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April 11, 2017 by Kirstin

a moana birthday party for piper!

Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)

Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana was one of our family’s favorite movies last year (even though it makes our hearts hurt missing Saipan and all of the ocean-y, island-y beauty of our former home!), and I wasn’t surprised at all when Pi asked for a Moana party this year.

Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)I mean, it’s a picture of irony to be here in Texas and put together an island-y, beach-y, luau-y party- perhaps the only party that would’ve been easier to put together in Saipan. But also it was just so fun, and kind of therapeutic, to work on this Moana party.

Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe) Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)It was also SUCH an easy theme to coordinate (almost all of the decor was stuff we already had on hand!), and it turned out so cute. Honestly, I think it’s one of my all time favorite parties we’ve thrown!

Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Even though the theme was Moana, the color scheme and decor leaned more toward ‘island’ or ‘luau’ than toward ‘character.’ There were pineapples everywhere- pineapple plates, pineapple cups, pineapple flower vases, pineapples on the signage, pineapples on the mantel, a huge pineapple float- LOTS of pineapples.

Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Flamingos worked their way into the decor a few places as well (totally not Moana-ish, but so cute with all of the other island-y decor)- and onto Piper’s dress as well.

Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Since the party was midmorning, we rounded out the sugar-and-carb-crazy dessert table with sausage balls and little sandwiches cut into pineapple shapes.

Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)Moana kid's birthday party (with tons of pineapple party decor and a luau vibe)For kicks (and of zero help to the sugar and carb situation), we added a cotton candy bar. More to come on that- it was SO fun, and such a mess, and now I have all sorts of tips for how to do it better next time. 😉

a whole pile of handmade unicorns (and the most beautiful felt floral garland!)ps- Looking at these pictures makes me realize I never shared Piper’s Unicorn Party from last year! It’s been a kind of crazy season (understatement), but still, watch for those soon!

February 23, 2015 by Kirstin

luau first birthday party

luau- the most tropical of hawaiian parties

I mentioned last week that my sweet friend Mylyn hosted a luau first birthday party, heavy on the endless summer vibe. The party decor was dotted with perfectly island-y- pineapples wearing sunglasses… …the treat table was pineapple heavy (and also super simple)…. …and rows of coconuts made perfect luau drinks! Between tons of real pineapples… […]

February 13, 2015 by Kirstin

luau food- the best DIY pineapple treats

Luau food ideas- these DIY pineapple treats cups are the perfect addition to any luau (or Endless Summer party!)

A couple months back, one of my darling friends here in Saipan held a luau first birthday (with an “Endless Summer” vibe) for her son. Since “tropical and bright” is February’s greatest need, I’ve been editing the pictures this week (and should have them up next week). In the meantime, I thought I’d share the […]

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