- All Wrapped Up
- Ice Cream Social
- 4th of July
- Berries Galore
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Headache
Sorry - an insane headache and busy week are taking the blame for this... No party this week. Next week I'll post a list of party occasions and planning the parties from there.
Cheers,
Amy
Cheers,
Amy
Sunday, June 3, 2012
A Princess First Birthday
Occasion: First birthday party for a girl (My little girl!)
Vision: Backyard celebration in August. Family and friends gather to celebrate a little princess turning one! Relaxed atmosphere, place for everyone to be comfortable, tents for shade and easy food.
Guest number: Planning on 30
Decorations: Balloons, flower cut-outs, pictures of the birthday girl, candles, birthday and princess garlands.
Entertainment: Homemade crossword and word search puzzles. Goody bags on the tables with mini beach balls, a necklace, princess crowns or mini deck of cards. Tent with toys for other kids to play with.
Seating: Two tents with long tables and a few chairs and trays.
Food/Beverage: Deli sandwiches on rolls, hot dogs and hamburgers. Cheeses and toppings set out. Watermelon, chips and dip, fruit and dip, and potato salad. Water and lemonade in large glass containers.
Dessert: Small cake for birthday girl. Larger sheet cake for guests.
Keepsake: Cute paper in frame (no glass) for guests to sign.
Party date: Aug 13, 2011
Vision: Backyard celebration in August. Family and friends gather to celebrate a little princess turning one! Relaxed atmosphere, place for everyone to be comfortable, tents for shade and easy food.
Guest number: Planning on 30
Decorations: Balloons, flower cut-outs, pictures of the birthday girl, candles, birthday and princess garlands.
Entertainment: Homemade crossword and word search puzzles. Goody bags on the tables with mini beach balls, a necklace, princess crowns or mini deck of cards. Tent with toys for other kids to play with.
Seating: Two tents with long tables and a few chairs and trays.
Food/Beverage: Deli sandwiches on rolls, hot dogs and hamburgers. Cheeses and toppings set out. Watermelon, chips and dip, fruit and dip, and potato salad. Water and lemonade in large glass containers.
Dessert: Small cake for birthday girl. Larger sheet cake for guests.
Keepsake: Cute paper in frame (no glass) for guests to sign.
Party date: Aug 13, 2011
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| The birthday girl :) |
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| It's a party!! |
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| The basket of favors |
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| Table set - favors, crosswords, word searches, puzzles and candles |
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| Birthday Party Shirt that I made |
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Welcome to the Beginning
Hello, friend! Welcome to the beginning of "The Festive 52."
I so love planning parties. I love walking in to a space and imagining what it can become. I love discussing what would make you happy. Easing stress and bringing a smile to your face. Helping you bring your ideas together and offering my own as needed. I especially love seeing those ideas materialize into your special day.
I have two kids. A girl, almost two years old, and a little boy, almost five months old. I've been married for six years at the end of June. The decorations at my daughter's first party were from the dollar store and the party didn't feel cheap. My wedding had 350 guests and we spent around $8,000 (no, we didn't serve a dinner) and it was beautiful. I believe it is more about how the party comes together than how much it costs... no need to spend an arm and a leg when pennies will be just as nice!
My brother challenged me to plan a party every week and write about it. He gave me some... interesting ideas. I doubt I'll use these but they are helping me think a little out-of-the-box:
- Kindergarten themed pet funeral after-party
- Make-up themed "my team just lost the Superbowl" party
- Alaskan/antarctic theme for after the last game of t-ball. Team name: Polar Bears
- Coming-of-age party for Amish niece
- "Grandpa's fourth marriage" wedding reception
- High School graduation party for less than $200 for varsity quarterback
Well, brother... Challenge accepted!
Friend, I hope this blog can bring you as much happiness and excitement as I expect it to bring to my life.
Cheers,
Amy
I so love planning parties. I love walking in to a space and imagining what it can become. I love discussing what would make you happy. Easing stress and bringing a smile to your face. Helping you bring your ideas together and offering my own as needed. I especially love seeing those ideas materialize into your special day.
I have two kids. A girl, almost two years old, and a little boy, almost five months old. I've been married for six years at the end of June. The decorations at my daughter's first party were from the dollar store and the party didn't feel cheap. My wedding had 350 guests and we spent around $8,000 (no, we didn't serve a dinner) and it was beautiful. I believe it is more about how the party comes together than how much it costs... no need to spend an arm and a leg when pennies will be just as nice!
My brother challenged me to plan a party every week and write about it. He gave me some... interesting ideas. I doubt I'll use these but they are helping me think a little out-of-the-box:
- Kindergarten themed pet funeral after-party
- Make-up themed "my team just lost the Superbowl" party
- Alaskan/antarctic theme for after the last game of t-ball. Team name: Polar Bears
- Coming-of-age party for Amish niece
- "Grandpa's fourth marriage" wedding reception
- High School graduation party for less than $200 for varsity quarterback
Well, brother... Challenge accepted!
Friend, I hope this blog can bring you as much happiness and excitement as I expect it to bring to my life.
Cheers,
Amy
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