I’m in love. I’ve seen Anna Claire’s 1st birthday out in the blogosphere and I just had to ask to post about the party. The “Pink Lemonade” birthday party was inspired by the fact that AC’s mom, Pam, craved Pink Lemonade during her pregnancy. The details are just way too cute and so well done. I think if any party is a “well-crafted party” then this party would be it.  Check out her blog, The Burrus Family, for more from this amazing party! Oh, and please forgive my over-usage of exclamation points and the word “love”… but, I think you might just understand after seeing these photos.

In preparation for the party Pam did a photoshoot for the invitations. Below are a few of the photos from the photoshoot (find more of the “outtakes” on the Burrus Family blog). 

Is she not the cutest little girl!?!  The finished invitations:

Great, right!?!

Oh, and then there are the details. The homemade bunting is a superb addition to the party. And, please note how great the lemons add a simple, inexpensive pizazz the the mantle.  I love how she used the color scheme throughout the entire party. She also used some of the “outtake” photos as decorations on the food table.

To really top the whole thing off, the “smash” cake was made by Pam herself after taking a cake decorating class the month of the party. 

Last, but certainly not least… A “just her size” lemonade stand that welcomes the guests to the party.

Thank you to Pam and The Burrus Family Blog for the opportunity to share this adorable, well-crafted party.

 

3. A Lego party would be outrageously fun for a lucky 10-year old (or the lucky 10-year old at heart). I think the party would be put over the top with a Lego Digital Camera in the home photobooth. 

 

4. Anthropology really should open a party-ware store. I’m obsessed with these From the Deep Dinner Plates. 

5. Etsy Treasury is now one of my favorite tools on the web. I’ve wanted to throw a party with a Peacock color-scheme for ages now. I just might get started on it with the finds in the Glamorous Peacock Treasury.

6. Alice in Wonderland is going to be seeing a lot of attention from me in the upcoming months. This picture book is a must buy in the planning and execution of an Alice in Wonderland party. Oh, but I can’t forget the new Penguin edition of the beloved classic with its beautiful cover.