You were absolutely right. The white peonies bloomed just in time for the party. The only problem, that night it poured...
Morning found the white blooms, covered in mulch. The heavy rains caused the stems to bend, despite the metal peony frames.
I carefully washed each flower, much to the chagrin of various tiny insects. To be on the safe side, I washed each one, twice. If it's worth doing, it's worth over-doing.
Their scent, heaven sent. Much like my birthday girl.
We hosted her lovely friends at our local Paddle Tennis Club for paddle, dinner, and lemon cupcakes. The birthday girl's favorite.
Set-up and clean-up was a piece of cake. The girls seemed to really enjoy playing paddle. It's fun, fast, and easy to play. A hybrid mix of tennis, racquet ball, and ping pong.
Perfect for a pack of sixteen-year-old girls. A sweeter group of girls would be hard to find.
Do you think we had enough pizza?
28 comments:
You were wonderfully industrious and kind to salvage the peonies, and both they and the party food look exquisite.
Beautiful Peonies, and congrats to your beautiful girl, too! :)
Glad the peonies made it to the party despite the rain. Looks amazing and happy 16!
What a wonderful party...how wonderful to be able to salvage those beautiful peonies...everything looked marvelous!!
Your white peony bouquets are the height of beauty, and the lemon cupcakes look delicious. A fun party to celebrate 16 years.
I didn't have a bad childhood, but there certainly was no Sweet 16 party (my mom is well-intentioned but has a tendency to cut corners). How wonderful for you to celebrate this occasion for your much-loved daughter. Everything was perfect. The salvaged flowers were sweet, the decorated table completely appropriate and appealing for their age group. Oh, if I'd had a daughter of my own, how I'd love to be able to do such things for her as you do yours!
As always with you, the colors and arrangements are pristine, coordinated/matched and just so very pleasing. I hope it gives you as much pleasure to do these things, as it is for the recipients, including us bloggers who get to peek in on the festivities. Love the cupcakes and the bagged treats. You made some wonderful memories for her (and for you!).
I absolutely love your blog. I enjoy coming here each week. You post just enough, not too much, with a variety of upbeat subjects. It's so visually clean and fresh. I'm betting you are a very calm and thoughtful person. With decor, you have a knack for being able to display nice things, fun things, but without nervous clutter. All positive vibes; restful, calming but not boring (precise, in a good way!). (I always like the simple terra cotta pots in the decorative rack against the exterior brick of your home, in the header; not expensive, but looks so fetching and so right. And, in general, you make good use of white; there's just nothing like white paint!
And it looks like you live in such a nice area of the country. A good place to raise your daughters. Most of all (and I don't mean this as a mommy-comparison study, for I think most moms try hard to do their best with what they have money-wise, time-wise, talent-wise), if I magically got a second chance at it, I'd ask for you as my back-up mom! You go one hundred extra miles for your kids and they will not forget. Thanks for taking the time with so many pretty posts for us. They're like tall, cool drinks of pure, sparkling water! (In polka-dotted, Cath Kidston glasses!!)
What a beautiful post Molly! Yes, I think you had enough pizza..:) Your cupcakes and flowers are so pretty!! Just like your girl, I am sure. 16 already..wow...It is such a fun age! Enjoy!!
Happy last day of May to you!!
xoxo...Gloria
What a beautiful party! Your birthday girl must have felt so special! I adore peonies and they are just the perfect touch! Wonderful job Mom! Angie xo
Wow! I can't even remember what I did on my sixteenth! It wasn't too terribly long ago, but I don't think it was a special event like your daughter's party was! she'll cherish these memories forever!
Looks like a more lovely time could not have been had. What a great mommy you are!
What a lovely party! Your events are so sweet. Your flowers are gorgeous. I wonder if you would like to share them for Fresh-Cut-Friday. It would be a lovely addition. :)
~Liz
The peonies are beautiful and your pics are too
xo
Pam
A lovely venue with just the perfect details. Birthday blessings to your sweet sixteen year old.
Molly, it sounds like it turned into the perfect party, in spite of the rain. I know what you mean about needing to wash the bugs off. Ants love peonies! Happy birthday to your your sweet 16 year old!
Amazing and beautiful, Molly. Your daughters are so blessed. A perfect party!!
Oh Molly, what a beautiful and definitely Sweet 16 celebration!! Happy 16th Birthday to your beautiful daughter!! Love all your gorgeous decorations, especially the girl figurine!! Have a lovely weekend! xo Heather
What a beautiful post again Molly,sweet flowers and a beautiful decoration......congrats for your girl......have a nice time....
Happy 16th Birthday to your beautiful daughter Molly!....She clearly had a very special day to remember.
Your peonies are so pretty...they sit perfectly in the simple glass jars...Well done on rescuing them my friend...they are too pretty to not be enjoyed!
Hope you have a lovely weekend,
Susan x
What a lovely party for a lovely girl! Those peonies are beautiful! xoxo Debbie
The flowers are lovely, just like your girls. Happy Birthday to Miss Sweet Sixteen!
Brenda
I think your sentiment will not be lost on her at all. She will remember with detail how much heart went into this party and the sweetness she gained from you....smiles...Renee
What a beautiful party--and I understand why you had so much pizza. Young girls can really down the pizza! That little 16 figurine is adorable.
looks like a positively perfect afternoon of paddle, peonies and pizza!
happiest belated wishes to your sweet 16!
the cupcakes looks so so so yummy!
xo
elyse
Ahhh everything looks so perfect!
Happy Birthday Sweet 16!
love
Alison
x
what an adorable party! love your favors and the pizza and cupcakes look so very yummy!!
Hi, it is all your fault! I saw that sweet birthday girl figurine and I HAD to have one...that lead to 3! I got my birthdate, my favorite number and the Month...I ADORE them. Thank you for sharing and ddding sweetness to my home.
PS you are part of my blog roll.
Lynnie
Sixteen! I bet that's hard for you to believe. Happy Birthday to her! What a darling party. Love the gorgeous peonies and the way you served the pizza.
xo
What a beautiful sweet 16 birthday party. The peonies were gorgeous.
I am sure this will be a party to remember. Such sweet touches you added to the party. As always enjoy your blog and style :-)
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