REAL PARTIES: Kimora’s Sweet Shoppe
categories: birthday party ideas, kids party ideas, real parties
Today’s Real Party feature is full of such sweet, creative, and surprisingly budget-friendly details! It’s a charming Sweet Shoppe theme that Aisha Holly of Dooby Design Group created for her adorable daughter Kimora’s 4th birthday party.
From tissue poms and strawberry parfaits to a cool DIY table and mini cupcakes (made by dad!), read on for all the perfectly pink, kid-friendly details, as told by Aisha herself…
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“When designing my daughter’s 4th birthday party, the most important element was creating a space for little kids, so everything was created through the eyes of a four year old. Me and my husband scouted every resource we had; family, friends and local discount stores to find specific pieces. We wanted everything to be the height of a four year old.
Table Design
We purchased an 8ft table top from Ikea (only $14.99) to use as the main play table. My husband then used shoe racks from our closet (which were about 1ft in height) and attached them to the bottom of the table to serve as table “legs”.
Instead of chairs we opted for custom pillow seats. I went to Joann Fabrics and selected four different fabrics to make custom pillow covers. They turned out amazing, thanks to my mother-in-law! We were able to use the pillows after the party as part of her bedroom decor.
I designed custom placemats for each guests place setting and accented the table with pink carnations.
Dessert/Candy Buffet
I wanted the candy/dessert buffet to have a unique look. I didn’t want to use the typical rectangle table. Plus, I wanted to keep it at the height of the kids… so I decided to create a space that resembled a kids play area. Instead of toys, though, we used candy & desserts. It turned out so pretty!
First I found a great silver and white polka dot vinyl table cloth from Ikea ($3.99). We used this as the backdrop to the buffet area. I found the Martha Stewart paper pompoms at Big Lots (only $2.48 for a pack of 6!). We used three of the 6 to add a little color to our back drop.
We then gathered small pieces of furniture we already had around the house: my daughter’s white bench (Target), my sister’s bathroom white cube (Target), one white shoe rack (Ikea) and a mirrored side table (Target) and used them as the main display furniture.
I also designed paper elements to go along with the rest of the party decor: custom candy bar wraps, labels for the take out boxes, labels for the pink sack bags ($2.99 at Michaels) and a framed buffet sign.
The candy was purchased from various local stores. (Home Goods, Target, Meijers, Walmart).
My husband made the mini cupcakes and yogurt covered pretzel sticks, and the cupcake cups and white pearl icing toppers were purchased from The Baker’s Nook.
Signature Drinks - pink lemonade and strawberry milk. I designed labels and affixed them to translucent pink cups embellished with pink straws.
Menu – Chicken Alfredo and Shrimp Alfredo
Dessert – Strawberry Parfaits
Gifts – In addition to the candy, we gave all the children a wrapped box of playdo, go fish cards and crayons.
Attire – Dress, shoes and sparkle tights (BabyGap)
Kimora had an absolute wonderful time but mom could not move the next day!! LOL, but it was all worth it! 
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Thanks again to Aisha for all the creative ideas & adorable party inspiration!
Photography by West Park Photography
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i love it! So girly, and its pink- my favorite color!
Feb 9, 2010 at 5:54 pm -
what a cute pink party!
Feb 9, 2010 at 5:59 pm -
Your party was SO pink…..love it!!!
Where did you find those FANTASTIC pink swirl lollipops?
Feb 9, 2010 at 6:26 pm -
this party was so GORGEOUS! your daughter and her pals must have been so excited for everything. She is so cute btw!
Feb 9, 2010 at 6:40 pm -
Love everything… couldn’t stop ooohhing and aahhing…
Feb 9, 2010 at 7:20 pm -
THAT is one of the most amazing parties I have ever seen, let alone for a 4 year old! COMPLETELY adorable, and can you ahare the parfait recipe?! Yum.
Feb 9, 2010 at 7:33 pm -
i love it! love all the baby pink
Feb 9, 2010 at 8:03 pm super cute -
Aisha, this is absolutely beautiful. I just visited your site, blog, and Facebook page. I am an immediate fan and in awe of all your work. Congratulations!
Feb 9, 2010 at 8:45 pm -
Pretty in Pink…I love it.
Feb 9, 2010 at 9:56 pm -
I’m 25 and have such found memories of the amazing parties my mom threw me as a little girl…I’m sure she will remember this party for years to come!!!
Feb 9, 2010 at 11:23 pm -
So cute – great ideas!
Feb 10, 2010 at 7:11 am -
Pink is my favorite color. What a gorgeous party
Feb 10, 2010 at 7:34 am -
Beautiful and elegant, but ‘little girlie’ at the same time.
Feb 10, 2010 at 7:39 am -
I am so JEALOUS of a 4 year old! hahaha I love love love this pink theme, which is surprising sophisticated. Would be wonderful for an adult bday party, baby shower, or bridal shower as well!
Feb 10, 2010 at 7:39 am -
Simply beautiful. The candy buffet arrangement is my favorite!
Feb 10, 2010 at 7:59 am -
What a cute party. I LOVE all of the budget saving ideas!
Feb 10, 2010 at 8:04 am -
love it! your hard work really paid off, you did a beautiful job!!!
Feb 10, 2010 at 9:37 am -
Thanks everyone for your kind words and a special thanks to Jenn for posting:) I had a great time creating!!
Feb 10, 2010 at 9:46 am -
Beautiful work Aisha…What computer program is used to make the beautiful paper items in the party? I would like to make themed labels, wrappers etc. I also celebrate milestones on a budget. Can you help? Thanks
Feb 10, 2010 at 10:39 am -
So pretty! I love it all!
Feb 10, 2010 at 1:55 pm -
I love your child height table idea with cushions and the non-symmetrical dessert buffet.
You have set a benchmark for your daughters birthdays to come!
Feb 10, 2010 at 3:44 pm -
Oh, soo pretty in pink! The look of pure delight on Kimora’s face is priceless! It looks like she’s just beaming with happiness. I would be too with a party like that. (Let’s just say I have a penchant for pink).
Feb 10, 2010 at 4:16 pm -
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Fabulous job!
Feb 10, 2010 at 4:58 pm -
Love this for my baby girl!
Feb 10, 2010 at 5:17 pm -
Hi,
Feb 10, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Beautiful Job! loved all the details. How was the polka dot backdrop constructed? Or is that the actual wall in the house?
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so sweet. I’m sure she love it. Love the candy bars!!
Feb 10, 2010 at 7:04 pm -
so inspiring! thanks for sharing
Feb 11, 2010 at 2:26 am -
Aisha,
As usual girlie, you have done it again!! Everytime I experience one of your events I think it’s my favorite, but this is ooooooooooh so cute! And my little Kimora is too adorable and makes me sorry I missed this one! I can’t wait to see what you do for my baby shower this summer!!! Love you!! (so proud of you)!!!
Andi
Feb 11, 2010 at 3:18 am -
me encnanto…..
Feb 11, 2010 at 9:23 am -
I really super enjoyed this party so cute you did such a great job and great memories for you daughter..
Feb 12, 2010 at 12:45 am -
What a cute party! Record all your wonderful parties for your daughter in my party book- My Festivity Files! It will serve as a great scrap book years to come!
Feb 14, 2010 at 7:10 pm -
I love this party! Where did you find the hershey wraps for the choco bars??????
Feb 15, 2010 at 8:38 am -
Nichcole I found the large pink swirly pops at Homegoods.
All the the paper goods were designed by me in InDesign.
Thanks, Ladies!!
Feb 15, 2010 at 8:48 am -
Hi,
Feb 16, 2010 at 12:48 pm
The pink birthday party is so beautiful. Kamara is so lucky. Everythng looked perfect. I never made tags or labls, would you point me to te right direction, I am planning my daughter’s first birthday and would love to make some custom labels. Thank you. -
The party was so beautiful! I had a question about the Ikea table top you purchased. Did you have to order the top or was it just something anyone could pick up at the store. I need that for my child’s playroom!! I loved all the ideas!
Feb 16, 2010 at 5:57 pm -
Love the party details! Please blur out Kimora’s family home details on that invitation shot though (address phone number etc) My heart just stopped when I saw it staring out at me. xx
Mar 25, 2010 at 4:13 am -
Good catch, Tracy! Thanks so much for the heads up. Just modified & replaced that image (might need to refresh the page to see the updated version.
Cheers,
Mar 25, 2010 at 9:51 am
Jenn
