Here’s just a couple shots of the adult tables from the firefighter birthday party I posted last week. There were separate tented areas for the kids tables and round adult tables, brought together with similar colors and the firefighter theme!
All adults went home with cookie favors from Diddy Riese, a UCLA favorite. They also helped to decorate the table!
Custom signage directed guests to the drink table, set up with lemonade and flavored water.
Happy hump day!
I’m so ready for spring, and although the weather hasn’t caught up with me, I warmed up my apartment with a hanami party this weekend!
‘Hanami’ literally means ‘looking at flowers’ in Japanese, and every year when the cherry blossoms bloom, people flock to the parks and picnic beneath the pink cherry blossoms – called hanami parties. Even though the blossoms bloom near the end of March, it’s typically still chilly so I brought the flowers (and the party) indoors with Japanese-inspired table details.
My vases were inspired by obi (the sash wrapping a kimono). I finally used my kozogami washi paper!
Place cards were fashioned using washi tissue paper and fun spring quotes! Stay tuned for the DIY tutorial later this week :)
All of the flowers put me in the perfect mood for spring!
More snow fell on Tokyo this week, and it reminded me how ready I am for warmer weather and cherry blossoms! Until then, I’ll feast my eyes on this beautiful cherry blossom-inspired tablescape by Love the Day. I absolutely love the colors and the rustic vibe!
I’ve been in a pie phase since I discovered how to make the most perfect flaky, chewy pie crust here. I just can’t stop making pies. So I combined this love with my love of all things mini and made these adorable letter-pressed mini pies that are perfect for entertaining! There are so many ways to use these mini pies – here are my 3 favorites.
1. Presented on a simple table runner with autumn fruit, it makes a great texture addition to a rustic, casual tablescape.
2. Use these pies as place cards – just press your guests names’ on them and you’ve got dessert and a cute addition to your place setting in one!
3. Presented simply, they’re a great addition to a dessert bar or wrap a little twine and add a utensil, and it’s the perfect dessert to go! Or cute homemade Christmas gifts?
Apologies for the lack of posts recently – my computer is still at the shop for a makeover. Hope you’re all keeping warm!
(via a subtle revelry)
Thanksgiving jumped up in front of me a few days ago. I can’t believe that it’s already the time of the year to give thanks, and I haven’t a clue about our plans! It’s so unlike me. Whatever we’ll do, I’m sure there’ll be a lot of food involved. I love side dishes and desserts. If it weren’t for gravy and cranberry sauce, I probably wouldn’t have turkey at all! My favorite Thanksgiving table is simple and highlights the colors and textures of the food. With so much food on the table, too much decor often just gets in the way! Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? What are your plans this year?
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