This post is brought to you by Nestle Toll House Birthday Sugar Cookies. Bake some birthday love.
I have some good news to report! We’re about four days into the Great Sod-Laying Experiment, and so far, the sod looks to be thriving. Not much yellowing or wilting. I’m so relieved because we have a playhouse to install!
Before it gets too cold, we thought it would be fun to have some people over. This weekend we’re going to be throwing a very small and pretty simple birthday party for some of our friend’s kids (mostly girls). There will be an equal number of adults at the party, so there needs to be a little bit of something for everyone. I’m still in the planning phase, which is not good considering the party’s in just a couple days. But here’s what I have so far and I’m sure the rest will sort of create itself while we’re in the moment.
My girls have been on a flower crown-making kick this summer, so I thought it would be fun for them to teach their friends how to make crowns at the party. Nothing says garden party like little girls running around in flower crowns!
We’re going with a late summer/early fall-feeling color palate: peach, coral, mustard, burgundy, black and cream. Maybe a little mint for good measure (though that might show up on the playhouse dutch door!). I’m thinking I’ll make a couple strands of garlands to help soften the unfortunate bare wood fence situation. I want to keep the food really simple – just desserts. Probably cookies with homemade ice cream. And maybe some cute milk jars?
Have you seen any really cute, relatively easy party ideas around the web lately? I’ve started a Pinterest board with some of my ideas. I’ll be adding to it this weekend, if you want to follow along. I’m off to go buy more seating!
I am so excited about the playhouse, you guys! I'll post all the details later this week! xx
Lauren – I LOVED hearing your story!! We had a treehouse at one of the home we lived in as a kid. I know exactly what you mean! We were out there day and night playing house. I can't wait for my girls to have the same experience!
About the folding chairs – they're from IKEA! $8.99 each! All the links are in the Pinterest board. xoxo
CUTEST PLAY HOUSE EVER!! I can't wait to see it in your yard!
Go check out Jordan's ideas at Oh Happy Day. That girl can make a party out of old paper sacks, I swear!
Where did you find that adorable playhouse? I just love it and want one for my brood of two.
Jenny, do you ever sleep? You are putting me to shame, with your party-throwing, DIY ways! Slow down lady. Have a cocktail for goodness sake! ;)
Source for that *PERFECT* playhouse, please?
Where did you order the play house from? It is adorable and I would love to know the source.
I would second the Oh Happy Day suggestion, but I know you are friends with her. So you've probably already tapped her for ideas. And I see you put one of her garland ideas in your round up. She's great.
Yes, please share where you got your playhouse!
I can't wait to see this party! I wish you were my mom (that sounded weird!)
I am so excited about the playhouse, you guys! I'll post all the details later this week! xx
Can I come to your party?? :) I live in bk heights too!
aw isnt that the cutest?!?
those folding chairs are great too, where'd you find those at?
those folding chairs are great too, where'd you find those at?
I thought the flags on these cupcakes were really cute (and simple! and easy!)
http://pinterest.com/pin/253679391481694792/
Hi Jenny!
Love your pinterest board. That playhouse will be adorable!
Loving these mini cobblers that look super easy-you could buy some high quality ice cream.
http://pinterest.com/pin/39125090483861508/
Hope it's fun and there are pics next week! ;)
I had a playhouse when I was younger. I got it for Christmas when I was six and I don't think I came out of it but to sleep when I wasn't in school. I made up imaginary friends and animals, made my parents mud pies, wrote in my diary, had tea parties with neighbors. It was magical! It became my little sisters when she came along and she played in it till she was 11 or so. It even survived hurricane Andrew in 1992 (Miami) when we lost half our roof. Your girls will cherish it. I will def. get one for this baby I'm carrying boy or girl. It was such a happy imaginative space for me that I look bak on fondly :) the yard is looking great! Are you planning on getting furniture for the inside? Mine had a liitle fake kitchen set, but the tiny table and chairs were really what made it feel cozy. I had a little rug too. And flower box, just like yours. (I'm 32 and gushing about some wood and nails. How funny!)
Hi Jenny, I love those folding chairs and am looking for a similar style. Can you let us know where you found them, or something like them? Thank you for all your great ideas! Lindsay
Lauren – I LOVED hearing your story!! We had a treehouse at one of the home we lived in as a kid. I know exactly what you mean! We were out there day and night playing house. I can't wait for my girls to have the same experience!
About the folding chairs – they're from IKEA! $8.99 each! All the links are in the Pinterest board. xoxo
Those garlands and so fun! And yes, the flower headbands sound like the perfect activity for a group of little girls- have a blast!
Hi Jenny,
I absolutely love your site!
You are probably all set on your dessert by now, but I thought I would just tell you about these amazing "individual peach pies" (althought not really a pie). They are so delicious and REALLY easy to make.
http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2012/07/individual-whole-peach-pies.html
I can't get enough of them.
Hope your party goes well!
Amanda
We have the same playhouse and I'm happy to say it's holding up great! Ours is almost 4 years old.
Can't wait to see yours painted!
http://sixtyfifthavenue.blogspot.com/2010/04/stone-cottage.html
Hi Jenny, I find all my party paper goods at Paper Presentation on 18th and 5th AVe.They have the best paper selection. I have also been OBSESSED with paper flowers. I threw a party a few weeks ago and AT picked it up. ALl of the chevron party bags and chevron spoons are from Party Presentation. Check it http://melandliza.blogspot.com/2012/08/kids-party.html I love throwing an out door party, and I am telling PP is the place to it for a last minute get together.
Hi Jenny, here is the outdoor city party post from AT
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/colorful-kids-party-in-the-city-176608?fb_action_ids=4536475690796&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=timeline_og&action_object_map=%7B%224536475690796%22%3A468449756520736%7D&action_type_map=%7B%224536475690796%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D
It's going to be gorgeous! I can't wait to see it all and party pictures. I am currently decorating a playhouse for another family. It's so fun to do a girly playhouse :)
I cant wait to see the playhouse all set up- its going to be so cute for the girls!
What an adorable little playhouse … Can't wait to see what you do to it!
Cutest little house…can't wait to see it all done.
Your party will be fab, I'm sure…here are a couple things I liked on Pinterest for a summer soiree:
http://pinterest.com/pin/82190761920229473/
http://pinterest.com/pin/82190761920728706/
The play house is amazing!!! Can't wait for deets!
xx. Patience
whitelacquer.blogspot.com
These are so cute! Love to know where the playhouse is from
I love lotsa garland ( see https://pinterest.com/rok/its-my-party/ ), particularly loving paper chain and honeycomb garlands. Key is volume…to tiny a gesture looks sad.
New fav trick is getting plastic table cloths (by the roll, if you can) and using like old-school fabric bunting. Love the scallop, and you can do it ahead of time b/c it is plastic :)
Don't forget to check Pearl River!
Your backyard is going to look so pretty, I can't believe what a transformation its undergone already and we haven't even see the playhouse yet. I love pinning party and entertaining ideas you can see my boards here
http://pinterest.com/tarnyac/
Cheers
Tarnya
http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/02/ombre-balloons.html
great idea and so easy! love cup of jo
The playhouse is indeed beautiful. I really like it a lot. Nice post!
http://www.CheapSheds.com.au/
lanvin efforts first became apparent with the brand’s subway-themed, colored-sole oxfords for both men and women, which came out last season, and now it looks like some of the lanvin bag are getting a similar style upgrade. http://www.lanvinbagonline.com/
5 You can find any of the Lanvin handbag in a selection of hues which include black, brown, ivory, red, saffron, denim and tangerine. There are a lot of zippers and pockets to carry most something. Selling prices range from $200 to $300 and can be bought in significant department suppliers and specialty outlets these types of as Macy's, Dillards and Lord & Taylor as perfectly as on line merchants the place you can obtain much better bargains. You can relaxation assure that you are gaining a superior bag no make a difference which kind of Lanvin bag you obtain. http://www.lanvinbagonline.com/
Summer parties have lots of opportunities and fun thing for the kids of all ages. Kids love outdoor parties especially summer garden parties.