birthday girl or boy! Purchase the party printables in my etsy shop here. This would be super cute for a  Halloween party, too, so please contact me if you’re interested in that option and I and change a few things around 🙂 So….I’d LOVE to hear your feedback! What is your favorite thing from the shoot? Anything you want to try? Love + appreciate your comments. XO, m


Vendor Credits
Styling + Printables: I DO invitations by michelle
Photography: Ellie Piper of Photography Studio 37
Custom Monster Tee: *golden*
Fondant Cupcake Toppers: Lynlee’s Petite Cakes
Cake Pops: Lillycakes
Tassel Garland: The Flair Exchange

End of Summer Camera Giveaway

I can’t believe it’s already August! Total bummer! But wait, there is an amazing giveaway going on over at A to Zebra Celebrations you won’t want to miss! Myself, along with 11 other bloggers are giving away a Canon Rebel T3 SLR Camera!

Amazing, isn’t it!? Click here to hop on over to A to Zebra Celebration’s site to enter! GOOD LUCK! XO, m

New Baby Girl Birth Announcement :)

I’m excited to share another baby girl birth announcement with you today! Where are all my baby boy mama’s hiding!? 😉 Absolutely adore this new plum + peach classic photo announcement. When I first saw her photo I knew I wanted to match the color of her headband for the main design but kept playing around with different colors for the accent and went with plum! 
Isn’t she perfect!? LOVE! You can purchase this new invitation design in my etsy shop right here. The digital file is only $15!

I have many other baby announcements available in my shop and I love doing custom orders so don’t hesitate to contact me if you have something specific in mind 🙂 Congratulations Adriane + Jason on your little beauty! XO, m

Wedding Trend Inspiration {Poms}

Tissue Poms are not just for kids parties – they make the perfect addition at a wedding. You can use them indoors, outside hanging from a tree or even to decorate your trolley! So fun!
I included a few of my favorites below….

{Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4}


So do you love them like I do or not so much!? XO, m

Fabric Garlands at Polka Dot Market

Hi friends! In case you missed it, I’m now selling my custom Fabric Garlands exclusively at Polka Dot Market! One of my favorite websites with the best decor and more to spice up any party! Each garland is 4 ft long with up to five colors {and up to two patterns!} The possibilities are endless! Below are a few that I have recently made 🙂

  

Click here to purchase yours today! The perfect addition for any themed party, shower or wedding and also makes adorable room decor! Super cute and unique for photography shoots as well! Which one is your fave?! XO, m

New Fuchsia + Aqua Birth Announcement

OK, so I may have just said this last week but this is another one of my new faves. I love this modern hot pink, black + aqua color scheme. Oh and that headband + the one picture where she looks like she’s waving – so cute! Our friends Amy + Jason welcomed their first child last month and is she ever darling and already so stylin’!
 Welcome to the world sweet Maryn! You can purchase this design in my etsy shop!  XO, m

#ElleryWear ON SALE NOW!

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Our Pantry Makeover

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