since everyone says that the first birthday is mostly for the mom, as the kid is so overwhelmed and tired by such an event, i decided to devote my time and energy to details that i liked. call me selfish, but when she's old enough to talk, she can tell me her favorite colors, but until then, i will let her borrow mine- of course turquoise.
as i posted before, i saw these adorable flags at a botique here in Port Orchard and then on this blog. since that, i've been obsessed and am finally satisfied now that i made them. i am pretty sure that i almost finished them while chatting on the phone with a friend. it was also nice to not have to pull out my tension-challenged sewing machine. all that was needed was tacky glue slapped between the flags. the letters were pulled from Martha Stewart's clip art. the scraps from the flags i was able to "tie" in on the tutu. (as the tulle and fabric are basically just tied onto the elastic- so easy)
a little turquoise frosting topping carrot cakes (she's my little red-headed carrot cake), some coordinating pink and blue candies from the local candy shop, and then a scrumptious family style chard &mushroom quiche (from none other than dec. '10 issue of martha) and voila! first birthday complete! 
