gearing up for a party.

I can't even believe that Avery will be turning two in less than a month! I feel like I blinked my eyes and she is now a busy independent toddler with a lot of funny things to say.

So turning two of course means time for another party! I originally was thinking of doing an Alice in Wonderland type tea party but decided I may wait on that idea for a few more years until she can fully understand and enjoy a tea party and dress up!

Inspiration sometimes comes in funny ways, this year for her party my inspiration of all things was paper plates! I was at Walmart and spotted these and immediately knew that was it. 

I love the fonts and colors. So the party theme this year is going to be a Curious George (her favorite!) inspired circus feel.

Do you see that from this or am I crazy?

I got the small plates, birthday napkins and red polka dot napkins at walmart. They did have bigger plates but I'm going to stick to plan white for those. The "spritz" cocktail napkins are from Target....they have some amazing party decor right now like cool colored plastic silverware and pretty tablecloths. I had to restrain myself.

We plan on having her actual party in the beginning of may in hopes of nice weather (like we had last year) so we can be outside again.

So stay tuned over the next month and a half for some fun party decor DIY!

In other news I've been working on a mini update in my kitchen that I should be sharing soon. Here is a sneak peek:

ha, ha does that scare you?!

I assure you it will be all good. Sometimes gaudy gold is a good thing!