Oh spring, does anybody not like this season? I love how when the weather hints that it’s time for the arrival of flowers and green grass I see a surge of bike riding, outdoor activity and smiles. It’s the perfect time for a fresh picnic party in nine fairly simple steps.
1. Make a simple invite I love the pale yellow and lavender color scheme of these invites. A simple font design, a sprig of lavender and a cute envelope. Done and done.
2. Gather up blankets from around your house or sew simple floral blankets Roll them up and put them in a basket for your guests to grab and roll out on the lawn. Martha has a tutorial for fading your floral fabrics for a more worn vibe.
3. Hold down the blankets with little buckets of flowers Lavender or even baby’s breath (dare I say!) is inexpensive and perfect for spring.
4. Attach white balloons to the buckets They’re easy and so darn happy.
5. Make napkins in fun spring colors Because it’s all about the details.
6. Get some wooden utensils Aren’t these so much cuter than plastic?
7. Have little sack lunches prepared for guests Sandwiches (without mayo) wrapped in butcher paper and little jars of fruit are just right.
8. And have angel food cake and strawberry kebabs for dessert
9. Play some lawn games or just look at the clouds floating by
9. Package pastel macarons for favors
Great post! <3
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super cute.
the balloon idea sounds so fun.
and where do i get the wooden utensils?
& the blanket idea is perfest for me, since i have all this left over material from making aprons in sewing class.
i heart this post!
thanks for the ideas 🙂
ok this is incredible:) i think i say this all the time on your blog?? haha, strawberry and angel food kabobs!? genius! i might have to make those for a snack for myself … and thend efinitely throw a spring party!
I don’t think I can choose a favorite idea or image from this post! Everything looked so adorable and like something I would “squeeee!” over if it was included in a party.
So pretty. Thanks for sharing all of these great ideas!
I just gave you an award on my blog 🙂
Melanie is the best. So many great ideas! I think you should host this party and I will happily attend. 🙂
Very cute. Spring parties in Oregon make me nervous though…might have to spread the blankets out in the living room! Hahaha 🙂
Sooo pretty!
My sister and I are planning this little tea party of sorts- probably just for ourselves- for when she comes home, a couple weeks before her wedding. It’s like our last bit of time together with the same last name. Sometimes you need pretty little girly times like that. 🙂
Yay, that was adorable!
wow, she is the queen of hostesses. definitely going over to check out her blog now!
This is awesome. Spring is wonderful!
Spring Perfection from one of my absolute faves!
xx
Great post. I love Melanie!
That looks positively lovely!
Love it! Love Spring!
what a delicious party this would make!
love it!!! im totally gonna have a spring party when i get back!
love you lauren!
loved this post! so cute!!! i need all the help that i can get in being more creative! thanks for sharing with us all!
what a BEAUTIFUL way to spend spring!!! i adore her eye for detail and this series of yours Lauren! i especially love the napkins and the “lawn games”
CUTENESS!
Love the idea of the blankets!!! And the macarons look delish, mmmm I could go for one right now!!
Love Melanie and adore these ideas – fabulous post!
adorable envelopes!
i love all of her ideas…..so creative….so pretty
Thanks for this!!! Love your blog
aw this is so cute! I’d love to have a spring party 🙂
Lovely and Fresh ideas. Makes me excited for spring. This is my Fave!
I awarded you on my blog!
Super cute ideas…love the ‘how to’ posts!
such great ideas! i love the balloons and lawn games!
Simply beautiful! This inspires me to want to host a garden party now that I’m armed with such gorgeous ideas! Thank you so much for sharing such lovely talent. 🙂
I’m so glad I found your blog thru Melanie’s. I look forward to following.
Sending sunshine and cupcakes your way,
Bonnie
Amazing! LOVE it! I just tried Macarons for the first time 2 weekends ago, they are fabulous!
Yes, I would like to go to this party. Then again I would like to go to any party of Melanie’s.
New to your blog. (:
i loved this post, the pictures are SO pretty!
Eeeeeek! I totally want to throw a spring party now! Love the pictures!
OH LOVELY!
This gets my party juices flowing! Thanks Lauren!