a vintage donald duck county fair birthday party

today i am excited to share another incredible party featuring an original cartoon character  with a vintage twist. mom patty  was featured here before with her amazing mickey halloween party and this time it's her son's 3rd birthday party inspired by his favorite cartoon character. 

with the perfect ranch venue, she was able to creatively display some of the most darling mini county fair - inspired decor such as the dessert display, perfectly crafted prize ribbons, photo booth and fun activities for all the kids!  

how cute is this popcorn cupcake ferris wheel stand? so perfect for the carnival theme!

the cutest birthday boy in his donald duck - inspired outfit! 

one last look on the gorgeous dessert display with patty's  sweet treat stand on centerstage! thanks patty for sharing!

for the complete sources and party details, pls see below! 

sources :

concept and styling : sweet treat stands

cupcake stand, ruffled tablecloth, bunting, backdrop, prize ribbons, cotton candy/popcorn booth and other props : sweet treat stands 

photography : wendhy jeffers photography

cake and cupcakes : fairy tale cakes

custom cookies (letter c & 3 orize ribbons) : sweet goosie girl

custom cookies (name, popcorn box, kernels, animal cupcke toppers) : batches

fresh cotton candy : sweetopia cotton candy

mini pie pops : sweet perfection

custom birthday poster : moulage collection

custom pageant sashes : jenna schaal

custom county fair raffle tickets : risa rocks it

paper straws, popcorn bags, wooden forks : DK delektables

burlap tablecloth and sacks : miss hettie

party venue : legends ranch

custom invitations and accessories : the blue egg events

custom lil boy shirts : the baer essentials

vintage donald duck illustrated and handkerchief : planet alissa 

vintage hanging donald & huey, dewy & lewey : lisa's old stuff

vintage donald duck & one bear book : county expressions 

disney steampunk handmade donald and daisy duck romantic silhouette charm bracelets : gears jewelry

vintage-inspired bridal shower

last saturday i had the pleasure of attending a girly vintage-inspired lingerie bridal shower for niece ada fay, who will be getting married this coming labor day weekend. i am honored to be in the wedding party and we are all delighted to share that memorable day with this special couple. 

the bride's cousins and friends threw her a vintage-inspired lingerie shower with an all ladies guests. with a few fun games and a lively photobooth session, it was a lovely afternoon to toast and celebrate the bride's last few days of being a beautiful single lady. jake is such a lucky guy! 

gorgeous yards of pearls on the chandelier as a nod to the vintage feel of the shower

charming lace and purple ribbon on mason jars

lacy lingerie, black scarf and leopard gloves as decor

homemade red velvet cake and cupcakes baked by my cousin jane of jane and jill. so yummy!

handmade paper hearts and flower garland as a backdrop for party favors and prizes!

another talented cousin christine, ada fay's aunt, drew this silhouette!

good luck ada fay! 

cake and cupcakes : jane & jill 

photos : swanky::chic::fete

a vintage-inspired baby shower part 2

i hope everyone had a wonderful independence day celebration with their family and friends. the weekend is over and we're back in the swing of things (still with hang-over but it's all OK) and today i'm sharing more pictures from our vintage-inspired baby shower a weekend ago.

it was my first time to shoot an event so let me indulge a bit, LOL. seriously, i am just thrilled to be a part of this special occasion and i'm glad to be able to help. it was a small gathering of family and friends of the honoree and the intimate setting was just perfect to enjoy great food and company!

 

party sources :

invitation : tiny prints
cake pops and macarons : the sweet boutique
snickerdoodles and rocking horse cookies : michael's cookie jar
mini flower cookies : cookie mamas
mini cupcakes : celebrity cupcakes
bird & hearts soap party favors and paper flowers : hobby lobby

a vintage-inspired baby shower

i had the oppurtunity to help out my friend Nina a few weekends ago setting up a baby shower she was hosting for a dear friend. we had weeks to prepare, gathering accessories and bouncing off ideas with one another even at the wee hours of the night via texting. i had a blast planning this shower with her and she had full of lovely ideas that complemented with mine. 

if you recall, nina also hosted this baby shower in the past and this fun pool party for her twins' first birthday last year. all parties were amazing and i know this one was going to be too! 

i love that most of the accessories for the party were furniture and items from the twins' nursery such as the distressed blue diaper changer, blue and green mini suitcases and baskets with toile liners used for the drink station. the above crystals dangling from the gilded cake stand were crystals from her wedding years ago. repurposing items from your home and previous soirees are just the right thing to do and economical too!

stay tuned for Part 2 tomorrow and the complete list of party sources!


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