We San Franciscans love to love our city. So, I can’t think of a better party than one that’s centered around our favorite town. Like my other party closet parties, this one can put together in under an hour with a limited number of supplies. From your stash, you’ll need butcher paper, paint, a strand of white bistro lights, and a pretty tablecloth. Then, follow our DIY instructions (below) for painting a quick sketch of the Golden Gate Bridge as a party backdrop. After that, you’ll just need to run to the store to pick up a few simple flowers and a delicious pie.
Materials: Butcher Paper, Tape, Paint, Paintbrush
Cut off three large pieces of butcher paper and tape them together at the back. Attach the paper to a wall to make painting easier. Sketch out your image roughly with a pencil, then paint over in loose, broad strokes. Don’t worry about detail, just get the general shape across.
To view my list of party supply essentials, click here. And don’t miss the other parties easily created through my party closet: the Rainbow Streamer Party and the Yellow Party!
Photography by Aubrey Trinnaman for Oh Happy Day
Art Direction by Jordan Ferney
Coordinated by Stacy Wichelhaus
Styling by Caitlin Barker
Crafting by Jessica Heywood
Assisted by Harper Casimiro
Becky Loose From The Zoo
March 1, 2013
that sketch is darling (and so is that necklace)! i would keep that up in my home year round!
<3becky
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gabriela
March 1, 2013
so cute, and uber easy. yay!
Anni
March 1, 2013
Love this. I’m missing San Francisco like crazy today!
Amber
March 1, 2013
Love it! Where do you buy your bistro lights!
Hey Amber! They are from Target.
Chianne Hood
March 1, 2013
This is so neat! I’m definitely going to have to pick up some butcher paper! xx
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Andrea
March 1, 2013
Love your necklace! I am on the hunt for a high, small table in my kitchen similar to yours. Would you share where you found it?
It is from Ikea. The necklace (and person in the photo) is my friend Jessica! I’ll ask her where she got her necklace.
The necklace is from Urban Outfitters (probably) from about 4 years ago.
Kristina
March 1, 2013
Just lovely! I’m definitely going to bring the bistro lights INSIDE for our next party 🙂 Mind sharing where the beautiful tablecloth is from? Thanks!
joanna goddard
March 1, 2013
this is gorgeous, jordan!
Lisette
March 1, 2013
I love your approach to doing a lot with a little.
Robbie Schlosser
March 2, 2013
Thanks, Jordan,
My band has entertained at many San Francisco parties over the years — mostly pretty fancy ones. So it’s refreshing to see you doing a perfectly fine job with just a few simple touches. The right ones, of course.
-Robbie
Fototosse.blogspot.dk
March 3, 2013
Nice pictures!!!
Sarge in Charge
March 4, 2013
Can you tell me where you got / who makes the cream loafers you are wearing in one of the pics? I want ’em!
Gabriela
March 11, 2013
Hello from Toronto,
Well, I certainly hope S.F does not fall into the ocean. One of my most favorite cities where I keep going back again and again…Totally agree with your description. It’s perfect!
Gabriela