The Marie Antoinette birthday party

In two busy days of baking, I made chocolate, vanilla, and raspberry macarons, vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, lemon meringue tarts, chocolate mousse tarts with raspberries, strawberry and cream tarts, eclairs, cream puffs with ganache, and a two tier layer cake.

I might have gone a bit crazy with the balloons.

This was the best birthday I've ever had. Only 365 days until the next one...

Party Preparations

I bought this painting from my super talented friend and co-worker, Ben Woodstrup. The colors tie in perfectly to the cake lettering on the other wall! 

Yesterday, I stopped by Bhldn and American Apparel to stock up on some Marie-worthy accessories...as if my dress wasn't girly enough already!

I put together this hair piece using floral arrangement items from Joann Fabrics. I can't wait to wear it, but I hope it holds up through the frenzied dancing that is sure to occur.

I've been neglecting the blog, among many other things, as I dealt with a few insane weeks at work. Everything has died down, and now I can finally focus on my birthday party! With only a week before the shindig, I did some serious decorating today.

Here is a sneak peek at the Marie Antoinette inspired decor.

Treat table number one

Petticoat installation behind the bar

Treat table number two

The deer is ready, too!