Every party doesn't have to be a BIG party!

As I approach my son's birthday this Friday, I am completly suprised that my sunroom aka work area isn't a disaster. It's easy to tell when I am working on a party because my sunroom turns into party central. I set up folding tables to practice centerpieces and arrangements. I lay out platters and cake stands to figure out how I am going to set everything up. No, I don't just automatically know where I am going to put things!

This year I decided to hold a small birthday party for my son. I have to admit that in the begining I wasn't even sure what "small"  really meant. Small guest list? Small budget? I once threw a dinner party for 6 girls with a budget of $600. I have thrown a party for 20 guests on $200. For this year I have decided that small to me will mean:

1. Not visiting 10 different stores to find the best deal on coordinated party goods without looking too matchy matchy, yeah I ordered this party set from orientaltrading.com. ( I love orientaltrading.com by the way)
2. Not staying up late cutting out shapes or letters for a super cute custom banner that kids rarely notice.
3. I won't spend more time setting up the party, then  actually enjoying the party.
4. I will not be making any of the food! Maybe a punch to put in my drink dispenser... No, not even a punch. Hello, Wal Mart!
5. I will have this party somewhere other than my home(Cherry Berry Frozen Yogurt party room, It's free!)

When I talked to my soon to be 10 year old about this party plan he didn't seem let down at all. He is excited about frozen yogurt, xbox kinect, and a few great friends.

A lot of moms think they have to go all out or go home for every party. I say every party doesn't have to be a BIG party, to be BIG fun!  I believe in being tasteful and making the guest feel honored, but I never make myself un happy planning a party.

Small birthday party pictures to follow. :)

Queen London Birthday

 

I can't express what a joy it was to work on this 3 year old's birthday party. When I found out little London was turning 3, I thought to myself with a name like that how can we pass on a London theme! The red & white flag was made with a giant erase board and red duck tape. The topiariers on each table were made with cupcake liners per Pinterest.  Party guests decorated their own crowns and walked the red carpet. Queen London sported her crown and regal dress for the event. Each prince or princess in attendance went on a Royal Hunt to search for hidden gems. The incredible 3 tier gluten free rice krispy cake was prepared by Lu's Lu's Sweet Expectations. It was a royal fun  for sure.