{Product} Watch out for Dinosaurs!

I recently was asked to design a new party line for a former client. Last year she used my picnic line to throw her son's 2nd birthday and this year she wanted something new. When she first spoke with me she was planning on a park theme since the party was being thrown in a local park. I suggested modifying it to a dinosaur park and she loved it! I was really happy with the look of this new line and wanted to share it with all of you. Everything is available ready made and as a printable in my shop. If you don't see what you're looking for just ask and I'll be happy to create a listing for you!

It all starts with the invitation!


Birthday Banner


Water Bottle Labels


Favor tags


Food Tents


Cupcake Toppers


Party Circles


Don't forget to thank your guests!

{Event Recap} Vintage Jewelry Surprise Birthday

I was asked to design an event for my client's mother. Her mother, unfortunately, was robbed 2 weeks before her birthday and 4 generations of jewelry was stolen. My client was inspired to throw a jewelry themed surprise luncheon for her mom. She asked all of the guests to bring one pair of earrings as a gift for the birthday girl. I was very touched by this story and pulled together a simple design with hints of vintage jewelry. The color palette for the party was pink, cream and white with lots of wood accents. The party had a combination of clean, modern colors with rustic accent pieces. It made for a really spectacular combination.


For the dessert table I ordered some fabulous custom cookies with beautiful cameos featured on each one. This was huge hit as it closely resembled one of the birthday girl's favorite broaches which was lost.


The picture on the right is taken with my phone but you can really see the detail of the cameo!


I also included strawberry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, strawberry parfaits, strawberry whoppers, mini doughnut rings and a lovely strawberry cake.


I decided to use cherry blossom branches in tall white bottles as the backdrop of the table. I didn't want to take away from the beautiful wallpaper!
For the lunch the ladies were served a variety of salads and roasted vegetables, a mixed juice spritzer, white wine sangria and lemon water. All the tables had fresh flowers which were purchased the day before in the LA flower district and at a farmer's market by myself and the hostess. At the end of the event all the ladies took home strawberry bath salt favors.


Vendors
Event Design: Enchanted Events & Design
Printables: Enchanted Events & Design
Photography: Next Exit Photography
Cookies: Denise's Creations

{Event Recap} Armenouhi's 85th Birthday Celebration

Last November I was asked to help out with Armenouhi's 85th birthday celebration. It was being hosted by RAFFI, the Romanian-Armenian Cultural Assosciation, to honor all of the dedication, generosity and support Armenhoui has contributed to the group over her many years of membership.

I chose a traditional palette of gold, ivory and beige for the event. The association provided the food and location so I incorporated a navy blue as the one pop of color to coordinate with the linens that were donated. Here are a few photos of the details I put together for her birthday.

Seating Chart and Coordinating Invitation


Greeting Table Layout


Armenouhi asked that guests donate to the Association in lieu of gifts


Gold and White Baby's Breath Arrangement


Table Centerpiece by Enchanted Events & Design
White Iris, White and Gold Baby's Breath, and Stock


Cookie Favors by Pop Culture Desserts


Cake by Porto's Bakery


Armenouhi with her two daughters

Vendors
Party styling/photography/flowers: Enchanted Events & Design
Paper products and printables: Enchanted Events & Design
Custom cookies/Favors: Pop Culture Desserts
Location: Romanian-Armenian Cultural Assosciation

{Giveaway} EEAD Holiday Gift Tags - ENDED

To celebrate the upcoming holidays I've decided to do a gift tag giveaway. The winner will receive:

12 Christmas Gift Tags


AND

12 Holiday Gift Stickers

So here is how to enter and win some free stuff!

TO ENTER:
You MUST first be an EEAD Follower (click on the follow option on the right sidebar of this blog)! Then leave a comment on this post for EACH entry below that applies to you.

1. Be an EEAD blog follower.
2. Be an EEAD fan on Facebook.
3. Share this giveaway on Facebook or blog about it!

Deadline to Enter: November 24, 2010.
Winner will be announced on Thanksgiving, next Thursday, November 25, 2010.

And for anyone who is interested in purchasing these items they will be available in my Etsy Store.

{Product Line} Spring has Sprung!

I'm really excited about my new product line! It's overcast and gloomy in Los Angeles this morning so hopefully this line can brighten everyone's day. I think this is the perfect design for a sunny spring bride.

Spring has Sprung Collection


I was inspired by the standard cupcake topper design. They always reminded me of little flowers sticking up out of the cupcakes. I thought they would look so cute as escort "cards" all lined up on a registration table like a field of flowers. Each guest could find their name with the table number printed on it and "pluck" their flower to find their seat. There could even be a cute little holder at the tables for the guests to "replant" their flowers.

Escort Flowers

From this basic design I worked with the flower concept and came up with the rest of the items in the collection.

Save the Date


Invitation


Cupcake Toppers


Card Box


Table Numbers

For the favor tags I wanted to do something else a little different so I decided to make them double-sided! One side has a cute little thank you message to your guests and the other side has the couple's monogram.

Double-sided Favor Tags

I hope you all enjoy this collection as much as I do. Look for it in the EEAD Etsy shop soon or you can email me about it.

Come back tomorrow for an exciting jewelry giveaway!!! Marit of Marit Erickson Jewelry Design is giving me some beautiful earrings from her shop to one lucky reader of my blog. So stay tuned!

{Giveaway} Halloween Treats! - ENDED

I have a special surprise for all of my wonderful blog followers, free stuff! I'm giving away Halloween themed cupcake toppers, goody bag tags, and note cards. All you have to do is be a blog follower before October 10, 2010.

6 Cupcake toppers


6 Goody bag tags


6 Note cards

1) If you're a blog follower, choose 1 of the 3 options (6 cupcake toppers, 6 favor tags or 6 note cards)
2) If you share this giveaway on facebook choose an additional option.
3) If you blog about this giveaway choose an additional option.

If you do all three ... you get one set of each of my items! All you have to do is email me at info@eeadesign.com with your mailing address and which option(s) you'd like me to send you and then enjoy!

If you're interested in more of these items, they will all be listed for sale in my Etsy store shortly!