Our covert operation is complete. After much planning and even more anticipation, Didi and I successfully surprised Paige with a 50th birthday party. I invited her for a volleyball swim party promising a birthday happy hour over Labor Day weekend. Our deceit paid off. She was shocked
The scene: 20 of Paige's friends, a pink and green theme, champagne, pink cupcakes, lots of fun.
Chez Woods became a blushing verdant bistro.
The cupcakes had disaster written all over them (quality control problems with the adorable pink and white polka dot papers) but a little teamwork changed disaster into delightful. Some green ribbon, swirly frosting, decorations and a tiered setting. Voila. Eat your heart out SPRINKLES.
My husband , Lynn, graciously offered to tend bar and he even wore a pink shirt. What a sport. (I think he liked being the only man amongst all these ladies.)
Leah found a job as look out for Paige and she kept the party on track by insisting we quit visiting and take time out to let Paige open her gifts.
And what gifts they were: gift certificate to Trapeze University, several thongs, a beautiful teapot, a lovely breakfast themed basket, so many girly accessories and a pair of rubber gloves that brought out the skanky side of a few of the guests! We oohed and ahhhhed the night away. Well that's not all we did.
The morning after:
Our party drew to a close around 11:30. I think we gave Paige a nice beginning to mid Century life.
1 comment:
It was a fantastic party! I'm not sure I remembered to thank the hostess that night. I'm not sure of much of anything from that night - the sign of a great party! It was beautiful, the bartender was good (maybe a little TOO good)the food was fabulous and the decorations were amazing. Thanks for all yours and Didi's hardwork!!
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