Does anyone else feel like it should be the weekend? We actually are right in the middle of a really fun photo shoot at the house. I am hoping to share all the details soon and will be leaking little snippets on Instagram. But let’s just say . . . trying to juggle traveling, my daughter’s birthday, my husband’s big day and my son’s upcoming birthday has been a bit much. Not too mention cleaning the house so the dust and piles didn’t scare away the photographer! So this year we decided to keep things simple with a birthday party outside of the home. You know I usually like to create really special parties at home, but this year when my daughter asked for a children’s art party at the local art studio I jumped at the chance.
Riley has taken classes here and has attended a handful of birthday parties at this cute studio. If you are not familiar with these types of places, the artist lets you choose from a zillion paintings and walks the children through how to paint a masterpiece. They really are beautiful.
Such concentration on that face!
The best part of hosting a party here is that the cupcakes and party favors are provided. Ummmm. Yes, please. We just showed up with a camera. Amazing. Riley has the sweetest group of friends. Most of them have been friends for years. I could not ask for a better group.
So one party down and one more to go with my son! Tis the season around here. If you want to get a sneak peek of this week’s photoshoot at our home, follow along on Instagram. Wishing you all a really lovely day.
To see Riley’s Japanese inspired party take a look here. The fortune cookie invites can be seen here.
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Our Miss Riley is very talented and you are right – her “concentration” is remarkable!
Thank you, Sue! She really is such a talented little one. We miss you!!!
I am ALL ABOUT birthday parties outside of the house! First, I am not crafty by any means so I would need some serious help. Plus, our house really isn’t set up well to host parties. No prep and no clean up – I am all for it! That art party looks like so much fun, too!
Have a great rest of the week!
“The Busy Brunette”
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It really was sooooooo dreamy to show up and see all the girls have a wonderful time and than be off to baseball. Sort of magical to have no setup and clean up. Sounds like you’re doing things right!
happy birthday, darling girl! S would have been sitting right next to her, painting her heart out! I adore these parties…but after 4 years in a row, I’m kind of hoping she goes a different route next year! 😉 Enjoy today!
They would have a ball creating together! Something tells me S will do art parties forever!
How fun! They all did so great!!
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Thank you. All the little girls did such a great job and had so much fun. And it was hilarious listening to their converstations!
Riley is quite the artist! I love her painting! She is very good. Such a great idea for a kid’s birthday party. I think it would be fun for an adult birthday party, too. Have fun today Courtney!
Thanks, Allison. She was in her element. I agree about the adult party. . .they do host them and I have friends say they are a blast.
Let’s catch up soon.
She is adorable! And, very talented. We had a painting party for Katie’s sorority mom’s weekend this year and it was a blast.
Such a lovely party! Love all the masterpieces…Olivia loved it and of course she loves Riley too! XO