my little sweet baby girl is turning 4 {actually, i'm quite convinced she is 15, but that's another story}. i have never made a big deal for her birthday parties as i felt she was too young to really remember them. but, this year, she will remember this party. and, since i am completely head over heals in love with my scoots {have no clue where the nickname came from, but it stuck!}, this party has to be great.
she loves tea and she loves to throw tea parties. yesterday, we had 12 tea parties in 2 hours. we both had a great time, and my daughter was the perfect hostess. always refilling my tea cup and "brewing" fresh teas {water} for me to try.
so, when she asked me for a tea party birthday, i thought, of course! but wait, all of her friends are boys. hmmm.
i was working on another event for a client who loves bright colors, and i stumbled upon this cake.
this cake {if you made this cake, please let me know. i found a picture online with no credit. it's amazing!} sparked the inspiration for the "Rad Mad Hatter Tea Party" the perfect compromise. it's still a tea party, but it's not completely girly. i mean, who hasn't read/seen Alice in Wonderland? {if you haven't read the Lewis Carroll books, you simply must stop whatever you're doing and read them immediately!}
i googled "Alice in Wonderland Party" and you wouldn't believe what I found!!! instructions, ideas, menus, recipes, games, crafts, and so much more!!!!!
the birlliant Meghann at Urbanity Studios is creating a custom design for our invitation. Meghann is another guest blogger here. If you haven't checked out her site, do so immediately! her stuff is simply amazing and lovely!
we will be using as many elements from the story/movie as possible. everything will be topsy-turvy, bright, colorful, delirious, and as the nature of children's parties, a bit chaotic. i can't wait!!!
as i get further into the planning and design phases of this party, i will be posting more information.
now, i just have to decide if i want to hire a petting zoo, a bounce house, a face painter, or all three! {ok- probably not all three}
as always, i love your ideas and suggestions!
thanks!
allison@occasions&style
During your barbeque, provide your contestants with a pitcher identified with a number taped to it. Give your contestants a place to secretly create their concoction and then have them place their entry next to the others. Provide your “tasters” (aka all your guests) tasting cups, a slip of paper and a pencil to write down which drink they deem the best. Allow guests to taste test the concoctions, write down their choice and deposit the slips into a bowl or other container. When the votes are tallied, award the winner with a fun prize. Inexpensive prizes can consist of a chef’s apron with an iron-on decal declaring the title such as, “Mixologist of the Year.” Other prizes may include some fun unbreakable cocktail glasses or clever cocktail napkins. 
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