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little miss priss nautical first birthday party

My baby girl is ONE! I can't believe how quickly a whole year has flown by since we welcomed Piper Jane into our family. A few of my favorite things about her- she is mostly-spunk-with-a-dash-of-sweet, her adorable tooth-y grin, the way she kicks her legs and points when she sees horses, dogs, and animals at the zoo, that she sucks her left thumb and holds her right ear when she's sleepy, the way she adores her brother and tries to copy everything he says and does, her mostly bald head with little curls behind her ears. How I love this girl!

We had a small, intimate, mostly family party to celebrate our Little Miss Priss (that's what we call her... or Miss Prissy... Burke throws out "Missy Chrissy" every once in awhile). Enough mama-gushing- one she is! And party we did!


THEME
This preppy, nautical party was perfect for our Little Miss Priss. 

VENUE
My parents have this amazing loft that was the greatest backdrop for our nautical party. The ladder staircase, built in bunks and sloped ceiling all give such a boat-ish vibe! 

DECOR
Blue and white pinwheels in a navy striped vase

Small paper boats, navy and white striped fabric

Foamboard 'yachts' with paper chain waves
"Piper" banner with corresponding nautical flags

Blue and white striped canopy

FOOD & DRINKS

Crab Rolls (and tuna rolls for the non-crab-eaters) and cheesy crab biscuits

“Seaweed and Seastars” (aka- salad with star shaped cucumbers) 

Watermelon sailboats

“Sanddollars” (fried pickles)

Sandpail cake

Cupcakes with preppy grosgrain flags. Also, to drink, we had berry blue juice bottles (tied with green and pink ribbon), and strawberry limeade with floating limes.

BOAT STATION
Yacht cut outs, paper chain ‘waves,’ and a sailors hat made for some nautical kiddie fun (and some super cute pictures!). The boats were “Sassafrass,” “Little Miss Priss,” and “Smooch #2,” all nicknames of the Birthday Girl.
 FAVORS
The favors for this party are the reason I LOVE throwing small parties! There are so many great things you can do when there isn’t a huge guestlist.



Happy birthday, sweet Piper Jane!

6 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    im so impressed :) you guys are rock star party planners...the cake in the bucket...genius! and what a great way to use crepe paper!

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  2. AshleighAugust 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    I don't even know how you come up with these ideas. TOO CUTE!!!

    Sometime will you price out one of these parties for us? I love the ideas of going all out with a fun theme, but I always think it must be expensive. Looking at your decor though, it's all soo cute but probably not too much? I need party budget help please!!!

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  3. GenesaisAugust 16, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Omg this was so cute and original . I loved it

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  4. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    oh my cute party!!! love the photo booth props and the food looks delish! i'm totally coveting your parents loft though...how fun! are you recovered?? it's a lot of work, huh??

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  5. Jess@craftiness is not optionalAugust 16, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I love the fabulous details! the theme is so creative too, not that I'm surprised in the least. ;)

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  6. DeliaAugust 20, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Adorable party. I love the hanging boats. Perfect one year old party.

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