Turkey Coloring Book Place Cards for the Kids

I came across this idea last Thanksgiving and just loved it! However, the only little one at Thanksgiving was just shy of his first birthday, so wasn't quite ready. This year he loves to color and I am so excited to be able to make him one! I'm also planning on including some fun stickers for additional turkey decorating. :-)

I am a little worried about the crayons on my white tablecloth, so I'm going to use Crayola's Color Wonder paper and markers. They're made to only color on the special paper. 

This is another Martha Stewart idea. The instructions are here:

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/the-childrens-table

LiLala Hall of Fame

This is my amazing friend Desiree, in the very first LiLala Couture Apron.
It was Desiree who first suggested I take my tutu designs and turn them into aprons so the grown up girls could join in the fun too.
Thank you Desi, for your amazing idea and most especially for being such a huge support and amazing friend!
(the adorable munchkin pictured with her is her oldest son, Dillon)

My Favorite Thanksgiving Table Decor

I love a pretty table. My family was never a sit down and eat at the table every night kind of family. On holidays and special family occasions though, all the pretty things came out -  the china, the silver, the antique tablecloths. A pretty table triggers all those wonderful memories of being surrounding by my big crazy family, and all that wonderful food my mom, grandmother and aunt made for us! 

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I wanted to share with you some of my recent favorite table decorations. 

These white pumpkin candle holders made up my centerpieces last Thanksgiving. So easy to make! Just carve out a little hole for the taper candle and cluster them together. 

And these two ideas will be on my table this year! Glittered dried corn and shiny baby pumpkin place cards!

All three ideas are from Martha Stewart. You can find more specific directions on her web site.

LiLala Hall of Fame

Send us pictures of yourself wearing your LiLala Couture Original. We'll feature the pictures here on the blog!

Here's our first customer photo. And one of my favorite little models. This little cutie is Hannah Lynn in her Under the Sea Tutu at her 2nd birthday party.

Welcome!

Welcome to the new LiLala Couture Blog!

My love of designing aprons and tutus is very closely linked to my other love - throwing parties! Whether it's my annual Holiday Extravaganza cocktail party, happy hour on the patio with friends, or a simple Saturday afternoon football party, I firmly believe the magic is in the details.

I hope to use this space to share with you all of the fantastic recipes, decorating ideas, fun themes, and more that add that extra little sparkle!