Romantic Watercolor Party

I have so many parties backed up on my camera roll I decided this will be the first one I share! Mostly because it is very versatile. It can be done as a Valentine's Day Party or Bridal Shower or even Baby Shower. (if babies are left at home ;)

When my baby sister was going to turn the big 2 5, I wanted to make it extra special for her. Plus I was getting the party planning itch ;) I originally wanted to have it outside, but last minute, I changed my mind and we did it in our newly finished basement. Good thing! It was very hot and than randomly poured rain! It was also a surprise party which I think is something that isn't done much anymore! It's fun reminiscing back now. It was a great evening!

Beautifully arranged florals go a LONG WAY. Do not underestimate them! If you have that, your party is gorgeous. Done. 

(These were arranged by a very talented friend...)

 

Conversation starters/ Game idea: By 25 you should have... Seen ? Achieved ? Accomplished ? Deep stuff... liked watched "Friends" from start to finish. :) 

(Fill in the age to work with your party!)

The aspect of the party I realllllly wanted to share was the watercolor art lesson we had. Our dear friend (and also happens to be my husband's cousin) is a very talented artist! (Check out her Etsy shop here!) She is one of the nicest people I know and so selflessly agreed to do an art lesson at the party. She ended up balancing her baby girl in one arm most of the time, painting with the other hand all while being pregnant too! Super Artist to the rescue! Needless to say, everyone LOVED IT! It was so much fun and made us non-artistic ones feel artsy! She did a great job explaining and picking a picture that everyone could achieve.

Thanks again, Katie! You made the party so special!

Even though watercolor is so big right now, the more I see it, the more I love it. I can't imagine getting tired of it. Its so effortlessly beautiful. I did a quick search online and linked some watercolor invitations I love so you can throw your own watercolor party! (All from Etsy)

1. Love the brightness of this one! SantiagoSunBirds 2. Fate and Fourtune Paperie   3. Who can say no to peonies?? DandyLion Paper 4. Mooseberry Paper Co - too much good ones here!
Also LOVED: ShopPaperGarden


I hope it inspires you to try something similar at your next event! (TIP: It got hectic with the little ones and you don't absorb as much information! Consider yourself warned! ;)

Sources:
Gold Chargers: Michaels
Moss "Runner": Michaels
Gold Candle Votives : Target
Watercolor paint and paper: Michaels

Thank you SO much for reading! It means so much to me! Would love to hear what you think.. Would you like to do something like this at a party??

Much Love, 

Viktoria

Chiffon Peplum Under a Sweater (Remake)

Hi Friends!

Thank you for the positive response and encouragement in starting to blog again!! You guys are the BEST!! 

I have been wearing this sweater non stop!... since I added a chiffon piece of fabric to the bottom. It's so funny to me because it was literally laying on the bottom of my closet for years (I bought it on huge clearance same time I bought this dress and didn't get to try it on in the store). It was always a bit too short on me. Now, I want to wear it everyday! It matches everything. That just proves that a little (EASY AND FAST) tweak can completely change the life of something in your closet. Another reason I love it? It has the "layered" put together look without the effort! :)

What you will need:

-A sweater to add too : It doesn't have to be too short on you. I think you can add a pretty peplum to a longer sweater to make a tunic or on a loose fit sweater would look really pretty too!

-Sheer Fabric (Like chiffon, or fabric that hangs well  but isn't too thick) 1.5 longer than the bottom diameter of your sweater. (I had a piece left over from this dress I shortened.. It ended up being the perfect length. See, I was serious when I said I keep all my scraps! I am crazy!) Also, the width you need to cut depends on how much you want hanging out of your sweater. Mine is about 5 inches exposed plus the amount you sew under.

-Sewing Machine

1.  Hem the bottom of your fabric.

2. Sew your piece of fabric into a loop, connecting the two short pieces. (mine was already connected and hemmed since I cut it from a dress.. But something like this:

3. Sew a line at the longest stitch setting on the top of the piece of fabric that is not hemmed . (Back stitch the starting point but DO NOT backstitch at the end.)

4. Gently pull on one of your strings until it gathers. Since the material is so lightweight, this won't take much effort.

5. Turn your sweater inside out and pin the gathered hoop around the edge, moving the ruffles around if they start to get bunched. Depending on the type of sweater you have, you must determine where to attach the peplum in the most inconspicuous place-so there wont be a weird line sewn into the middle of your sweater. I pinned the hoop right at the top of the base of the sweater, where the cuff ends and is attached to the rest of the sweater.

6. Starting at the side hem, carefully sew the ruffle to the inside of your sweater, removing pins as you go!

7. You're done! Enjoy your "new" sweater!

If you have any questions, ask in the comments! I 'm getting back into tutorials and blogging so forgive me if it's a little rusty! I want it to be as understandable as possible!

Thank you SO much for reading!

Love, 

Viktoria