Swan (Hollywood Regency Inspired) Birthday Party

August 25, 2014



Little Miss A's Swan birthday party was a big success.  She and her sweet friends had a wonderful time and I had so much fun putting everything together.  Originally, I had wanted to set the little table for the girls outside but the Dallas temperatures were prohibitive, so I had to set up camp inside in our kitchen....not as pretty but definitely cooler.  If you have been reading you know the original theme was inspired by the Hollywood Regency look, but in order to get my little girl on board and excited about the theme I translated it to a SWAN party-  after all, it was all about the huge swan floatie.



It was a swan party but of course I needed to have some fabulous plastic flamingos.  They are the perfect size to fit among the flowers. I also added faux flowers to some gold crowns for each little guest.  They were in heaven.


The cake was divine! Divine in my book equals dulce de leche filling and Italian meringue frosting. My friend Paola from Unique Party is the artist behind this beauty.  We always order our cakes form her.  She is seriously talented and always amazes me with her creations.  If you are in the Dallas area keep her in mind for your next event. 


More of the table....cause I liked it so much.  The flamingo straws, the gold and white plates and mason jar tops are from my favorite online party supply store Via Blossom.




And the swan piñata. So graceful.  It was so sad to see it get destroyed, but the kids didn't think twice about it. Little Miss A always has the prettiest piñatas.  This was last year's from her Kokeshi doll party.


The large balloons were also from Via Blossom.  I just added some pink, white and gold ribbons to make them more festive. The large size make them very festive.  I thought two dressed up the place beautifully.  here below are some cuties.


I forgot to take more photos of my meringue swans, so I will show you the photo I took with my iPhone.  My grandmother used to make these. And I always loved them but was  intimidated by them.  But this time around I had to try and make them for this Swan party, if not now when, right?  The moment was just exactly right to venture in this culinary experience. It was quite a successful adventure I must say. They were delicious!  They are basically like a meringue sandwich with frozen whipped cream in the middle. To Die For. They brought back a lot of memories.  Would you anyone be interested in the recipe?  If you are I can make them again and do a step by step.  They are easy, peasy promise!


And then the candles, well spraklers actually.  They were so hard to light  but wao did they look beautiful!


The striped tablecloth really pulled it all together.  And it looks amazing with pink.  I'm obsessed with this look.  You might remember a similar tablesetting I did with the same black and white striped look but with placemats and pink napkins here.

And so my friends, another year is marked. It is exciting and nostalgic all at once.  On the one hand I want to freeze time and have my sweet little girl stay seven forever and on the other I'm excited to see her grow, learn and accomplish so many things.  I have to keep reminding myself to cherish every moment because they grow up in the blink of an eye. I'm really the luckiest mom in the world to have such a sweet angel in my life.  Celebrating her is one of my favorite things to do, of course.  

What celebrations do you have coming up?

[all photos by AC]

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23 comments

  1. Beth of designPOST InteriorsAugust 25, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Beautiful party! I feel the same way ager every birthday...I want to freeze time but it's so fun to see them grow up!

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  2. designchicAugust 25, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    Could this possibly been any cuter and Miss A is absolutely precious. The big white balloons with the streamers are my new favorite thing…love the streamers and pink flamingos…so fun!!

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  3. UnknownAugust 25, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    What a special little girl, and what a party you threw! I love the colors it is a little girls dream:)

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  4. The Pink PagodaAugust 25, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL party you put together, Albertina! It looks like so much fun, too!
    You're right, the blink of an eye. Can't believe how fast.

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  5. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorAugust 25, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Miss A looks to be in absolute bliss! What an amazing job you did my friend. The perfect lady like party for a sweet group of little ladies. Well done!!

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  6. Price Style & DesignAugust 25, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Beautiful photography! It looks like such a fun day!

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  7. ShannonAugust 25, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    This is so cute! The black and white table cloth make it!

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  8. Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.comAugust 25, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Nothing short of fabulous! What a lovely party! Hope to see you in September!

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  9. bluehydrangeaAugust 25, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Albertina!! Amazing!! What a lucky little girl and talented mama!!!

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  10. Erin | Holtwood HipsterAugust 25, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    What a beautiful party you threw for Little Miss A! So many beautiful details Albertina! I'm in love with the swan pinata, cake and those meringue swans... Yes! Please post a 'how to' so that I can wow my little nieces with my own attempt. Little Miss A is so lucky to have you as her mom!

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  11. Katy ByrneAugust 25, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Oh my goodness, Albertina. I can hardly take it. Precious! I have that MC platter by the way and it's my favorite.
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  12. All Things Big and SmallAugust 25, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    What a beautiful party Albertina! I don't know where to start--the meringues, the amazing pinata, the cake, the floating swan! It looks like a wonderful time was had by all! Well done!

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  13. CaritoAugust 25, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    What a fun and cute party!! Sooo you!! Congratulations to both!! Cheers..

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  14. Sandy at You May Be WanderingAugust 25, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    Wow...what a special party for darling Miss A!! She will always remember it!! Have a lovely week, Albertina! xoxo

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  15. LiliAugust 25, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    that party is just precious!!! LOVE the cake too!

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  16. Georgia MiltonAugust 26, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Everything on that party is just fabulous! The swan piñata looks so real! Very beautiful and I like how you added these flamingoes, they are super cute :)
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  17. Linda {Calling it Home}August 26, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    So so adorable! Happy Swan Birthday. I want one of those swan rafts.

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  18. UnknownAugust 26, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Awesome Albertina! The pinata, cake so stunning & the ladies must have gone nuts for the crowns!! I would LOVE the recipe for the meringue swans though I know I will be intimidated I have to try! Fabulous party! XX jana

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  19. AndreaAugust 26, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Oh my goodness, Albertina! This is pure perfection!! I love every single detail! You truly created a party fit for a princess. These will be memories Miss A will cherish for a lifetime!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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  20. UnknownAugust 26, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Can this be MY party? I'm in love!

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  21. Gaby [The Vault Files]September 17, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    Ok seriously, you threw the best party ever, you seriously outdid yourself! Looks AMAZING!! What a lucky girl! So so in love!

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  22. MettesosApril 21, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    What a wonderful party. One question: Did you make the pinata yourself?

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    1. Albertina M. CisnerosApril 21, 2015 at 2:01 PM

      I wish I had that talent!! It's actually from Mexico.

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