Party Planning: My Birthday

Now that I've been in quarantine for over two months I've had a lot of time to mentally plan most of my future gatherings and then re-plan them. The most exciting party I have mentally planned is my birthday. In years past I've had blowout parties at my home or indulgent dinners at restaurants, but this year I've come to terms with my birthday likely being cancelled. While disappointing, I would rather everyone be safe and heathy over anything else. If I were to have a party, below is a roundup of what I would have liked to do (or might still do, but on a much smaller scale)!

I'm imaging a yummy board with steak and a selection of my favorite sides. Or maybe a pandemic proof version of this board...

If you know me at all, I love all the little details - even better if it's something I can create myself. How fun would something like this be? I recently bought an ice mold that could easily make this ice bucket...!

Another signature of mine is flower arrangements. I love having my apartment filled with flowers, but due to high costs I often will wait for an occasion to buy. My birthday is the ultimate occasion.

I was hoping to make it to Greece this year, but unfortunately that's not happening. As an alternative, I'm feeling very inspired by the above tablescape. I'd love to be able to order a few evil eye paperweights or ornaments for party favors, break out my blue and white china, and try to be as festive as possible. 

I'd love to treat myself to a fun party dress, but it's in the budget cards right now. In a dream world, I would get the Morning Glory Molly Moorkamp dress I've been obsessing over, but I have a fabulous maxi white eyelet dress (seen above) that is a great alternative. 

Any tips on virtual celebrations?

ARS xx

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