Happy Monday!
I hope you guys had a wonderful weekend…we spent ours in Nashville with Matt’s family. It was time to celebrate his mom and dad’s 60th birthdays/40th wedding anniversary. It was such a fun weekend, and all too short.
Thank you guys for your sweet comments on my new tray tables! If you missed the Krylon Dual Paint review and tutorial, head over here to check it out!
I’m finishing some work up for a client today, and need to finish painting the trim in the dining room, but mainly I’ll be getting ready for a party this weekend.
This little doll is turning 2.
All I want to do is squeeze her cheeks.
And envy her curls. :)
This was my main inspiration for Ava’s party…I loved the soft color palette of pale pinks, oranges, and blues. So here’s my to-do list (the very mini version)….
I contacted Lindi at Love the Day on Etsy, and she designed us some printables to personalize the party (and take the load off of me since I typically do everything for the kids’ parties).
I CANNOT wait to show you what she came up with!! I’m excited to print it all out today and get labeling!!
I’m thrilled the dining room will be an empty shell by then…perfect for throwing a party! When I saw this picture, I fell in love with serving on a painted piece of curvy furniture. If I have time, I’ll whip up a french dresser to serve on. If not, it’ll be A-OK and we’ll serve on the furniture we’ve got. One can dream, right?
These are on their way, and I’m just as excited about the striped straws as anything for the entire party! I’m going to dress them up a bit with something, but haven’t decided what yet.
Wanna know this super-duper-secret-tip to an amazing-looking indoor party??
BALLOONS!!! And lots of ‘em. Before you know it, your regular old house, will look like some kind of fairy land (or whatever land you’re trying to create)!
It’s totally out of my comfort zone, but we’re going with a these colors…pink, tangerine, and aqua. Wish me luck in handling that much color. :-)
I have 5 Poms from her Sweet Treat Party last year, and got the girls at Sevyn Designs Ink to make me 5 more…and I’m really thinking a pom cloud like this one. I feel a job for Matt coming on.
Poor, lovable guy.
I just think macarons are the perfect party treat, and no one makes them locally. So, the avid baker I’d love to be is making an appearance. Time to suit up and don the apron.
Anybody have a favorite (fairly fool-proof) recipe?? Lay it on me in the comments…I’ll take all the help I can get!
I don’t like to spend a lot on flowers for this kind of party, but man, these are sooo pretty. I’d like to ask my local florist if they have anything similar that won’t break the bank.
I’m sure I’ll take a few minutes and hit some thrift stores in search of apothecary vases, etc.
Mostly, I’ll enjoy some moments with my girl this week. I wonder if she’ll let me take her for tea?
Probably not. Maybe for a squeeze yogurt, then.
*all party images via Pinterest
how exciting!!!!!! its going to be perfect!!! she is soooooooo adorable!
thats some serious eye candy. Cant wait to see the pics from your event.
Love the plastic french bottles!! thanks for sharing.
I love a good party! I love all of these cute images!
here is a great tutorial for macarons from Food Nouveau:
http://foodnouveau.com/2010/03/29/paris-france/how-to-make-macarons-a-detailed-illustrated-step-by-step-recipe/
i used it the first time i made macarons and i really appreciated the level of detail.
good luck!
She is too cute! I can’t wait to see the pictures of her party. Have fun!
Susan
What fabulous ideas. I’ve got to check out those bottles. So much more attractive than the 10,000 sippy cups around the house.
Must do the big paper flowers on our chandelier for the babe’s next birthday.
I have two recipes for macaroons on my blog that might help you out. The second works out much better than the first. You need to make them on a day without high humidity OR jack up the air conditioning. Don’t skip the drying step or you will miss that lovely crunch and then softness in the middle.
A fun thing to do is divide the batter and put different food colouring in (and some different flavourings-raspberry, lavender, lemon…) to have a rainbow of macaroons.
Love your inspiration photos. I’m sure the party will be amazing!
I remember those fun birthday parties, but sadly my little girl is headed off to college soon. For her grad. party I made tissue paper pompoms and even spray painted some purple (her favorite color and Capital Univ. colors). I picked daisies from my home which was cheap and easy. The balloons cost $1.00 each to fill (ouch) but was well worth it.
Have fun and enjoy each moments and take lots of pictures to share.
Whatever you put your hand to turns out lovely. Make sure you get someone else to handle photos…..and most of all enjoy yourself….everything but time can be replaced. ((HUGS)) to the entire birthday family!
We were in Nashville this weekend, too. My son lives there and they had a gender reveal party for baby number 3! Love all these party ideas.
Looks like it will be a lovely party! I’m sure it will be a happy day.
Those are silk flowers in that last pic!!
LOVE the inspiration!
Love the eye candy! I can’t wait to see what you create for your gorgeous little girl
I can’t wait for my little munchkin to turn one, next April! Very excited to do a party for her, especially after seeing all those lovely photos! Thank you for sharing
Beautiful inspirations! Bet it will be a smashing success. I was just at Hobby Lobby today and all their floral and greenery are 50% off… they had those cherry blossom-looking flowers and I almost bought a couple. Might be worthwhile to get some non-perishable blooms? Just a thought! Good luck!
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Thanks for the heads-up, Amber!!
shaunna
so girly and fun – beautiful photos and inspiring ideas
LOVE these inspirations! Wish I had a girl to throw a girly girl party for…I have two boys {I have fun planning their parties too}!
Anyway, LOVE your blog and became a follower not too long ago. Thanks for the continued inspiration!
XO’s,
Jessie
She is a beautiful little angel, and I can’t wait for the party!
Beautiful inspiration!! Can’t wait to see your version!!
Glad you survived the heat in Nashville this weekend! It was HOT and getting hotter! My baby girl turns two on the 31st and youngave me some great party ideas! Thanks!
I’m doing a bridal shower this weekend kinda like this. I’m making the pom pom flowers and doing a mantle display them them. I also think I’m doing big bunches of babies breath for the flowers I love how they look like a cloud and have that vintage touch. Good luck with your party can’t wait to see how it looks.
where did you order the bottles from. I <3 them!
Hey Lesley….I got mine from the Party Fairy (on Etsy). She has 3 different sizes…very cute and great for kids!
shaunna
Pretty and creative ideas, I was very impressed and plan to use the wedding ceiling idea. Thank you sooo very much. Gayle
Where did you get the cake/cupcake stands? Love them!
Do you have a full picture of the pink candy table? Or a close up of the birthday party table? I’m trying to get some ideas for a baby shower. thanks.