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Feature Post: Lemon love.

My daughter, Claire, was born with rare special needs and because she has battled through so many unimaginable things in her little life, I plan on making her birthday a big deal every year. Plus, ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you that I LOVE planning parties. This year the theme of Claire’s party is “life handed her lemons- she made lemonade.”

I have been scouring the internets for all things lemony and have found tons of ideas! First off- invites. I’m not going to do a super huge party like last year but I still adore a cute paper product. These Gwen Citrus invitations from BitsyCreations are perfect:

Gwen Citrus Invitations

and every little girl needs a special dress for her special day. how cute is this one?

SALE Luscious Lemon Halter Dress size 0-3m-3t
Lucious Lemon halter dress from JMBthreedesigns

Of course there will be tons of food. And I have to find a way to incorporate lemon in every bit of it (I am nothing if not thorough!) A hint of lemon in mini chicken salad croissants and pasta salad cups, and outright lemon flavor in the desserts. I plan on making my favorite baked goods- mini cupcakes and lemon bars. But I also will have a hard time ignoring the call to make these precious little treats:

Picture of Lemon Blossoms Recipe
Lemon Blossoms from Paula Deen on Food Network

Onto the decor. Here’s a few images that are inspiring me:

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from Silly Bee’s Chickadees

Lemon Yellow Party Inspiration 2
from Lorajean’s Magazine

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from Imprintables blog

So adorable, right? I’m thinking lots of yellow tissue flowers hanging from the ceiling (I’m slightly tissue flower obsessed. They are so pretty and super easy to DIY.) Also, white serving dishes and cake stands to display the food, a big glass dispenser of fresh lemonade, glass vases filled with lemons and daisies around the room, framed signs of her lemons into lemonade phrase and a “Claire” banner like the one above.

I also think a little party favor of lemonheads wrapped up in pretty packaging is very necessary.

Oh and the ultimate lemon present?

THE LEMON WEDGE (small suitcase) - Yellow Bird Necklace American Apparel Organic Cotton Onesie and Mini Suitcase Set

The Lemon Wedge from Pinky Bleu: a small suitcase filled with a onesie that is too sweet for words.

THE LEMON WEDGE (small suitcase) - Yellow Bird Necklace American Apparel Organic Cotton Onesie and Mini Suitcase Set

Your heart just melted a little, didn’t it?

So there you have it, Claire’s perfect lemon yellow party. I can’t wait to see it become reality and to celebrate my little heroine turning two!

April 8th, 2010

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  1. I want to come!!! If you need anything from me (I have a sweet scallop punch for those tags) just let me know! What a great idea.

    Amber

    8 Apr 10 at 8:47 am

  2. LOVE IT! Can’t wait to help!

    Alex Evjen

    8 Apr 10 at 9:40 am

  3. So rad!!! Awesome post Nicky.

    I suggest having limon lays for chips, they are super yummy and go well with the whole theme.

    http://www.fritolay.com/our-snacks/lays-limon-tangy-lime.html

    Yasmine

    8 Apr 10 at 10:36 am

  4. I think I love the theme of turning Lemons into Lemonade the most! So many cute ideas!

    Jina

    8 Apr 10 at 10:42 am

  5. I love it all, Nicky! Great ideas. :)

    Josie

    8 Apr 10 at 12:33 pm

  6. I will say you are an amazing party planner!! :)

    Sara

    8 Apr 10 at 1:01 pm

  7. [...] i hope you love it as much as i do and become a regular reader! there are posts everyday and today my first feature post is up! it is all about some ideas i have for claire’s upcoming second birthday shindig. [...]

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    8 Apr 10 at 2:28 pm

  8. i love your inspirations!

    Kavita

    8 Apr 10 at 9:16 pm

  9. Thanks for including my party! I ADORE your theme. Those lemon blossoms look delish, too!

    Melissa

    9 Apr 10 at 1:07 pm

  10. P.S.- I’m Silly Bee’s Chickadees!

    Melissa

    9 Apr 10 at 1:11 pm

  11. thanks everyone for the great feedback!
    melissa- i thought your party was amazing! i love your theme and especially the fun ceiling decor. awesome job!

    nicky

    9 Apr 10 at 4:20 pm

  12. Wow! We were meant to me. :) Those lemon blossoms are an absolute staple in our household! Whenever we need to make something to take along with us to a party, playdate, whatever, we make those!!
    Thank you very much for featuring my invitations on your blog. What a nice surprise. :)

    BitsyCreations

    9 Apr 10 at 4:28 pm

  13. Love it and I love party planning! Great inspirations…especially the ceiling decorations which would look AMAZING!

    Kimberly@PinkyBleu

    9 Apr 10 at 6:15 pm

  14. WHAT A CUTE IDEA NICKY. I AM EXCITED TO SEE YOUR TWIST ON CLAIRE’S PARTY. I LOVE PLANNING PARTIES AND NEED NEW IDEAS SOOOO CUTE!!!!

    Heather Anderson

    19 Apr 10 at 11:50 pm

  15. i admire party planners coz they really know how to make a great and memorable party :

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    3 Nov 10 at 8:20 pm

  16. you don’t need party planners if you are just going to hold a very small party for your personal friends *-”

    Egg Donor

    2 Dec 10 at 2:30 pm

  17. Very interesting topic , regards for putting up here .

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    27 Dec 10 at 9:31 am

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