I am so excited to finally be sharing Baby E’s Shabby Chic First Birthday Party with you! Having a little girl has been so much fun and I knew I wanted a very girlie first birthday party for her. She has already made it very clear that she loves pink and frills so I thought it would only be appropriate if that was the theme of her party :)
Our house is not even big enough to hold both of our families, let alone some close friends, so we took over my parents’ house for the big celebration. We invited just our families (which are pretty large in itself) and some close friends to celebrate with us.
I think the invitation always sets the tone for a party. I chose these invites from Shutterfly and used one of Baby E’s 6th month photos that were taken by Keri Meyers Photography. You can view a tutorial for the tutu here.
The main focal point of the party was this Shabby Chic Sweet Shop. I love decorating with raw materials so I chose a simple canvas drop cloth for the tablecloth and brought in some old crates I purchased at a liquidation sale back in the fall. While I love rustic elements I also wanted a more feminine feel and chose a beautiful pink puckered fabric for the backdrop. I stumbled up the pink material in the upholstery section at Hobby Lobby and it was love at first sight.
The dessert table included old-fashioned glazed doughnuts, powdered doughnuts, homemade Rice Krispies treats, DIY marshmallow pops, homemade cupcakes and a homemade ruffle cake. I topped off the table with yogurt covered pretzels and raisins.
I constructed the tiered display stands from old pillar candle holders that I painted white added a white plate on top.
This was my first attempt at a ruffle cake and I was really happy with how it turned out (But I definitely learned a lot through the process and would do a few things differently next time). The marshmallow pops were fun to make, after my failed attempt at making cake pops for the party, these little guys were a breeze! I displayed them in the doily vases I made here.
Many of you are already familiar with the Tea-Stained Coffee Filter Wreath I made for the party (tutorial here). It was really special to include elements from my great-grandma into Baby E’s party.
The dining table was decorated with these DIY vases. I used old jars and wrapped them in lace, burlap and ribbon for a rustic-glam look. The roses added just the right touch to Baby E’s very girlie and feminine party.
Each guest (under the age of 15) received one of these party bags filled with goodies. I used my Silhouette Cameo to make the flower cutouts and sealed the bags with a simple piece of jute.
I made Baby E her very own onsie for her big day. Every girl needs a special party outfit don’t you think? I tea-stained a white onsie to give it a vintage look, added some floral embellishments and big ‘1’, just in case anyone forgot how old she was turning!
You could tell she felt very special on her day! (Skirt is from Baby GAP)
So much happens in the first year of a little one’s life. I can’t get over how much a person can change in just 365 days. Each month, I’ve taken a picture of Baby E in the same chair in her nursery. I used the pictures to great a ‘Watch Me Grow’ timeline to display at her party. The guests loved looking at the changes from one month to the next.
I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the ‘Watch Me Grow’ letters and the numbers for each month.
And just like the party starts with the invite, it ends with a thank you! I had every intention of making my own cards but I stumbled upon these and couldn’t pass them up!
Thank you to all of our family and friends who made this day so special for Baby E!
I’ll be sharing a few tutorials from the party later this week! If there is anything else you want to know more about feel free to comment or shoot me an email!
Linking to some of the parties here along with Today’s Creative Blog, TipJunkie, Home Stories A 2 Z, Funky Junk Interiors
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.
Laurie @ Gallamore West says
April 2, 2012 at 11:18 pmGorgeous!!! You did such a beautiful job and I’m loving every single detail! You already know I adore the tea-stained wreath :) I love all the burlap touches and the doilies with the months on them {along with those ohhh so cute monthly pictures, of course!} are precious.
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West
Leah @ LeahMarieV says
April 3, 2012 at 5:40 amGorgeous! I am amazed by how great it turned out – you did such a great job. She is soooo beautiful and the pictures are awesome too – thanks so much for sharing. Now I need a baby girl so I can do the same thing haha!
Carrie says
April 3, 2012 at 7:38 amGorgeous! I love it all. I have a daughter E, too! Girls as so much fun.
Emerson Grey Designs says
April 3, 2012 at 8:15 amIt all was absolutely adorable! Good job Mama. It will be a fun birthday for her to look back at pictures. She’ll see how much you cared. My daughters invitation had her in a tutu and pink bead necklace too… So cute!
Ashley C. says
April 3, 2012 at 10:18 amCute party Taryn!
Lindsay says
April 3, 2012 at 11:58 amWhat an amazing party. I am so in love with that cake table and the onesie!! Great job!!
Ashley says
April 3, 2012 at 12:30 pmSo creative!!!!! love all of it!
Megan says
April 3, 2012 at 12:58 pmExcuse me while I pick my jaw off the floor…..oh my word!! This is a stunning party and the details are just unreal. I love everything about it!!! Megan
Michelle@ Teagan's Travels says
April 3, 2012 at 6:55 pmOh.my.goodness. This post just made my heart melt! It is seriously beautiful, sentimental – everything a first birthday should be for a sweet little princess! My baby girl Isla turns one this month and I so can’t wait to incorporate your lovely ideas!
Would love if you could share this with my blog readers on our weekly linky party going on now at Teagan’s Travels!
http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-inspiration-linky-party-9.html
Happy Easter, Michelle
Rasha@mychampagnetaste says
April 3, 2012 at 7:03 pmsooo prettyyy…I loved all the details…the watch me grow is just amazing…I will keep it in mind for my kids ( when I have ones lol) and that ruffle cake is so cute I pined one similar to it I want to try it for my bday, is it easy to make???
Natalie says
April 3, 2012 at 7:58 pmWow just gorgeous Taryn – Baby E is too beautiful xx Nat
Amanda @ The Little Giggler says
April 3, 2012 at 8:38 pmEverything is SO BEAUTIFUL!! Even the food looks beautiful! Baby E is absolutely adorable in her birthday outfit!! I have a party going on right now and would love if you linked this up. :) http://www.thelittlegiggler.com/2012/04/love-it-and-link-it-up-3.html
Briana says
April 3, 2012 at 9:06 pmCongratulations! What a gorgeous party. All the little details are what makes it shine. I love the burlap bunting. So cute. (I like everything else too :-)
Alison says
April 4, 2012 at 12:11 amWow! What a lovely party and lovely birthday girl! Every detail is perfect! I adore the doily picture garland! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Zsa Zsa says
April 4, 2012 at 4:34 amWhat a lucky little girl. The party bags are simple yet gorgeous!
Kate says
April 4, 2012 at 5:09 amThat is absolutely adorable! I would love for you to share it (and any other creations) at my new linky party “Pin It and Win It Wednesday” @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
lisa says
April 4, 2012 at 6:00 amAbsolutely gorgeous photos! Everything looks so professional! Hope she had a great birthday!
Four Sisters says
April 4, 2012 at 8:26 amThis is the most adorable birthday party! You really didn’t overlook a single detail! Its beautiful!
We’d love if you linked this up to our Beautify It Monday link party going on now – bringingbeauty.blogspot.com/2012/04/beautify-it-monday-2.html
Maysem says
April 4, 2012 at 11:40 amGorgeous party!! The dessert table and decor is stunning!
Bethany says
April 4, 2012 at 7:08 pmThis is PERFECT! My baby “e”‘s 1st is coming up and I’ve been pinning LOTS of things. Thanks for this. Pinning right now!
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says
April 5, 2012 at 11:15 amAbsolutely adorable. You carried the theme through every detail and I just love it!
Debbie {visual eye candy} says
April 5, 2012 at 6:13 pmOkay this is about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! I love the doily’s and the invite is so cute! What a lucky little girl!
Shannon @ aka design says
April 5, 2012 at 6:47 pmWhat a lucky girl! LOVE the shabby chic party!
Shannon
Amanda says
April 5, 2012 at 7:58 pmWow! Every single detail is…well, perfection! Love, love, love it!!! It’s just so girly and sweet! I have to ask, where did you find your “thank you” notes – I need these! :-)
~ Amanda
ritajoy@harbour breeze home says
April 5, 2012 at 9:50 pmWhat a beautiful birthday party!…Beautiful, thoughtful touches everywhere. There’s so much I love, I can’t narrow it down to one, but those burlap and ribbon jars are one of my favorite ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.
Jen Marrs says
April 6, 2012 at 5:52 amHi there, popping on over to your amazing blog from csi! Wow is the grow banner adorable! I love the step by step on that onesie too! Super sweet party, great job!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
April 6, 2012 at 3:52 pmVisiting via Addicted 2 Decorating. I absolutely adore your sweet party .
I created several spring projects on my blog this week. Please stop by if you have a moment.
Have a lovely Easter weekend.
Lisa says
April 6, 2012 at 6:25 pmHow fantastic is this, I love every part of it. A party an girl would love
Michelle says
April 6, 2012 at 7:10 pmAbsolutely adorable! I love the shabby chic theme. :)
nancy pfeifer says
April 7, 2012 at 2:06 amGorgeous party!!!!! love love!!
Mimi says
April 7, 2012 at 11:48 amWhat a great idea. I love your attention to details. simple and elegant. some people think Shabby chic is about tons of over-embellished stuff. You really got it right. What a nice memory for her. Especially loved the goody bags.
Katie says
April 7, 2012 at 4:49 pmOh Its beautiful! I love all the details… the puckered fabric backdrop… the banners… and the wreath!
I also love using drop cloths for tablecloths and backdrops!
Thanks so much for sharing!
liZ says
April 7, 2012 at 9:21 pmWhat a darling party. SO so cute!
liZ
Lauryn says
April 7, 2012 at 10:01 pmthis is darling. i would love for you to link this post or any other posts you want up to my weekly link party called spread the love. it’s a weekend wrap up party where you can share anything and everything you want! there is also a really awesome vinyl giveaway going on there right now too, so go check it out! http://www.lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/04/spread-love-5-decallove-giveaway.html
have a wonderful weekend!
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
Susan @ Oh My! Creative says
April 9, 2012 at 2:34 pmAbsolutely stunning!
Anu@MyDream Canvas says
April 9, 2012 at 6:24 pmHappy Birthday. You have a wonderful blog. I am visiting you via Tuesday Treasures. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas.
sarah says
April 10, 2012 at 7:11 amOh this is so cute! My little Elly is going to be 1 in a few weeks. So thanks for the inspiration for some cute things I should do. I would love for you to share this at my link party
http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/2012/04/share-it-link-party-6.html
Kate says
April 10, 2012 at 1:28 pmAw, that’s so cute! I can tell so much time and love went into it and it is just adorable! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at my new linky party starting this evening “Pin It and Win It Wednesday” @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
Emily says
April 11, 2012 at 8:02 amI adore this!! Wow. I’m in love!!
I’m totally featuring this today and I’ve already pinned it. Thanks so much for linking up!!
Laura Beth says
April 11, 2012 at 10:47 amThis HAS to be one of the sweetest, elegant, most perfect little girl’s birthday I’ve ever seen. JOB WELL DONE mama! I’m including this extraordinary party set up in my round up from guest hosting with Ginger at Ginger Snap Crafts!
Tamsyn says
April 11, 2012 at 4:15 pmOh wow, everything about this party is perfect!! Your little girl is so precious too :)
Mary @ Ms Redo says
April 13, 2012 at 6:43 amLove love love the beautiful first birthday party you created for your precious girl! Down to the last detail, everything was perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Hannah says
April 14, 2012 at 7:18 pmWhat a very beautiful birthday for your very beautiful little one! Here is my “I Heart Nap Time” offering: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/bell-bottom-baby.html
Natasha In Oz says
April 14, 2012 at 7:55 pmWow, that is the prettiest party I have ever seen! What a gorgeous post and what a sweet little birthday girl. I’m glad everything was such a success.
My weekly Say G’day Linky Party is on now and I would be so thrilled if you could join in and link up this great post!
Best wishes for a fabulous weekend!
Natasha in Oz
Jennie Larsen says
April 15, 2012 at 6:34 pmSO BEAUTIFUL, SOFT, AND GIRLY! I love everything. The wreath and the decorated recycled jars are both so pretty too. GREAT JOB, and thanks for linking to COM. xo, jen
Sparkle and CO says
April 16, 2012 at 1:23 amThis sweet table is so chic! Your daughter is beautiful!!! Happy birthday to her!!!
April says
April 21, 2012 at 11:36 amOh my! I love everything about this beautiful party!
Seaweed & Raine says
May 23, 2012 at 6:31 pmIncredible Taryn! Beautiful, and a little sophisticated at the same time as being girly. Makes me wish I had a girl!!!
Sadie says
June 23, 2012 at 7:38 pmADORABLE!!!!! Tasteful, precious, beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!!
Kim says
August 3, 2012 at 7:54 pmCan I please ask where you purchased your burlap??
Evey says
August 18, 2012 at 1:24 pmGood grief Taryn! I AM IN LOOOOOOOOVE WITH THIS PARTY!! SO GORGEOUS!!! <3
What a sweet princess! <3 What a wonderful way to celebrate such a wonderful lil life! :)
xoxo
Evey
Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says
February 12, 2013 at 1:18 pmI know this is an old post but I just had to pop in and tell you that this is one of the sweetest one year old parties I have seen! I love the pastel color palette and how you displayed all the sweet treats! What a lucky (not o mention, beautiful!) little birthday girl!
Meg says
March 23, 2013 at 9:51 amThis is precious! My daughter has her first birthday coming up and we are doing the same type of thing…what did you use for party favors?
Sil says
April 8, 2013 at 8:22 amWow!!! So cute!! I like shabby style so much but i never think about it for a 1st bday girl!!! I hope i can use it for my own Baby someday… Thanks a lot for sharing!!! ;)
Virginia Fynes says
April 10, 2013 at 6:40 pmGASP! What a beautiful chic party. I will be using this soft scheme in my catering decor, thanks for the ideas!
Rebecca says
June 22, 2013 at 8:12 amSuch precious ideas! The wreath made of coffee filters is genius. I also love the photo garland. Wonderful job!
Rebecca
Lindsay says
October 11, 2013 at 2:07 pmAmazing! I love it so so so much that it hurts! Where did you get the doilies? I’ve been looking for some :)
Stephanie says
June 15, 2015 at 3:36 pmBeautiful party for your beautiful girl! I was just wondering where you got those round papers you used for the Watch Me Grow banner?
melinda says
October 16, 2015 at 7:59 pmWould love to know what you put in the goodie bags! I am planning this party for my baby girl Amelia and can’t figure out that to do for the little one…goodie bags or activites.. If you have time will you email me some of your ideas….
Taryn says
October 18, 2015 at 2:43 pmI kept it simple! I went to the dollar store and grabbed little boxes of play doh, puzzles and a few other things. :)