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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Birthday Blogstravaganza - Day 4: Thursday Inspiration: Color Me Red Party

{Today is Day 4 of my Birthday Blog-stravagaza!!!!
Each day this week a guest blogger will post about one of my favorite things. Be sure to check back daily to find out what they are. Also, there will be a daily giveaway having to do with one of my favorite things. Please go to the end of the post for more details.
Today's guest post is by Kim from Frost Me! Kim is another Party Diva!  On her blog Kim displays photos and ideas to provide inspiration for having a fantastic bash or soiree!  You can find the latest trends in party decor, what meals to serve guests for a summertime gathering - you can even request a Frosting Kit where Kim will design a custom inspiration board based on the theme of your party!  Kim rocks!}

Hi! I'm Kim from Frost Me!, a party inspiration blog, and I am so excited that Keisha asked me to be a guest blogger for her bday week! Happy bday, Keisha! 
One of Keisha's favorite things is the color Red.... so I figured I'm a party girl, so let's plan a Red themed party!!!
You can plan a party around a color! When dealing with a bold color - like red - keep a neutral background, like white, to let the color shine! If desired, you can add another contrasting color, like turquoise, to play along! As seen in this pic, use clusters of red in different textures and objects all in the same family of red to really give a dramatic statement! Clustering always has more impact than putting one here and there throughout the space! Pic Source
For a low cost, beautiful option, think food! These cranberry centerpieces would be perfect for this theme! Also, think apples, radishes, beets, rhubarb, strawberries and cherries as decorations! Pic Source

Look for objects that are of different materials, textures and shades to support your color theme! Can't find the right items? Spray paint baby! Flea markets and second hand shops can be so successful if you look past condition and color and think, what can I paint/fix? Pic Source
Don't forget patterns!!! Look for textiles with a great bold pattern to draw in your color palette! It can be a tablecloth, napkin, photo backdrop, favor bags, etc.  Can't find the perfect pattern? Stencil or stamp! Pic Source

You have to serve great drinks! You can either do drinks in your party colors, or tie it in through rim sugar, fruit on skewers, drink umbrellas or straws/straw flags! So many choices! Pic Soure and recipes - drink 1, drink 2 

You can't have a Red themed party without red velvet cake! Desserts are always a place to run WILD with your theme! Set up a whole dessert table with red cupcakes, red candies, cherry pie, etc.  Also tie in desserts with colored papers, ribbon, sprinkles, serving dishes, etc.  So if your favorite dessert isn't the right color, don't fret! Pic Source
 

DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW TO ENTER TODAY’S GIVEAWAY
Want your own Red Themed Party?  The decor is on me! 
You will receive:
12 Circle Embellishments
1 Custom Banner OR Door Sign
8 Custom Invitations
8 place cards
5 Food Signs
8 favor boxes
8 treat bag toppers
Choose your print!
red stripes red damask red polka dots framed
Leave a comment below to enter
Winners from this week’s giveaways will be announced on 8/13/10!!!

14 comments:

  1. What a great idea for a birthday celebration! I love the red colour themed post - although the cakes are making me hungry!

    Enjoy your celebration!
    Jade

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  2. Gorgeous inpiration pics! Stopping by from blogfrog.

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  3. Thanks for including me in your bday! I loved doing the post! Happy birthday!

    hugs! Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
    party inspiration

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  4. What a lovely idea!! Love this, I would love the red and white stripes for a circus party!!

    Thanks
    Thetis

    http://www.littlesooti.blogspot.com

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  5. Okay....I wasn't going to enter to win anything this week being I just one a FAB prize for being your 100th follower but I can't resist!! I would chose the red damask...thoughts of a Christmas party are running through my head!!

    Michelle
    www.maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com

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  6. Oh how lovely, indeed~
    My tween daughter's favorite color, red. She'd love a birthday party with red and white polka dots!
    I've found so many wonderful ideas this week on your blog!

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  7. How fun!! I'd love to throw a red party for my sisters upcoming birthday!

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  8. I adore the polka dots! Such great stuff!!

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  9. I would love to host a girls party using the color red!! Love it!

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  10. I love red! I'd pair this with aqua for an upcoming party.

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  11. WoWzers.
    Such pretty setting.

    I love red.
    Especially red velvet cake.
    Have you seen my hips? LOL

    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  12. Hopped over from Frost Me! I love the red! Awesome I am really loving the cranberries or strawberries as topiaries. Love ya Kim!

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  13. @JadeLD - Thanks Jade!
    @Christina - Thanks for coming by; loving the #31DBBB!
    @Kim - I heart you!
    @LittleSooti - circus parties are major fun
    @Maddycakes Muse - I love damask - it's so elegant and perfect for a Christmas party
    @MissLori - Glad you've been inspired
    @Christina - Red is such a fun party color!
    @Cheri - Polka dots bring happiness!
    @K - Superfun
    @Lakisa - Aqua and Red work so well together - it's trendy and modern - love it!
    @Meghan - I love red velvet cake too!
    @readsalotmum - those topiaries are cool, right?

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