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July 24, 2018

Cactus Party For Two

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by JOANN, all opinions and creative content is my own.

Summer time is for warm weather, building memories and exploring! We have been having so much fun traveling this summer but sometimes the best adventures can be found in your own back yard. We are fortunate to live out in the country within walking distance to the river and we spend A LOT of time there in the summer. In fact, so much time that I thought it would make the perfect back drop to showcase this sweet Cactus Party I put together with the adorable cactus line at JOANN stores.

Cactus Party Themed PartyEmbrace nature and take your dinner party outside! Click to see all the details on this table for two on the river.

I was browsing the aisles of JOANN Stores the other day and fell in love with all the adorable cactus decor they have out this summer! I knew it would make a cute summer party theme and snagged up a bunch of pieces to show you! I wanted to put my own little twist on a cactus party by turning it into a little modern glam cactus party for two! To create the look, I paired the casual cactus decor and party supplies with this rose gold sequin fabric and touches of black and white. Let’s take a closer look.

Look at all these adorable cactus party decorations! Such a cute summer party theme and easy ideas on how to create your own.

Cactus Party DecorationsCheck out this adorable cactus themed party! Love the succulent centerpiece with fun cactus plates!

Adorable cactus party decor with black and white accents! This is a cute take on a tea party for two!
Embrace nature and take your dinner party outside! Click to see all the details on this table for two on the river.

When decorating a table, I always start with my centerpiece and work around it. It’s the focal point of the table so I like to give it a little height. I kept this one simple by putting three little cacti together on a white dinner plate and adding a little pedestal underneath. Just goes to show that you can create a centerpiece out of just about anything in the kitchen! Staying true to my style, I had to add at least a few touches of black and white in this table design! These black and white polka dot napkins can be found in the party aisle and I wrapped them this adorable cactus ribbon! A simple touch that adds a pop. 

Succulent Cupcakes

Adorable little succulent inspired cupcakes! Cute little tea party decor.

I saw so many cute cactus/succulent cupcakes on both the JOANN and Wilton sites, that I decided to attempt my own for this party! I found these black wave cupcake cake liners by Wilton and loved them! And then went to town with a piping bag and frosting tip! While I am not a professional cake decorator, it was a fun project and added a fun treat to our table!

Mom and daughter tea party for two! Love this rose gold table cloth and cactus decor!
Cactus party on the river!
Embrace nature and take your dinner party outside! Click to see all the details on this table for two on the river.

This sweet lady is my oldest and only girl, and I love doing girlie things with her. I loved having her part of this shoot with me, it was fun to pretend we were princesses for the morning and eat cupcakes before the sun came up :) Cheers!
These cute little cactus toothpicks are perfect for food platters, cupcakes, or even stick a lemon on the end and put it in a nice drink! Just another way to add a little festive flair to the party.

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Learn how to make this sweet flower crown for your next tea party or girl's birthday party! Every girl deservers to feel like a princess!

Embrace nature and take your dinner party outside! Click to see all the details on this table for two on the river.

And since we felt like princesses all morning, it was only appropriate to wear flower crowns to play the part! I made these DIY flower crowns using some wire rings and faux flowers from the floral section at JOANN and I’ll have a tutorial up tomorrow on them! 

Sweet sunrise photo of mom and daughter with flower crowns.

If you want to know where I am most of the summer, it’s right here. There might not be a fancy table set up all the time but this is our play ground almost everyday. I cherish every second of it.

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Embrace nature and take your dinner party outside! Click to see all the details on this table for two on the river.

If you are looking for more summer decor and craft ides, check out JOANN on Instagram and Joann.com!

Special thanks to Shaylynn Marie Photography  for the amazing photos for this shoot. 

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

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  1. [email protected] says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:41 am

    Such an adorable little set up!

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