A Party Fit For Marie Antoinette
The table is dressed with a matelasse cloth covered in roses, candy, confetti and images of the queen. Crystal candlesticks are dripping with jewels. At each setting is a collection of antique silver and China topped with a vintage handkerchief to be used as a napkin. In the center of the napkin is a ring fit for such regal guests.
You can’t have a party without cupcakes. I made the toppers from images of the queen printed on card stock. A toothpick was glued between two back to back circles.
Our ladies in waiting are The Fashionista and Hannah. They shall be serving a dinner of french onion soup, salad with french dressing, cordon bleu, green bean almondine and scalloped potatoes.
Although the invitation instructed that “Men, children, and beasts are most unwelcome…” perhaps we can make an exception for my darling court jester, Rudi.
Of course, Marie Antoinette is playing on the big screen tv. The movie is muted though while music from various French artists is piped through the surround sound for total ambiance.
It is a rose scented candle with an image of Marie Antoinette. The round fleur de lis tag reads “Merci” on the back.
Au Revoir!
The Duchess of Decor
Hi Laura,What a glorious celebration fit for a Queen. Hope you had a wonderful Birthday celebration!Brandee 🙂
What a lovely party! Thank you for inviting me! I’m wearing my pearls now. You certainly were the bell of the ball! I’m off to work on my minuette now…. : ) Glad you are back and had a safe trip! ~~Liz~~
Yay, it’s beautiful!! Congrats on 40! I’m up next on the 15th of September. 🙂Wonderful party!! *air kisses to both cheeks*
Oh, how fun!I love the costumes of the Ladies in Waiting! And your look is definitely festive! It would be fun to see a group picture. Did everyone dress up?
Happy Birthday! What a great party! I’m so impressed with all the details! I received my giveaway prize I won yesterday! Thank you! It’s even more beautiful than it looked in the photo!
Laura,What a fantastic party!!!! Alyssa out did herself in the fashion department! The table settings were wonderful and I love all the fun flirty details you put into your party favors. It looks like a delicious and delectable time was had by all, too fun!
What a beautiful party! Hope your birthday celebration was wonderful!What a great age, too! It justs gets better and better! 🙂Blessings!Myrna
Happy Birthday! It looks like you had a wonderful party. Love your theme and your tv cabinet is so pretty.
I have been out lately and am just now catching up. Happy Birthday! What a lovely party! I am so sorry about your father. My prayers are you with you, my friend!
Oh I’m so glad that you had a good time at your party. It is truly so creative. (I may have to steal some of your idea for my 40th.) You look fabulous!*hugs*
Hi there….love your blog. What a great idea for a party. Love all your shabby decor. Girl after my own heart. cherry
I am glad that everyone is enjoying the festivities.Please feel free to use any of the ideas for your own personal use. Yes, all of the guests did arrive dressed for the occasion and we did take a few group photos. Some of the women are not comfortable with being “on view” so I am saving those photos for my scrapbook.
Hi Laura,Happy 40th birthday, and I just want you to know that I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I hope you are doing okay, and have the support of great friends and family…and obviously, you do.Linda
What fun!!! Such great details… and you made it come together so beautifully.. Toilet paper rolls—so many uses! That was my kinda party, especially since you included so many hamdmade things. Loved your ideas. a friend of mind and i are planning a baby shower for another friend of ours, i will pass on this post to her since i think we may be able to use some of the ideas you had, especially for the table extras. lovely little confetti there. did you make the dripping jewels for the candles? well, now, hope you had a wonderful day. your daughter is very pretty, by the way. and… that is it… thinking of you and praying… 🙂
Your party looks like it was wonderful! I love all the ideas! I loved that movie!! Happy Birthday.
Wow! You really know how to throw a party. Your attention to detail is phenomenal! It’s absolutely beautiful.Happy, Happy Birthday to You!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! I wish I could have been there, but “WHOO HOO!”…I can't wait for my party favor to arrive. I finally got picked…hee hee & lots of glee, for sure! Happy 40th! What a beautiful party…thanks for the invite.Tara
Oh how sweet. And quite the surprise at the end. Thank you.I was scrolling through your pictures thinking how creative your party was and how much I would love to do something similar for my daughter’s birthday.I didn’t expect to win anything and I was shocked to see my name. It looks like you had a fantastic time. Happy Birthday!!!~Melissa
Happy 40th!! Isnt’ it wonderful to celebrate Life!!!Suzanne
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! And I love the Robert Frost quote!!!You are in my Halloween Swap!!! YEAH!!!Please send your full address and email address to me at FourSistersInACottage@msn.comHugs and Love, Amy
Happy Birthday! You look wonderful! Amazing how “Modern Day Marie” hair is so similiar to “80’s” hair!But you all looked wonderful! Much classier than my Dorothy the Dino outfit I don what now seems so many years ago! Miss you! Kelly
What a fabulous party! Happy happy Birthday! 40 is a GREAT age to be. I know you will do it proud, sweet friend.xo Lidy
What a lovely party. Happy Happy Birthday!
That beautiful celebration! Very delicate each detail. Adorable your dog. A greeting
Good morning Laura 🙂I had a lovely time at the party! Vous, vos dames dans l’attente et le décor étaient magnifiques!hugs,rue
What a fabulous party! And you look absolutely wonderful – Marie Antoinette would approve!Lorrie
Everything looks incredible! Thanks for the invite! Happy, happy birthday!Have a blessed and wonderful day!smiles, kari & kijsa
Thanks for the visit! What a lovely themed party!MArie would be thrilled 🙂 Happy Bday!! Hugs, Kimberly
Hi LauraWhat a lovely celebration. Happy Birthday. I had such a lovely time. Everything was done to the nines and I loved the table setting and the table favours. I was so happy to pick up a special favour on my way out also. I loved your new look, your daughter did a great job. Everything from the music to the candles was absolutely devine.Thank you again.Stop by my blog for Trivia Friday…and good luck!Have a lovely weekend.Judi
I’ve wanted to write sooner when I read about your Father’s passing. It hit me personally. Experiencing loss is so difficult and sometimes someone else’s loss brings up my own grieving process. May your cherished memories help heal your heart at this time.A Birthday celebration surrounded by family and friends is the best gift of all! Happy Birthday!Have a *SWEET EVENING*!Sara
First, your daughter did a great job making you look hot! The decor was amazing. You know how to have a party. I love to come to your blog and escape into your pretty world. Hoping that some of it rubs off on me 🙂
Looks like you had a great party, and really gave your guests a good time! I turned 40 last year and bought my first house!I hope your trip and your party have been rejuvenating and life-affirming.
Oh what a fab party!!! Happy Birthday! You sure do know how to throw a stylish party. 🙂
oh hello therei know you left this up on my computer on purposebahahi love you!!!ps – rudii is a bad mama jama
That is SO gorgeous!
A very happy (belated) birthday to you! It looks like it was a magnificent day! 🙂
Loved your cute party !
Ok I know I’m late with this post but I just saw it today. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Sure looks like by the photos.What a lovely idea for a party! You did a great job!Would you mind telling me how you made those darling candy cups. I love them and would like to make them for my niece’s birthday party.You have such tallent! I’m in awe!Hugs,Joanne
I havent learned how to make these! Can you teach me? 🙂
What a beautiful party you hosted for yourself 🙂 That looked like so much fun! Too bad we couldn’t have all really been there!Here is a party I gave a neighbor:http://shabbyinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/08/snow-queens.html
I love it!!! I have a dog just like yours….I love how you decorated the cupcakes and how you dressed up—what fun!!!!!!!!!!
How fun was that! I wish I had been there. We could have both celebrated 40. I am so happy that you shared this event with me and I just love your blog. I will be back very soon and I look forward to chatting with you soon! Rhonda…
Bonjour Laura…..What a wonderful idea……what a wonderful way to celebrate you 40th. BTW…..Congratulations!Hope your day is a beautiful one….xoxo
how adorable! I share your ideas! Im planning a M.A party for me and my bridesmaids this spring. its going to be so cute. Im designing it after the movie (which we will be watching in the evening) by having cute bright colors all around the house and colorful cakes, movie scene posters around, etc. Im so excited! your party looked great!
HOW FUN! P.S. you don't look a day over 30.
What a fantastic original idea! Hope you had a great birthday.
Awesome idea, I'm totally doing that for my 40th!!
How creative! (Happy FB day!)
Love loved this party! Beautiful!
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Again you've put me to shame!!! We have guests for Sunday lunch this week so have been inspired to think of ways I can go above and beyond my usual boring table mats!
Congrats on making FB.
B x
Another great party theme although the one gal looked like Marie Antoinette from the 60's. And the dog? Doesn't he/she have enough sense to run and hide when you are planning for a party? LOL So cute. Enjoy your SITS day.
Let Them Eat Cake…
What a lovely idea for a birthday party.. loved the modern Marie..
Lilliy.. new member of SITS and loving it..
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Love it!!!!
A Queen after my own heart, lol!
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
i love it! love the costumes. decor. && the doggie. 🙂 so cute. awesome them! Happy SITS!
Looks like SO MUCH FUN!
Very cool! I turned 40 last Oct. Wish I had thought of something like that. What a fun way to celebrate a Milestone, lol.
Beautiful! Wonderful idea! I love the costumes and that your dog participates! Happy SITS!!
Looks like you all have the best parties!! How fun!
That's elaborate! I hope you had a wonderful birthday.
Why Marie Antoinette?
Thanks for letting us experience your party! 🙂 It looked lovely. The cupcakes were gorgeous.
Happy SITS Day!
Beautiful! I love the design on the toilet paper roll, so creative!
You really should be party planning for a profession – you are obviously excellent at it!
Your creativity knows no bounds!!!
It is all in the details right! Love the party, you look amazing!! How much fun, that had to have been a lot of work. Your friends are so lucky!
C'etait un tres bon fete! Joyeaux Anniversaire Madame!
I love how the dog is always included..lol!
Another nice look back on a great post! Happy SITS feature day!
I love your candelabra! It's so beautiful! Happy SITS FB Day!
Happy belated Birthday!
What a beautiful party. I hope you guys had a wonderful time. I love everything but especially that you dressed up and “Men, children and beasts are most unwelcome…”!!
You are so creative!
AMAZING party!
HOnestly, too much work for my own party. I wouldnt hesitate to do this if it wasnt my OWN party though.
Turning 40 never looked so fun. What a great idea.
Happy SITS Day!
This is fabulous! I just watched Marie Antoinette, again, the other day. You are so creative and talented!
Wow you are such a very talented lady!! I am highly impressed with you 🙂 Thanks for sharing and HAPPY SITS DAY!!
Love it! Such a creative idea!
Maybe turning 40 won't be so bad at'all. If I can have a party like this one!
I think this would great for a bridal shower too! Great idea and Happy 40th birhtday a little late!
Wow – amazing! So much fun!
looks like a great time
Now what else could your daughter be but a fashion design student when she has such a creative mother. Awesome! I hope you are enjoying your SITS Day.
Love the tablescape! Adore the hair!
You are wonderfully creative! I love your ideas!
When I turn 60, I'm calling you to decorate my house (and me!!!) WOW!
What a fantastic 40th! Just beautiful.
Happy SITS Day!!
I'm a follower now 🙂 I can't wait to see what all you are up to now.
You sure know how to throw a great party…
Again love the dog..
How awesome! What a great twist to Girl's Night! I love it!
You are the hostess with the mostess! What a great theme party.
Stopping by from sits!
Happy SITS day.
What a delighfully wonderful way to celebrate your birthday.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!
everything looked perfect!!!!!
hope you had a great time!!!!!!
Wow what a blast! Happy 40th…way to turn a day most people dread into something fabulous! 🙂
Giving me some ideas, little lady. I am nose to nose with 40 myself!
Oh how fun….
Happy SITS Day!
Absolutely gorgeous. I have a collection of vintage tea cups and I love to entertain. Party at my house!
Wow, when you do it up, you really do it up! So much fun.
Fabulous! I LOVE the dresses.
Hanneke
What a fun party theme! Over from SITS to say hello.
Wow, you all know how to throw a party.
You are very creative
I love vintage style. What a beautiful party. =)
How fun, looks like y'all really know how to throw a party. Great details.
What a unique way to celebrate 40. So, that was almost a year ago but I'll still say Happy Bday and for the one coming up next month 🙂
Happy SITS Day. Wow, you really outdid yourself. That looks like an amazing party with some amazing decorations. Well done.
That's beautiful!
Happy SITSday!
Oh, you rock! What a fun theme!
What a great idea!
Gorgeous!
do you live near me – I want to come to a party at your house!
I just LOVE IT, what a fun theme! The hair is lovely 😉 And I do love how your pup always participates.
Jamie 🙂
The outfits were amazing. Love this!
popping over from SITS what a great party and what a lot of work went into this !
Wow, what a great party (and a lot of work!!) Love the dog:)
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wow, I'm turning 40 this year, I may just steal your idea! xx
When I turned 40 I threw a party as well. Good for you lady.
How cool! And I love your “court jester”, LOL!
I love all the attention to detail – and your daughter did a fabulous job with you “look”
Again. I am amazed!!! Really. Wow. So beautiful!!!!
So pretty, so fancy, so fun!
Cool!
Once again, very creative.
happy sits day!
Love the use of TP rolls! 😀
such thought and creativity, I love it! happy SITSta's day!
fancy pants! Love it!
Dang that is some party. Lol, my hair would be ready for that party after just brushing it!
What beautiful place settings!
That table is gorgeous! Come do my house! 🙂
What a fabulous idea!
Your daughter should have done the dog's hair too, that would have been great!
I totally love this idea! I would love a party like that!!
Happy SITS day!
Great idea !
Over from SITS. You are just soooo creative. What a cute idea!
how adorable!!!!
How cute! 🙂 Looks like a fun party!
You have such a gift….thanks for inspiring us!
Wow! This is awesome!!!
You're not one for doing things halfway, huh? 😉
This party is amazing! I love every detail down to the jewels dripping from the candlesticks. Great job!! It must have been so much fun!