Planning the Luau

This weekend we're celebrating the girl's 6th birthday 

with a luau at our swim club 

even though their real birthday isn't until next week.

They actually requested a "fruit smoothie party" 

but it turned into a luau with a fruit smoothie station 

where I'll be blending away on the spot.

There will be hibiscus clips for the hair braiding station, 

a foam noodle for the limbo, 

a hoola hoop station, 

grass skirts 

and lays.

And the girls did all the party favors themselves this year.

Should be fun, and hope the rain holds!

Wanted to share this fun table decoration idea.

Found out about parasol topiaries HERE

...they are super perfect and cute on their site, 

but I changed it a bit so I'll walk you through 

in case you want to try this for a fun summer party!

You may be horrified to know that these are actually toilet plungers.

But hang on...they are new and have never been used. 

I spray painted the plungers white and pushed the large styrofoam ball on top

...adding a bit of hot glue inside to make it secure. 

Then just start placing colorful parasols into the foam 

until you've got it completely covered. 

I added toy flamingos to the tops 

because I had them already from another event. 

Then cover the base of the plunger with colorful tissue 

and tie with a pretty ribbon! 

VOILA!

I am sure to be back next week 

with more luau photos than you care to see!

Have a grand weekend!

xoxo,

C