Much as it saddens me to admit, K’s first birthday is right around the corner. First birthdays are big in Indian tradition, so I’ve been thinking of doing a little party for her. She is super social, so I think … Read More
Ah, yes, the coconut oil obsession continues. I made this scrub as a quick DIY addition to some Christmas gifts last year and have been using it regularly myself ever since. It’s the perfect thing as we start to … Read More
Ohhh, August tomato sickness strikes again. We’ve gone through pounds upon pounds of tomatoes in the last few weeks, and I’m still not over it. Roasted tomatoes in everything, including this delicious strata. We’ve made this a million times – … Read More
We made these popsicles last summer and loved them. But popsicles are often messier than I’d prefer at the dinner table (especially with a few snail-pace eaters over here, AHEM, N), so I thought I’d whirl it into a frozen … Read More
[Whoo boy, first toddler eating and now toddler screen time? Since when did I become such a not-afraid-of-controversy blogger? (I didn’t; I’m still deathly afraid. This just happens to be important to me.)]A couple of months ago, Janssen posted about … Read More
Blouse/Necklace: Forever 21 (here and here); Skirt: Banana Republic (old); Shoes: Steve Madden (old); Belt: Target (came with another skirt) I’ve been a total bookworm for as long as I remember. My mom has vivid memories of spending … Read More
I’m generally a strictly hot-soup-belongs-in-the-wintertime sort of person (although chilled soups, such as peach and strawberry and cucumber are planted firmly in my mind’s summer, but one could say that’s more dessert than meal) (will I ever create parentheticals shorter … Read More
Tuesday was National Cheesecake Day! And I’m not one to let a holiday go un-celebrated, that’s just not right. So I took one for the team and made a dessert. And it was good. Very good. Blueberry Cheesecake … Read More
Growing up, any extended family gathering revolved around food. A long and late breakfast was followed by a multi-coursed lunch, and shortly after was a big dinner, either cooked at home or eaten out. Indians take food seriously, and I … Read More
I kind of have a thing for perfectly ripe tomatoes. As we’ve tried to eat more seasonally the last few years, I generally try to refrain from purchasing them during off months. This also means that I purchased no fewer … Read More
My family is from South India, and North and South Indian foods are surprisingly different. So much so that those from different sides of the country have a bit of a chip on their respective shoulders about which cuisine is … Read More
I often commented while I was nursing Nat that I felt it was easier dressing a pregnant belly than it was to dress while breastfeeding. You need easy access but still good coverage, some layers but not too many, nothing … Read More
My friend did this for a baby shower, and I think it would be great for a 1st birthday with all of baby’s favorite books. I especially love The Very Hungry Caterpillar fruit plate – so adorable.
N
especially loves all the old airplanes at the Air & Space
Museum here, and I think this would be such a cute theme for a 1-year
old or older child. I love that it’s not just, “I have a boy! Must do
some sort of vehicle party!” It’s sweet and cute without being
too…obvious? I think it would be super cute to (cheaply) print some
pictures of old airplanes to hang around, or design some easy printables
on your own. You could also thrift an old atlas to use a bunch of fun
maps. Here is another cute one.
I love the old fashioned feel of this party, with the old cameras and suitcases. Lower the expense by asking friends/family for old props, and using cheap streamers to tie in different colors.
This one kills me. The craft paper signs, the fruit/veggies in the produce baskets, the cupcakes in egg cartons, the craft paper popcorn holders, the flowers in old cans…kills me dead.
With a baby that is suuuper into frozen treats, this is right up her alley. And, ahem, mine.
How cute is the cutout fish plate? I especially love that it’s not too masculine; this theme would be equally adorable for either gender.
My friend did this for her little boy and it was just darling. I mean, egg cartons for Cheerios? And check out that cardboard box airplane!
Who doesn’t love the circus? So colorful and fun.
Owls are the one exception to my “no animal themes” rule. There are a million iterations of the “Look Whoo’s One” theme out there, but that doesn’t make it any less sweet, especially for a fall birthday. We did one for N’s first birthday specifically revolving around the book In My Tree, which was his favorite. Maybe I’ll get it together enough to post about his party, which I LOVED. Maybe. Two years later.
I love that this just uses some simple colors to pull everything together. Adorable and cute for a boy or a girl.
I love that this is girly and sweet without being too frilly. And lemons make such pretty decorations!
The Francophile in me just adores this sweet little party. I mean, the black tape Paris skyline? The best.
Any amazing themes you’ve done?
