This very sweet celebration caught our eyes while we were flipping through the summer issue of Martha Stewart Weddings. The gumball garland and color coded favors would especially translate well to a children’s party. Check out the candy glossary for a list of where to buy the prettiest of treats. [images: Martha Stewart Weddings]

We hope you’re having a wonderful long weekend and summer is kicking off to a great start.  Wouldn’t this “kids’ car wash” be fun for a party this summer? [image via the San Francisco Chronicle]

We thought it would be fun to take something as fun and simple as a lollipop and create a whole party around it.  Here are just a few sweet ideas of what you could do! Image sources: Lollipop cupcakes (1, 2) Lollipop cake (1, 2) Lollipop cookies (1, 2) Lollipop decor (1, 2)

We’re constantly inspired by the styling for JCrew’s kids line, Crewcuts. The use of candy in this campaign from last year certainly lends itself to a slew of party ideas. An entire wall of candy buttons? Kids would be all over that. Literally, all over that. [images: JCrew]

How much do we adore this invitation?  Its wonderfully classic, simple but sweet!  Isn’t the candle such a great idea? Invitation and photos by Chelsea Shukov of Sugar Paper (via Darling Design Studio).