LBP Party: Caroline's Winter "One"derland

A sprinkling of snowflakes, pops of pink, a first birthday in January and Caroline's girly winter "one"derland theme was born.  In keeping with this little sweetie's signature color, LBP chose an oh so pink palette of blossom and soft whites with accents of fuchsia.  Polka dots were infused throughout the party stationery to add a touch of whimsy and resemble falling snow.  And of course, there were plenty of snowflakes to carry out the winter "one"derland theme! 



Pennant flag banners, party cups, snowflake mobile, snowflake sugar cookies, chocolate covered marshmallow sticks, snowflake cupcake toppers:  Little Black Press.  Large vinyl hanging snowflake:  The Land of Nod.  Balloons:  Party Needs.  Cupcakes and smash cake:  Party Favors, Brookline.



Since no two snowflakes are alike, LBP came up with a "blizzard" of frosty ideas for decorations and treats:


Decorations:

• custom birthday pennant flag banners with snowflake accents
• snowflakes in various sizes hanging from ceiling to create a "snowfall" effect
• custom snow mobile to hang as centerpiece over dessert table
• clusters of pink balloons
• glitter and shimmer paper to create the effect of glistening snow
• snowmen, snowflake and "one" cupcake toppers
• custom stickers for hot beverage cups

Wonderland Treats:

• "dirty snow" pops:  chocolate covered marshmallows on sticks, dipped in colored sprinkles
• ice cream sundae bar
• milk & cookie bar:  chocolate chip "dunkers",  ice caps (vanilla meringues), macaroons, chocolate covered s'more bites, snow themed fondant cookie toppers on sugar cookies, variety of milk including chocolate milk
• hot chocolate bar:  flavored hot chocolates, homemade marshmallows for melting, candy cane stirrers, whipped cream and frrrrozen hot chocolate from Serendipity 3
• candy:  snow caps (non pareils), snow covered pretzels (yogurt pretzels), pink and white m&ms (valentine's day mix)
• tea & coffee to warm up with!
• snow flake cupcakes and smash cake
• pink and white candy cane stripe gift wrap for the birthday girl's gifts

Party Favors:

• custom snowflake sugar cookies with "thank you snow much" imprint and pink royal icing embellishment
• snowmen plush for younger guests

More of this little snowflake's party to follow!

new year, new resolutions

Happy 2011 everyone!  The past year has been a whirlwind of events for LBP and ended faster than it began, leaving us with no time to acknowledge the holiday season.  Our not-so-silent silent partner was kind enough to bring this to our attention, and so in the spirit of the New Year (and all the resolutions that come with it), we thought we'd come up with a list of our own:

• Write more frequently.  Yes, we realize that client projects, holiday shopping, cookie baking, party hosting, gift wrapping and holiday soirees are poor excuses to be neglectful and for that we are sorry.  LBP promises to be much more attentive in 2011, no matter how busy our social calendar gets.
• Accessorize!  We're all for less is more, but right now we're looking a little less is less.  Time to put up some pictures so we can flaunt what we've got.
• Clean out our closet(s).  Time to organize all of our office supplies, toss the odds and ends and stock up on our favorite paper so we're ready for the busy year ahead.  And if we have the time and energy, our walk-in closets too, so there's room for all of our fabulous new finds. 

Wishing everyone a chic & cheery new year!