Sailor Girl Party :: Navy's 1st Birthday!

Our BABY turned ONE last weekend. I knew I was going to have a nautical themed birthday party for her since she was in the womb. With a name like Navy, it was pretty much her destiny. {P.S... get ready for a photo overload...} Isn't my little sailor darling; Her dress was a vintage Etsy score!

To set the tone for the party, each guest received a simple, preppy invitation in the mail, inside of a 5x7 flat kraft paper bag. I wrapped a {printable} envelope address label around the outside of the kraft bag to personalize them, and secured the "envelope" closed with navy polka dot washi tape! The invites are double sided, with a fun navy polka dot pattern background.

Pink & navy tissue poms made a fun statement as the back drop for the kid's favor table. Each little sailor received their own personalized sailor hat and a box full of "life rings" {aka powdered donuts!}.

The sailor hats were personalized with a printable name tag, attached with staples. A darling, easy and non-permanent way to customize each hat.

Printable "sails" set up at each station let guest's know what was what. We wouldn't want the adults to think those donuts were for them...

The sweets table was filled with delicious treats...

Pink frosted cupcakes and a pink polka dot cake tasted great, as well as matched the theme of the party perfectly!

Mini fruit pizzas were the perfect size for a pop of sweetness!

Printable "sails" attached to masts {lollipop sticks} made for cute cupcake toppers...

Navy's catch of the day {pretzel fishies} spruced up a large wooden boat and made for a tasty take-home treat!

Printable banners, signs and "sails" tied in the decorations in each room... And, how fun is that watermelon boat! I assigned that "pinterest project" to my mama, who happily took on the challenge!

The drink station was a "printable party" dream... with everything labeled, from the water bottles, to juice boxes to flags on each navy striped straw...

Here, the mason jars were tied with a printable tag and life saver and the straws had a printable mini flag attached to each...

I loved the mini water bottles and juice boxes for all the little guest's at the party, and the other stuff for the big kids at the party...

Navy had a {hand-me-down from her brother} sailor hat that I knew she was going to wear for the party, but I wanted each little guest to have one for them self...

Pink tulips, a photo of Navy {from here 1 year photo shoot by the talented Alia Morgan Photography} and DIY paper boats made a charming centerpiece...

Rustic twine and kraft paper off set all the pink & navy sweetness wonderfully...

I had been planning on painting these large letters for Navy's room for, well, a year now, but never got around to it. I was pleasantly surprised when I decided to wrap them in navy polka dot washi tape! So easy, and so cute!

We spruced up Navy's highchair with a printable mini banner, and upgraded a white onesie with an iron-on pink polka dot anchor applique.

Time to blow out the candles! Thank goodness for an older brother and cousin to help...

This little one year old can EAT... she loved every second of her first, and second, piece of cake!

I captured a special moment with grandma and Navy right before the party started and here are some of the happy Crew Mates, sporting their personalized hats...

Navy was spoiled with many new cute outfits, shoes, toys and more... but her favorite part of gift opening was definitely the tissue paper!

We have been BLESSED with an amazing first year with the most chill, "easy", snuggly, quiet, funny, happy baby girl. Happy Birthday Navy Rose. We LOVE you!

Want to create your own Sailor Girl Birthday Party?  Start with these simple and sweet invitations...

Order the printable Sailor Girl Invitation & Envelope Wraps from my Etsy shop...

Make party planning a breeze with these printable Sailor Girl Party Decor designs. Work exclusively with me to customize each piece for YOUR little Sailor Girl!

Rustic Chíc Heart Anniversary Party

We recently celebrated my mother & father-in-law's 40th Anniversary! It was a surprise party and turned out to be a beautiful celebration! My husband's parents are amazing people, with an amazing story; very deserving to be the guest's of honor. A few of my sis-in-law's joined forces to create an eclectic, intimate and special event. Decorations were personalized with their own charming, rustic touches while maintaining a sweet, classic feel. Burlap, kraft paper, wooden signs, mason jars and twine are what made our hearts skip a beat when planning this event...

My sis-in-law, Lora, over at Leisure Living Furniture, created all the wooden signs from old pallet wood and paint. A true case of "one mans trash is another man's treasure"! Small wooden signs, next to daisy-filled-jars made for sweet, rustic centerpieces on each table. And, conversations were started around the mason jars filled with a candle and adorn with a vintage photo {of the honored guests and their family}! You've gotta love the 80's. A burlap banner and twine-wrapped-block-letter kept with the eclectic feel of the night!

A selection of uniquely designed hearts on kraft paper place cards, helped the wait staff know each guest's entree selection...

With Rustic Chíc as our theme, we were able to create a warm and comfortable, but also stylish and classy, celebration. Personal touches, like old photos, and charming accents like painted hearts, made for a sweet, charming night to remember!

St. Pat's First Birthday Party

Are you celebrating a birthday around St. Patty's Day? Check out how this mama worked with me to customize some of my St. Patty's Day Party Printables for her twin boys' First Birthday {last year}!

There is nothing better than a little boy in a little hat and tie... and this mama gets TWO! Her little leprechauns were surrounded by green and shamrocks; but other details helped turn this St. Pat's theme into a darling first birthday party.

From personalized tags & banners, to a table filled with sugary sweets, ever detail coordinated perfectly!

Here's a final peek at the two lucky 1 year olds! Isn't the saying on their personalized high chair banners perfect for a set of twins' first birthday...

I thought this was a great way to get ready for the big GREEN celebration this weekend! Its not too late to whip up a fantastic St. Patty's Day Celebration, using nellie*design's party printables, like this one...