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Vintage Pie Themed Party

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This VINTAGE PIE THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Kara Praed of Freshly Baked Confections + Petite Sweets is just so creative and cute! This theme is not only perfect for a patriotic 4th of July party, but how darling would it be as a baby shower or birthday party? The possibilities are endless!

Items available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Lollipop Sticks
Swirl Lollipops
Striped Paper Straws
Mason Jar Drinking Glasses + Daisy Cut Lids
Ribbon, Fabric
Mini Plastic Cordial Glasses
Electroplated Mini Spoons

Kara said this about planning the party- “This party was a patriotic tribute to one of the trendiest treats of the moment: the all-American pie. The event showcased some fresh and clever interpretations of this “classic-turned-trendy” dessert. No doubt KPI readers are familiar with the old adage, “as American as apple pie,” and pie definitely seemed the natural choice when I began planning this patriotic celebration. True confession: I’ve had a love-affair with pie (and the concept for this party) ever since I watched the movie “Waitress,” drooling over each and every luscious pie concocted by Keri Russell behind the counter of her pie diner (Sidenote: I’ve been waiting ever since for someone to publish a cookbook of the pies featured in the film — including her recipe for Falling In Love Chocolate Mousse Pie — but alas, no such cookbook has materialized to date). The porch of my historic 1910 American Foursquare home in suburban Washington, D.C. provided an ideal setting for this tribute to a humble dessert which dates back to our founding fathers. I incorporated vintage touches throughout the décor (an assortment of vintage cake stands / antique mason jars / wooden crates; handmade paper pinwheels and cupcake-liner paper flowers; colorful fabric runners and flag banners stitched by my talented neighbor; an antique hutch rescued from the trash heap and spiffed up with a new coat of paint; even a vintage bicycle loaned to me by another neighbor, which arrived at the shoot sporting a woven Nantucket bike basket). I admittedly took a bit of liberal license with the traditional patriotic palette, using red, white and aqua as the main colors, and sprinkling “Modern Vintage” fabrics by Bonnie & Camille for Moda Fabrics and aqua-striped sip straws throughout the display for added charm. Other fun (and eco-friendly) details on the buffet included tin pie plates (purchased from the dollar store and dressed up with fabric and wax paper liners) and half-pint milk bottles and mason jars adorned with custom printables by Anders Ruff in lieu of plastic disposables.

As the proprietor of Freshly Baked Confections + Petite Sweets, I am often asked to create extravagant mini-dessert buffets for my clients’ parties and events. I decided to take this celebration’s “mini-buffet” up a notch or two by creating an “all-American pie buffet,” inspired by the delicious recipes and gorgeous presentation of the pies featured in Dani Cone’s book, Cutie Pies. I developed a menu to include both savory and sweet pies, turning to trusted partner, Windows Catering, to tackle the savory recipes, while Freshly Baked handled the sweet stuff. Together, we prepared a smorgasbord of pies in all shapes, crusts and sizes, including blackberry pie pops; apple, cheddar, rosemary pie jars; lobster mac ‘n cheese cutie pies; shrimp and crab salad tartlettes; ham and gruyere hand pies; “pie” cake pops; and even deconstructed versions like “mudslide pie dessert shots” and “blueberry pie milkshakes”. By keeping serving sizes petite, guests felt comfortable sampling all the different pie varieties on the buffet – and there were plenty of choices to satisfy every palette!

No matter how you slice it, this party was a heap of fun without being fussy. The theme could work especially well for the 4th of July, but some minor tweaks for a baby shower, afternoon tea or even a casual wedding reception would be … well … as ‘easy as pie’.”

Vendors and Credits:
Event Stylist: Kara Praed from Freshly Baked Confections + Petite Sweets
Photographer: Cynthia Chin from MoxieSox Photography
Caterer: Windows Catering Company, www.catering.com
Cake Pops, Pie Pops, & Pie Jars: Freshly Baked Confections + Petite Sweets
Fabrics: Vintage Modern & Ruby by Bonnie & Camille for Moda Fabric
Printables: Anders Ruff Custom Designs
Flag Banners & Runners: Amber Blaha

Items available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Lollipop Sticks
Swirl Lollipops
Striped Paper Straws
Mason Jar Drinking Glasses + Daisy Cut Lids
Ribbon, Fabric
Mini Plastic Cordial Glasses
Electroplated Mini Spoons

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Mommy and Me Mad Hatter Tea Party

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How darling is this MOMMY AND ME MAD HATTER TEA PARTY submitted by Heidi of Ira & Lucy! What a fun idea…host a mother daughter play-date / tea party!

Heidi said- “This Mommy & Me Mad Hatter Tea Party came to life when I volunteered to the mommies in my mommy group that I would LOVE to design, style and prop a kid-themed party. Mom of twins, Kate, immediately emailed me that she had always wanted to do an Alice In Wonderland themed party. So, Judy and I jumped at the chance to design the event and let’s just say we had a blast!

We thought that bold colors best displayed the wonderland’s exotic “mad” color scheme. With peacock feathers as the perfect color combination, we headed to our local craft stores and selected feathers of blues, purples, teals and golds along with vibrant bold silk flowers. We opted for silk flowers, that could be sturdy and “baby resistant” in case some were snatched up by little fingers.

In keeping with the “Mad Hatter” style, the table was set with our mismatched china, ornate plate chargers, vintage silverware, lace doilies, custom made table runners and china dessert stands. Judy did an amazing job making the china plate dessert stands, runners and pillows! Feel free to send us an email if you are interested in our designing any custom decor pieces (runners, pillows, china dessert stands, etc.). Judy@IraAndLucy.com

We up-cycled old glass bowls, plates and vases into wonderland mushrooms. This had to have been one of the most fun details we designed! Of course, any opportunity to spray paint and we’re all for it! Don’t they look fab?!

Yes, Ira & Lucy is primarily a Vintage Prop Rental business, but as you can see we LOVE designing the whole event! Hand sewing these Alice Aprons and Little Boy Bow Tie Vest onesies made for great gifts for all the mommies and added the perfect finishing touch. The stool the twins are sitting on, fondly named Toby, is a great piece for events. We’ve designed it with a removable cover just in case our clients want a different color/pattern. Athena, the shabby chic dining table works for so many occasions. I can’t wait to see her as the head table for a bridal party. View our furniture inventory (here). Architectural elements, such as our vintage doors represented the beginning scenes of Alice’s journey into Wonderland.”

Vendors and Credits:
Conceptual Design | Styling | Props- Ira & Lucy
Alice Aprons & Vest Bow Tie Onesies- Ira & Lucy ETSY
Stationary & Graphic Design- Kate Smith
Desserts- Adrian Joy
Photography- Jonnathan Paul Creative

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Mad Hatter 7th Birthday Tea Party

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How amazing is this MAD HATTER 7TH BIRTHDAY TEA PARTY submitted by Elise Butler of
Sweet Scarlet Designs! Oh, the details! I hope you enjoy…and gain a lot of great ideas!
Elise said- “This was the Mad Hatter Tea Party I designed for my daughter’s 7th birthday. After being rained-out and then postponed, the party finally went ahead. Although I had plans for it being a beautiful garden party, it had to be held under cover as the ground was too wet and mushy. But, we got there in the end and a lovely time was had by all.
The design I had in mind was a very modern interpretation of the Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter theme. I contrasted a modern Chevron pattern with vintage silverware pieces like the candelabra, and silver teapots and decanters. The beautiful gold tea set really made the whole table ‘pop’ and I was so lucky I found bits and pieces of this set at flea markets and on eBay to put together.
The party itself was a lot of fun with ‘old school’ activities and games like sack races, pass-the-parcel, horse rides, a photo booth (with printable Alice in Wonderland props) and croquet! Yes, I even found a croquet set on eBay! All the guests received coordinating ribbon wands, which I made, trimmed with name tags, which come as an editable PDF file in this printable set.
Food included vanilla cupcakes, layered jellies, teapot and teacup cookies, assorted candies, lollipops, cake pops and ice cream – which I made myself (apart from the ice cream!).
I hope you enjoy this party as much as I enjoyed putting it together! This printable set is now available in the Sweet Scarlet Designs Etsy shop.”
Credits: Printables, Party Styling, Food, Photography: Sweet Scarlet Designs Items used in this party that are available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:  Paper Straws Nut Cups {for cupcakes} Lollipops

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Just BEE-cause Tea Party

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This is my kind of party! Who say’s you can’t have a party just because? This darling JUST BEE-CAUSE TEA PARTY was submitted by Mariah Leeson of Giggles Galore. I love the beehive cake and the black and white polka dots mixed with yellows.

Planning a similar party? ‘Bee’ {haha} sure and check out the party description and vendor list at the bottom of the post…

Here is what Mariah had to say about the party- “Life is full of special moments; big moments, small moments and all those in between. I believe in (and love) celebrating ‘Just BEE-cause’ and this tea party was the perfect occasion for doing just that with our friends. Our little guests enjoyed PB & Honey tea sandwiches, Fruit with Honey Yogurt Dip, Lemon Honey cupcakes, Chocolate Covered Oreos and Honey Rosemary Lemonade. I really wanted a beehive cake so I made one (don’t laugh) and added adorable buzzing bees from Edible Details. Brittany also captured the dainty details in the adorable cupcake toppers and 3D fondant beehives. I ordered honeycomb Chocolate Covered Oreos from Sweet Temptations and not only were they delicious but they looked so pretty. Adorable beehive boxes from Piggy Bank Parties were filled with Bit-o-Honey candy and stickers for the guest to take home and enjoy. I also made Peanut Butter and Honey Play Dough to keep them entertained and to take home as a reminder of our fun afternoon. This was one sweet party and my girls loved having a tea party with their friends ‘Just BEE-cause’.” Credits: Party Styling – Giggles Galore Photos - Elayne Dunn Photography Just BEE-cause Party Package - Piggy Bank Parties Fondant Cupcake Toppers and Bees - Edible Details Honeycomb Chocolate Covered Oreos - Sweet Temptations Black and White Baking Cups - Bake It Pretty More products used in this party {with link to where the items are available to purchase online}: Milk Bottles Standing Upright Party Frame Yellow Striped Paper Straws Black and White Polka Dot Baking Cups Yellow Candy Sticks Hanging Yellow Lanterns Apothecary Candy Jars Fondant Checked Gingham Ribbon

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Pink Princess Tea Party

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This gorgeous PINK PRINCESS THEMED TEA PARTY was submitted by Bird’s Party & styled by Celebrations at Home. All the decor and food is fantastic! Just take a look at that gorgeous centerpiece!
Party details and vendor list at bottom of post…

Here is what Bird had to say about the party-
“Party Details & Design: In order to showcase the printable Princess Party Designs  I created in 2010, I decided to call upon some pretty special and talented party industry professionals, and vendors to help bring my vision of an enchanted fairy tale to life!
The incredible stylist that is Chris Nease from Celebrations at Home, was the brains and driving force during the shooting of this Princess Tea Party, and her unique and handmade creative styling really helped to bring the party printables to life, and exceeded my wildest expectations!
Chris dreamed up each detail from scratch, and created the stunning floral centerpiece, the desserts side buffet, the gorgeous tulle decorations on the seating area and all the fun and beautiful details that were expertly captured by Julie Renee Photography.
Although this is a really popular party theme, Chris’ ideas and clever styling really made it stand out and look like no other Princess Party I had ever seen before!The table setting was more chic than cute – The centerpiece was a great focal point and turned out beautiful!  Floral foam soaked in water was used inside a small stand. Pink roses, carnation, and baby’s breath were inserted and a gold decorative crown topped it all off. The place settings were vintage snack sets set on top of a doily.
The napkins were customized by using rhinestone iron-on transfers in a crown motif, and cupcake pedestals were created using small candlestick holders and vintage saucers. Chris used 3 different shades of pink to spray paint each candlestick a different color to hold the eclectic mix of china patterns. The printed elements tie everything together with place cards, straw flags, and cupcake toppers from the printable collection.
Desserts & Food: For a dessert “table” a book shelf lined with coordinated fabric was used – This low shelving was the perfect height for little ones to serve themselves.  Decorative items as well as the flower wands from Fluffy Tuffies, favor boxes wrapped in tulle & a tag from the Princess Printable Collection, pretty & delicious cupcakes, and the most beautiful princess themed cookies from Lori’s Place were displayed with elegance and charm.
A fun and pretty photo prop was created by hanging an empty frame from a tree branch.  Dressed in their tutus & head bands from Cole Baby Tutus, the little models had a blast and the photos turned out gorgeous!
Party Styling Tips from Chris Nease:
  • Create your own cupcake pedestals using small candlesticks from the dollar store, and an eclectic mix of china saucers.  Glue Dots are used to hold the items together securely, and can be removed afterwards for care-free clean up.
  • Design your own napkins with iron-on embelishments and cotton napkins (or simple fabric squares).
  • Serve sandwich “wands” by cutting out shapes from peanut butter sandwiches and inserting a lollipop stick into the middle.
  • Party atmosphere is easy to create with yards of ribbon hanging from trees or the ceiling.
  • Hang an empty frame from a tree branch for an instant photo booth.
  • Use a book shelf to serve snacks from. Line the back with fabric for the day using spray adhesive – follow directions on the can for “temporary use.”
  • Get more bang for your buck by incorporating guest favors into the party itself. Here the designer cookies in cellophane, and dress up attire can all be taken home as parting gifts.”
Party Credits: Styling – Chris Nease from Celebrations At Home Photography - Julie Renee Photography Princess Party Printables - Bird’s Party Princess Motif Cookies – Lori’s Place Tutus & Flower head bands - Cole Baby Tutu’s Tiaras & flower wands - Fluffy Tuffies Cupcakes - The Sweetest Thing

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