I have been crazy about silhouettes for years.  My sweet friends incorporated silhouettes into Henry’s baby shower last summer…it was so sweet.  Then recently, Emily from Jones Design Company made these silhouettes of my boys.  Emily conveniently had Henry’s image in her computer (via illustrator or mac draw or whatever magic program she uses) so she was able to generate THIS precious invitation with his actual silhouette.

To say I love it would be an understatement.  I didn’t intend to carry this silhouette theme from his shower to his first birthday but it sure is fun! And that background design, also not intentional but very similar in feel to his nursery drapes (lattice by Waverly) ….drapes that I must admit he will be outgrowing VERY soon..they will be giving way to cowboys or burlap …so this gorgeous invitation ended up paying homage to sweet things you can get by with boys only for a short time…pretty patterns and silhouettes..in a short time it will be Transformers and Star War so i am enjoying the “sweet” while I can…

Emily also made these adorable stickers for the favor bags.  Actually I can’t decide if I like or despise favor bags..I may use them on little bakery bags with gourmet cookies inside..now that’s a favor! What is your thought on favor bags for parties..if you are a mom, do you love or hate????  If you are a fan, what do you like to fill with..so far I have bubble gum and organic raisins..that’s an odd combo huh?!

[Edited to say, great favor ideas on the Jack & Izzy blog, check out here…love the water bottle idea and just might do the chalk bags especially since I have a huge chalkboard door on my backporch where the food and favors will be!] 

{Next I will share party inspiration from girl parties–both birthdays and baby showers..stay tuned}