Posting has been slow. My days are filled with thinking, researching, planning for Chicago; packing, canceling services for Istanbul. Not the type of experiences that you can take photos of and write your reflections about!
However, we still had the joyful celebrations for the birthdays of Lula and Adele. This year, we decided to do one birthday party for both and invited family and close friends. It was crowded and I could not get great photos from the party but I was able to take some photos of our decoration before everyone came.
Paper poms poms from Martha Stewart and calligraphy from Diva of Linea Carta. Here are some details.
It took a while to make each one of the pom poms but it was fun seeing them come together.
Diva visited Istanbul a few weeks ago and during her busy trip, I troubled her for a banner for our party. She did not have her usual materials, but I think that the end result turned beautiful. I got it printed on canvas here at a local university print shop. Thank you, Diva!
And of course, every party needs some flowers. Pink peonies preferred this time. We had a great time with all our guests. Our girls are a year older and we can feel that from every little change.
what sort of planning are you doing for chicago? (my ears perked up when i read this ....)
Posted by: jane | December 07, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Jane, are you in Chicago??
Posted by: Basak | December 07, 2011 at 12:09 PM
happy birthday to them both! we are gearing up for Veronica's next week...I might steal your pom pom idea....
Posted by: gizella | December 08, 2011 at 08:32 AM
basak:
yes! i am in chicago :)
sorry i just saw this.
Posted by: jane | December 13, 2011 at 04:39 PM
so beautiful!!! love how the pom poms and the sign turned out, great design as usual basak ♥
Posted by: diva | December 14, 2011 at 02:31 PM