The party is over and it was just lovely. The only pictures I have are from the beginning, the end, and the morning. Why is it that we forget the camera in the middle? I'll share a bunch of pictures, and then I am off. As it is my Dad's birthday today and of course Father's day…
I love putting together romantic little soirees in my own way. Also, I nipped the issue of the tablecloths flying away by tying rocks in little bundles of fabric, and then clipping them with clothespins, to the table cloth.
My sister made the flags. I can't believe she did that! She is such a perfectionist, so each triangle was just perfect. Made with stunning fabric also! Thank you Kristen!!! She couldn't attend, as she is already out of town visiting Dad, and I am off as soon as I finish this post 😉
(Don't look at the green hose)
The fruit was unreal. It was like no fruit anyone had ever tasted. It was like fruit should taste, only "unreal." It seemed like Wonka himself had tweaked it. It was just so perfectly ripe and amazing….
My friend Carolyn is just incredible. If any of you heard the NPR, 1 hour special about cancer (on Thursday June 14th, at 6pm). It was about her son, Jason. He has survived the unbelievable. He has a wife that is, I'd say, a real life "angel." Carolyn is a dear dear friend. She made those hors douvres. She actually made the breads too! In the shape of flowers!!! And she made the chocolate carmel cupcakes. Thank you Carolyn!!!!
That is my friend Kent. He has a real job, but I like to refer to him at the jazz guitarist extraordinaire. He loved that bowl of lettuce. I think it is his favorite color. He is single 😉 and he's a doll… Just saying, you know… if…. hehehee….
My friend Dean, the most amazing classical guitarist was there too. He made the women swoon with his Robin Hoood songs… He sounds like he has 10 players playing with him.. And it is only him. Sorry, no pic of Dean. 🙁
As for other wonderful guitar players. Dick and Jim (Lovee's band mates) were there. So were Adam and Rick. Not that you know any of these people. But, that was quite the ensemble of players in the yard.
Happy Birthday Mr. Lovee!!!! You are loved!!!
Next Morning:
Some of the gifts.. hehehe….
Thank you to Target for carrying Isabelle de Borchgrave. And, to Isabelle herself for all those lovely napkins, plates, runners & flower chip holders… Okay, I paid for it all. So, Target should thank me. But, you catch my drift…. :) There you have it, another snippet of my world…. See you Tuesday! xxo
Looks and sounds like a fabulous party for the lucky birthday guy! And I bet you’ll have lots of email from women wanting to be introduced to Kent! :)xo
Happy Birthday a day late to Mr. Lovee!! Looks like a wonderful time!
What a lovely party is must have been!
Happy Birthday to your Mr Lovee. What a wonderful party you’ve thrown! He’s a lucky guy.
What a gorgeous party! I’m sure Mr.Lovee feels loved, how could he not?1
happy birthday again mr. loveeeeeeeeeeee and daddy v.!!!!!!!!!!
I see a future in party planning (as if your plate isn’t full enough). Looks like it was a smash!
What a lovely party. So, so pretty! And Happiest of Birthdays to Mr. Lovee. 😀
The table tie-downs were a great idea. I’m going to remember that one. Homemade flags, how neat is that.
Everything looked fabulous. Love your touch on everything. Sounds like fun was had by all.
Happy “belated” Birthday to your Lovee.
xo
Happy birthday mr loveeee!!!Vanessa everything looks perfecto!!xoxo
Oh, that party looks so magical, so, so beautiful. Happy birthday Mr Lovee, you are so obviously truly loved by Miss V.V., you lucky fella!
It all looks lovely…..you throw a beautiful party, it seems! : ) And all the dainty treats are making me hungry ( and here it is only 7:30 am!!!) : )
Love this party! Vanessa! How pretty and fun! Happy Birthday Mr. Lovee…
All the food looks yummmeeee. I wanna see a video of the musicians playing 🙂 K?
La musica de la nina curiosa~
Happy Birthday Mr. Lovee!! Wow…I’ll bet singing Happy Birthday sounded wonderful with all the musicians in attendance…it looked like a wonderful party! We’re so lucky to live where we can have amazing outside gatherings…
Happy birthday Mr. Lovee – and I loved the party!!!!!!!
xox – eb.
What a grand party!! love everything – those cookies, the flags, the kooky gifts, such fun! Happy B-day Lovee!!
Awww! What a “Lovee” party! I love the white cloths and white lights, and the green hose just sets the mood you know? Heh heh!
I hope he had a happy one! You can come throw a party at my house any time!!!!! I’m totally stealing the bundle of rocks idea, girl. Totally stealing it.
what a great party, the food looked fabulous! (and i did not notice the hose until you said ‘don’t look at the hose’!)ha, ha! belated happy birthday to mr. lovee!
Wonka fruit! You mean Willy Wonka?????
I’m coming to your next party…..
Everything Looks just great! How fun. Happy Birthday Mr. Lovee! Every thing looks so fun.
Hi Babe…..great to see you are having such a great time in my absence over here in the land of the Queen. Man your blog is such a delight every time, I wish I too could update more often in blog land. speak soon Michelle
I tell you, that Mr. Lovee hit the JACKPOT with you, lovely girl! woweee….. It all looks so much fun. And so glad to see the sweets stand that has inspired your work!!!
PS Keep emailing you and it keeps bouncing back…:-( Is there something wrong with your mail?
V! What a gorgeous party! I loved it all!
Nessy Ness……just bought one of your originals..yippee! Can’t wait. xxxMichelle
What a fabulous party…and the night must have been filled with music…Happy Birthday, Mr. Lovee!!!!!
Oh WOW! What an amazing job! SO beautiful…
a stunning setting – very elegant and the food looks good!!! sounds like a wonderful day!!!
i hope you all ate and danced the night away!
Oh, this looks like it was fabulous! I want you to come and decorate for our next party. 🙂 I hope Mr Lovee had a splendiferous time!
So glad my mail arrived safe and sound. I’ve been wondering about postage gremlins lately – guess you just get unlucky sometimes! So, I’m happy yours arrived.
Looks as though things have been busy for you on the social scene lately. You’re like a social butterfly! It all looks like great fun though. 🙂
What a lovely Lovee Birthday! Wonka fruits???? Yum,I want some with flower sandwiches!
You have outdone yourself….a stunning event!!!
Love it
That looks like the most wonderful party, well done on the organisation. I am drooling over all the delicious looking food, how awesome everything looks. And, isn’t it fun that he got all that toys for his birthday?
Sorry it’s a bit late but:
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy birthday Mr Lovee
Happy Birthday to you.
Hip hip hurrah!!!
happy very belated birthday to mr lovee!!!!
(I have been blog awol, sorry I missed this)
Just popping in again ( even though I’ve already popped up once before) to say “Hiya” and I hope your typepad comment-leaving woes are all mended soon. : ) Thanks you for very sweet e-mail. Your a Dear! : )
Have a lovely day, indeed!
Happy…
Happy…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. LOVEE!!!!!
Looks like he had a wonderful party thrown for him. The ones taken at night with just the candles lit are amazing. What a wonderland there!
You know so many musicians… that is SO cool! Jazz is my all-time FAVORITE genre of music. Does Mr. Lovee play jazz? If so, I love him even more. Ha!
Love and hugs to you, my dear,
xoxoxo,
Karen Beth 🙂
The party looked wonderful! Happy, happy birthday mr. lovee and dad!!
The food looked scrumptious!! against the backdrop of that huge cactus.
xo
stephanie
Dear Vanessa,
You’re the best! Your Lovee looks to have had an memorable evening. You and your sister did such a superb job pulling together all the details that make a party magical. I do appreciate that trait! The set-up reminds me so much of you, your art, your essence.
I did not hear the spot on Jason, I will try to listen. My Mom too is a survivor.
Oh, how funny!! ‘Child beating Drum’!! I’m going to get some smile mileage off that one. Have you by chance seen ‘Photoing on Car’?
All the best to you and may this be the beginning of the best year yet for your Lovee!!
what a pretty party you throw, so inspiring.
Many happy returns mr Lovee!
Im still wondering whether ‘Lovee’ is his real last name or not;)…and if it is, well, i advise you to get hitched quick!
Im so impressed by that novel way of stopping the tablecloths flying off too.
youre a genius, you know….
x
Ooh, what a beautiful party!! How come I always forget the camera in the middle, too? 🙂
I am sorry I missed the big day; What a lovely party you created! Happy Birthday Mr Lovee
Oh what a fabulous soiree! The lights, the tables, the friends, all that scrumptious food. Beautiful. Lucky Mr. Lovee.
Happy Birthday Mr. Lovee! And…YUM…those cupcakes look fantastic. I really want one. I wish I could hae been there to hear all the awesome music! Oh yeah, and I didn’t even SEE the green hose until I saw the note about not looking at it and I had to scroll up to figure out what you meant. Isn’t that funny? But I would have done the exact same thing if it were my pic. ~A 🙂