Party questions

I just wanted to answer a few questions I had in comments and emails regarding the party. 

First off, the galvanized cupcake stand and this napkin/utensil “thing” ARE from Pottery Barn, other galvanized items are from Lowe’s/Home Depot. The “word” dishes are Emma Bridgewater’s Black Toast..the cheese stand is reproduction from Portobello Rd. Napkins from Target.

The cute blocks are from Target! In fact, I think all of their vintage-inspired Fisher Price items are on sale right now!

Henry’s outfit is from here. Melia is great!

The kraft paper tablecloth is kraft wrap from Michaels..i just doubled it over..the seam is not even in the middle of the table..its off to the side..i creased with my hand at the corners and put duck tape underneath in several spots to anchor!

The cupcake “wrappers” were made with a cricut cartridge..I know nothing about the cricut but my friend Lori does and our friend Edna had the cartridge so voila!  You can also order these from etsy…there is a girl paper doll template and boy paper doll (woohoo!) as well as many others including a sweet scalloped one..i wanted to use book pages for the paper but it would not go through the machine but the jbs paper looked great..I will say they are a little wonky size wise..you have to get it just right  so you might want to do a practice run with cupcakes before your party…also double sided paper might look better if you use you a “tall” wrapper design.

{Cousin Charlie always has a great time at these parties!}

And that rounds out party week…wheww!

Party + inspiration

From the  complex and more involved to the sweet and simple…all of these parties are inspiring me lately…First from my sweet friend Robyn..her daughter’s one year birthday! This is Arabelle.  She is so loved.

I love the happy colors and mix of pattern Robyn used on the banner. And y’all, their kitchen is SOO unique, what a backdrop!..notice the ceiling, the hanging windows, the door trim!..And of course the adorable family! Robyn sews in the cutest little basement and made all of this, even the cute baby shoes and hair flower! Good job mama!

Next, This amazing baby shower from the Cookie Mondays blog. This party is gender neutral..I love the yellow and the kraft paper accents..Oh how i love kraft paper!

..so much inspiration here..love the black ink on the coke crate AND the “naked” lampshades (Hey Missy didnt we sell a bunch of those for nothing?!)

Next, I just discovered the Jack & Izzy blog..she has a a darlin “Party in the Park” theme that is inspiring …love the circle banner..it’s all so clean and modern.

…but what really blew me away on her blog is THIS party by Suann Song where the little boy dressed up like IKE..as in EISENHOWER/campaign theme..hilarious…

and the favors…

PERSONALIZED STAMPS for each child..wow! This is unique..he is so cute! I LIKE IKE! (I couldn’t resist);;

And last but not least, this mama ALWAYS inspires…and reminds us what it is all about..not the stuff..not the banners and stickers but the PEOPLE!

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I love the way she writes about her children.  Her post made me slow down and enjoy this week and my boys a bit more!…thanks Lisa! and thanks to all of the mamas + blog that inspire us…not to exhaust ourselves and feel inadequate..not the point but rather to enjoy a new idea and celebrate life! So take a fun idea but leave the stress behind..that is my theme this week…and if it doesn’t all get done, we’ll call it “editing”… well edited design is so chic!

[Pray it doesn’t rain for Henry’s shindig!..if it does, i will send pictures from our garage!]

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