Little Flower School.

Lately I've been thinking a lot about flowers and plants: arranging them, growing them, admiring them.  I think my thumb is still somewhere between black and green, but my interest is growing.  I am fascinated by which flowers go together and how to make them look their best.

While browsing I stumbled upon The Little Flower School.  I immediately put it on my list of "things to do in New York" (this is also on my list).  Nicolette Owen  (of Nicolette Camille) and Sarah Ryhanen (of Saipua) have teamed up to offer one of a kind classes all about flowers.

Don't these photos just make you want to sign up?  Anyone in Washington state want to start something like this soon?

*All photos courtesy of Little Flower School

You spin me right round (baby right round)

Are you smiling yet?  Be nice to us Monday.

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Swan & Shears

I ran across the delightful etsy shop swan and shears the other day and I'm already scheming of ways to use their items.  The shop has a French feel to it and carries some very unique finds-both new and old.

It would be so much fun to send guests home with treats in those vintage candy boxes, wouldn't it?

It all started with a pin...

Source: thelittlestshop.com via Randi on Pinterest

Source: thelittlestshop.com via Randi on Pinterest

I came across these adorable vintage rompers last week via Pinterest and couldn't get them out of my mind!  I finally followed the link and discovered Elizabeth Antonia's sweet (and affordable!) shop, The Littlest.  She sells gently used vintage clothing of the little kind.  She herself is super sweet and also a fellow blogger. Find her here.

These little cuties should be arriving any day.  I can't wait to show you how they fit into my next project!

Peter Pan Party Reveal: Part Two

As promised, here is a closer look at the details of yesterday's party!

Invitations:

Leah (Abbey's Mom) wanted each child to receive their own copy of Peter Pan along with their invitation.  The invites were modeled after books themselves and were tied with twine and two red felt feathers.

I don't know about you, but my daughter would be ecstatic to receive a new book in the mail!

Activities:

There was a packet of pixie dust (sewn shut) for each child to sprinkle on their cupcake.  Cupcake toppers made of wooden dowels and striped fabric adorned each treat.

There was a bag and coloring book waiting for each guest on the coffee table.  The drawstring fabric bags held a bundle of crayons and a compass.

Guests wrote "happy thoughts" to the birthday girl on these little cards and then made them "fly" by tying them to white balloons.

On their way out the door, guests received wooden treasure chests full of jelly beans and a bookmark.

There was a paper Peter Pan hat for each guest complete with a handmade paper feather.

Decor

A garland made of felt feathers hung over the table.  Unfortunately, the one pictured here got completely tangled in transport!  It was a nightmare, but my genius husband saved the day.  We reconstructed it using thin fishing line instead of thread.  We also attached a small clasp to each wire so the feathers could be transported individually and clipped on the day of the party.  Phew!  Crisis averted.

I created a window using an unfinished wood frame.  Fabric curtains were added and the silhouettes of Wendy and Peter were cut out of stiff felt.

More silhouettes in white frames and handmade fabric tee pees also adorned the party table.

Well, there you have it!  If you missed yesterday's post, go here to see the party in action.

I had so much fun putting this party together and seeing Abbey's eyes light up when she saw everything.  Magical indeed.

Interested in having Swoon involved in your next party?  Please contact me at swoonpaper@gmail.com, I would love to help!

Peter Pan Party Reveal: Part One

About a month ago, a friend of mine, Leah, approached me about helping with her daughter's fourth birthday party.  She told me her daughter loved Peter Pan and wanted a party with that theme.  We set to work coming up with ideas for the upcoming party.

It was such a fun experience to plan a party with such a wide spectrum of possibilities.  Peter Pan can be: children flying in the nursery, tee pees, lost boy hide outs, mermaids, pirate ships and so much more!  I wasn't able to be there the day of the party, but Leah did an amazing job setting it all up and even added some details of her own to make the day amazing.

Happy Birthday Abbey, and thank you Leah for letting me be a part of the big day!  Here are some photos taken the day of the party.  Tomorrow I will share the details up close!

Here's the Birthday girl, all dressed up (her Mom picked out the adorable costume)!

The food and drink table

Silhouettes and tee pees

A feather garland hung over the table.

Pirate ship cupcakes

The kids decorated their cupcakes with "pixie dust" (sprakly sprinkles!)

The table and party hats.

Alligator pinata (great addition added to the party by Leah!)

Coloring station with custom peter pan coloring books

A treasure chest for guests to take home.

A fun photo backdrop.

A place to share a "happy thought" with the birthday girl.  Once complete, the happy thoughts were tied to several white balloons that hovered over the guests.

Stay tuned tomorrow for pictures of the invitations and other details!  Click here to see part two.

*All photos courtesy of Brian Lee

Wild Rumpus Party (via hwtm)

I am so in love with this "Wild Rumpus" party featured on the site Hostess with the Mostess.  The whole thing was dreamed up and photographed by Jackie of Jackie Culmer Photography and Design.

I love the bright pops of yellow and the woodland details.  Where the wild things are is a current favorite bedtime read of my daughters.  It's fun to see the story come to life in such a fun and playful way.

See all the fun details here!

What about you?  Are there any childrens books you would like to see come to life in a party?