Clara's Winter Onederland
This party was so much fun.
Though I both dread and love party planning, as we all know, everything always works out. With a only a short time to get ready - I took a board exam in Philadelphia the day before Thanksgiving, invites didn't arrive until a week before the party, etc - I think all turned out perfect.
I let the invitations set the party tone. Here on Etsy from ThePartyPaperFairy. I also ordered cupcake and smash cake toppers and a banner. All looked great.
It helped that a little shop downtown had these great decorations which were the perfect addition to our little winter onederland theme. Clara and I picked them up on Black Friday - our only shopping excursion for the day. (Well, other than a little online shopping...)
To streamline my lack of time, I ordered chicken spaghetti from a local caterer and whipped up a salad and some appetizers myself. Easy. Peasy.
Cake and cupcakes were ordered from our local baker, Home Bake - delicious. Flowers done the day before at our local florist, Blooms - exactly what I pictured. And with our Christmas decorations up, we were set to party!
Clara was truly the star of the show.
She was a little unsure of herself at first, but in no time she was performing for everyone - the pinnacle being her smash cake. She reveled in everyone singing "Happy Birthday" to her.
What fun we all had. As you can see, Bo and I were pretty giddy ourselves. Proud parents, what can I say.
Even if I could have, I don't think I would have changed a bit. Now, to begin planning for next year, right?!?
P.S. If your ever wondering what to get a one-year old? Tissue paper.
