garden fairy birthday

  
It's hard to believe that my oldest daughter, Charlotte ~ who we call Charley ~ turned 4 years old a few short days ago!
  

She had long requested to have a fairy themed party for her birthday . . . and so we did! 
  
Her special day was filled with her closest friends, grandmas, love, laughter . . . 

oh, and garden fairy fancy and whimsy. 

Because Charley notices every detail, especially those that are most feminine and pretty, I was sure to create a garden fairy celebration that she would adore.
  
With lavender and sage green as the backdrop . . . purple thistles, lavender butterflies, and white teacups filled with purple pansies added to her fairy garden affair.

 

And what garden fairy gathering would be complete without jars of pixie dust, fairy wands . . . and fairy crowns.

~ diy pixie dust & fairy wand ~

~ diy fairy crowns ~

Our enchanted menu included . . .

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 twigs & berries

sun-kissed potatoes

garden carrots

butterfly bites

turkey croissants

honey rolls

cranberry & walnut harvest salad

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Enchanted drinks

water ~ dew drops

Sprite ~ fairy nectar

lime sherbet punch ~ pixie punch

I think I had the most fun dreaming up desserts and decor for the dessert table.
  
Instead of displaying the desserts atop a dressed table, I used my daughters' white Victorian dresser. It was the perfect white backdrop for all the desserts!
  
. . . And to dress up the front, I made bunting and adorned it with lavender organza flowers.

I draped lavender organza behind the table to add fancy and a splash color . . . but chose to keep the dresser covering white, as to show off the cake, butterfly cookies, and cake pops.

 

My dearest and best-friend, Alex, made Charley's birthday cake . . . and beautiful it was.

Inspired by lavender and flowers, she created a whimsical confection that was not only pleasing to the eye, but also to the palate.
  
Two-tiers of pink strawberry cake, filled with rose water butter-cream . . . all laden with floral fancy, butterflies, and glitter, sat atop a white pedestal ~ as the dessert table's guest-of-honor.

Flower cake pops displayed as small bouquets . . . and butterfly shortbread cookies  ~ also found a special place.

~ I love the glitter! ~

butterfly cookies

~ shortbread cookie, decorated with royal icing ~

flower cake pops

~ although you can buy the petals pre-made & pre-cut,

I made these because I wanted a mix of patterns and shades ~ 

~  Love this idea! ~

I shared this idea on my facebook page a few weeks ago.

Glass cups filled with sugar

to hold the cake pops!

After dessert, our afternoon wrapped up with opening gifts and more play! Charley couldn't have been happier with her fairy garden affair!

 Happy Birthday, my sweet girl!

I love you,

mommy




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My little lady's 3rd birthday!

My little girl is quite a little lady!

  
She loves pink & lavendar . . . whimsical ladybugs & butterflies . . . hearts & pretty bows . . . flowers . . . and all things shiny!  

Her femininity at such a young age makes being the mom of this little girl so much fun!

She even makes decorating our home ~ whether for a holiday or special occasion ~ or just because ~ a delight! At the young age of 3, she notices and appreciates every detail . . .  and comments with pure excitement. 

So when it came time to planning her 3rd birthday party ~ I was sure to remember all that she adores! 

A unique and special party was planned that started early in the morning with waffles. Yes, we hosted a "Birthday Waffle Breakfast" that included an 18-item topping bar fit for a princess . . . rich syrups, ice cream, fruits, various chocolates, sprinkles galore, and Valentine heart candies. 

Tables were covered in white linens and pink with white polka dot covers. Buckets of pink flowers ~ each holding tall standing beaded hearts ~ centered the tables.  Valentine candies were generously sprinkled about ~ only to add extra fun and splashes of color. A special, hand-made "Happy Birthday" banner was streamed across a tall armoire ~ full of vibrancy and charm. Chairs were generously wrapped with pink tulle ~ and then finished off with big bows. And finally, feminine ivory chargers supported beautiful white plates of which guests were invited to fill with vanilla confetti and/or rich, chocolate waffles. YUM!

~ banner by the Two Savvy Sisters ~

  

~ heart-shaped straws ~

~ Valentine Candy Bar ~

We couldn't end her party without cake!  My extremely talented and dearest friend ~ Alex ~ who finds inspiration from other Cake Artists and then designs &  creates her own cakes ~ made this adorable ladybug and garden-themed cake! She adorned the whimsical two-tiered cake with all those things that my little girl loves . . . . ladybugs, butterflies, caterpillars, snails, and other whimsy critters.  A site to behold, with a most adorable ladybug perched atop ~ my little lady absolutely loved her birthday cake, as seen by her big, beautiful smile every time she saw it!

More fun treats were to be had . . .  Ladybug Cake Pops! I lovingly made these strawberry cake pops with a special surprise tucked inside ~ a maraschino cherry! Dipped in white chocolate and adorned with a petite ladybug and green sprinkles to look like grass ~ these treats were also hit!

Happy 3rd Birthday 

my sweet, little girl!

With Love,

Mommy