The storybook snacks from our recent birthday party were laid out on an extra long and skinny table filled with cheeses, vegetables and the most scrumptious looking nibbles. I envisioned a spread sophisticated yet playful, like it could have stood right in the midst of a favorite classic.
Storybook flags popped out of the cheese selection in the most whimsical of ways. Vegetables looked appealing to all ages standing up in sparkly metallic glasses and fruit almost peeled rested in dishes of cinnamon and sugar. The lamp was one of my favorite pieces from the day. An ugly thrift store find, it was painted a deep plum and topped with a bulb I hand-antiqued using copper glass paint.
The cheese boards were backed with cut-out silhouettes of from storybook pages. Big print/felt flowers, along with stacks of floating vintage books stood behind the long food table, encouraging each guest to find beautiful value in our favorite old books. The sweetest little girl asking for more food was a good sign to me that a kids party spread need not be filled with gummies and fishes to make them happy!
All photos by Carly Taylor
PS. Party part one here. More to come!
blessings.
9 Comments
Jenny @ Hank + Hunt
January 25, 2011 at 9:09 amI love all the little book details! and that cute little flag on a wire is great!
Vanessa
January 25, 2011 at 10:18 amshe is so cute!
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Lena
January 25, 2011 at 10:52 amSo darling! The mercury glasses for those carrots are absolutely swoon-worthy, and that last shot is just too sweet!
Amanda Burdge
January 25, 2011 at 12:12 pmLove! Its all so charming and sweet. All too perfect for a party!
Stephie
January 25, 2011 at 6:17 pmGorgeous! I can’t wait to see some more! Stephie x
Lynn
January 25, 2011 at 6:34 pmeverything looks so wonderful victoria! and love your hand painted bulb, so clever. cute cute cute little girly!!!!
Marilyn
January 26, 2011 at 7:00 amLove the pixs, Great Job!
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February 1, 2011 at 11:47 amEverything is charming, and I especially love the fruit!