henri's circus party

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I must admit I am not a fan of the real-life circus. But Cirque Du Soleil and circus-themed birthday parties are just dandy!

Dana went all-out for her son Henri's first birthday party. I'm personally in love with the favors (look at that amazing fabric and ticket-stub tags!). That cake- especially the lettering- really has me hooked. And all of the sweet vintage touches keep it from feeling like a 'factory-ready' party. I really adore everything, with the exception of the occasional tilted photo (a personal pet peeve of mine). Tip: Try cropping your photos differently or putting your 'scene' in a corner of the photo next time and see what a difference it will make!

I also heart the spelling of Henri's name. You can see all the love and hard work that was put into this lovely affair!

sources: 
vintage wares... etsy and ebay. 
invites and paper goods...gaddie and tood. 
painting...kiki and polly.

And- OH! For those with kids- this article is laugh-out-loud funny. 

the splendid table

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I stumbled upon a program this weekend from NPR called The Splendid Table. Apparently I've been in the dark for a long time- the radio show has been around for almost 10 years. The host, Lynne Kasper, explores various aspects of food. One segment I heard was a caller trying to make a dish they had tasted at a restaurant, and asking Lynne's advice for what might be in it. She and her guests also travel the nation looking for the best taste-based adventures, among many other things! The best part? The show is available FREE as a podcast, and can be downloaded directly into iTunes right here.

image via domino