Mackenzie's Aloha Summer Luau: Real Party

Today we are sharing a party from our sweet customer Melissa, who styled this amazing Hawaiian themed party for her daughter Mackenzie using our Aloha Summer party collection.  I love all of the fabulous DIY elements used throughout the party.  Everything is so lovely from the chairs adorned with embellished grass skirts to the colorful paper tissue flowers.  Check out Melissa's sweet cakes and treats at Sweet Little Wishes.

Thank you Melissa for sharing your beautiful party with us!

Shop our Aloha Summer Luau Party Collection HERE

As always, we welcome your comments!

{New to the Shop} Surf's Up Collection

I posted about this on Facebook and wanted to make sure I posted for our blog readers as well. Are you a photographer and planning an upcoming birthday party for a boy?  Please contact me at stefanie@annaandblue.com.  I have a proposition for you.  Thank You!

Last year, I designed the Aloha Summer collection and it has been one of the most popular collections sold.  I have had numerous requests for a "boy" version of the collection.  Ask and you shall receive! I decided to incorporate the hibiscus flowers from the Aloha Collection onto surfboards for a little twist.

Pops of bright colors make up the color palette which include green, brown and different shades of blue.

This printable collection would make any party so unique and festive with its rainbow of vivid colors. Perfect for surfing, beach, luau, Hawaiian and summer themed parties. The collection is versatile so that it can be used for Birthday Parties, Baby Showers and more!

The "Surfs Up" printable collection includes:

1.  Invitation

2.  Pennant Banner

3.  Bottle Wrappers

4.  Blank Gift Tags/Labels (4 designs)

5.  Blank Tents/placecards (4 designs)

6.  2 Inch Party Decor

7.  2 Inch Favor Tags

8.  Cake Toppers/table decor

9.  Party Sign

The “Surf's Up” printable collection is currently on sale in my etsy shop HERE until May 25, 2012.

{Party Inspiration} Aloha Summer Celebration

I have been thinking about a theme for Annabelle and Madeleine's birthday party ever since we celebrated their Hello Kitty party that I created for them last year.  I am not kidding when I say that.  So many different ideas have come into my head this past year.  The girls have had their input as well.  Their ideas seemed to change as quickly as the ones that I thought of. Their birthdays are three weeks apart and we decided to have another joint party for them this year.  

Annabelle is starting Kindergarten in a few short months (I CANNOT believe it!  Where has the time gone??) I want to incorporate their favorite colors.  Warm and inviting colors of yellow, orange and fuchsia.  A color palette that cheers for celebration!

When I came across this picture of these gorgeous hibiscus flowers created by Diane of DK Designs, I fell in LOVE.  It has become the focal point when looking for ideas for the birthday party.

 Image via Pottery Barn Kids

Image via Layer Cake Shop

 

Image via Dell Cove Spices

 

Image via Jelly Belly

Image via Martha Stewart

Image via Amy Atlas

Image via Beau-Coup

I look forward to sharing ideas with you over the next few weeks and would love to receive your ideas as well as this will become a new collection for the shop.