Garden Party

As I mentioned in a prior post I recently celebrated a significant birthday.

And I debated on whether to let it go by relatively unnoticed or to embrace it. Ultimately I decided to embrace it with a garden party.

It was the perfect opportunity to make some of the decorations and foods I've seen on Pinterest.  I made doily bunting with twine, doilies and muffin cups, all purchased from the dollar store.  Then I sewed several doilies together to make a backdrop for the drink and sandwich table, all of which my husband patiently helped me to hang up.

I borrowed drink dispensers from friends and tried out some new sangria and drink recipes. I'll share the recipes in a future post.

The weather cooperated with a sunny,warm day, a switch from the cool, wet August we had been living through.

I got out all my white linens and decorated with fresh flowers from the market.

A closer look at one of the flower bouquets I created.

I would be remiss without thanking my husband, Mom, daughters and sister all who helped me with food prep and last minute set up.

It was a day I will thoroughly remember.

Future posts to come with recipes and the friends who helped me celebrate!