We had the party during the week in the late morning as a play date-type party so the foods we offered our guests were more brunch-based. You know, a little breakfast-y and a little lunch-y…and perfect for small hands to snack on while playing.
We made a mountain our of mini donuts. Chocolate frosted and powdered to win everyone over!
We had pretty glass containers full of goldfish and cheerios, every kid’s favorite snack for anytime of day 🙂
For the mommas, I offered mini spinach quiches all pretty and dainty. As well as an herb dip with veggies and a nice, big fruit salad. Hey we gotta keep it a little healthy for the wee ones!
Since it was a morning party, I didn’t want to go too wild on the sweets which was so hard for me since I LOVE sweets. So I compromised with myself and made these bite-sized peanut butter thumbprints. I figured since they were itty bitty it was ok to have a big platter of them, hahaha.
And then as a party favor we gave all of our guests these cute little cupcakes-in-a-jar that I made and frosted and then added some fun sprinkles chosen by the birthday girls. Ok, yeah it’s sugar to the max but at least it was to eat at home later in the day and not at 10 in the morning. We are still friends, friends? right? 🙂
I made both girls dresses from Seaside, which I talked more about here. They were both in heaven and ask to wear them every day since. I just love that they enjoy wearing clothing I make for them 🙂
Being the ultimate party decor nerd, I made a whole bunch of cloth napkins from Seaside as well. How fun will these be to take on a picnic later?
I made a few fabric pennants to give that sweet vintage feel.
And used some pretty ruffly lace trim to hang them with. This was probably one of my favorite ways to add a little vintage fun to the decor.
Of course, every party needs drinks. We served up lemonade with fun red and blue stripey straws to all our little guests.
And if you know me, you know I don’t think a kid’s party is complete without some kid-friendly fun. So thanks to my friend Denise’s brilliant idea, I made a few potato sacks and decorated them with some ruffle-y fun in different fabrics from the Seaside line for the kids to run races in the back yard. It was the perfect day to sit outside and watch a few potato sack races 🙂
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better day to have this party.
The weather was absolutely perfect and we were able to enjoy blue skies and sunshine along with all our wonderful friends.
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Such a pretty party! The fabric was perfect!
Wow! You really know how to celebrate birthdays! I love that! Such great ideas 🙂
you are my hero…we’d really get along…we should hang out some time!! 😉 very well done!
What a lovely party! I need to start planning my littlest one’s third birthday so may “steal” some of your ideas! Where did you get the lemonade cups from please, they are darling!
The cups are mason jars and the lids are from and Etsy shop called SmashCake Studio
I too would like info on the cups ! You’re party looked like a blast. It brings back memories of when my children were small. Love tour blog. Glenda
Another request to know where you got the lids for the mason jars? What a fun and great idea for kids and adults too! Oh and I love all the party pics!! We are planing a house warming party and I may be using some of your ideas from this party and past ones too!
The fun lids are mason jar toppers I bought at SmashCake Studio on Etsy!
That party looks awesome! Wish I was there. I’d love to have the recipe for the cupcake in a jar, if you’re sharing.
That is such a pretty party! I love how you used ruffled lace to string the pennants together… so cute!
Beautiful party! Love the picture of the girls and the napkins. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your party! It was beautiful and looks very fun! I have birthday for my 2nd daughter this week and think I’ll use your pennant idea (along with others I’m sure!)Where did you find the lids for the Mason jars? My 2nd and 3rd girls have birthday’s exactly a month apart too. Although they’re 5 years apart not 23 months. They love each other and play very well together (most of the time)but don’t run in the same circles! How fun that yours are so close!
WOW – lovely party and great ideas! Where ever did you get the jar lids for the lemonade?
Did you just cook the cupcakes right in the mason jars or cook them in papers and then move them into the jars? Such a fun party…your girls (and boys, too) are so lucky to have such an awesome mommy! You are amazing 🙂 thanks for sharing your ideas and talents with us.
This is absolutely fantastic!!!! Great attention to detail. I can only imagine the amount of planning and dare I say stress to pull it all together. Great JOB!
It seems very interesting! Decoration is wonderful.
I always love your parties! Everything is adorable and not over the top– I love getting ideas that I can make myself or are in my price range!! Thanks!