We celebrated Eleanor’s birthday on Saturday. You’ve already seen the invitations, so you know I was going for a colorful kind of party. The Marimekko tablecloth and colorful gerbera daisies were a good start to the decorations.
The main attraction though? The rainbow cake. My mother-in-law helped me with it. We followed the Martha Stewart / Whisk Kid recipe; She made the cake layers and I made the frosting and assembled it.
That cake was a smashing success! Delicious and very pretty.
The paper mobiles above the table were made according to these instructions (I used card stock instead of vellum).
There were twenty balloons scattered everywhere, but somehow I missed photographing them. I got a giant gold “2″ balloon too (like these), but it blew away! Here are a few paper daisies hung in the window.
These polka-dotted paper straws were cute, but odd to drink out of.
You know that rainbow-colored, yarn-wrapped “Happy Birthday!” banner that I was going to make? Yeah, that didn’t happen. It was taking waaaay too long and I had to scrap it, so I used a “Happy Birthday” banner that we already had on hand instead.
And I filled my elephant teapot with more gerbera daisies.
Happy second birthday, my sweet little Eleanor.
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That is one sweet looking party for a little girl’s birthday :) I love the cake themed table cloth, or was it a table cloth themed cake?
The cake was in the plans all along, and a reader gave me the tip on the tablecloth!
what a beautiful birthday party! I’m sure it was tons of of for little Eleanor!
completely adorable.
Oooh! Love the cake. I am going to attempt it for my daughter’s second birthday later this month. Thanks for the inspiration, and happy birthday to Eleanor!
It looks like it was a success! Nice work :)
Love it all! Beautiful! Gorgeous cake. Hanging mobiles are great! Might make those for my almost 2-year old’s party. Looks like she’s a lucky girl! Happy Mother’s Day!
The mobiles were super easy, and really cute. Go for it!
how fun! looks like a great party. i’m very impressed with the cake!
Eleanor is SOO CUTE! & I love her 2nd party! I always think babies should have adultish family parties.
Happy Birthday to Miss Eleanor! I hope she enjoyed her party- everything was so vibrant and happy!
The party came out wonderful, fun and festive. I love the simple white vases. Where did you find them?
IKEA. They were very inexpensive.
It looked like a very lovely party! The cake is absolutely wonderful!
Lovely! And I love a good rainbow cake — totally making one for my own birthday this year!
I know, some say it is lame to make your own birthday cake, but I don’t trust anyone else, er, don’t want to trouble anyone else to make it correctly ;)
sweet! what fun decorations + i’m oggling the rainbow cake :)
Love all the color. Eleanor is the pretties flower of all, however. Can’t believe that it has been two years since I “met” you in the Chicago Tribune.
Best,
Bonnie
looks fantastic! we have similar taste…I have same vases, cake stand, and ‘old’ birthday banner and we also had my daughter’s birthday party on saturday!
great job on the party and for getting through years one and two!
really, really great job on the cake….i want a piece terribly right now it looks so good. i cannot believe your little girl is two already. Already? Really? Of course, I understand how fast time flies with a little one, for my little is not 7, almost 8, and well, I really don’t understand how that happened either.
Beautiful and so much fun! So glad it turned out well- especially the rainbow cake:) Now I’ve just got to think of an occasion to bake one…
I couldn’t wait for this post. It all looks great!!!
such a cute party. I love the rainbow cake!
Seriously fantastic. That cake looks really great :)
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i think it was a fantastic party :) i love that coloured cake and all the lovely decoration.
dani
Awww, Happy Birthday Eleanor! That cake is AWESOME
And I know what you mean about the paper straws. Sea World uses them and they start to fall apart after the 4th or 5th sip. Blech.
Soggy straws = gross. They sure did look nice sitting out on the table though.
So cute! I would like the exact same party for my next birthday, please… only I`ll be turning 25, not 2 :)
good job mommie :) the table cloth and the cake are just amazing! i think I’m going to try this!! :)
Everything looks so pretty!! Love that cake, whenever I see one made I’m in ahh
I can’t believe that she is two already! So cute. I love that cake. I’ve never seen that before. And I am loving that elephant teapot.
Great photos! Where did you find Eleanor’s beautiful headband?
Thanks,
Julia
It was from J. Crew (crewcuts) last year.
Love it. I can’t wait till party time comes around here again. The photo of the cake cut and the table cloth is awesome.
Hi, can I ask where you got that adorable elephant teapot? It looks so pretty with flowers in it. Thanks.
Cost Plus for about $12.
Very cute and festive!
Well done!
Great job! Happy Birthday Eleanor!
Such a happy scene!
Your cake came out GREAT and totally matches the tablecloth! So cute.
You are so talented and creative, Eleanor is a lucky girl!
Happy Birthday Eleanor! This is great inspiration – I’ve got to start planning my almost 2 year old’s birthday soon!
This is lovely. I’m in love with rainbows these days and your version is great. Love the table covers, the cake, the mobile and the banner you already had is lovely as well.
I love the look of paper straws, are they really that bad? I was hoping to order some for my daughter’s birthday party…
I did a rainbow theme for my hubby’s b-day last week – not 2, but 37!
Ok, that cake is absolutely FABULOUS!!! I am thinking I might want one for my B’day in June. Too much for a 30-something? ;o)
Looks like the day turned out really nice! I am crying a little tear for you though for the 2 year milestone. My little guy is fast approaching his in August and it makes me so very happy and sad all at the same time.
Happy Birthday to your sweet liitle girl! Your party decor and cake turned out fabulous.
Wow it looks beautiful!!! The cake looks awesome!!! She must be a very happy birthday girl!
I always love those rainbow cakes- so pretty. As is Eleanor- such a cute little girl. :) You did well, momma!
IT looks like a gorgeous day. love all the details.
Everything looks lovely! I just made the exact same cake for my grandma’s 80th birthday! You’re never too old for rainbow cake!
Looks amazing, sweet and girly :)))
Job well done, Mom!
Happy Birthday Eleanor!
Sooooo cute – love it. Lucky little Eleanor, I have to try and make that cake :) Thanks for sharing.
Oh, Nicole, you did a great job! Love the colorful party decorations and the cake is fantastic! The sprinkles are so fun, too. I might have to make some of the paper decorations for Vincent’s 4th birthday. Happy Birthday to Eleanor!
How long did that cake take to make? It’s so pretty!
I’m going to attempt that cake! I’ve been thinking about it ever since you mentioned it the first time. Hope it goes well… never made a layer-cake before!
Happy birthday to your sweet girl :) And congratulations on the great party.
Awww, what a cute birthday party! They can be so much work, but they’re so much fun too. And to think, now you get to do this twice a year ;)
Wonderful and colourful:)
That cake looks yum! And re paper straws: do they just soak through or what?
I turned out beautiful!!! I want that cake….mmmm!!