The dessert table: cannoli cake & a variety of fresh-baked cookies (LA’s favorites!)
Shock and awe.
The party co-hosts and the birthday girl.
A look back at the past 40 years.
Happy Birthday, LeeAnn!
In order to stay within budget, we did a lot of DiY projects for the decorations, many of which I will be sharing with you over the next couple of weeks.
Here are a few other ways in which we kept the party budget under control:
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You’ve done a fab job! Very well written! Thank You so much!
Greetings! Very useful advice inn this paticular post!
It's thee litttle changes that produce the biggest changes.
Thanks for sharing!
That looks like a really great party.
This is delightful. I love your DIY ideas. It turned out beautifully!
It was FAB! Thank you bunches!
Um. FABULOUS.
Need I say more? :)
Okay, I will...this is amazing, Ruth. You ARE so uber-talented, no matter what you say. And what a fabulous friend you are to set something like this up for your friend. Yes, I realize you had help, but girl...for me, even HOSTING an event is overwhelming - you have a knack for this. Bless you, and thank you for sharing with us! Can't wait to see things more in-depth! :)
ohmygosh, ruth.... everything was beautiful! i especially love the daisies in the double vase with the candle... beautiful.
ok. you only have 4 years to plan my surprise 50th.
just sayin'.
and italian is fine by me-especially the cannoli (my fav) cake. mwah!
the party looked so nice, you guys did a wonderful job!!!
Ruth, The party looked really pretty! looks like you and your friend did a great job ! i have a party to give this summer now im inspired to do it my self !!!
Lovvve the colors of this party!! Very fun and festive. Great job!!