Baby Girl’s Annual Valentine “Tea” Party

Remember,
I am all about party door decor!

I know Valentine’s Day was nearly two weeks ago, so I apologize for posting this blog a tad late. But hey, it is still February!

As I wrote in last years blog about Baby Girl’s traditional party, I started the party to help foster a fondness of the holiday by showering her friends with love. We see it as a day to celebrate her friendships with these fabulous girls! We believe this day should not be just about couples and kissing and holding hands… Can’t you hear the ‘tweens screaming “EEEWWWWW!” But about celebrating our friendships too.

Even though we call it a “Tea” Party, there is no tea. We have found hot chocolate to be much more popular as a hot beverage with this ‘tween group. We also served pink lemonade, with a choice of egg salad or peanut butter & grape jelly on heart-shaped bread (made using a cookie cutter), mini donut skewers (very popular!), strawberries (brought by Lilly and her Mama Shannon) and delicious red velvet cupcakes made by our sweet friend Kanani and her Mama Kim.

My photographer friend Tracy (Photograph’s by Tracy) took some beautiful pictures for me. My iTouch was all I used to take pictures. I know, I know, WHAT was I thinking?!?!? Well, I was thinking I have about 1 hour to pull off this shin dig and I was rushing around trying to have it all set up for Baby Girl’s guests (read my blog post “My Kinda Perfect“). Sooo, you will probably see a difference in the quality of the pictures (plus, I am not a professional like Tracy!). I am saving for an SLR camera that will help with the quality of my pictures and therefore, hopefully your enjoyment of my blog!

So without further adieu,

Welcome to Baby Girl’s Valentine party!

A cut piece of gingham fabric is is perfect for an inexpensive table cloth. I have used this piece over and over for tables and table scapes. I have left the edges raw and it still looks great!

Lanterns helped to bring the color up to the ceiling and created a focal point for above the table.

The girls LOVED the mini donuts on the skewers.

Shredded, crinkle paper adds a little pizzaz to the glasses with the cupcakes at each place setting.

How cute are these mini donuts on wood skewers? Another hit with the girls!

I just adore paper straws and use them every chance I get! Mr. Cabana and I found these perfect red and white stripped straws at Target in their Christmas section. If you happened to come after us, sorry!
We bought ALL that they had!

Close up our Valentine garland we made by embellishing a chocolate garland found at Shinoda. We used wrapping paper, fabric tape, card board, paper tags and flowers.

Die cuts from Staple’s taped onto wood skewers with questions for the girls to ask one another.
A BIG HIT!

Ikea frames (2 pack), wrapping paper from Paper Source, card board and fabric tape. “Instant” table art!

This is what I have said to my children every night when they are off to bed. I love that Buddy (15) still says it back to me!

A little bottle of bubble bath soap in a “champagne” bottle. $1 each @ Target

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{Playhouse mural painted by Timree Gold.}

{ Paintings in the bay window were painted by Baby Girl and me and an art class at Timree’s Newport Beach studio. Stop by her website to sign up for a class. Also visit her Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/timreeinc}

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Total cost of party $35 (for food). Conversation sticks were made using supplies we already had.

So new decor items were to be purchased for this party. That made Mr. Cabana VERY happy!

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