So, my little sister was turning 50,
and we threw her a big ole' surprise party-

Fun to plan but boy was it hard to keep secret!!

Everyone likes a party

and I love the planning,

decorations and tablescapes-

Having a party in your home

is always a great motivator in fixing up your place when

company's coming-

Lots of secret texts and calls

filled the last couple of weeks!

Every party needs a welcome sign or wreath-

I saw this idea on Pinterest-

I found a straw wreath at GW,

balloons at the dollar store-

and floral pins were a deal at Walmart-

This wreath couldn't be easier-

the simple supplies

Push the deflated balloons into the straw wreath-

Take a few and bunch the together-

I added a section of burlap for more texture

Curling ribbons added a touch of whimsy and

celebrates the day!

A cute, simple welcome to the big party!

I found a few more things at "my" Goodwill-outlet-

A beat up globe-

After cleaning it off, I painted it with chalkboard paint-

Gold stickers welcome the party guests and

"Happy Birthday Ellen" was the starting point-

As guests arrived, I asked them to sign the globe

with gold markers and at the end of the party,

she had a "world" of memories!

An empty spinning frame-

I painted it white, added some unpainted candle cups

and glued them as feet-

I glittered a wooden Celebrate sign to top it off-

inside the frame was a list of drinks

available during the evening-

I also printed out some oldies but

goodies of some favorite pics-

I cut out a big 50 out of foam core

and glued the pics to cover the numbers-

then taped it to black poster board-

Overall, the party was a success-
she was shocked but loved seeing all her family
and the special friends in her life-

Happy Birthday Ellen!!

Take care, gotta fly-

Bless My Nest