Scrapbooking Themed 11th Birthday

Hi friends!!

 

I hope you all are having a fantastic summer filled with lots of relaxing, family time and SUN!  It's been unusually sunny, dry and HOT here in the PNW, and the girls and I are lovin' it!

 

I've finally gotten around to editing the last of the pics from Sophia's Scrapbooking themed 11th birthday.  This party was so fun!  We provided each of the guests with their own scrapbook and all the paper, stickers, embellishments and supplies they could possible need. 

 

Take a peek at all the cute details!

 

 

 

So, what did ya think?  Isn't the cake amazing?!  Just some more of my super talented moms handiwork!! 

 

Thanks so much for visiting the blog, I truly appreciate each and every one of you!  Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram, and I'd love you forever if you shared this post with your friends!

 

Have a great rest of the week and HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!

 

XOXO

Jessica

Tabletop Pergola

Happy Saturday everyone!

 

Last week we attended, as a vendor, a bridal show at Persimmon Country club.  In preparation for the event, I decided that I wanted to come up with an original tablescape concept and design.  I’ve always been a big fan of pergolas.  There is something about them that I find inviting, romantic and classy.  I love it when they are covered with beautiful blooming plants, or strung with strands of small globe lights.  I don’t think I’ve ever seen one I didn’t like, and if we didn’t live where it rained 9 months out of the year, I’d have one on my house.

 

With the help of my “contractors” {aka my hubby and dad}, we scaled down this architectural structure I’m so fond of, and made a tabletop pergola.  We constructed our pergola out of reclaimed, FREE, wood.  Not only did this help in the budget department, it gave our structure a weathered, distressed look.  Double bonus!

 

The real fun began after the building was complete.  The styling!  I made some custom linens out of a canvas drop cloth, and used chocolate brown satin napkins I already had.  Some cream plates, antique flatware, champagne glasses and coffee filter flowers finished off the place settings.  For the centerpiece I used a variety of candle holders and a boxwood plant.  Using potted plants for centerpieces is a great way to save money AND they can be given away as gifts or used in your own landscaping after you event.  This boxwood only cost $4.50, that’s a significant savings compared to flowers.

 

Take a look at the pictures!  I’d love to hear what you think.  I’m so pleased with how it came out and may just have to use it at home this summer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm always looking for an excuse to dream up unique, one-of-a-kind designs.  If you have an event coming up and need some ideas, I'd love to help!  Email me at lolligags@gmail.com for more information.

 

Have a great weekend!