Why is a raven like a writing desk?

I celebrated my 21st birthday with a tea party, and I picked the hottest day of the year to have it.



Thanks to some very cool DIY projects I found, we created a vibrant wonderland for all my guests.  




Luckily, I made some handmade fans made from recycled paper to keep everyone cool from the SoCal heat. 

As well as a homemade chalkboard and backdrop for all my beautiful guests to share their birthday messages and take photos!  And some had some great and hilarious messages... 



 



 



In accordance to the tea party theme, I was sure to include some easy instructions with some inspiration from Alice herself. 


  

But the yummiest dessert was this personally made red velvet cake by one of my coolest girlfriends, (previously blogged) Danica! Trust me, it was as delicious as it is adorable.  

 

Three of my closest girlfriends even stood and gave a birthday speech and toast, which was the best surprise.



So merci, gracias, samalat... thank you-- to all my lovely friends for celebrating my birthday with me, as well as your toy donations to give to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. It is one of my favorite parts of my birthday-- to have such incredible generous friends and sending those toys to the children who need them the most.