the gaddie and tood blog: real parties

a party from the past and a party for the future

I made these items for Cal's first birthday party in June of 2010-

Now I am getting ready to make first birthday items for his new sister, Helena-

Thank you for sharing your photos, Melanie-

I can not wait to see Helena's party pics!

Posted on 04/07/2012 at 09:00 PM in 1st birthdays, party supplies for boy's parties, real parties | Permalink | Comments (0)

red wagon theme first birthday party!

I love the big red balloon and Henry loves his cake!

Thank you for sharing your photos Audrey!

Happy First Birthday Henry!

Posted on 04/02/2012 at 11:18 AM in banners, chevron pattern party supplies, party hat, party supplies, party supplies for boy's parties, real parties, red wagon party supplies | Permalink | Comments (0)

I had both my girls in January, four years apart.
I now officially have a 16 year old and a 20 year old!

Happy birthday, girls!

Posted on 01/23/2012 at 01:17 PM in real parties | Permalink | Comments (0)

a real surprise birthday party for a favorite teacher

Happy Birthday, Mr. Omid!

Thank you, Elizabeth for sharing your photos. What a great idea you had for a really fun party!

Posted on 12/06/2011 at 10:42 AM in real parties | Permalink | Comments (0)

Beautiful Real First Birthday!

I love the pink dot cake and matching party hat.
Elisabeth's mommy ordered tags with no hole/ string so she could create hats for the other guests and a special rabbit...so cute!

Happy Birthday, Miss Elisabeth!

Posted on 11/29/2011 at 11:51 AM in 1st birthdays, party supplies for girl's parties, real parties | Permalink | Comments (1)

A real enchanted celebration-woodland party theme

Matilda's mom made magic wands with her g&t stickers! so cute!
and the felt hats are adorable...

Enchanting Miss Matilda Bleu!

Okay...now I am REALLY jealous!

the inspiration for her invitations:

Happy Birthday, Matilda!

Thank you, Emily, for sharing.

Posted on 11/19/2011 at 04:34 PM in 1st birthdays, color schemes , party supplies, party supplies for girl's parties, real parties, woodland party supplies | Permalink | Comments (0)

delicate pink real first birthday

personalized tablecloth is a lovely touch!

Campbell's g&t invitation in a frame...love that!

Really pretty in pink!

Thank you, Candice for sharing your photos!

Happy Birthday, Miss Campbell...{who will actually be 2 soon!}

Posted on 10/27/2011 at 02:03 PM in 1st birthdays, invitations, party hat, party supplies for girl's parties, real parties | Permalink | Comments (0)

vintage circus and fire station theme...2 real parties...

This is a great photo to show how awesome a long garland looks over a big picture window:

this is the photo I took:

This is a photo of another party...lovely table display:

cupcake flags up close:

Thank you for sharing your photos, Elizabeth!

Posted on 10/24/2011 at 04:57 PM in banners, chevron pattern party supplies, circus party theme party supplies, party hat, party supplies for boy's parties, real parties, vintage party supplies | Permalink | Comments (0)

vintage red...a real second birthday party

Millie is

2

Miss Millie, you have the sweetest smile!

Do you suppose she shared any of those sweets with dad?

Happy Second Birthday, Millie!

Posted on 10/05/2011 at 02:43 PM in 2nd birthdays, party hat, party supplies for girl's parties, real parties | Permalink | Comments (0)

A real first birthday party, pink and lavender...sweet!

It begins at the front door!

a lovely welcome for guests

many sweet ideas from this beautiful display...

the birthday girl!{and mom & dad}

What a sweetie! Happy Birthday, Miss Ellie!
{ellie's party colors are rose and lavender}