Inspiration

Okay, those of that know my daughter, know that she is extremely opinionated and persistent. (Dear God, please prepare us for the teenage years!) Well this year she has decided that her obsession is going to be her 3rd birthday party. After much debate, and many failed attempts to change her mind, the decision has been made to have a "Butterfly Party." Now, I'll admit that her little obsession has worn off and I have been scouring the internet for ideas. I don't want to do anything to "cartoony" or overly themey (my nightmare is bright pink and purple butterflies everywhere), but thanks to modern technology and the talents of so many, I have found great inspiration to get my buns in gear and start all the preparations! And yes, her birthday is not until November, but with my two crazies, and my inability to commit to anything, I am going to need that much time to get it all set up! So, I thought I would post some pictures of real parties that I found and love! Oh, and I slightly tweaked the theme to a "Butterfly Picnic" with a little vintage twist.

LOVE this! You will see a reoccurring theme of "bunting" happening n my inspiration picks! Love the old window frame! (Go here for the rest of these photos)

So, going along with the "picnic" theme, I was thinking about covering my backyard in various blankets/sheets for everyone to sit and eat lunch. I originally thought of this because we don't have any out tables or chairs, who knew it could look this pretty? (More photos here.)

I only posted this one photo because I love this circle chandelier, but I have fallen in love with this whole party! There will definitely be some ideas borrowed. (Check it out here.)

So originally, Harper said she wanted a "Fairy Butterfly Party," but later nixed the fairy part. This is a great "Fairy Party" that you can actually buy from Tomkat on etsy.com. Even though it's a little brighter than I am thinking, I love the flower poms and the butterfly garland. (Photos here)

LOVE! Do yourself a favor and look at the rest of these photos! This Party is BEAUTIFUL!

And I have fallen in love with these invitations (once again, bunting theme) I would like Harper's invitations to have some sort of butterfly on them, but I thought these were so cute. (Maybe butterfly bunting?)