Three years ago, on my 27th birthday, I recieved the best gift ever when my little girl Annabelle was born! When I realized we both had a big milestone birthday this year I knew it had to be special..so we decided to throw a 3 & 30 party to celebrate with our family and friends
Design Inspiration:
We're both girly girls, sweet and a little sassy at time. I couldn't think of a more perfect theme than Sugar and Spice! Her favorite color is pink, and mine is aqua which made for the perfect sweet color palette. My favorite meal is brunch, and we both love sweets! Everything just came together.
Favorite Items:
Instead of a cake we served Powdered Sugar Donuts, keeping with the brunch theme.I created the pink paper rosettes using pink crepe paper and purchased rhinestone beads from my local craft store for the center. I adore the results! So simple and inexpensive.
AMY88
So beautiful
Frauline Melfi
Love all the girly details! Everything looks so pretty and sweet.
MarissaS
I am not as impressed with the story of your party as I am with your profile description. I find your story so inspiring. Hands down!
Partypatisserie
Such a sweet idea for mom & daughter to celebrate together. Love the soft palette!
Rhobob50
that’s our grandaughter and great gandaughter they are very special with lots of talent
http://twitter.com/Eastwitching Alison Fennell
Christy – is there no end to your creativity and productivity! Well done to you – I just read your blog post and saw your Etsy creations – all so perfect and inspiring and up-beat – love it! Alison
I had been a graphic designer and Illustrator for six years when I became pregnant with our second child. There were complications during my pregnancy and I was put on complete bed rest for 8 weeks! Luckily someone was nice enough to loan me a laptop and this is when I first stumbled upon Etsy (and the addiction began...).
When our daughter arrived 5 weeks early she was diagnosed with multiple brain malformations and the outlook from the doctors was bleak. It became clear that I would need to stay at home to care for her and her special needs. I needed a way to make up some of my lost income, and so I decided to put my design skills to use and Itsy Belle Event Printables on Etsy!
3 years later and my daughter is doing better than any of the doctors ever expected! She is a beautiful, smart (and a little sassy) girl. Her and her brother keep me on my toes! While she has been diagnosed with Hemiparesis
and goes to physical and occupational therapy 2-3 times each week, the doctors now think otherwise she will only be mildly delayed! She is truly a miracle.
I feel so blessed for everything I have. Sometimes when something "bad" happens, it can end up being the best thing that ever happened to you. I've learned so much about what is important and am now able to stay
home to take care of my family and also do something I love!
When I decided to start my Itsy Belle blog and open an Etsy shop dedicated to parties, I was inspired to name it for my tiny daughter Annabelle. She has taught me life is for celebrating, and I love any excuse to throw a party!
Happy
planning!
Christy
www.itsybelle.com
