It's My Party...

What better way I ask, dear friends, is better to kick off a blog with than a posting about my favorite of all events? Birthdays are such fun events to plan because not only they are truly a celebration, but they're also a blank canvas. With that being said, here are some of my personal favorite birthday treats and ideas meant to delight and inspire:

Cupcake babies via Vanilla Bakeshop are the perfect alternative to birthday cake. They're also a fun take on the cupcake craze that's sweeping the nation. Best of all, they're bite size, which makes them party friendly (No messy cake knives, here). Can't get to Vanilla Bakeshop? Use a mini-muffin tin at home to create your own customized versions (Stay tuned for more tips). 

Birthdays are also the perfect excuse to pick out some fabulous invitations. The great thing about sending invitations, no matter how small your celebration is, is that they set the tone for the event and get people excited. It's a simple and inexpensive way to really "wow" your guests.

This is from my all time favorite stationary boutique, Polka Dot Design. It's sophisticated, yet festive and colorful. Love it. 

The perfect present you ask? A great gift would be one of these lovelies, with the honoree's favorite cocktail in it handed to them at the door when they arrive. 

And last, but certainly not least, is my favorite gem of all. Slip this on the birthday girl after a few cocktails in the above glass or, use it as a centerpiece base for your table. Either way, it's my most coveted birthday item:

Is it sophisticated and chic? Not really. Is it fun and slightly over the top? Yes. After all, doesn't every birthday need to have a little touch of that? You can find this beauty here.