{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

{Tip} Quick Decor for any Table

As you all know I was extremely busy at the end of this past year. Each Christmas I host breakfast for our parents and siblings before we all exchange gifts. I wanted to put together a nice table again, but I just didn't have time to get creative and fancy like last year. So I wanted to share a quick tip for creating an inexpensive centerpiece for your holiday table, which would also work nicely as a centerpiece for any gift giving event (birthday, shower, etc)!

Pretty wrapped boxes!

The larger gift in the center was a real gift I stole from under the tree. I then grabbed two kid shoe boxes and wrapped them up in the same paper. This is perfect for the holidays since most people have endless amounts of wrapping paper, empty boxes, and already wrapped gifts.

For a shower or birthday you can use any wrapping paper color to match the theme and wrap up small gifts for the guest of honor, empty boxes just for decor or prizes for any games you might be playing during the party and have them double as the centerpiece. Easy, cost effective and something a little different than standard flower arrangements.

Another benefit to wrapped gifts is that they're a great way to include different shapes, sizes and heights to a table. Utilize them in a dessert table if you want to put your desserts on different levels. I used this technique for my Candy Shoppe party and put a wrapped box under the cake stand to create a bit more drama with the cake since it was sitting on such a large table.

Happy Thanksgiving ... Belatedly

So the New Year has passed and we're now into 2012! I've had a lovely time off with my family and I'm now ready to get back to work and catch all of you up on what I was working on at the end of 2011!

Here are a few more pictures (as promised) of my Thanksgiving table this year. I went for a fairly simple design with lots of earth tones. My inspiration was the beautiful centerpiece my mom was sent (and I got to borrow).





Place settings


Adult menus


Children menus

Happy Holidays!

I know, I know! I've been a HORRIBLE blogger this past month. I posted a sneak peak of Thanksgiving and you haven't heard of me since! I just wanted to post a huge apology to everyone following the blog. I promise that January 1st I'll be updating regularly again. December got so busy and the blog unfortunately had to be neglected. The good news is that I've been working on lots of events to share with you next year. I have a full wedding design that I pulled off in 2 1/2 months of planning (eek) and several day of weddings with lots of fun details. And of course my Thanksgiving table is still waiting to be shared along with several birthday parties. For now I wanted to say a quick "Happy Holidays" to all of my friends, family and wonderful followers. I hope you're enjoying time with loved ones and looking forward to a fabulous New Year!

{Sneak Peek} Happy Thanksgiving

I had hoped to share with you my Thanksgiving table from last week in celebration of turkey day here in the US. Unfortunately, the pictures are all sitting safely on my home computer. I do have a little a little sneak peak for you of the kids' table.

CHEERS!


Taline showing off the kids' menu

{Giveaway} Holiday Printable Package

I'm sponsoring a give away for the one year anniversary of Twinkle Twice, a children's clothing store in Burbank, California. I designed a food table for their grand opening one year ago!


If you'd like to enter for a chance to win you will need to:

1) "Like" Enchanted Events & Design on Facebook
2) "Like" Twinkle Twice on Facebook
3) Leave a comment on Twinkle Twice's wall stating "I love Twinkle Twice and Enchanted Events & Design"

For additional entries you can also visit Twinkle Twice in person! A winner will be chosen and announced on December 1, 2011!

Halloween 2011 Compilation

Click the links to see more fabulous photos of each design.

Anders Ruff


Anders Ruff


Anna and Blue Paperie


Beth Beattie via Pizzazzerie


Bird's Party via Hostess with the Mostess


Brooklyn Limestone


Brooklyn Limestone via Hostess with the Mostess


Bump Smitten


Celebrations at Home


Celebrations at Home


Celebrations at Home


Celebrating the Moments


Centsational Girl


Crash This Party


Crissy's Crafts


Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line


Curiosity Garden Studios via Hostess with the Mostess


Cutie Putti Paperie via Kara's Party Blog


Deliciously Darling Events via Pizzazzerie


Enchanted Events & Design


Frog Prince Paperie


Frog Prince Paperie


Home Made Parties via Save the Date for Cupcakes


Hostess with the Mostess


Hostess with the Mostess


I Do Invitations by Michelle


Jackie Culmer Photography and Design via Hostess with the Mostess


Jenny Cookies via Hostess with the Mostess


Libby Lane Press via Amy Atlas


Loralee Lewis via Hostess with the Mostess


Loralee Lewis


Love the Day


Malu Boutiques


Modishly Delish


Mon Tresor


One Stone Events via Bird's Party


Paging Supermom


Paiges of Style via Hostess with the Mostess


Paper & Cake via Hostess with the Mostess


Paper & Pigtails Party


Party Box Design via Hostess with the Mostess


Piggy Bank Parties


Piggy Bank Parties


Piggy Bank Parties


Pottery Barn Kids


Sheek Shindigs


Shindig Diva


Shindig Parties To Go


Squared Party Printables via Celebrations at Home


Sweet Little Party


Sweet Metel Moments


Sweet Scarlet Designs


Tatertots & Jello


The Carver Crew via Hostess with the Mostess


The Celebration Shoppe via Hostess with the Mostess


The Party Wall


Three Pixie Lane


Tom Kat Studios


Tom Kat Studios