So, like many of you, I’m refreshing my back to school cleaning routine with two of my little mess-makers gone during the day. And today, in partnership with Bounty, I’m sharing my easy 5 minute kitchen cleaning routine with you! The NEW Bounty with Dawn multi-purpose cleaning towels allow me to speed up my kitchen clean up – because just one towel can clean my whole kitchen and EVERYTHING in it, kid you not!...

Dreaming about snowflakes that shimmer and shine? If so, this Elegant Frozen Birthday Party by Meghan Murray of Parker Grace Events, out of Walnut Creek, CA, is sure to stay on your mind! Showcasing a gorgeous party table, fit for any ice queen, this stunning party is packed with elegant details. So, sing your heart out and ride into the unknown to check out these elements and more that really glow:...

Looking to read a good book? Dive on into this Eric Carle Reading Inspired Birthday Party by Ji Kim-Fung of JK Design, out of Oakland, CA! Filled with riveting adventure and learning for littles to soak up, this second birthday bash is sure to fill you up! So turn the page and take a look and be sure to spot these cute details along the way: Personalized Welcome Chalkboard Sign Painted Rainbow Block Backdrop Book-inspired Invitation Book Page Dessert + Sweet Labels If you love this Eric Carle party, don’t leave before you check out this Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Party...

The Featured Party of the Week was styled and submitted by Melanie Andrade of AS Events, out of Boston, MA. his lovely event is a perfect take on a simple theme! Congratulations on being chosen as our featured party of the week!! This Bubbles Birthday Party was chosen as our featured party of the week because it is filled with loads of trendy, yet simple details that will make everyone swoon....

Planning a party this summer that is both flirty and amazingly gorgeous? Find it all here in this fancy Floral Flamingo Party submitted by Lia Freitas of Lia Freitas Entretenimento! Everyone loves a good flamingo party and this one surely shines through with fabulous flamingo party ideas! Its tropical color palette, adorable cakes, and fun flamingo decor are sure to have you fondly flapping right along with me! The party ideas + elements that I just adore from this sweet second birthday include:...

Can’t get enough of Monica’s cooking and Phoebe’s crazy antics? If so, you have to stop by the purple door with the yellow frame and take a look at this Friendsgiving FRIENDS Themed Thanksgiving Party by Bev Soh of Hand Lettered Love, out of Port Coquitlam! From the fabulous FRIENDS inspired food to the fun phrase signage and decor, this FRIENDS event is for all to adore! Elements you have to spot from this fabulous event, include:...

This extraordinary FROZEN THEMED SNOWBALL IN SUMMER BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Monica Margolles of Styling the Moment . Wow, what a cute party! There are so many darling decorations and details that I just adore! For instance the adorable printables/stationery, the beautiful blue shimmering table covers, and the fun blue glitter tipped tableware. This party is too cute and is full of fabulous ideas that any child who loves the movie Frozen will adore!...

Are you ready for a party that is full of completely irresistible details?! Gabriela Lima of Bacuri Festas out of Ubatuba/São Paulo/Brasil sent in this lovely Fruit Stand Birthday Party; a party full of ideas that are definitely worth wooing over! Fruit Stand Birthday Party I love how the crates were placed together to create a tablescape filled with delicious looking sweets (do I spy brigadeiros??), gorgeous lights, and a realistic looking fruit garland and banners!...

This GLORIOUS 4TH OF JULY PARTY was submitted by Brenda Byers of GreatStitch . What a fun and patriotic party! What a cute idea to have a little firework stand! I also absolutely adore the 4th of July party outfits worn by the children! This party is so darling and is filled with so many ideas that would be perfect for any 4th of July bash! The Glorious 4th Of July party ideas and elements that I like most from this fabulous celebration are: The darling firework stand The cute and patriotic pennant banner The darling 4th of July outfits The sweet watermelon cookies The cute red striped favor bags tied with jute twine and MORE!...

Today is the day! Here it is, my #Grumpkin Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party! Like I’ve been sharing, I’m so excited to partner with Friskies and PetSmart this month. I planned and styled a Grumpy Cat Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party where my friends got to carve their own Grumpy Cat pumpkin using a free pumpkin stencil available on PetSmart.com/friskies! THERE’S STILL TIME! Download your free Grump-O-Lantern pumpkin stencil HERE (PetSmart.com/friskies)! After you carve your pumpkin, upload and share your Grumpy Cat pumpkin masterpiece using hashtags #Grumpkin and #KarasPartyIdeas (make sure your post is set to public so that Friskies and PetSmart can see it)!...

Today I am excited to showcase one of my latest parties, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATTERNED PARTY! All of the products used in this party can be found in my shop! Could all the patterns, colors & prints be any cuter? I love this whole birthday collection so much! I set this party up on a cute shabby chic buffet. Hung behind the table was the fun patterned ornate party banner....

Inspired by Hogwarts Great Hall, this awesome event is sure to have it all! So “solemnly swear your up to no good” and be sure to sneak around these magical details: Harry Potter CakeGolden Snitch Table SettingsCustom Harry Potter Sugar CookiesHoneydukes Snack StandSorting Hat + Golden Snitch MacaronsHouse-inspired PajamasFloating CandlesAnd Harry Potter-inspired Luggage Favor Boxes! Harry Potter Movie Night Party “Birthday Girl, Ellie has a love for Harry Potter, so that became the theme of her 11th birthday!...

This fabulous and beautiful FIZZY DRINK RECIPE was submitted by WhenPigsFlyEvents.com! Since I don’t drink alcohol, I changed the recipe a bit. I also kept the alcoholic version if you want to use that, too. Hocus Pocus Halloween Fizz Drink Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (or 1/2 cup rum) 1/4 teaspoon Imitation Coconut Extract 3 drops McCormick® Red Food Coloring 2 drops McCormick® Yellow Food Coloring 1 bottle Welches® sparkling white grape juice (or sparkling white wine) Cranberries (optional) 2 tablespoons sugar 5 drops red food coloring 5 drops yellow food coloring Directions: “Mix pineapple juice, almond extract, coconut extract and food coloring in a small picture or large measuring cup....

Are you racking your brain, trying to come up with a fun party idea worthy of the warm summer months ahead? If so, check out this super sweet Ice Cream Parlor Birthday submitted by Daphne Seow of ParteeBoo out of Penang, Malaysia. It’s delectable party details and sweet treats + stationery are sure to supply you with ample ideas and inspiration perfect for your own ice cream-inspired occasion; don’t miss it!...

Featuring a boho vibe with rich colors, elegant table settings and beautiful views, this event will make you swoon! So scroll on, don’t delay and check out these amazing details along the way: Boho Iridescent FloralsGhost ChairsCoordinating Invitation SuiteMirrored Inflatables + CoastersNickel CandlesticksVintage Trailer Beverage Bar Iridescent Dream Party Party Details: Love Kara’s Party Ideas? Keep up with the latest party ideas, FREE party printables, tutorials, recipes and more by following Kara’s Party Ideas on Pinterest!...

This creative LEGO MOVIE BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Sabrina Espinós of Atelier Maria Formiga . What a fabulous party! I especially love all of the cute lego desserts and ideas! From the fantastic cake to the cute sugar cookies! This party is so much fun and would work perfectly for any little boy who loves playing with legos! The Lego Movie party ideas and elements to look for from this fantastic birthday bash are: The cute Lego cupcake toppers The fabulous Lego cake The cute name letters created out of legos The cute lego and lego movie character cookies and MORE!...

Soft lemony layers packet in with velvety frosting…Need I say more?! Feast your eyes on this delectable Lemon Coconut Cake with Raspberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe by Anna Hogbin of Mama Bear’s Kitchen! This recipe is truly a tasty treat! “As the world watched the Royal wedding earlier this year between the beautiful Megan Markle and her charming Prince, all bakers eyes were on the royal wedding cake perfectly executed by the talented Claire Ptak from Violet Bakery London....

Styled by Dushani Pirathees of Table Matters, out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this Let It Snow Holiday Party is the perfect event to cozy up to and usher in the holiday! So put out your milk and cookies and sit back to check out these darling details and more: Naughty or Nice CakeAdorable Christmas Table SettingsPeppermint Balloon GarlandChairs adorned with White Faux FurStocking Place Cards Let It Snow Holiday Party “With the magic of Christmas around the corner, we decided to throw our Littles a mini Christmas party and there was no shortage of fun!...

This adorable LITTLE BIRDY BABY SHOWER was submitted by Anna Nodolf of ADN Designs . What a darling party theme for a girl’s baby shower! I absolutely adore all of the darling Little Birdy printables and stationery! This party is too cute and has such cute ideas that would work perfectly for not only a baby shower, but a birdie birthday party as well. My favorite Little Birdy party ideas and elements from this lovely event are:...