Graham's County Fair Birthday

I've been beyond excited to show off this County Fair party from Michele of Cakewalk Baking, and the moment has finally arrived! This one brings me special joy because I designed the invitations and CD favors, and was on hand for the big day to help out and take pictures alongside Michele and photographer Sherry Heck.

I can't say enough good things about this party. Believe it or not, it was pouring down rain outside, but in the end that only served to enhance the rustic moodiness of the day. Michele is a professional baker, so she created all of the gorgeous (and oh so yummy) cakes and treats on the dessert table herself... not to mention hand crafting the tags, prize ribbons, onsies for the babies and even sewing the bunting above the table from a vintage tablecloth. She also made sure everyone was well entertained playing carnival games, eating popcorn & corndogs and decorating cookies. Frankly, she's a party planning genius... I can't wait to collaborate with her on some future projects!

photos by sherry heck 

real parties: little red buttons

Chiara sent me this sweet little red button party all the way from Italy. She choose the theme for her niece Dieltta’s 2nd birthday because ‘bottoni’ (buttons) was one of her very first words. She crafted her own embroidery pieces to create the invitations and table signs, and created an array of paper fans detailed with red buttons to line the wall and top the snacks. The hand stamped cookies are gorgeous, as are the cupcakes and oversized fabric wrapped candy favors.

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