Monday, July 12, 2010

A Gingham Birthday Party {New Collection}

As recently mentioned, I was given the tremendous blessing of creating a custom birthday party design for the Summer 2010 issue of Life: Beautiful Magazine (a spectacular publication I adore; if you are one of those who hasn't seen it yet, I hope you will get a chance to pick up a copy and see the gorgeous gingham party photo shoot--these personal images in this post are from my backyard showing of some of the products used in that shoot and don't do it justice--so please, check it out!) to compliment my story in the publication.



I am featuring here some of the precious goodies, some of which you will have the chance to WIN in our new Tuesday Giveaway Series, mentioned at the end of this post!




Because of the many requests for the products seen in the magazine, I wanted to let you know that yes, we are happy to offer them to you for your next party or shower!




Here are some of my favorite elements of our Gingham Birthday Party Collection, now available for order via e-mail (landers.kate@gmail.com), and soon to be shown in our shoppe!



This gingham party design was a great joy to create, and perfect for any summertime event (birthday party or baby shower).


We created a custom pink gingham fabric table runner for the shoot, of which everything else of the party was designed around.



Custom green gingham, yellow gingham, and solid white children's cloth napkins with rick rack trim were created for the shoot, loaded with charm and practicality!

Custom gingham fabric party hats with a ruffle trim really added to the table setting, and looks precious on the birthday girl and her guests.


A free template and directions on how to create your own designer fabric hat, is EXCLUSIVELY available in the Summer 2010 issue of Life: Beautiful!


I selected a variety of flowers from the garden for a more relaxed summertime arrangement to compliment my mock-party table.


I placed two of these arrangements in my favorite hobnail white milk glass vases, bringing lots of old fashioned charm to the table.


I absolutely adore our the special plate that the birthday girl can enjoy eating her cake on.


I especially love our scallop edged one here, which can be ordered with a name instead of "The Birthday Girl" if you preferred that to use year round to make any mealtime special!


As you know bunting is a signature at just about every one of my events, and this one was no exception. We had custom pink gingham fabric bunting created just for the shoot, and soon after arrived our green and yellow gingham fabric bunting too (to coordinate with the gingham party hats, table runner, and napkins), which looks precious in the tree above. There is also a darling new line of paper gingham bunting available as well, which you will see in the dessert table post!


I just swoon every time I look at the custom gingham imprintable line that we had custom designed for the feature in Life: Beatiful.



Check out our some of my favorites of this line of new Gingham Imprintables created for this event (now available for your next party!), including these precious straw flags (great for cupcakes, too!)



Our custom gingham invitation is available in watermelon pink, multi-color checks (oh, and custom colors too!)


I just adore the matching mailing label for the front of the envelope, personalized with your return address. You can have us print the addresses on the labels for you, as an additional service, so when you receive your invites in the mail you just seal, stamp and send!


I have a soft spot for our NEW gingham recipe cards, a perfect party favor when paired with one of our monogram gingham aprons!



Custom place cards (personalized for you, so you don't have to hand write in the names!) not only allow guests to find their special seat, but also help keep from being arguments at the table over which child gets to sit next to the birthday girl!


We made sure to add gingham cupcake wrappers to our collection, which can be personalized with the birthday child's name or monogram. A lovely match to the table runner, don't you think?


I simply can't get enough of our charming favor cartons, custom printed and personalized for each guest.


Our Tissue Flower Poms hung over the Gingham Sweet Table (which will have its own feature VERY soon!) by gingham ribbons, of course.




Stay tuned for one of the most charming gingham dessert table--loaded with old-fashioned sweets.


And now, a preview of the launch of our new series {Tuesday Giveaway}!


If you love this Gingham Collection, and would like the opportunity to win some of our precious gingham party treats for your next event (your party could be featured on our blog), check back tomorrow for our new series {Tuesday Giveaway}! There may even be a FREE imprintable for everyone to enjoy, so be sure to re-visit!


What item(s) from this Gingham Collection would you like to see available in our giveaway, and how would you use them?


34 comments:

Emily Welch said...

I'm planning a "Sweet Summer" Tea Party for my 2 year old daughter and her friends. I think I'd love to have the gingham table linens and DEFIANTLY the favor boxes! I already know what I would fill them with.

Bea @ CancunCookies said...

I love gingham!! All the details, colours and setting is amazing... you did a wonderful job...

A Few of My Favorite Things said...

I'm planning a gingham party for my twin girls right now and I would love those favor boxes! They're fabulous.

Carey C. Bailey said...

loving the carton favors!

Kristy {the purple pug} said...

Beyond beautiful. Such an aura of charm. Just gorgeous to gaze upon:)

Chris @ Celebrations At Home said...

Beautiful collection Kate! Love the box cartons and of course the cloth napkins!

Glory said...

Such a beautiful set up! I love gingham, and the pastel hues are so pretty! Awesome job! Can't wait to see the giveaways and the printable collection.
www.glorioustreats.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Adorable and super unique!!!

Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife said...

I LOVE the gingham! Such a cute party.

We just had my son's 1st birthday party and I put pics up on the blog! = )

Anonymous said...

Beautiful everything!!

Susan Huber said...

This gorgeous gingham party is perfectly old fashioned and modern at the same time! Wonderful job!

Moore Minutes said...

Oh wow!! Every photo of this is SO beautiful and breathtaking. The colors are calming and fun too. Those party hats are the BEST! :)

Jennifer Birkhead said...

Love the colour palette for this. Such a sweet simple theme and the cartons are adorable!

Save the Date for Cupcakes said...

The favor cartons are so adorable!

Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe said...

Every detail is absolutely gorgeous Kate!

Christi Bennett @ pisforparty said...

Kate!!! I am in love with this collection! The colors are so cheerful and I love the dainty feel. Makes me really want a girl! =) I adore the precious party hats and the invitations are so cute! I'm so glad you are going to offer the products too!

Jessica said...

Oh, Kate! I'm in love with this beautiful party!!! You did a fantastic job styling it, as always!

I would love to see one of your sweet custom plates as a giveaway. I'm planning a small back-to-school party for Grace, the Pink PreK Party, and love the idea of a custom plate that she can use every year to commemorate the occasion.

Twirlie Whirlies said...

Holy Cute!!!!!! WOW!

Corinne said...

Wow what a magnificent shoot,there is so many unique, detailed pieces that have been created to pull together such a special and very memorable day for any little girl - there is such great detail with every element that just shouts 'made we love' - this has been such a great inspiration for my daughters 1st birthday - thank you so much for sharing it!

Unknown said...

Oh Kate--I want it all!

I love the cute little party hats & the invitiations and the gingham bunting? Be still my heart.

My husband and I have 3 foster children in our home right now--the older two we've had before. Our little girl will be three in August and this would be a perfect party for her! : )

Thanks so much!
xoxo.

Pamela Smerker said...

Stunning collection Kate! I love everything about it, the colors the material, the favors! Beautiful!!

A Blissful Nest said...

first of all what a gorgeous backyard and I love every detail of course!! Just beautiful!!

Digella said...

You have just confirmed my birthday party event theme for my daughter next year. Or maybe me (hehehe)

I am in love! And will blog about it asap

www.digella.blogspot.com
Australia

Unknown said...

this is my new favorite party kate!! i adore the gingham theme and these colors are so sweet! this is just beautiful!!!

The Seaman Family said...

Fabulous Birthday Party Set up! I love the Gingham birthday hats and I would use them to decorate my daughters room with after her birthday party.

Lisa (With Style) said...

The gingham is absolutely adorable, kate!! love the customized carton favors, too cute!!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE gingham--it is so sweet and just screams summer.

I LOVE the bunting and the favor boxes--both precious!

You did a wonderful job with the party.

Debra
Baton Rouge, LA

Christi Bennett @ pisforparty said...

I just had to take a look again! =) It's all so beautiful! I'm going to write a post on your precious party this week!

Melissa said...

Gorgeous- love the pink gingham

Cathy said...

I love those favour cartons. I haven't seen anything like that in Australia. What a great party idea, you could use it for a one year old right through to a tween and beyond. My 11year old daughter just loved it.

Sarah Larsen said...

This party is so so darling. I adore it!!

Hillcrest Acres said...

Wow!!!! I love the new gingham collection. It is so adorable.

m2m4christ said...

I am planning my daughter's 12th birthday party for Sept 18th!! I saw your article in Life Beautiful's magazine earlier this summer just in time!!! I have so much to do... but know she will cherish the memories of such a special sweet party. We are doing an outdoor tea party, are can't wait to incorporate your precious ideas.

Thank you for the inspiration.
Love, Melissa
mom2mom4christ

Mama Bee Simple said...

This is absolutley beautiful and very inspiring!
I would love to have something like this in my garden!

Monica
http://monikadubska.blogspot.com