Party Board #8: Aubergine, Lavender and Pistachio

I couldn't resist making a party board for my new favorite color (thanks to Rumor Willis) - aubergine. I think it's just delicious paired with lavender and pistachio.

Top Row: Rumor Willis photo; Tags and favors from SWSMag; Boutonnieres from MS

Middle Row: Chalkboard from Vintageweave Interiors; Mason Jars from a $10,000 wedding; photo by Lauren Clark; Centerpiece via Brown Turtleneck Sweater

Bottom Row: Monogram via Project Wedding; photo via Weddingbee; Cake via MS; candies via Green Vase

Party Board #7: Pierrot Le Fou

Ever since I saw Pierrot Le Fou over the holiday I have been obsessed with the color combination of primary colors red and blue with dark brown. It is playful and fun but still crisp and classic.

Top Row: Pierrot Le Fou Poster; Invitations via Once Wed; Cake via Classic Bride; Table Setting via Snippet and Ink

Middle Row: Centerpice by Cheri Pearl; Pillows by La Pomme; Still from Pierrot Le Fou; Goodie bag and suitcase photo via Once Wed

Bottom Row: Table Setting at MS; I forget!; Invitations via Once Wed; Candles by Saipua

Afternoon Delight

Hello! I hope you all had a marvelous holiday. I'm off to Arizona for the wedding of one of my lovelies so today will be the last day of posting for awhile. I had my party in the park last week and have some photos to share. Here is my Amy Atlas inspired dessert table (there were balloons but they were too wild in the wind).

And one of Captain looking cool. :)

{photos by me!}

Party Board #6: Afternoon Delight

My birthday is coming up. I'm a winter baby but I'm a winter baby in California so I've decided to make everyone freeze their butts off outside for an Afternoon Delight Dessert and Punch Party. My inspiration initially came from this photo by Lenaah -

a hip, mad tea party.

Top Row: photo by leenah; punch from country living; doily cards from Absolutely Beautiful Things; Heart Garland via Apartment Therapy

Middle Row: Table Decor and doily decorations both at Once Wed; Croquet photo via Snippet and Ink; petit fours by Parisian Events

Bottom Row: China from MS; Table photo via ABCD Design; Doily lanterns via Once Wed; Cupcake photo by Rebecca Thuss

If you're in North Park in a couple of weeks (desert bride!) and see a bunch of crazy people covered in cupcake frosting and playing croquet come on over and hang out!

Good Times on the Cheap

So Joanna Goddard and her man, Alex Williams, might be the coolest kids in town. I love the party that they threw on the cheap with event planner David Monn for a piece Alex did for the NYTimes. I also love that Alex describes their apartment as "dingy" when it's obviously fabulous! The decor and dinner look amazing!

{photo via NYTimes}

Party Board #5: Modern Love

I told you I felt a party board comin' on! This one is modern, chic and a little rock n' roll. I tried to keep my usual boho-ness at a minimum.

Top Row: Dress by sarahseven; Stacking rings by Kate Szabone (my fav); gift wrapping via design*sponge; Bouquet via Martha Stewart

2nd Row: Photo via front room photography; Suit via east side bride; hair piece at anna-be; bracelet by winifred grace

3rd Row: Report Signature shoes by via Creature Comforts; photo via eight8eight; Leslie Danzis earrings via Creature Comforts; Napkins via More Ways to Waste Time

Bottom Row: Table setting by Artfool; Cake via d.sharp; dress by sarahseven; photo from Rock n Roll Bride

Valerie and her Week of Wonders

I just got finished watching Valerie and her Week of Wonders for the 2nd time. This time I watched the 1970 film with the sound turned down and the Valerie Project playing. A group of musicians (including the guys from Espers) recorded a new soundtrack for the movie last year as part of the The Project Series. Most of the music went really well with the story but there were some moments when I would have preferred the orginial. Anyway, go see Valerie and her Week of Wonders because even though it's really bizarre it is so beautiful. I am completely in love with her white bedroom and was inspired to create a party board for it.

Mood/Theme: Whimsical, vintage

Colors: Gray and white

Top Row: Shawl by Meghan Park; Vase photo via Poppytalk; Rough Diamond ring by Seababe Jewelry; table setting by Brian Andriola

Row 2: Veil photo by Anne Ruthmann; Pearl earrings by Tipsy Whimsey; Birdcage photo via Mteriors; Planter centerpiece via Fish Food

Row 3: Punch table from Country Living; Dress by Coco Irene; Table setting by Oh How Charming; DIY votives by Paul Lowe at Snippet and Ink;

Bottom Row: Stationary by Maria Thomas; Table setting via Carpe + Item; Dress via Brides; Mixed China from Martha Stewart

Midsummer Party

The Midsummer light from Tord Boontje

Cream Sweet Pea placemat, coaster, and table runner at Venucci; Tord Boontje inspired cake; Design3000 plates; White Flower Shade Lantern by Mariposa Avenue; Papercut flowers by papercutdiecut

BCBG Habotai Eyelet Dress; Lacy floral earrings by Alas My Dear; Fred Flare Silver Floral Flats