This week my Grandmother Eleanor, aka “Grandma Jingles”, turns 90. I think this calls for a celebration. The Fashionista also recently had a birthday. Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape.
Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape
We celebrated the Fashionista’s birthday on the 4th. But Grandma likes The Beatles too.
As I have mentioned before my daughter is an old soul who likes mid-century modern and everything vintage. I always keep my eye out for things when I am cruising thrift stores. I found some great old napkins, tablecloth, and a book of party games for mere pennies. The polka dotted plates came from Target and the candy from the Dollar Store.
Grandma Jingles sent the paper drink coasters, I found the candles here when purchasing straws on Etsy and the party favors were simple paper die cuts topped with a mini cupcake liner filled with red hots.
Here’s a close-up. I’ve created similar favors for Grandma’s party on Thursday.
Sometimes I think paper plates are just fine. We used the vintage silver plate though.
The Cake
A store-bought cake is perfectly acceptable too. Although it did get jazzed rocked up.
Loved this paper banner. It was a free printable on Pinterest.
I cut the banner out with scissors and used scrapbooking glue dots. I can never get enough bakers twine.
The Go-Go Swingers aka The Beatles were found at my mom’s house last September. A true treasure.
Sadly, George must have gotten too close to a candle one year and now looks like a cyborg. We just try to capture his good side.
Here’s the backside view of the boys.
Lemonade was the refreshment of choice. Extra bunting flags were used as straw flags.
Vanilla ice cream in vintage champagne glasses helped cut the sweetness of the chocolate cake. A big “thank you” to my good friend Miss Marty for giving us the blue cake plate.
As usual, I had help with the decorating.
Great Gifts
Her fur boy was SO excited to give her his gift. It was a vintage velvet footstool he found at the thrift store.
She loved it, as well as the book “Parisian Chic” from her brother.
We gave her a pair of coveted shoes.
I leave for Minnesota tomorrow but will give you a sneak peek of the party preparations for Grandma’s Jingles 90th birthday throughout the week.
May your Monday be full of fun and games.
Laura
I was never an “old soul” at 23. It took me about 40 years to appreciate anything old. Love the Beatles cake. Laura, we have snow this morning in northern Minnesota!
What great looking table! The cake toppers are a real find!
chris
Une fête très certainement réussie…
merci de partager avec nous vos photos.
Un très joyeux anniversaire avec quelques heures de retard.
La décoration du gâteau est superbe. La photo avec le toutou est absolument amusante. ma chienne dalmatienne aurait bien fait un duo avec lui.
gros bisous
What a great party. Those Beatles are such a treasure!
I love the name Eleanor.
Safe travels and Happy Birthday to Grandma Jingles.
How fun! I loveeeeeeeeeeeee all the decorations and loving the cake topper!!!!
How fun! Oh I love it all. The tablescape, the cake, the decor, footstool…well, I would be one happy 90 year old! Happy Birthday to your Grandmother. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
What fun! Anything involving the Beatles has to be fun in my book! Happy Birthday all around and safe trip!
Happy Birthday to your Mom!! I love the cake! I love the Beatles figures, poor George! 🙂
Oh how fun! I have a couple vintage paper tablecloths I've been afraid to use, you've ispired me to just do it! The Beatles cake is just great! What a fun party for both of them.
Very cute table for your daughter! And for Grandma Jingles!
Safe travels to you:)
Cool beans! Happy birthday to the Fashionista! You and The Maven are so close in age! Best wishes for the year ahead – an exciting one for sure. Ann
I met them when they came to Seattle in 1966.
The cake turned out amazing!
Thanks to you,your sweet fashionista, and Grandma Jingles…they live on!
Safe travels! Have fun partying and traveling with the Fab Four!
~Lynne
w/L.
That tablescape puts a big smile on my face! Happy 90th to Grandma and have a great trip! ~ Maureen
Laura,
I love the Fashionista's party decor! I hope you sang Happy Birthday to her as well as these fab four:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoSUhbNntQ
Save a slice of John for me. 🙂
Love,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
Love the Beatlesss!!! What a terrific party, wow, wish I attended. Your grandma must be one swinging lady! HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many moooree…Hugs,
FABBY
Oh how very cute! I had those figurines on my 8th birthday cake back in 1968! Jane
Oh how very cute! I had those figurines on my 8th birthday cake back in 1968! Jane
What a cute theme for a birthday!
Loved reading your Sunday post Laura- sounds like Jesus is really working in your life these days-
bee blessed
mary
Your festive table is so pretty. The bright colours are so fun and happy. Happy belated birthday to your Princess Fashionista and Happy 90th Birthday to Grandma Jingles. Anyone with Jingles for a name has to be fun loving and happy!
Thanks for the link to the banners. 🙂
I love how you made the 90th birthday all fun and not stuffy with a pink rose cake! Your grandmother must be the life of the party. Happy Birthday to her!
What a beautiful cake and party! I love all the decorations!
Where did you find those Beatles figures?? They would be so amazing for my boyfriend's birthday! 🙂
x jenn
Gorgeous and fun! I love all of the little touches you added to the table. The vintage “Beatles” are a definite treasure to find! It looks like your daughter enjoyed her birthday very much! Have a wonderful trip!
great set-up and I'm sure the party was even better!!! Love it!