My daughter turned 24 this monthso it was the perfect time to throw a familyBirthday Party!
In the past so many of her birthdays have had a pink jumping off point.But this yearsince I have become an empty nesterI knew I wanted to style something new and freshanddifferent!
The idea came to me one early morningwhen I was in my backyard shooting an amazing sunrise.I noticed that my espalier orange trees really needed to be harvestedand realized what an amazing party decor idea the fresh oranges would be!
I was so excited to find a dwarf kumquat tree at Home Depot.
My search for one ended up to be perfectly timed
as they were out in plenty for the Lunar New Year!
I simply gave it a quick planting in my extra large champagne bowl
and filled it with my harvested oranges.
The bamboo lanterns were a recent find from Target
that I purchased for the upcoming May wedding
and
realized the birthday party would be a perfect time to give them a test run.
With large hurricanes inside
they ended up casting the most remarkable shadows
through the bamboo strips.
Since we had wedding appointments on the day of the partyI chose to simply do a fantastic visual spreadand then order Chinese food for dinner.I filled bowls on the table with nibbles from the Asian market.
Center stage on the tablea magical birthday cake!
I knew this cake was perfect for my sprinkle loving daughteras soon as I saw it at Von's Pavillion!The plastic chandelier candle holder from Target was the absolute perfect finishing touch!
I had wine, champagne, sparkling juice and champagneset up serve yourself style in a galvanized bucket.
As well as another bucket filled with an assortment of Ballast Point beers on the other side of the table.
I set up our kitchen bar buffet stylewith wooden trays waiting for the arrival of the Chinese foodplates, napkins and utensils.
The relaxed nature of the food servicemade for such a lovely flow to the party.
I rearranged and edited furniture pieces earlier in the week from the living roomto create a better flow and a more spacious feel for guests.
I carried my styling choices over to the living room as well.
Sprinkling enough similar elementsto have a visual flow of color and texture.
For the party I wore my Beholden dressthis time topped off with a cashmere sweater and again with my velvet flower crown.It was a comfortable ensemble perfect for hostessing.
Music and a lit fireplace and candleswere the perfect finishing party touches.
I was so happy with the fresh citrus party stylingI have decided to keep it up for this week.It makes me smile every time I see it!
It ended up to be such a wonderful and memorable eveningcelebrating with family and friends!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy as you style your life
