My baby girl turned one this weekend, and in honor of the occasion, we threw a sweet, simple vintage-inspired birthday party. Let's be honest, this party was more for me since she's still so small, so I decided to go girly, girly, girly in case she's not into that as she gets older.
Around February, I started looking at Pinterest for birthday party ideas (originally thinking we might do something Minnie Mouse-themed) when I can across a little girl's tea party and was hooked. I loved the idea of getting to use my great-grandmother's china and serving lighter fare for party food. I thankfully already had a lot of the decor items, and found some great stuff at Dollar Tree, Amazon and on clearance at Target. I also did a few DIYs to complete the look.
The details:
Invitations:
Designed by me! (Don't want to make your own? Etsy has tons of amazing options)
(Three Generations: The dress in this photo was made by my great-grandmother.
My grandmother, myself and now Aubrey have worn it.)
Decor
- Rose pattern teacups, candy dish and plates: My great-grandmother's
- Bowl, serving platter: Snowfall Splendor by Target circa 2008 (you can still find some pieces at replacements.com)
- Blue mason jars: World Market (exact)
- Flowers: 3/$12 at Publix (hydrangeas and knockout roses from my front yard)
- Cake stand: Micheal's (similar)
- Cupcake stand: Target (similar)
- Lace cupcake wraps: $.50 at Michael's (similar)
- Pink Glitter one: Hobby Lobby (love this version!)
- Silverware container: Hobby Lobby
- Plates: Amazon (Frills and Frosting, Talking Tables)
- Napkins: Amazon (Happy Birthday), The Dollar Tree (Pink)
- Pink cups: The Dollar Tree
- Silverware: The Dollar Tree
- Flower garland: Michael's (similar)
- Balloons: Amazon (white, pink, aqua)
- Punch bowl: borrowed (similar)
- Books: Vintage-inspired books purchased years ago from Borders (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Sense and Sensibility, Little Women
- Bird Teapot: World Market (exact)
- Paper Lanterns: on clearance from Target (very similar gold stripe, pink polka dot, silver stripe)
- Paper streamers: Amazon (pink, aqua)
- Lace ribbon: Michael's (very similar)
DIY
- Doily 1-12 month banner (Inspired by Design Dining Diapers // chipboard letters from Glitter Dust Designs)
- Paper doily table-runner (Tutorial from Love that Party)
- Mini flag banner/bunting
- Three-tier vintage plate stands (SEE MY TUTORIAL HERE)
- Happy Birthday banner
- Aqua poofs
- "One" burlap banner (inspired by Stacy Lavelle Designs)
- Birthday hat (Inspired by My Little Stinky)
Food:
- Smash cake and cupcakes: Publix
- Meringue cookies: Publix
- Candy: Target (on Easter clearance)
- Cookies: Made by me! (Betty Crocker's Butter Cookie Cutout recipe and Royal Icing without Egg Whites or Meringue Powder from tipsformatypicalmomblog.com)
- White chocolate-covered pretzels: World Market
- Bacon cheddar "scones": Recipe from Mostly Homemade Mom
- Veggie tray: Publix
- Pigs in a blanket
- Tea Sandwiches: ham & cheese, peanut butter & jelly, egg salad and tuna salad (used cookie cutters to cut into hearts and butterflies)
- Fruit salad and cinnamon pita chips: Recipe from Spend with Pennies
- Pineapple lemonade: Recipe modified from The Frugal Girls
I plan to post some DIYs from the party in the next couple of days...so, stayed tuned!
The party seemed amazing with those lovely decorations. It was nice of you to share the details of the party arrangements with us. I’m also planning a party for my son’s birthday next week. I’m not a huge fan of house parties as I feel like it’s too much work. So I’ve booked a suitable party space at one of the venues in Los Angeles for the birthday celebrations.
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