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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Lindsey {Bella Grace Party Designs} says
April 20, 2010 at 12:35 pmYou have some lucky friends! Very cute!
Susan Crabtree says
April 20, 2010 at 1:13 pmeverything looks AWESOME & I love the drinks in the suitcase!
Natasha @ Fête Fanatic says
April 20, 2010 at 1:32 pmLOVE IT!! The pink zebra sheet set…genius! There's always lots of inspiration at your celebrations!
Angelena says
April 20, 2010 at 2:33 pmvery cute I love the pink zebra print!! and the sprayed painted animals such a great idea!
Sandi says
April 20, 2010 at 2:36 pmLove this!! Your table is amazing…the white safari animals are perfect!
Courtney says
April 20, 2010 at 3:15 pmChris, WOW! speechless, I just adore this theme and every last detail!
simplysandi says
April 20, 2010 at 3:29 pmToo cute! Love the zebra print.
amy * stem * says
April 20, 2010 at 4:41 pmI think you know how I feel about this and about you.
Love.
mamabearstamps says
April 20, 2010 at 4:48 pmWOW, 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!
Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
April 20, 2010 at 5:31 pmThanks all! Your sweet comments make all the hard work and stress of hosting a party, totally worth it! ;D
Simply Creative Insanity says
April 20, 2010 at 6:19 pmYou did a fabulous job! Loving the drink in the case and the hanging flowers!
Joanna says
April 20, 2010 at 6:43 pmLOVE this! The pink zebra fabric is PERFECT!
ATA Webmaster says
April 20, 2010 at 7:10 pmOoooh – 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!
Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe says
April 20, 2010 at 7:38 pmSo beautiful Chris! Can I come next month… 😉
Korinne @ Swank Sweets says
April 21, 2010 at 1:58 amLove the colors and the way you spray painted everything white for your table! Just beautiful! 🙂
lisalyn says
April 21, 2010 at 1:59 amThis 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! 🙂
Ebony of Sparkling Events & Designs, LLC. says
April 21, 2010 at 12:44 pmSo nice!!!!! I wanna come to the next party! Fabulous!
Ebony
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Ebony of Sparkling Events & Designs, LLC. says
April 21, 2010 at 12:44 pmSo nice!!!!! I wanna come to the next party! Fabulous!
Ebony
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Ebony of Sparkling Events & Designs, LLC. says
April 21, 2010 at 12:44 pmSo nice!!!!! I wanna come to the next party! Fabulous!
Ebony
sparklingeventdesigns.blogspot.com
Ashlie says
April 21, 2010 at 5:04 pmThis is amazing! Great job!
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Collections from my Heart says
April 21, 2010 at 5:55 pmsuper super duper cute!
Ms. Jasmine says
April 21, 2010 at 9:56 pmI love what you did! Very cute and I love Zebra print.
Jordan - Polkadot Prints says
April 22, 2010 at 4:28 amSo gorgeous…love the drinks in the suitcase idea!
Brittany @ GreyGreyDesigns says
April 22, 2010 at 9:25 pmReally chic and gorgeous! I love the spray-painted animals!
Enchanted Expectations says
April 25, 2010 at 1:10 amLove Love Love. That Backdrop is FABULOUS! Such a chic and great party.
Glory says
April 27, 2010 at 12:45 amWow, just gorgeous!! I love the color scheme, and that dessert table is incredible! Beautiful job!
Stephanie Lynn says
May 4, 2010 at 5:21 amThis 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
Stephanie Lynn says
May 4, 2010 at 1:15 pmHi 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
Pink Martini says
May 5, 2010 at 2:24 amYou did an incredible, incredible job! I love it all! 🙂 New follower too!
designsbypaola says
July 6, 2010 at 5:38 pmThis is so pretty!!!!!!