aint no party lika a granny party!!!

sweet "granny chic" image found via Flickr

I'm putting this one in the big vault. I love it...it is just so sweet!

Funny thing though- grandmas in my family are actually quite hip and this looks more like something you would find at my house....except for the knitting thingy, I'm not very good with that at all, but it sure is cute!

What do you think...

Perhaps a knitting party for the little girl scout troop???

Big in Japan

working title...

Got these Japanese 1960's coin banks at one of my local spots. The owl was hiding behind the counter and caught my eye. The gal at the store told me few others had come in that day and they were still in a box...I couldn't resist. Come on they are too cute!!! I am not an avid collector of anything in particular but I have to admit, I buy stuff just to look at it!

I was watching the Rachelle Zoe project one night and she said the same thing about some vintage dresses. She said something like-she may not ever wear them but she has to buy them just so she can look at them. I totally GOT that.

Okay so its not vintage Chanel dresses but maybe they are big in Japan?

My initial idea was to simulate some sort of carousel but not too sure I did that here.

So we are just going with the "cute" factor instead.
Yep, definitely the cute factor! ummm yes, that would be an elephant with a little bird on its trunk........Bananas right?!
(Rachelle Zoe-ism anyone?)

Happy Tablescape Thursday!!!!!

Let them eat Cake!

This little porcelain doll below was the inspiration for my party scape for Baby & Tween Celebration LA this past weekend. When I found her, I immediately thought of Coppola's -Marie Antoinette film. I recalled how fantastic the set design and costumes were and started dreaming up this opulent little shindig.

as presented at the exhibit:
Let Them Eat Cake!

Inspired by Marie Antoinette and
today’s cupcake revolution,
Little Shindigs brings to you a
Gala filled with French Victorian flair
A delectable mix of sweet treats, extravagant decor
and indulgent party grandeur!
We will roll out the carpet for you and your honored guests to another…
yet Fabulous time!
Because treating your guests to anything other than the finest cupcakes would be a travesty

and this is the part where you think I am crazy. I spray painted an iron candle holder (hot pink). Put a crown on the bird ( yes, also hot pink). Constructed a candle out of a pink chalk, hot glue and glitter. Yes, it had to sparkle and with out a flame! Just for kicks, I lined the carriage the princess sat in with sparkly fabric. Oh yeah and although you cant really tell. She has a window in her carriage...and there is the tiniest little PINK bird seating on the window sill. No, I am not crazy. Then again, I did also build her a chandelier inside the carriage. Okay, maybe just a little crazy.Perhaps I should just show you some more pictures.

This was the table I put my info on. A description of the Party/Inspiration (as you read above)
Some porcelain flowers and Victorian figures (can't see them here but they were there) and my business cards were on a pink glass dish on top of some fake Pink bling and it illuminated from below. The picture does not do it justice but it looked really nice. I even ran out of business cards. I think that's a good sign:)

I have more pictures and I will share them soon..maybe on the Little Shindigs Facebook page. Stay tuned. But for now, please tell me what you think. Is it too much? Did I go overboard?Maybe too extravagant...I really hope you think so:)

As for the competition. This is what we are up against:



High School Musical Cheer Party!" by Cheer Mania
Designer: Michelle Boehle


Safari Jungle Party!" by One Fine Party
Designer: Cheryl Victor



Enchanted Garden"by Party Divine
Designer: Heeli Jeng


"Mary Poppins Tea Party" by Party Wishes
Designer:Donna Collins

I was totally excited about Party Wishes being there. Yes folks that is the brilliant and fellow blogger Donna . I only new her through her blog and it was great meeting her.

Donna, It was great meeting you. I am a big fan of your work and you are so sweet!

Donna was going around handing cookies to her booth neighbors on the day of set up:) Her partyscape was amazing. The carousal horses were darling.


My kids scored that night as we inherited two of them after the show.

Thanks again Donna!

Short and Sweet

Strawberry shortcake..that girl is sooo sweet just like her name, Strawberry shortcake! Can you tell I have a young daughter? We sang that song while putting this weeks tablescape together.

That is my daughter, NOT getting in the picture.

This is the inspiration for the table.

I found it at a thrift store over the weekend. I buy Christmas stuff whenever I find it and just store it away till the end of the year. It's fun because I like opening my bins and finding stuff I forgot I bought. My DH doesn't think it's NORMAL. But anyways cute place mat right?I was thrilled it was reversible. So I thought hmm it kinda reminds me of Vintage Strawberry Shortcake. So before I stored it away I thought I could try and pull off a tablescape with random things around the house. Granted my house has LOTS of random things, but this is how it went.First, a bowl. It has a cute little Turkey painted on the inside. It is actually not mine. My sister in law left it over Thanks giving last year (Yes Molly I have your turkey bowl hostage...I don't think you really read my blog like you say you do, but if you did...)

and I added a grass mat

and a cute little watering can with some flowers,
a matching bow and Shortcake herself.

Brilliant right?! Well not really I suppose...but my daughter does seems to think so.

No turkey bowl was hurt during this segment.

Pull up a chair it's

Ahoy Matey-part3 Decorrr

The perfect children's party can be amazing experience no matter your age! With creativity and a little imagination you can transport your guests to a magical place. How about Never Land or the High Seas? The image above is from CHS Creative Productions (from the OC). I think they totally nailed the pirate theme, right on the head. Sure the treasure chests are a given, but the Sails? That is just brilliant! I'm so glad I stumbled upon their work and I am excited to now share it with you.

Now here is another great pic. and before you think I'm crazy, let me just say that I don't propose you build a pirate ship in the middle of your living room! I do however, encourage you to take a few of their ideas and see what you can come up with. Props are our friends. Skeletons, treasure chests and ficus trees? You betcha!

Do you live in PA? If so, you could actually rent this! How Fabulous is that?!

Pirate Ship Rental at Essential Party Rentals in PA.

I wonder if that ship has cannons? Oh yeah' that reminds me, lots of fun party activity ideas on tomorrows segment....

Captured Fairies

Found these at the Captured Jar Fairies site. I think they are the sweetest little jars ever!Perfect for a Fairy or Pixie party. I can see them as decorations for a whimsical table scape or better yet for an ever so enchanting party favor.
Learn more about the artist and her creations at Captured Jar Fairies.


image: fairy enchantment