Desperate housewives do desperate things to stay afloat in this domesticated dog eat dog world of suburbanized birthday parties. Buoyed by reality tv's shows such as My Sweet Sixteen and the confectionary competiveness of Cupcake Wars et al, outrageously inventive party planning has eclipsed the iconic "simpler" fesitivities of yesteryear. Admittedly, offering a meager balloon to a 6 year old holding an iPad does seem a bit cheeky. But frankly, the pressure is overwhelming- so consuming that preparations commnenced for operation Tinkerbell Garden Gala extravaganza at least two months previous. (And some might contend this was delayed start)
As Tinkerbell maintains, Faith.
Trust and Pixie Dust comprise the perfect garden party, though my
pixie dust also included cash and sweat equity. With instructions to come "dressed in
your fairy best", Eowyn's guests were greeted with glittery fairy dust and
a personal set of wings (for authenticity). Naturally, the food was themed: Fruit
wands, floral cookies, Garden caprese wands, fairy berry punch, and a Tinkerbell cake that
that was as tediously intricate in its creation as say, Michelangelo's David. (The things we do for love.)
Previous to the refreshments and a fairy candy hunt, the winged-guests decorated Tinkerbell masks with sparkling glitter and Tinkerbell cookies bedazzled with enough frosting and sparkling sugar to rot your teeth upon sight of them. And, as I watched Eowyn's twinkling eyes and luminous smile as she delighted in the celebration, my heart fell victim upon sight of that -which is precisely how I rationalize the craziness of a Tinkerbell Garden Gala extravaganza for a five year old.
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Princess Eowyn Looks elated:) Everything looks lovely ... just another spectacular party hosted by the hostess with the mostess:) Love you!
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