Brennah's Second Birthday... {Presents}

Brennah was lovingly showered with gifts... We are slowly teaching her to be thankful... It sure doesn't come naturally... But she's getting there... And she surely is excited!

A LOVELY handmade pillow from our dear friend, Jess... Isn't it wonderful? She always showers my girls with beautiful handmade lovelies that I know they will treasure forever! Thanks Jess!

Brennah's Second Birthday... {The Party}

The night had finally arrived! Jay took Bren to pick out her own balloons... She did a pretty good job... And the food... Let's just say I made a BIT too much!

Brennah's Second Birthday... {Table Top}

I was so excited to plan a Tea Party... I have a lovely collection of tea cups... Many gifts from my dear Grandma May... And others that I have gathered over the years from second hand shops... I had a wonderful, lovely time setting a Tea Party table!

Brennah's Second Birthday... {Decorations}

The party, on Saturday night, was a HUGE success... And today, my baby turns TWO! It's hard to believe... I love her so much... She has brought SO much joy to our lives... Happy Birthday Brennah!

The handmade decorations from Brennah's Second Birthday Tea Party, January 2010... The garlands were made from gold paper doilies, patterned paper punched hearts, and tissue paper flowers on cream yarn...

Final Touches and Inspirations...

Tomorrow is the party... I love have something exciting and creative to do in January... This can be a long month... But tomorrow promises to be a great day... Brennah has been saying all week: "Brennah's party coming"... I'm sure she'll adore every moment...

So... For some final inspiration... How much do I wish we could be outside?

{Inspirations from 'Daisy Pink Cupcake'}

{Tea Party Inspiration from 'Bridal Inquirer'}

{Tea Party Ideas from 'Country Living'}

{Party Idea from 'Snippet & Ink'}

Party pictures to come next week! Have a great weekend!

A 2nd Birthday Tea Party... {Food}

The decorations are nearly ready, the presents are bought and now for the food... Last year for Brennah's birthday party, I made a big meal... This year I decided to keep it more simple... Or at least I thought it would be simple... A Tea Party Menu...

Cream Puffs dipped in Dark Chocolate

{Photo from 'Nordijus'}

Empire Cookies (Courtesy of our dear friend Jess)

{Photo from 'The Canadian Baker'}

Blueberry Tarts

Milk Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

{Photo from 'Whole Food Markets'}

Mini Cheesecakes (Courtesy of my Mom)

{Photo from Health.com}

Jello & Sherbet Parfaits

Fresh Fruit

Shirley Temples

{Photo from EllyBelly88's Flicker}

Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Tea

AND OF COURSE... Birthday cupcakes!

It promises to be a lovely and YUMMY evening!

A 2nd Birthday Tea Party... {Presents}

Brennah had a wonderful Christmas... She was gifted with a Pink Retro Kitchen... She's had hours of enjoyment already (See photo evidence below)... I wanted to keep it simple for her birthday... Something that would work with the kitchen... And in light of the fact that we are having a Tea Party, a Tea Set seemed appropriate...


I have lovely dreams of tea parties with my girls and this pretty pink Tea Set from "Pottery Barn Kids" (It's no longer available so I was MORE than thrilled to find it on eBay back in November... And of course, ours does not say 'Julia'!)...


What's a tea set without tea bags... And few cookies from "Sweetie Tweetie"?


A lovely little baking set, perfect for "Tea" from "Heartfelt"


Last year, I purchased a sweet little girl holding the No. 1 from "Middleburg"... I was so smitten, that I decided to add another little girl holding the No. 2 to Brennah's collection!

A 2nd Birthday Tea Party... {Dreses & Decorations}

Parties are all about the details... I want my girls to grow up with fond and wonderful memories of their birthday parties... Being born on Christmas Eve didn't make for the greatest birthday parties ever... So I guess I'm working pretty hard to make sure that my girls don't miss out on anything... I love a good party... And celebrating someone that I love so much makes every moment (and dollar) spent worth while! I can't wait!

Brennah's second Birthday Tea Party Dress!

So... I have two little girls... And while I have yet to match them exactly, I thought that Leah would look adorable in this outfit to match her big sister on Bren's exciting day!


I posted this project on Friday... I'm wishing and hoping that I'll be able to great a few of these adorable bird cage lanterns made to decorate for the night of the party... I'm hoping to bring in a few fallen branches from outside to hang them on... I think they would look really sweet in Brennah's room after the party is over!


I'm gonna try my hand at this simple but lovely garland from "The Bride's Cafe"

A 2nd Birthday Tea Party... {Invites}

In a week from today, Brennah will be 2... Wow... I can hardly believe it... I'm sure that every mother says this... but... Where has the time gone? On Saturday, we will host our families and closest friends to help us celebrate the wonderful little girl that the Lord has given us... And we're having a tea party... I can hardly wait... So this week, my mind is on little girls, birthday parties and tea party goodies!

The invites for Brennah's second birthday party from "Belle and Boo"

Brennah's second birthday card from "Belle and Boo"

Weekend Project {Paper Bird Cages}

Oh... I adore these lovely Paper Bird Cages from "The Bride's Cafe"... They'll be perfect for Brennah's second birthday Tea Party next Saturday... And a project that I'm actually capable of doing! Enjoy!

A {Winter} Photo a Day...

Snowflake 5x5 Original Fine Art Photograph from "Mblem Photography"

A {Winter} Photo a Day...

Snowneressness 8x8 Fine Art Print from "I Brake for Bokeh Photography"

A {Winter} Photo a Day...

Solstice Original Fine Art Print from "Alicia Bock Photography"

A {Winter} Photo a Day...

Snowy Lake 8x12 Fine Art Print from "Blissful Images"

Happy New Year...

Happy New Year's Cards from "Two Pooch Paperie"