We threw together a little party last minute for my birthday yesterday. It came together really easy with all the help from my friends. Liz made a big pot of Ina’s Chicken Tortilla Soup and my friend Michelle made me a beautiful cake and some cookies. (Thanks Liz and Michelle!) Then all I had to do was make sure the house was clean and get drinks.
I made a tablecloth from this Ikea fabric last week. I just got two yards and then hemmed the edge. The total cost ended up being $16. I also picked up some new serving dishes while I was in CB2. The plato platter was $10 and these modern serving bowls were $6/each. They looked modern and pretty.
Happenstance
January 18, 2010
Happy Birthday! You know they say you start living in your 30's. And then it's 31 which to me is thirty-fun! Love your decorations too! Hope all your wishes come true:)
stewart and james
January 18, 2010
Happy Birthday! Your party appears to have been lovely and adorable – just like you!
Kaylen
January 18, 2010
That looks like so much fun!!
Questions: what brand is the root beer/vanilla cream soda?
And also – it may not be yours, but who made the cake plate?
The tablecloth looks great!
communikate.
January 18, 2010
I've been looking for a cake platter like that for ages?
Do you mind if i ask where you got it?
Also, happy birthday!! Looks gorgeous!
mrs boo radley
January 18, 2010
Happy Happy! Cute party.
Joslyn
January 18, 2010
yipee! so fantastic!
love the tablecloth.
Bryan and Sarah
January 18, 2010
Great Party! I love the tablecloth!
Clouds
January 18, 2010
looks yummy! it's amazing the things one finds in ikea!!
Devon
January 18, 2010
Happy birthday! Now that's a party–anything with Ina Garten food is yummy.
Ikea fabric is turning out to be a great find in my book. I went last week and they actually had red and blue ticking and gingham for 8.99 a yard (59 inch width). Not bad, eh?
Denise Laborde
January 18, 2010
So glad you had a party! Every year is worth celebrating 🙂 You earned it!
Rachel
January 18, 2010
Looks awesome! And there's no better way to celebrate than with a Wienhard's. 🙂
Marie Scott
January 18, 2010
Love your photos… you've inspired me to throw a party!
High-Heeled Foot in the door
January 18, 2010
Happy Birthday! What wonderful friends to come together and bring the party to you!
The table cloth looks great! Hope you had an amazing time!
Janaan
January 18, 2010
Happy Birthday! Even when you throw a small party you do it with style!
RM
January 19, 2010
I love a simple chocolate cake like that.
And the straws look excellent with the striped table cloth.
Happy Birthday.
Kim
January 19, 2010
Happy Birthday!
Searched And Found
January 19, 2010
You threw this party together fast? Wow! It's lovely! Great tablecloth and I love the colors. Not to mention, there's some tasty root beer in the back!
Design Darling
January 19, 2010
great tablecloth idea! and happy birthday of course 🙂
Caroline, No.
January 19, 2010
Happy Birthday! Looks brilliant, for a last minute do!
m e l
January 19, 2010
Happy Birthday Jordan. Looks like a fun and simple party (my favorite kind). We celebrated my baby's first birthday that same day – must be a great day to be born!
Joanna Goddard
January 19, 2010
happy birthday! i love the tablecloth!
colleen @inspiredtoshare
January 19, 2010
Happy birthday! It looks like a fun, stylish affair. I love the green-striped tablecloth! xo
Live the Home Life
January 19, 2010
The green & white table cloth is perfect! Happy Birthday!
-Cara @ live the home life
christine
January 19, 2010
Happy birthday from a big fan!
That cake stand is adorable. xo
Aron
January 19, 2010
Happy Birthday!
I hope someone wore a pregnancy suit. I loved that idea, it made me laugh out loud.
angie + matt
January 20, 2010
Happy 30th Birthday!!! Even last minute your parties are always amazing!
Rachel@oneprettything.com
January 20, 2010
Happy, happy birthday! Here's to many more!
L A M A R T I N É
January 20, 2010
:::HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!:::
Michelle
January 21, 2010
pretty, I love stripes, happy bday.
Melissa Blake
January 21, 2010
Hope you had a GREAT birthday!! xoxo Those treats look sooo yummy!
lynne
January 21, 2010
Happy Birthday!! And hope all goes great with your impending delivery!
christi
January 25, 2010
love the green stripe!! happy birthday!!
Barbie
February 17, 2010
If anyone's reading, I'm soliciting advice. I loved this tablecloth as well, and for my SIL's bridal shower thought I'd copy it. Only it will be on 2 huge tables in the room. To avoid an overload of stripes I was thinking of doing 2 runners instead. Only, now that I just came home from Ikea with the fabric, I'm wondering if the stripes are too wide for a 13-14" runner. Any opinions?