Did you really think I would let Mother’s day go by without throwing a tea party? This is the perfect occassion to gather lady friends together, whether they be a mother or not, every woman deserves a day to celebrate.
“A Lady Bug Theme”
Ok, I know, this theme seems to be reserved for little tiny girls, but who made that rule? And the besides the colors alone just make you smile, so lady bug theme it was. I actually ran with this theme when I first spotted a lady bug tea pot with the saying “I’m the lady of the house” (back in February). See, I usually think of some crazy theme and then give myself plenty of time to collect for the party.
Invitaitons-
I created some ladybug themed invites and hand delivered them. I had so much fun water coloring the envelopes.
Colors would definitely be red, white, and black (with lots of polka dots thrown in) and a bit of yellow.
To soften the boldness of these three colors I chose to use a light pink tablecloth, it just looked better than white. I then used a 12 x 12 piece of ladybug scrap book paper as a placemat and began layering plates. I used a black dinner plate, white with red polka dot salad plate and then placed a black soup bowl on top.
Party Favors-
Each place setting had these adorable lady bug mugs which I planted gerber daisies inside and then placed a fork in to hold a fun friendship tag.
Table comes together with a lively garden type tablescape
I just love how this all came together. With the invitations, inviting them to my indoor garden I thought I should make it look that way, which was really quite easy. I bought two red and one yellow gerber daisy planters, and stacked the yellow on top of black and white bowl (turned upside down), some fresh red ranunculus, which I placed in vases tied with black polka dot ribbons, and some fresh sunflowers.
It truly looked like a miniature garden and it just made you smile.
Food-
I usually forget to add pictures of the food but I’ll add the little appetizers and the amazing desserts . . .
Yes, individual lady bug cakes baked by my lovely friend Patty.
For the main course we made indvidual pizzas and it was such a fun and hug hit that I’m actually going to do a post on just that next week.
Front door-
I love to greet my guest with the theme so I made a new wreath for the front door.
What to wear to a lady bug party?
Polka dots, right?
This is my adorable mom.
I kept comfy and casual for the party by simply tying the button down and wearing floral sneakers.
But later that evening it was so easy to change this outfit up for a date night by throwing on a blazer and slipping on some heels.
Isn’t it just fun to find a reason to celebrate?
Linking up with Jann, Carol and Jo for SYC.
And Dawn Lucy for funfashionfriday
Wow, quite impressive, but then again , all your parties and preparations look to be. You have the “creativity bug” ( sorry couldn’t help it! ) love the food, the whole place setting with Gerber daisies and your idea to make it an indoor garden. Looks like so much fun Trina.
Xxjess
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
The creative bug, love it! And thank you Jess.
Trina you are the perfect hostess. I have never seen anything so darling and what a treat it is for your guests. I love your outfit with the canvas shoes, You totally have brought the garden inside.
Quite the compliment coming from you, thank you so very much!
Oh my. This is so charming. I wish everything be had worn polka dots!!
Oh, wouldn’t that have been so fun, I should have added that in the invite.
Wow! This turned out so GREAT Trina!
I’ve pinned that genius idea about the party favours. LOVED it! What a bunch of lucky friends you have.
So cute to see you and your Mom in polkadots together.
bisous
Suzanne
Isn’t that mom of mine adorable? So wish you could have flown out for this one.
I know I sound like a broken record by now, but your party posts make me so happy! Today…it’s the hand delivered ladybug invitations that are just toooooo cute! The envelopes are adorable!
Thank you Sue, this one made me so very happy too.
Oh what a fun theme for a spring party. The little bug foods looks amazing!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you for TBT Fashion Link up!
Thank you Alice, I need to get you to visit for one of these.
Adorable party and you look amazing, Trina!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com/
Thank you Dawn Lucy, you are the sweetest.
Oh my you cute thing! Isn’t this just darling!! So many of my favorites. . .colors, polka dots, Gerber daisies, and Ranunculas. Oh and I love lady bugs as well. Us two really are a couple of theme girls. If only I did it as wonderfully as you do!. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Are you kidding, you do an amazing job of hosting parties. I did think of you a lot while planning this one, knowing your love of red and white. Maybe I need to throw another one, haha.
I absolutely love polka dots.
All of your decorations are so lovely and I know you had a great time.
Thanks for sharing with SYC.
Once again I find myself feeling two things intensely, and at the same time:
One- admiration for your creative and welcoming party skills,
love the dotted plates and lady bug mugs, the dotted fabrics, the canapes, with basil and olive, and tomato, So yum and bug like!
The cakes! So professional!
two- sorry I do not live closer!
what a grand tea party! Love your dots!
xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/
I have no doubt, you are the perfect hostess. I love your decor and the content of the party, is a wonderful, delicate and elegant event. In addition, your look is fantastic. I would love to participate in one of your parties, should be a great experience.
You did a marvellous job and I love lady bugs. The food in the shape of lady bugs… so clever, so nice.
And I think your outfit, both with the sneakers and with the boots (… why did I give mine away… regret) looks fantastic.
You can clearly see that it is your mum. So alike.
Greetje