Rustic Glam 30th Birthday Party

On Saturday night I celebrated my 30th birthday. I came across the idea of a rustic glam party theme on Pinterest and fell in love with it! The decor was lots of burlap and lace along with rich browns and glitzy gold.  While doing decor planning I realized how much of my home is already like that (oh, that's why I was drawn to that theme....) and I was also able to borrow a few extra touches.

The table spread! My mom was so awesome and offered to do all the party food. Our menu was beef tenderloin, salad, caprese bits, bacon wrapped little smokies, and spinach artichoke dip, plus a tray of easy foods for the kids. She did the most amazing job and I am so thankful for her!

I made the ribbon garland behind the table so we'd have a sparkly backdrop for the food. I cut up an old piece of burlap and used Eva's Crayola finger paints to paint on a "30." It worked! 

Let's talk about this cake. Oh, WOW. A friend from church made this and she did a phenomenal job. I was originally planning on doing my own cake but this turned out a million time better. I showed her some photos of what I was thinking and she interpreted it so well! It was dark chocolate with a white chocolate filling. She even put flecks of decorators gold on top to add some extra sparkle. She also had the idea of hanging sparkly gold earrings on the cake stand.  I have never had a cake this amazing!

I decorated the bar top as well. I made a matching smaller garland and added some lights, candles, and flowers. 

We moved ALL of the toys out of the playroom except for one small box to make room for tables. I forgot how big that room is when it's not covered in toys. 

One of my favorite touches. I draped one of my late grandmother's pearl necklaces over one of her crystal goblets. She would have loved to see that.

Somewhere in life I picked up two lady's etiquette books. These a worth a giggle to read. I draped them with a lace napkin, some more pearls, and topped with a candle. 

This beautiful candelabra was borrowed from a friend. It was exactly what I was picturing when I asked her if she had anything that would fit the theme.

I turned an old plastic planter upside down to elevate a vase of flowers and added these two white bottles. I think I got the bottles for 25 cents each many years ago and have used them in various places. The planter used to be what we used as a door stopper in the playroom. You never know what could be party decor until you start looking around your home! 

I also borrowed these lace place mats from the same friend that had the candelabra. Doesn't she have amazing taste? I love how vintage-beautiful these are without looking old lady-ish. 

I knew I wanted to use different jars for candles and flowers. I didn't realize how  many old jars I had stored away in my home! Typically when I buy a food that comes in glass jar I rinse it well and set it aside. I always figured I would want these one day. I had plenty of jars and just used left over ribbon and twine from the garlands to fancy them up. 

On to the party! This night wouldn't have happened with out my husband! When it comes to my birthday I am usually really excited but too timid to try to plan anything big. I think last year we ate at Fuzzy's Tacos and I had a crafting day with a couple of close friends. I hadn't had a party in like 8 years and he was the one who encouraged me to make it special. He and my mom planned a lot so that I wouldn't have to stress about things. That was probably the best gift I could have received! 

The cutest party guests! Eva, our 3 nieces, and 3 kids that belong to our friends. They were all so well behaved. I love each of these kiddos sooooo much!

I had to go through the line first since it was my party and then the moms fixed plates for the kids. Since we were the first ones eating I decided to join them. I guess 30 isn't too big for the kids' table! 

After dinner it was time for some dancing! We moved our furniture out and two-stepped all around. 

With sweet church friends.

"Happy Birthday" to me?!?! Soaking up the moment.

Why is Eva kissing me? Because I finally let her have a bit of cake. When the cake got dropped off that afternoon she said, "CAKE! CAKE! CAKE!" and couldn't wait to try some. Me, too, little girl.

 Opening some presents!

With my best friend Marianne. 

 With my Bradley family. There are a lot of us!

With my parents. 30 years with them has been good. I am so blessed to have such wonderful parents. I love them so much! 

Nana out on the dance floor with some grandbabies! 

Dancing my heart out with the love of my life! 

One last shot of the world's best cake. I wish I could share a piece with everybody who is reading this blog :)