a french inspired brunch~Luc’s 1st birthday party

So our little Luc turned one October 1st. Wow, that was a fast year!!! We hosted a little french inspired brunch to celebrate. My inspiration for the party was black & white, all things mini and a nod to celebrate the season.

{invites, front & back with fabric tape seal on envelope}

In lieu of gifts, we asked for a donation to our Atlanta Children’s hospital to give more kids the chance to celebrate birthdays

{back gate entrance to party}

{“1” white mini pumpkins here & there}

{screened porch after the party}

To keep with the black & white theme, I used black kraft paper on a big roll that I cut to length and found dustless chalk for kids {& adults} to draw with.

Mini black & white stripe bunting. I was able to cut two flags at a time using pinking shears and just fabric glued between seam binding. I think I cut about 100 flags, but it went really fast.

{lots of mini white pumpkins throughout}

{more bunting}

{french hydrangeas and more mini pumpkins on island topped with the food spread}

Since I couldn’t rightfully take a picture of 90% empty platters of food after the party, imagine a black kraft paper topped island with all white platters and tiered stands,  piled high with yummyness!

french toast casserole with powdered sugar

mini quiche

fruit salad with honey vinagrette

mini ham & brie croissants

madeleines

vanilla & chocolate macarons

 {wrote in chalk next to each food item on the black kraft paper}

{hand-stamped mini white pumpkins with each child’s name for party favors}

.  {these wood tags might just be my new favorite}

We had a great day!

Hope you enjoyed a peek into our little pumpkin’s birthday party. :)