Milly and her cousin Lainey turned three the end of June, and we always love the chance to celebrate their big days together. My sister-in-law and I like to divide and conquer: I do what I love decor while she does what she enjoys food.
The girls were a bit cranky getting ready for the party, and they kept feeding off each other’s grumblings. At one point I might have threatened to call the whole thing off, but they managed to get it together and had a wonderful time once they were dressed. The drama of girls!
Even though I was preparing for the girls party, I wanted to put most of my energy into updating the backyard space over fleeting decor. If your atmosphere is beautiful, your party doesn’t need much. I gave a facelift to some hand-me-down outdoor furniture with a little paint and custom cushions from Cushion Source. The clean yet classic look is perfect for any occasion and really took the party up a notch.
A friend from church made the swan cookies. I love how they turned out!
The flowers from The Bloom Academy set the tone for the party. Investing in one kind of decor instead of several small things really paid off.
The backyard has come a long way, and I look forward to showing you more in the coming weeks. To hear about the details of the party, head on over to Domino.
Absolutely beautiful! I'm going to have to try that Elderflower & Rose Lemonade!
I love Milly's name! Is it her nickname or her full name?
this is such a lovely party theme.Ah, these photos made me giggle. Thank you for sharing. I invite you to share at my Thursday blog hop too ( you can start linking tonight at 7pm (MST) through Sat midnight) Hugs!
Such great photos. I love the theme and the children are fabulous.
So, I showed this to my 5yrs old niece and she went bananas! Now I'm in a deep trouble as I've promised her a swan party… :)))))))))))))))) Oh those children, they got us wrap around their little fingers….
Anyways, thanks for sharing this magical party Gwen!
xx
Anja
What a gorgeous affair Gwen!! Milly has the best parties. I loooove those cushions too. So classic and beautiful!
Beautiful party, where did you find those little violins? They're so adorable!
Sorry I'm late in responding! They're from Shar Music online.
Simply stunning!
This party is adorable Gwen!
What a beautiful party! I love the decorations (elegant and yet kid-friendly) as well as the sweet photographs you took, to capture the special day.
– Anna (www.annaeleeinteriordesign.com)
Gwen, thank you so much for letting me be part of this adorable and classic party. I'm so happy we got to collaborate!
This is really a wonderful post.
Oh Gwen this is just a beautiful and chic party for Milly and Lainey! Loved the black, white, and pink. Wonderful!
Absolutely stunning birthday party! Everything has been arranged so perfectly. I would love to try out this Rose Lemonade. In New York city party I had tasted this Rose Lemonade. It was really yummy!