Happy Valentine's Day to all!
We went with the tried-and-tested-and-loved swim party birthday package at Westerville Recreation Center at the request of the birthday girl. She also picked out the butterfly theme for the day so we had a cupcake arrangement made in the shape of a butterfly and I designed her invitations and favor bags.
Food-wise, we served mini sandwiches, and had a fruit tray and a vegetable tray. It turned out to be just right for the mix of grown-ups and kids, even though the kids were looking forward to the cake and ice-cream anyway.
She wore a Harajuku Mini for Target by Gwen Stefani dress (which I scored with a major discount off their already low prices!) and lace-printed leggings with glitter flats - she picked it all out herself. Animal print + lace + glitter = birthday outfit.
The party had a mix of old and new friends and they all mingled well which was great. I also had the pleasure of having a photographer Jessica Nash from Elegant Events Design and Photography at the party to take photos and that was SUCH a great and affordable investment because I was really able to enjoy the party and for once, be in some of the photos vs. being behind the camera. She even mailed me a CD of the photos from the party in three different effects! I would definitely be glad to use her again at a future party.
Thanks Laurie of Scarlet Fig for sharing about a custom print we worked on together. She had such a rockstar saying and wanted it in print format to hang it up in her home office. It has kind of stuck in my head and I love how it applies to my home and business life and day job as well. It's just one of those pearls of wisdom. :o)
Thanks Kelly from The Pretty Bee for featuring the Love Lives Cozy Here print on her blog today. :o)