Friday, April 20, 2012

Fabulous Fête: The Perfect Birthday Picnic


One of my fabulous, dearest friends Venesa is celebrating her 30th birthday with a fun picnic party with her closest loved ones. I love that picnics can be a laid back affair, and personally I always feel most like myself in something I can literally throw on that's chic, comfortable and effortless. With two boys it can sometimes feel like a daunting task trying to get all dolled up while dodging applesauce on their fingers and ketchup on their lips. I thought these two options of coral and mint pieces made for a great spring/summer ensemble for any occasion.


Sheep Meadow in Central Park {source}


Central park makes the perfect backdrop for this soiree and I'm sure we'll get tons of great pics! As of right now the weather forecast is calling for rain, but I thought I'd share some great picnic planning ideas in case those rain clouds should pass and for your future outdoor events, like Memorial Day which is right around the corner {which also means Summer Fun}.

Outdoor parties are sort of tricky spaces to decorate, yet if kept simple you will be pleased with the end result. There are a handful of creative ways to fill your designated party space: paper lanterns, pom - poms, streamers or balloons are great choices to make the area more festive.

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It's essential to have something to sit on in case the party is chosen in an area with limited park benches or if the host only provides a few chairs. So a comfy folding chair, towel or blanket preferably with a waterproof back like the Anorak ones pictured below is key. Although they aren't waterproof the Target  Zip and Carry line has bold, fun, solid and print blankets at a very affordable price and are machine washable.

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No picnic is complete without an assortment of tasty foods and delicious drinks and treats. Here's a few links for some picnic menu ideas:

What to pour at your picnic party.
Picnic recipes from Delish.com,.
Outdoor party menus from Everyday with Rachel Ray.

With hopefully an abundance of warm weather days ahead of us, I hope you get to enjoy a picnic every now and again even if it's just to celebrate living in the moment.

Bunches of Xoxo's
                            Dellah



*Picnic image via: mythiki.tumblr.com 


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