An Imaginary Place: Ella in Wonderland :)

Just a couple photos to share today. I felt like doing something whimsical and imaginative so I grabbed a few things from around the house and put together this little dreamland. Totally inspired by some newborn images I saw a year or two ago. This is my version :) Happy Friday!

Halle's Very Merry 5th Un-Birthday: a tea party in Wonderland

Wow!! Today we celebrated Halle's 5th Birthday!! That's hard for me to believe. Deep breath. She is turning into such a beautiful little lady. She likes to go shopping, get her finger & toenails painted, play dress-up, wear make-up (just a smidge on special occasions), and wear my jewelry. She LOVES to draw and create and is always giving me little artwork "presents." She's a little bit shy, you'll see evidence of that in a photo below when she shys away as we sing Happy Birthday, but she's head strong when she doesn't get her way. Can you say Drama Queen?! Yes maam she is! But I love her more than words can say! She is my mini-me and I am so blessed to call her my daughter.

Putting this party together was sooo much fun! We started dreaming up ideas last summer when we decided on a theme...yes, I plan ahead...but then I procrastinate and throw it all together at the last minute, ha! I am beyond thrilled with how it all turned out and by the look on my daughter's face as she hugged me at the end of the day it was worth every second! Here is a little peak into the details of her special day. Enjoy!

 

A Whimsical Fairy Garden Party

Today we hosted an enchanted fairy garden party for Halle's 3rd birthday. It was whimsical and fun and all of the beautiful fairies had a blast! The menu included mini fairy cakes, pixie puffs, green goblin grapes, toadstool pb&j's, enchanted forest bunny bites, and pink pixie lemonade! Each guest arrived dressed in their "fairy best" and was crowned as they entered into the garden party. The fairies had fun coloring Tinkerbell pictures, making their own fairy wands, and dancing and twirling their ribbon wands to some fairy music!

This party was so much fun to create and is easy to do on a small budget. Be creative! Pastels make for a lovely table setting.
~Flower Plates: $1.99 ea (Target)
~Blue Decorative Duck: $2.99 (Hobby Lobby @ 50% off)

~Blue Bud vase: $3.40 (Hobby Lobby-clearance)
~Pink Silk Hydrangeas: $2 (Hobby Lobby @ 50% off)
~Pink Strawberry Marshmallows: $1-$2

~White 3-Tiered Cake Stand: from my own wedding
~homemade mini cupcakes: cheap
~White Tablecloth: already owned

~6 Handmade Fairy Crowns: $3 or $4 (materials from Walmart & Hobby Lobby)

~Crystal Pitcher: borrowed
~Pink Lemonade Koolaid: cheap
~6 Handmade Ribbon Wands: $4-$6 worth of materials (I found the double sided ribbon for 90% off!)
~Bunny Bowl: $2.99 (Hobby Lobby @ 50% off)
Moss Topiary: borrowed from my mantle and added a few whimsical details $1-$2

~Smile on our little girl's face: PRICELESS!

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