Parties in Bloom: Garden Tea Party

I am so honored to share this delightful Garden Tea Party sent to us all the way from Australia.  Alex Shaw of The Inspired Occasion is an amazing party planner and her work has been featured on several site around the web (including Amy Atlas)!  So, I was beyond excited when she let us share her work.

For her daughter's sixth birthday, Alex put a twist on the usual Alice in Wonderland theme by taking it to the garden, so to speak.  Did you catch the white rabbit?  The bright pastel color scheme immediately sets the light, joyful feel of the party.  The table was set with lots of delicious treats including; cake pops, tarts, biscuits, jelly and finger sandwiches.  The dessert station was filled with jars of fun candy and the beautiful ruffle cake that Alex made! The bright yellow, pink and green cupcakes were the first things that caught my eye.  I  love how they are playful, fun and actually look like they fit in a real garden.  Each of the guests took home a little pot of flowers to create their own garden, along with a personalized chocolate bar. Alex did such an incredible job transforming the space into a beautiful garden getaway! I am SO happy she shared it with us! Thanks, Alex.

 

 

  

  

 

I can't wait for spring.  Wouldn't this make a great Easter party?  Make sure you check out Alex's site for lots more inspiration.  Final reminder- You have until midnight tonight to entry our Amy Atlas book giveaway.

XO

Happy Friday- S.W.A.K.

Recently, my kiddos invited some friends over for a mini Valentine's Day party.  My theme this year was S.W.A.K (Sealed With A Kiss).  When they arrived, the kids all received personalized lunch boxes filled with card making supplies and they spent their afternoon creating wonderful, handmade letters for their loved ones.  I just love pink so there is no way I am spending Valentine's without it and thankfully, it is also the color of my daughters' room which is where we decided to have the party.  They loved turning their sleeping space into a party place.  The chalkboard heart dictated the other color of the party.  I am very proud to say that this party was featured on Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas yesterday !!!!! (Remember to enter into my give away for Amy's book.  Your odds are good!) Here are some additional party pictures.

Today we reached a great milestone- 20,000 page views!

Starting next week- I hope to be posting four or five times a week.  

My goal is to share a real party with you each week-so send some in.  Wish me luck!

Have a great weekend

XO

Parties in Bloom: New Year's Eve Party

 

Our newest Person in Bloom, Dannyelle from Life Is A Party, used our party flags at her beautiful New Year's Eve Party.  I love how she added the jewel accent to the flags and her predominately silver color scheme color.  The mercury glass candle sticks and the mirrored balls all add the perfect sparkle to the New Year's celebration and the clocks in the entryway are so clever.  And of course, I LOVE the feather wreath!  Great party, Dannyelle!

By the way, silver is quickly becoming my second favorite color (after pink, of course).  I used it at my New Year's Eve Party and in my new line of Valentine's and birthday printables which I will share with you on Friday.  It photographs so well, can be used with so many other colors and add just the right amount of class and pizzazz to your party.  Try it out!

XO

Parties in Bloom: Holiday Party

I thought I'd use my last post of the year to share another party from my friend, Lauren, who has really been a huge support and source of encouragement this year.  Lauren used many of the same elements in this party that she did in her red and green holiday party shown here but in a more formal, sophisticated color scheme of black and silver.  I love how she used martini glasses for candy containers and the candy apples add just the perfect amount of color to the table.  Take away the snowflakes and tree and this would also be great for a New Years party. 

So, goodbye 2011.  I'll miss you.  What started off as a difficult year turned incredible.  It really surpassed anything I could have hoped for or dared to imagine.  25 followers, 3,100 page views, post around the web..... I am so excited for the possibilities in 2012 and can't wait to see what blooms!

Have a safe and happy New Year!

XO

Parties in Bloom: Christmas Lunch

I am so excited to share Bloom's first official party submission with you.  It comes from my dear friend, Lauren- mother, wife, and party planner extraordinaire.  She just hosted a Christmas lunch for the mothers in her daughter's first grade class.  Lauren used traditional Christmas colors with crisp, clear, classy detail.   I just adore the twine ribbon on the sandwiches and the candy cane centerpiece.  You can find more of Lauren's parties around the web by clicking here and here.