Spring Fling Party Recap + Ideas

Last weekend we celebrated my sister's birthday and the long awaited arrival of Spring with a "Spring Fling Party" if you will. In reality it was just a "girls day" with my best friends. Every so often we get together and lately I decorate, we cook collaboratively and do what ladies normally do when they hang out; eat, drink and g̶o̶s̶s̶i̶p̶ chit chat. Here is what we came up with this time...

Designed by myself and photographed by my bestie Vanessa Mota of Smart Little Cookie and I. This fun, springtime themed gathering is filled with ideas you can use for a birthday, shower, brunch or like us friendship!

The Menu

"Nothing brings people together like good food"

All of our plans and decision making is done via group text, when Vanessa asked what should she prepare (this gather took place in her home. (Be sure to head over to her blog for all of the recipes!) My sis, Natalia and I texted a few suggestions which included...

• Shrimp Avocado Salad 
  
• Cilantro Lime Rice
  
• Yuca (cassava) cheese balls
  
• Southwest Chicken Chili 

The Dessert

As it was a belated birthday celebration for my BFF/Sister-in-law Natalia(@NataliasStyle) we let her choose the desert of her preference...

• Coconut Flan
  

The Drinks

"Friends are therapist you can drink with"

I am only have a drink or two on occasion; a celebratory dinner with my husband or when I meet up with my girls. Because of this whenever I am sent some Barefoot Bubbly Wine for a segment I always save it for our gatherings. I knew that I wanted to do something special with the Barefoot Bubbly that went well with our budding theme. I came up with two drinks recipe to following....

• Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvee Champagne Mojito
  
• Barefoot Bubbly Red Moscato Strawberry Mojito
  

The Decorations

"Cause every occasion warrants a party!

For this gathering my goal was to have a colorful space that is reminiscent of that of Spring. I was adamant about it not being an Easter theme but couldn't pass up on these cute little glitter bunnies. Here is what I used to decorate...

• Fresh flowers from the supermarket
  
• A yellow tablecover from Deals, $1, to use as a table runner similar to what I did for our Galentine's Party
  
• A Pink tablecloth from Deals, $, to use as our photo backdrop
  
• Burlap left over from my babyshower (can't believe I still haven't shared that recap post) to use as a runner and to decorate the vase
  
• Foam placemats to give the illusion of charger plates
  
• Tissue pom pom garland from Deals, $1
  
• Yellow tissue pom poms from Deals, $1 for a pack of two
  
• Floral paper lanterns from Deals, $1 
  
• Ribbon to tie burlap around vase, and pom poms, free with placemats
  
• Pink, purple and blue tissue pompoms left over from Naliya's Frozen Pajama 5th Birthday Party(another event I still haven't posted)
  
• Pink, purple and blue paper lanterns left over from Naliya's birthday party.
  
• Springish pattern dinner napkins from Deals, $1.

P.S Deals is a part of the Dollar Tree Family. Dollar stores are my go to for party/decor supplies.

The Tablescape

Probably my favorite part of event decor because you can get as elaborate and creative as you wish and are able to create a beautiful table setting by bringing together various elements. 

Recap

• Use fresh flowers 
  
• Go for a fresh, light, and colorful menu
  
• Take lots of photos
  
• Have fun
  

P.S.....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAT!