Hasta La Ideas

Assembling the concept in my studio prior to the event
left: photo by Rambling Renovators, right: photo by Lindsay Thompson

from the Alt photo stream

For the mini party centrepieces, I wanted something colourful, simple, and something that could become an activity in itself. It also had to be compact and easily fit into my suitcase! After perusing the aisles at Michael’s for a considerable amount of time, these wooden beads spoke to me. I thought they’d look so appealing en masse and would make a fun activity for the (mostly) gals attending Alt. I also bought some packages of the classic cube uppercase letter beads. Stringing together beaded necklaces is something I would like to do at a party!

(I pretty much designed a party that I would like to attend—one that would feel comfortable and entertaining. Something inclusive of everyone, a fun place to hang out, pretty but not too fancy as to be exclusive. Basically, a party for introverts!)

{ Just discovered Storify which allows you to compile social media into stories. I’ve been needing something like this for a while. thumbs up! }

Jessie and meThank you Jo!Ryan and I would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Jessie Senese (Shop Sweet Lulu) and Jo Packham (Where Women Create, Where Women Cook) for helping out during the party. There was a lot to do and you both were so great. Manning the photobooth was a big job in itself and I am so grateful that you were both here.

Jessie provided the beautiful paper streamers for the photo backdrop as well as the cute polka-dotted cups. I’ll do a bigger post about Jessie and her creative party supplies, but please visit Shop Sweet Lulu for lovely eye candy!

Ok, off to board a plane! See you soon.

These are your party pictures from instagram and twitter. Please click on the photo to be directed to its original photographer. Thank you for making the party such a success!

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Party pics and recaps once I get some rest!