In our apartment, summer means it’s party-planning time 100% of the time. With a roommate who doubles as a professional Maid-of-Honor, we tend to do more chatting about flowers and cupcakes now than we did back in Mrs. Elefante’s 3rd grade class. And while we’re all for do-it-yourself, budget-friendly options, we’ve stumbled upon a few sites whose adorable wares are certainly worth a mention. Among them, Luna Bazaar and Shop Sweet Lulu. With it’s handy option to shop by color, Luna Bazaar is a great resource for anyone planning an event with a strong color theme, and with more than 375 paper lantern styles, a must-shop for those planning outdoor summer soirees. Polka-dot lovers, look no further than Shop Sweet Lulu’s stable of cupcake liners, straws, balloons and candles. Even if you’re surfing for inspiration alone, these two gems are a fun escape from the everyday. How cute are these spools of Divine Twine? Have any party shops to add? Sound off in comments. — Sarah C.