a fancy party {audrey turns three}
Our little darling turned three last week and we threw her a fancy party.
{the invites as seen here}
The theme was a mix of fancy/glitter/crowns/gold/silver/girly/ruffles/polkadots.
How’s that for a concise theme?
The table was set with a ruffled tablecloth {made painstakingly by me}, place setting paper placemats {from here}, silver vessels filled with inexpensive carnations, and a homemade cake on my favorite beaded silver cake plate. It turned out fancy and pretty without being over-the-top.
We served tea sandwiches, fruit, sparkly lemonade and the cutest sugar cookies in the shape of a crown for dessert.
The birthday girl had the best time at her little party. I think she felt pretty special.
and we loved celebrating our sweet Audrey.
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Want to see what happened after the guests left?
Atlas felt left out and decided to help himself to the cake. Bad puppy.
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Coming up this week … a few tutorials for projects seen at the party.
Dana
Looks amazing. Your attention to detail is spectacular! And, of course Atlas deserved a piece of cake. You silly human, why didn’t you serve it to him along with the others?!
rachel schindler
What an amazing party you gave to your daughter. Loved it and all the little details. Also, a job well done on the tablecloth, I laughed at your comment, pain stakingly, I made two 12′ ruffled table clothes two years ago for an Easter party and totally identified with that comment. Love your talent!
Kristin
Beautiful yet simple. At least Atlas waited until the guests left!
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Amy C.
OOOh, love that cake stand! Can you tell us where you got it from? I’ve been looking for one like that!!
emily
i wish! it was a gift from my m-i-l and I’m not sure where she found it. I did see some similar at target not too long ago.
Nicole
Love! Where did you find the tassels and polka dot paper for the banner? I am planning a gilded dino party and need both! LOVE!
emily
The tassels were made from gold tissue paper. The polka dot tissue is from amazon.com
Genny
Love it — from beginning to end! Especially the end! lol Audrey is adorable — brings back such wonderful memories of our 3 daughters and all the birthday parties we celebrated!
Jen
ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!!!
Sarah Barksdale Design
This party looks so cute! It makes me want to have a princess party of my own haha…. 26 isnt too old for that is it?
kristin M
I love every glittery crowned detail especially because it’s ‘themed” without being licensed. i cannot really tolerate Disney themed princess parties. I wonder if you feel similar? I like to inspire imagination not imitation and some of the Disney princesses bug me.
One final note: your restraint in grabbing the camera instead of screaming at the dog amazes me. turns out we are made entirely differently.
Shirley B
Love, love, love the picture of the puppy…..I sure hope he didn’t get a tummy ache!!!!!!!
Meg Kelly
I am so glad one of our customers sent us your link! I work for the company that makes the Perfect Setting placemats. You did such a great job, everything looks so precious!
emily
Thanks for visiting! We love your products!
Pam
Oh it’s so pretty! Looks like a happy birthday.
Julie
Happy Birthday precious girl, Audrey!! What a beautiful party.
I LOVE bad puppies!! Atlas is adorable.
Estela
It looks amazing! I love how simple it is.
Kathy
A most wonderful Birthday party!
colleen from Alabama
Here’s hoping those tutorials include how you made that stunning table cloth! REALLY would love to learn how to do that
How’s that for subtle!?!
emily
very
Unfortunately I took photos and then deleted them accidentally. It made me very mad. For a long time. So, alas, no real tutorial on that one. I’ll post something about it though.
Alicia @ La Famille
BEYOND adorbs. love every bit!!
Vivianna Kouwenhoven
Hello Emily. I love your beautiful sense of style, your wonderful sense of humour, and, most especially, the way you love your life. Happy Birthday Audrey.
emily
Thank you! What kind words.
Cindy Lynn
Audrey is a lucky little girl! Love the puppy shot!!
Anna
LOVE that cake plate! Cute decor
Laura atutzman
So stinking cute!!! I just did a post a couple weeks ago about those kitchen papers and placemats! I love them!! I have the runner and several placemat versions!
emily
I know … I love all of their products!
Meg Kelly
Thank you Laura and Emily! We’re so glad you’re fans. We should have a new website up and running soon, you’ll have to check out all of our new products!
Kristel
What a sweet little girl you have, she looked so adorable at her party! And all of the decorations look so lovely as well….but Atlas took the cake…literally
emily
Ha! Totally.
Eugenie Harris
Lovely little dress. Do you mind sharing where you found it? I have my own almost-three-year-old fancy girl at home.
emily
Isn’t is cute?!! My mom made it for her. The fabric is from Hobby Lobby.
carrie
Was just wondering how many parties you have. Do u have a separate party for family, then another for school friends and family friends? Love all the details, fun!
emily
It depends on the kid and age. This year we had a family party and friend party for Audrey. Our son had three separate events – one on his actual day, a friend party and a family party. Only his friend party had games and decorations. The others are low-key.
camille
Perfectly lovely! And love that you got a shot of Atlas enjoying himself, too.
Jan
So very adorable…perfect!!! Just what I would have loved doing…if my son had been a daughter!
Gretchen
You are so right! Absolutely precious and not TOO much! You did an adorable job! Can’t wait for the how to’s!!
Kelly - Talk of the House
Love it all, and laughed out loud at Atlas!! Hilarious!! (I loved the cake too – Atlas knows a good thing when he sees it.
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Rosanne
What a sweet party. I love the ruffled tablecloth! Audrey is so pretty.
emily
ah, thank you. We think she’s pretty wonderful
Aja
Adorable party! Your girl is too cute. And that last picture is hilarious!!
Wendy
What a beautiful celebration for your little girl. She is so sweet! I love her “party headpiece.” Once again, a job well done by her loving mum! Thanks for sharing.
Jamie
Man, I love that tablecloth!
Elizabeth
Gorgeous party! Too funny about Atlas! I can’t wait for you to share your upcoming project tutorials. I just did your front door house number tutorial over the weekend and it turned out great.
We’re actually gearing up for our last baby’s baptism in about six weeks and I’m wondering if you can share where you got the bar stools for your kitchen from. We moved to a new house not that long ago and are having trouble crossing barstools off the list and it looks like yours might be just what we’re looking for.
emily
The bar stools were purchased from target about six years ago. You could try potterybarn – I think they have a similar schoolhouse style.
Rebecca
I LOVE the picture of y’all looking at each other and smiling! It’s perfect, and it’s just filled with happiness…pure happiness.
Lexi @ Glitter, Inc.
This is such an adorably sweet party! (And although I’m in my late twenties, I kind of want to throw myself a party just like this!)
Lexi @ Glitter, Inc.
Melanie
Love the placemats! You had drew that didn’t you?
darci
Absolutely perfect!!!!!! I think this is the perfect party for a little girl…. job well done, momma and happy 3rd birthday to your sweet girl!! I’m sure she felt so loved on her special day!
Tonia
Is it too self-absorbed that I want to throw this party for myself in April?!?
Can you share the font you used on the invitation?
I agree with an earlier comment – I LOVE that you did a princess party without a licensed character, allowing your sweet girl the chance to be the real princess.
Just seeing the details of this party is uplifting. Thanks!
Emily
I love the simplicity and the color pallet of this party (and of your home, too!) Always so classy. Just love it.
Tulip
Gorgeous Party! I love the gold pompoms, place mats and all the little details. What a bad bad puppy! But, I bet your daughter had a magical day. My little one just turned 3 and the years go by too fast!
raquel
Beautiful party. Love your water goblets. Mind me asking where you got them??
emily
They are from IKEA.
raquel
Thank you!!