What is it about summer birthdays that makes them so fun?
The majority of the birthdays in our family are in the winter and early spring. That's when our weather is so dark and gray and most of the time--rainy. In fact, we're usually surprised when it doesn't rain on our birthdays.
Affiliate link: These exact plates are found here.
But my mother-in-law...she's the lucky one, with a birthday in August!
Oh, how we all wish we could have an August birthday with blue skies and sunshine and fresh watermelon and berries.
August in the Seattle area is absolutely gorgeous!
The warmth, light and sun always makes you want to celebrate!
Just take a look at my mother-in-law's nautical anchor party.
Anchor's Aweigh!
It's a Nautical anchor-themed party.
'Love is where the anchor drops.'
'You are my anchor in the storm.'
Heb. 6:19-- Love anchors the soul.
Affiliate links: Anchor paper fans are found here. Wrapping paper found here.
Anchor tags and clips were found at Target Dollar Spot.
Anchor tags and clips were found at Target Dollar Spot.
A very simple party was made easy by a few anchor party supplies. Red & White striped wrapping paper down the center of the table makes a great and easy table runner. Instant color, just cut to fit.
Red & white stripes and navy & white stripes are perfect nautical colors. This could also be a great 4th of July theme.
You do have to have fish (and chips) at a nautical party, right?
The cake was store-bought (gasp!) I know. (It was purchased at WinCo.) I was planning on making a cake, but when I saw this one in the store, I couldn't resist! Just take a look at it!
4 different sections:
1 section chocolate
1 section caramel spice
1 section red velvet
1 section carrot cake
We all chose to try a different kind, sort of. Well, most of us tried out every flavor! Delicious!
1 section chocolate
1 section caramel spice
1 section red velvet
1 section carrot cake
We all chose to try a different kind, sort of. Well, most of us tried out every flavor! Delicious!
An anchor pillow and gift bags with anchor tags helped decorate the cake table. The anchor pillow is from Coastal Living found at Bed, Bath.& Beyond.
These things are so much fun! No having to print out posters, just change up the letters, plug it in and... it's spectacular!
I own 2 of these fun light up signs.
Affiliate link: Lightbox from Heidi Swapp and this one from WOPS.
Happy Birthday, Nana!
For a complete list of all parties on my blog, click here.
Check out more of my Mother-in-law's summer birthday parties:
Whale Party
Hiking Party
Balloon Party
Sunshine Party
Beachy Starfish Party
Puppy Party
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