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!
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