A couple weeks ago Ez and I were invited to join in and celebrate the 1st Birthday Bash for Little Sprout Creations and oh boy, was it a blast! Jen and I met a couple months ago while I was working alongside her at the Local Love in Spring Market for Beluga Baby. We really hit it off and ever since have been almost inseparable! Both having a passion for creating, small children and eating.
The morning started with Jen heading over to my house and piling Ez and I into her GIANT truck. That in itself was an adventure. We headed over to the Jubilee Collection in Abbotsford for a few key pieces that Jen had rented for the day and then arrived at the shoot location; High Street.
When we arrived at the High Street we were both starving and in need of a caffeine boost, I ran over to Starbucks with Ez to grab the goods. I ordered a full breakfast for each of us and a small one for Ez, two coffees and an iced drink. I then lifted out my wallet to pay and the barista leaned closer to me and let me know my order had been paid for in full. There was a man sitting by the window, reading a book, sipping his coffee, and he had given the barista an bottomless gift card for customers order that morning. I couldn’t believe it! People, there is still true, honest, goodness in the world, even if it is in coffee form! Ezra and I grabbed our items to go, but we didn’t leave without saying thank you, Ezra flashed her 6 pearly whites and gave the man a small wave. What an amazing, unexpected, kind way to start the morning.
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While prepping, I had the opportunity to gift Jen a mini makeover for the big birthday bash, for those of you who don’t know, one of my part time jobs is M/U for bridal and special events. We were just finishing up and then thought to ourselves, Sephora is right across the walk, endless lipsticks, balms and gloss, let’s go put on something fun! We rushed over, picked out our favorite shades of pink to match our tropical vibe and headed back to the shoot!
How perfect is it that the theme Jen had chosen to celebrate her shops one year of success was tropical! Ezra and I are now veterans of the tropical lifestyle and felt right at home in this flourishing, fruity climate!
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When I was trying to put together what I would wear, I was at a loss. The only tropical clothing item I had was a full blown, palm leaf dress and if I wore that, I would’ve blended in with the photo wall. I was digging away in my closet (sidenote: doesn’t it always seem like you have a million dresses that DON’T work when you’re looking for the one that does?) and then there it was, the dress I had hidden away for new years this year. It’s peach, kind of rose/blush, shiny, high-low style and perfect for a birthday bash! Ezra was easy-peasy, Jen had a couple shops come alongside her to celebrate that sent over clothing for each of the littles attending!
Ezra’s outfit details:
Hand made grey tunic from nest and co handmade
Suede and golden mocs from wildonesmocs
Flamingo headband from antlers and acorns.
We were finally ready to go! Despite the fact that when we got there Ez was rearing to go, getting in to everything, watching all the kids play as she sat immobile on the ground, then when the time came for the snack table to be photographed, guess who was asleep. You guessed correct; Ez. She had missed her morning nap and was getting cranky. I hugged her tight and snuggled her in to the Ezra Wrap and she fell fast asleep. But that didn’t stop this mama from getting’ her groove on!
Luckily there was still more fun to be had with the photo wall and extra treats! All these women had a blast with their babes. Thank you so much @littlesproutcreations for having us join in on the fun, it was an event to remember and has me thinking about Stumbling Grace’s birthday, but that won’t be until May next year! Make sure you scroll down for a list of all the shops who came out and helped make Jen’s vision come to life!
If you haven’t heard, Little Sprout Creations is having a HUGE giveaway for their first birthday. Head over here to enter in on the fun! There is some amazing stuff to be won.
Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to check out the vendors and guests below!
PS: Arn’t these two just adorable, I hear wedding bells ringing!
Shop & Decor info:
Type A Photography
– LSC Birthday Bash was beautifully captured by Type A Photography
http://typeaphotography.com/
Instagram @typeaphotography
email: typeaphotography@hotmail.com
Little Sprout Creations
– toppers (cake, cupcake, donuts), ferns on table & walls, wine glasses
www.facebook.com/littlesproutcreationsshop
Instagram @littlesproutcreations
littlesproutcreationsshop@gmail.com
Bloggers (& Models)
Deanna Reddy – Stylist – Style by Deanna
www.facebook.com/stylebydeannaco
Instagram @style.by.deanna
dmreddy@telus.net
Website: stylebydeanna.wordpress.com/
Samantha Lenz – “OH Samantha” Blog
Instagram @snlenz
samanthaNlenz@gmail.com
Website: www.samanthalenz.com
Cassandra Fenton – “Stumbling Grace” Blog
Instagram @thecassra
cassandralfenton@gmail.com
Website: stumblinggracecom.wordpress.com/
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Contributing Vendors
Panda Cakes
– toasted coconut cake, flamingo cupcakes, mini cupcakes
Instagram @panda_cakes__
panda_cakes@outlook.com
Cakes by Peddie
– macarons
Instagram @cakesbypeddie
alannahpeddie@gmail.com
Sugar Flour Bake Shoppe
– pineapple and flamingo cake pops
Instagram @sugarflourbakeshoppe
sugarflourbakeshoppe@gmail.com
Dainty Sprinkle Company
– sprinkles
Instagram @daintysprinkleco
daintysprinkleco@gmail.com
T’s (Once Upon a Tea Leaf)
– sangria tea mix
Instagram @onceuponatealeaf
teas@live.ca
Chalkboard Art by Emily
– “if you like pina coladas” chalkboard sign
Instagram @chalkdboardartbyemily
emily20cannon@gmail.com
Town & Country Vintage Home
– ceramic pineapples, throw pillow
Instagram @townandcountryvintagehome
townandcountryvintagehome@yahoo.ca
Little Rose Party Company
– giant white balloon with tassel, paper plates, painted cutlery, paper straws
Instagram @littlerosepartycompany
mshilton@live.ca
Sophia’s Flower Shop
– floral arrangements
Instagram @sophiasflowershop
sophiasflowershop@gmail.com
The Jubilee Collections
– picnic table & stumps
Instagram @thejubileecollection
thejubileecollection@outlook.com
Caribou Candle Company
– mini candles
Instagram @cariboucandleco
cariboucandleco@gmail.com
Mully’s
– table place cards
Instagram @mullys_handcrafted
karlybelanger@gmail.com
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Baby Bear Design
– pineapple teethers, teething rattle, mom & baby necklaces, bracelets
Instagram @babybeardesign
babybeardesign@outlook.com
Emz + Co.
– “Snap That” hoodie
Instagram
emzandcokids@gmail.com
Antlers & Acorns
– flamingo headband
Instagram @antlersandacornsbc
antlersandacorns@hotmail.com
Wild One’s Mocs
– bow moccasins, hair clip
Instagram @wildonesmocs
wildonessales@gmail.com
Pacific Coast DIY
– “Aloha” sign
Instagram @pacificcoastdiy
pacificcoastdiy@hotmail.com
Nest & Co
– Seafoam romper, lace trimmed grey dress, headbands
Instagram @nestandco_handcrafted
hello@nestandco.ca
Fog & Fern
– Fern shorties
@fog.and.fern
fogandfern@outlook.com
Ivy + Joy
– pineapple snapback hat
Instagram @ivyandjoy
Glass & Brass Vintage
– pendant necklaces, earrings
Instagram @glassandbrassvintage
glassandbrassvintage@gmail.com
Stumbling Grace 