I'm at it again, friends. Charlotte's birthday is in just a couple of weeks, so it's party planning time. Way back in April, she told me she wanted a MERMAID party.
"A mermaid party?!" I asked her. We had never talked about mermaids before. "Do you even know what a mermaid is?!"
"Yes, mom," she replied in her threenager voice. "Mermaids are sea key-churs (creatures) dat kinda wook wike gurls," her head cocked, thick with "you're an idiot, Mom" tone.
Point taken. Mermaids are sea creatures that kinda look like girls. Charlotte wins a mermaid party.
The super adorable Meri Meri brand has an entire line devoted to a mermaid theme, but I have strong feelings about getting TOO themey. I like parties to have a strong and cohesive theme, but look collected and a little bit eclectic. I'm splurging a bit to buy some cute Meri Meri mermaid plates, but I'll veer off into Target + Wal-Mart land for cheaper accessories.
And can I just draw a bit of attention to this rad shell punch bowl?! I know, I know - it looks cheap and weird in the Oriental Trading picture, but it is speaking to me, you guys. I MUST do something marvelous and show-stopping with this bad boy.
Wish me luck, friends.
