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You are here: Home / Dessert Table / A Modern Safari Girls Gathering

A Modern Safari Girls Gathering

I’m excited to share this party with you as I think it is perfectly suited to any Ladies Night, Bridal Shower, or Birthday Party!  I actually did this for my own monthly ladies gathering Friday night.  The inspiration for ‘Modern Safari’ came from the fun cocktail napkins above, and was reinforced when I saw the pink and orange zebra print table by Amy Atlas.
To help set the tone I purchase the pink zebra sheet set and used it for a runner and the dessert backdrop.  For the dinner table, I bought some safari animal home decor pieces and spray painted them white, then added adhesive gems for the eyes.  The monkey is supposed to hold a votive candle but I added water to the well and popped in a gerber daisy head.  For the centerpiece, I nestled some floral foam on top of the white vase and covered it with yellow daisies, topping it off with a few pink feathers.  Flowers from my yard, as well as moss balls from Social Couture finished the table.
At each place setting I added a faux tropical leaf, small flower clipping and a Duet Truffle that I wrapped in coordinating tissue and ribbon.  I added a band of green paper and yellow zebra ribbon (Michael’s $1 bin) across the plate and hung a cute pink cocktail elephant on each glass.  Seriously, everyone loved the hanging elephants and monkeys!
For dessert I made brownie pops, cream cheese tartlets, lemon bars (in zebra liners), and purchased iced cookies and candies.   I hung bud-vase vials with a single flower in each, as part of the backdrop.  These were a $1 find at Dollar Tree!  Faux palm leaves lined the tartlet plates.
Finally, a cocktail table was set up to serve a lemonade-Lemoncello mixture (YUM!).  I hung mosquito netting (I’ve had for years) above, and set the drinks inside a small ‘suitcase’ lined with white feathers.  My fuzzy round rug made the perfect “table cloth” with it’s fur-like texture, and more cocktail monkeys were hung on the glasses.
I really love how this party turned out, and hope you find something here inspiring.  Thanks for letting me share.  Cheers!
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April 20, 2010 12:26 pm Chris Filed Under: Birthday-Adult, Dessert Table, modern, pink

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  1. designsbypaola says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    This is so pretty!!!!!!

  2. Pink Martini says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:24 am

    You did an incredible, incredible job! I love it all! πŸ™‚ New follower too!

  3. Stephanie Lynn says

    May 4, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Hi Chris, Just wanted to let you know I'll be featuring your party today! Stop by and grab a featured Button if you like. Thanks so much for linking to The Sunday Showcase! ~ Stephanie Lynn

  4. Stephanie Lynn says

    May 4, 2010 at 5:21 am

    This is so classy and simply stunning! Love the zebra print and colors..gorgeous! Fantastic job!Thanks so much for stopping by and joining the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful week. Hope to see you again next Sunday! ~ Stephanie Lynn

  5. Glory says

    April 27, 2010 at 12:45 am

    Wow, just gorgeous!! I love the color scheme, and that dessert table is incredible! Beautiful job!

  6. Enchanted Expectations says

    April 25, 2010 at 1:10 am

    Love Love Love. That Backdrop is FABULOUS! Such a chic and great party.

  7. Brittany @ GreyGreyDesigns says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    Really chic and gorgeous! I love the spray-painted animals!

  8. Jordan - Polkadot Prints says

    April 22, 2010 at 4:28 am

    So gorgeous…love the drinks in the suitcase idea!

  9. Ms. Jasmine says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    I love what you did! Very cute and I love Zebra print.

  10. Ashlie says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    This is amazing! Great job!

  11. Collections from my Heart says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    super super duper cute!

  12. Ebony of Sparkling Events & Designs, LLC. says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    So nice!!!!! I wanna come to the next party! Fabulous!

  13. lisalyn says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:59 am

    This is one fantastic party!! Your details are amazing! One that really caught my eye is the ribbon across the plates….so fun.
    I'm inviting myself to your next party! πŸ™‚

  14. Korinne @ Swank Sweets says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:58 am

    Love the colors and the way you spray painted everything white for your table! Just beautiful! πŸ™‚

  15. Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:38 pm

    So beautiful Chris! Can I come next month… πŸ˜‰

  16. ATA Webmaster says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    Ooooh – I love this party! I like those little moss balls on the table, and the white elephants, and that pink zebra print is funky! LOVES IT!

  17. Joanna says

    April 20, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    LOVE this! The pink zebra fabric is PERFECT!

  18. Simply Creative Insanity says

    April 20, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    You did a fabulous job! Loving the drink in the case and the hanging flowers!

  19. Chris @ Celebrations At Home says

    April 20, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Thanks all! Your sweet comments make all the hard work and stress of hosting a party, totally worth it! ;D

  20. mamabearstamps says

    April 20, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    WOW, wow, wow!! That's all I can say! I love everything about this! I love that it's elegant and playful at the same time!

  21. amy * stem * says

    April 20, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    I think you know how I feel about this and about you.

    Love.

  22. simplysandi says

    April 20, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    Too cute! Love the zebra print.

  23. Courtney says

    April 20, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    Chris, WOW! speechless, I just adore this theme and every last detail!

  24. Sandi says

    April 20, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Love this!! Your table is amazing…the white safari animals are perfect!

  25. Angelena says

    April 20, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    very cute I love the pink zebra print!! and the sprayed painted animals such a great idea!

  26. Natasha @ FΓͺte Fanatic says

    April 20, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    LOVE IT!! The pink zebra sheet set…genius! There's always lots of inspiration at your celebrations!

  27. Susan Crabtree says

    April 20, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    everything looks AWESOME & I love the drinks in the suitcase!

  28. Lindsey {Bella Grace Party Designs} says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    You have some lucky friends! Very cute!

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