WIP Wednesday

My main works-in-progress these last few days have consisted of the finishing touches for my mom's retirement party. Who am I kidding - finishing touches? I should say beginning touches! I'm hosting it at my house on Sunday, so at least I have 3 more days to prepare. For some reason I thought it would be a great idea to do handmade decorations. My ideas are always perfect in theory (and in my middle-of-the-night brainstorming sessions) but somewhere between my brain and the sewing machine reality hits - usually in the form of two little people screeching, smacking each other, and wanting to be fed. Eh, they can feed themselves, right?

I found this great vinyl outdoor tablecloth and thought it would make some nice little seat covers for my patio set - and it just so happended that Target also carries all the matching party supplies - string lights, plates, napkins, you name it!

We've been working on our landscaping over the last week or so and I am so enjoying the new flowers on the back deck. Add a few little lanterns, some brightly colored pots and some wind chimes and we're ready to party!

I think my favorite part so far is this sweet little bunting made from 30's-inspired fabrics. I'm really going for a old-fashioned look and this will bring it all together. Oh! I just thought of another perfect little touch - my grandmother's white milk glass filled with fresh flowers! Is that going to be precious?!

Another bonus - an enormous pile of scraps.....oh, scraps - how I love you.