California Dreamin' & A Texas Hoedown

This is such a fun twist on two great themes! My friend Sarah is originally from California, but has lived in Texas since college. To celebrate her son's first birthday, they threw TWO parties...one back home in California and one in Texas with all of her Texas friends.

{invitations designed by Hayley Hardcastle}

The party in California had a Western theme to show her family and old friends how we do things here. =) Then, the party in Texas had a California beach theme for us Texans to enjoy.

Everyone received the two-sided invitation in the mail. One side had the Texas party details and the other stated the information for the California party guests.

I wasn't able to help her in person, but we went back and forth through e-mail to come up with some cute idea. Sarah did a fantastic job with the party decor which I will share very soon. Stay tuned for more!

Howdy Partner!

When my son Nicklaus turned one, we decided to throw him a Western themed birthday party. We had such a great day and I loved the planning process. I think I started planning the party when he was six months old! Here are some pictures...

All paper goods made by my talented friend Hayley Hardcastle

The smash cake

We had a hot chocolate station since his birthday is in January