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First Birthday Party: Sweet Shoppe

October 25, 2011 by Courtney 24 Comments

My very dear friend, Meghan, created the most beautiful first birthday party this weekend. I am a lucky girl as Meghan lives only two doors down from me. She is my partner in crime when it comes to obsessing about all things creative and in the home. While she really should have a design blog herself, she is rapidly becoming an amazing photographer. This past weekend she hosted family and friends to celebrate her daughter, Clara’s, first year of life. This theme fits the birthday girl perfectly as she really is a sweet child {sugar and spice and all things nice}. IMG_4848IMG_4849IMG_4856IMG_4858IMG_4859IMG_4862 IMG_4876 I had my camera set a little too light for this, but the Sweet Shoppe backdrop was a piece of bead board. She painted the pink and white stripes on it. Genius as they are already mapped out for you. And the cake is too darling. She unwrapped Dum Dum lollipops and stuck them in the sides for the polka dot effect. IMG_4873 Above the snack table, Meghan strung a pennant with photos of Clara over her 12 months. All gorgeous shots snapped by Meghan. IMG_4874 IMG_4877IMG_4879IMG_4881IMG_4894IMG_4898IMG_4901IMG_4904 All the little guests {and big ones, too} were asked to scoop up some treats and fill a bag to take home. We are still enjoying ours as the kiddos get to have something sweet from their bag each night after dinner. IMG_4905 IMG_4914   t h e   d e t a i l s ~Printables:  www.MBradleyDesigns.etsy.com ( a DREAM to work with ) ~Vintage candy:  www.candywharehouse.com ~Stripey straws:  www.shopsweetlulu.com ~Vintage canisters and scoops: my own from the kitchen (bought at Target and antique shops years ago) ~Pint-sized mason jars, ribbon, cupcake liners: Michaels ~Cupcake holder: Target ~Plastic tablecloths, plates, napkins, tissue for poms: Party City ~Runners:  Curtains from my daughter  Emma’s room (and no stains!) ~Backdrop (for candy buffet): beadboard from Home Depot, painted with leftover nursery paint ~Display "table" for buffet: dresser from Emma’s room IMG_4915 h a p p y   b i r t h d a y   c l a r a   IMG_4926IMG_4935 Clara was sporting the most adorable vintage ruffled outfit for the party but went sans ensemble for the cake eating moment! What I loved most was not that it was breathtakingly beautiful, but that the most important thing to Meghan and her husband was enjoying Clara that day and being in the moment with their daughters. It was special to see. We felt honored to be included in such a memorable day. We love you, Clara!

Filed Under: children, inspiration, parties, Uncategorized

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  1. iheartorganizing says

    October 25, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Oh my. Sweetest party ever!

    xoxo,
    Jen

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  2. Simply LKJ says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:40 am

    What a fabulous party! So many wonderful touches. Love the dum-dums!!

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  3. Allison Egan says

    October 25, 2011 at 11:36 am

    What a sweet party! I love the styling and the color hues – so beautiful! Hope it was a blast. So fun to have a dear friend so close to your house!

    xo Allison
    Spicer + Bank
    http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com

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  4. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    October 25, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Such a sweet party! The pendant with all the photos of the birthday girl is such a cute way to display the photos – and they look like an adorable family. It's so great to have nice neighbors!

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  5. 17 Perth says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Wow. The details are amazing. Everything looks beautiful! Love the "polka dots" in the cake with the dum-dums. Great idea.

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  6. Jamie says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    What an adorable party!! I love the color, the candy, just everything about it!
    Amazing.

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  7. Erin 'One Project at a Time' says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    So sweet, and completely the opposite of the crazy and bold Super Hero party we had for my 3 year old boy this summer. ah… to have a sweet little girl. 🙂 http://oneprojectatatime.blogspot.com/2011/08/its-party-time-pinterest-style.html

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  8. Tara {The Silver Lining} says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Every little detail is perfect! What a beautiful little family, and so fun to have such special neighbors! I love the use of the dum-dums. Great ideas all around.

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  9. Jessica B. says

    October 25, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    unbelievable!! I'm bookmarking this and turning it into some "6" year old bday party ideas for sure! love it.

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  10. natasha {schue love} says

    October 25, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    OMG, how adorable!! So many sweet details…literally! Need to bookmark this for "one day!" 🙂

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  11. Michaela says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Wow!!!! This really is the cutest party!! I love the theme and all the details. This must have taken some serious work! Just lovely. Your friend and you probably have a field day together (:

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  12. create-me says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    This is so beautiful..I am in love with these labels.. super gorgeous..!!!

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  13. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    October 25, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    It's so stinkin' cute, I can't even handle all the adorable details! And that is a brilliant idea to stick dum-dum in the cake for dots…so brilliant! I'm saving this in my inspiration files…now I am having major stage fright for my little ones party on Thursday, yikes!

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  14. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    October 25, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    That is so cute…I dissected every single picture! I love the candy dots wrapped around the basket. how fun to have such a creative friend living up the street!!!! Can't even imagine how OCD and over the top I'd be if I had access to you everyday!

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  15. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    October 25, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    What a cute party! Love all the different glass jars she used.

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  16. jamie @ [kreyv] says

    October 25, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    SO amazing. Definitely pinning this one!

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  17. Chassity (Look Linger Love) says

    October 25, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    What an ADORABLE party. So happy you shared it. And how fun is it that ya'll are neighbors?!!

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  18. Allison says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    What a darling party! Every detail is fun! You two were meant to be neighbors and friends. How fun! I love the bubbles with the pretty names on each. They are a beautiful family!

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  19. Executiva de Panela says

    October 25, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    Lovely party! Nice that you shared it.

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  20. emily says

    October 26, 2011 at 3:01 am

    What a cute party! Love all of the little details! So fun!

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  21. yanswim888 says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:40 am

    So cute and well-organized!

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  22. kim says

    October 26, 2011 at 5:02 am

    This is so crazy. First, I LOVE your blog. I found it while googling blogs with fashion tips. Your blog looked so cute, therefore, I decided to follow you by email. Today, I saw my cousin's best friend, Meghan, on your blog. So crazy how small this world is. Thank you for such a fun blog.

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  23. faithfulmommy says

    November 5, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    You are my new favorite blogger. I want to throw parties like your parties and I want to learn to decorate and organize like you do. Your style is awesome!

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  24. Ann says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Your beautiful party has been featured on best of the web first birthdays to check it out at howtocookthat.net

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