This Time Last Year…

Just around this time last year I was getting ready for a special little girl’s birthday party.

Starting from this inspiration page

To this fun party {Part 1, Part 2}…

It  was a great day, and I can’t help but smile looking at these pictures. Her mom and I had so much fun planning this party. I know this year will be just as special.

Happy Birthday, Charlee!

 

 

How To: Chocolate Covered Marshmallows

This week’s Ask-A-Planner is another How-To, this time on chocolate covered marshmallows with sprinkles. It sounds pretty simple {it is!} and by following just a few little tricks yours will be professionally perfect! {These are surprisingly good, by the way. They sound a little sweet, but somehow it all works out into wonderful goodness.}

To melt the chocolate and keep it at the right temperature for dipping a double boiler is needed. We created our own by putting a pot of water on to a low boil.

While waiting for that to boil, we got the other ingredients ready: semi-sweet chocolate chips in a metal bowl, ready to go on top of the boiling pot, a plate of sprinkles and marshmallows on a stick. {you can also use lollipop sticks, which look much nicer, but for this demo we cut down some bamboo skewers we had on hand.}

When the water is at a low boil, put the metal bowl of chocolate on the boiling pot and melted the chocolate down until there are no lumps.

Then take a marshmallow on a stick and dip it the the chocolate rolling it to ensure its covered on all sides.

Once chocolate is covering the marshmallow, roll it across the sprinkles to cover the sides. 

Then place the finished marshmallows on a sheet of wax paper {we didn’t do that here, and it was a mess. Thankfully we did when we made these for a party!}

That’s it! They look so colorful and fun at a party and add to any dessert set up. Enjoy! 

 

 

Colorful Sprinkle Party

I fell in love with this image on pinterest– and it turns out the party behind is just as cute. What a great theme for a 1 year old birthday party. I love the details, down to the activities.{via kojo Designs}

Don’t you just love it? I know I’ll be borrowing ideas from this great party.

Happy Friday!

Are you ready for the weekend? I sure am– even though I have to work, it’s much needed.

I am loving this cheerful color combination. Sometimes the days you need color the most are the days you feeling it the least. Wearing bright colors can beat back the worst moods. At least for me. {via Color Collective}

Unicorn Rainbow Birthday Party- Part 2 {Activities}

Back to the fun! In case you missed the party decor details– check them out here.

Now on to the activities!

The kids started out making Fruit Loops necklaces. We gave them each a piece of string and a cup of brightly colored cereal to make their own jewelry while everyone arrived.

Once all the guests were there we played Pin the Horn on the Unicorn.

Then it was story time! Charlee’s mom had a book custom made for her about unicorns. So sweet.

Next was time for cake!

While the special guest got ready, we played a little hot potato. But before we could finish, the balloons started calling again!

Finally– the unicorn was unveiled! The kids each took a ride.

It was raining, so the kids didn’t get to decorate the pony as planned. So they came back inside and played with the balloons again– and each other.

All and all– a good time. I had a great time planning and working with this family. What’s the theme for Charlee’s 6th birthday?! xoxo

{All images on this post from Derrel Todd/FootPrint Fotos}

Unicorn Rainbow Birthday Party- Part 1 {Decor}

I got up early so I could put together the photos from the big birthday party I organized the other weekend to celebrate Charlee turning 5 years old. {remember this planning post?}

These invites were designed by Three Little Monkeys Studio– she customized the colors and we bought the entire matching paper suite from her. I got the envelopes and extra jewels from paper source to give it that extra touch.

The room was bright with color–

These tables are the kids’ activity tables, with their unicorn horn hats, water and the first activity laid out.

The dessert table—

The cake, cupcakes, cake pops and cookies were made by Tiffany & Cake. The rest– my amazing husband, Christian.

The cherry blossoms were in bloom– perfectly in color, just for us.

The reading tent– with the loose balloons, which were the hit of the party.

Favor gift bags for the kids–

And a tray ready to take out to the kids and the unicorn…

More photos– and activities to come! xoxo

 

 

 

 

 

Chandeliers- The Bold & The Beautiful

Love these statement party chandeliers.

{Image 1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

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