Another Party...

Posting some pictures of a going away party,

for the librarian at my school...

Chose a spring garden theme with old books, perfect for her...Not so bad, for a two day notice!

This little bird house was bought at First Monday and spray painted ivory to hide the original gold...
The marble topped, brass based stand got some acrylic paint dabbed on it, too. They fit together like they were meant to be... I originally bought the bird house to make a light out of it... we will see...

Two of these were on each side of the bird house completing the centerpiece... I used antique Mason jars in hurricanes with a tea light fitting nicely in the zinc mason jar lid, an egg planter with flower, I used a section of cardboard egg carton for the stand, little bees, and do you recognize the

fortune tellers
from Sara, Jane, & Ki

Flea Market Style Magazine...?

You can see fortune tellers clearer in other pictures. The mirrors came off my wall, lol, atleast I always remember where I put them, and don't have to store them!

I didn't buy anything for this party, so that made me happy and proud!

I anchored the birdcage on some antique library books. You should have seen the librarian's face! I promised not to spill on them, and was relieved that promise was kept! She really liked me using things that meant something to her, though, and that makes the work worth it all.

I had first thought Red apple,
but, luckily I had green at home;
they turned out to be perfect,
so much more springy!

I have the before picture of this two tier stand... Just goes to show what a little paint will do!
                  The cupcake tree was at Goodwill for a dollar along with the Bunny, which fit just right!

Old books, a spring flower, a #2 pencil, homemade confetti,

and a fortune tellers...

"Write the Next Chapter in Your life"
"Your story Begins Anew"
"Career Opportunities Coming Your Way"
"Turn the Next Page"

Just a few of the fortunes...

Yummy Food!
I used my Spring dishes that I got in Okinawa, Japan at at Typhoon Sale, the boxes had gotten wet and they were selling them for a good deal.

The table centerpieces were all similar,
Epsom salt in the aqua Mason Jars
with antique school books borrowed from my Moma,

and boy does she have plenty!

This piece was originally sold at Pier One, but again, I found it at Goodwill. I added a Mason jar inside. I picked up the red fake flowers at a garage sale for 50 cents and went outside by the ball park to get the greenery a little while before the party. I used burlap and unbleached muslin for the tablecloths... I wanted it to look more garden theme than Easter.




Epsom salt for sparkle and easy clean-up, but sand would be good, too, again I used what I had.


I got the sweetest Thank You note, from the librarian, Nicole. She expressed the party eased the pain of moving on and gave her a good memory, because she could tell I went to a lot of trouble to make the party special and personal to her.... There was a great turnout and everyone was full of praise, but Nicole's words were the sweetest of all.

Have I told y'all before that I love decorating for parties?!?


I'm joining the party at Holly's

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/04/sns-76-celebrates-mason-jars.html
Donna is throwing a great party as usual. so go on over!

Fillin' mine with Ice Tea!
Lezlee