Birthday Party – Custom Designs & Printables for Meaningful Celebrations

Aged to Perfection 070 Style

Four years have swiftly passed since my father’s 70th birthday, a milestone worth cherishing. It feels like only yesterday that my sister and I were meticulously planning every detail of his grand celebration. Today, I am compelled to recount this remarkable event and share its story with you. The memories of that day remain vivid, etched in our hearts, and this party was truly exceptional. Allow me to take you back and recount the captivating moments that unfolded.

Picture a day adorned with sheer beauty, an ideal setting for jubilation. Our hearts brimming with excitement, my sister and I devoted months to ensuring that our father’s 70th birthday would be a treasured memory. In adherence to Korean tradition, this milestone deserved nothing less than absolute reverence and reverence we offered.

A James Bond-themed extravaganza was our chosen path, infused with a twist of uniqueness: the captivating 070 style. The Pacific Highland Ranch Community room served as our grand stage, bedecked in elegant hues of black, white, and gold, gently accentuated by hints of passionate red.

The centerpiece of the affair was none other than the magnificent cake, an artistic marvel crafted by the talented Angela of Wednesday Cakes. It took the form of a refined tuxedo, exquisitely designed to perfection. Adorning the cake was a DIY cake topper, carefully inscribed with the words “Aged to Perfection 070,” truly encapsulating the essence of this momentous occasion.

Our attention to detail extended to the delectable treats. Mini martini glasses held delightful orbs of green and white rice cake balls, each adorned with personalized DIY toothpicks bearing the numbers “070” on their tips. The dessert spread was equally captivating, featuring 007-inspired cookies from Wednesday Cakes and meticulously decorated black and white geode macarons from Happy Mac. And let us not forget the adorable poker chip chocolates adorning the tables, adding a touch of playfulness to the festivities.

A captivating photo booth beckoned guests, concealed within a top-secret envelope frame. Within its confines, cherished memories were captured, offering a permanent testament to this extraordinary day.

As the celebration unfolded, the atmosphere became infused with sheer delight. Laughter echoed, hearts overflowed with joy, and our father wore a radiant smile that stretched from ear to ear. Surrounded by the embrace of his loved ones, he basked in the warmth of their affection. It was a moment of pure bliss, and we were profoundly grateful for the opportunity to curate such an unforgettable experience.

Though four years have passed, the memories of that day remain as fresh as ever in our minds. It was a day marked by love, laughter, and delectable cuisine—a true homage to the beauty of life. We invite you to witness and cherish the essence of this remarkable celebration, where Dohlhouse Designs’ event styling expertise shone brilliantly, leaving an indelible impression. All graphics featured in this event can be found on our Etsy shop, a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship that adorned this unforgettable day.

Get these things to create your DIY party:

Mirror Centerpiece plate: https://amzn.to/44tEFEF

Gold 4×6 table frames: https://amzn.to/42oqZc1

Mini Martini glasses: https://amzn.to/3VvTTVz

Balloon Garland: https://amzn.to/3NGRCVE

Gold Tinsel Curtain: https://amzn.to/424U3pv

Black Sequins Curtain: https://amzn.to/42bgBEX

May 4, 2023

Joey’s Pantone Party

Working with Sarah and Kevin for their third baby girl Joey was an absolute pleasure. Sarah is a remarkable, talented, and creative person, which made it all the more interesting to see what she had envisioned for her daughter’s party. She had many unique ideas, but was not quite certain about what she wanted.

After some brainstorming, we decided to go with a Pantone color theme, inspired by Sarah’s desire for a minimal and uncluttered look. We selected a beautiful color palette of mustard, mint, and pink, and incorporated some of Sarah’s cute ideas into the overall concept.

The event was held at the Carmel Mountain Country Club, a stunning venue with plenty of natural light. Angela at Wednesday Cakes created an exquisite cake, cake pops, and cookies that perfectly matched the color scheme. We also personalized Japanese pocky boxes into Pantone cards with each child’s name. We also, displayed a snack wall with colorful Asian snacks and sweets.

The children had their own table, decorated with a colorful balloon garland and activity sheets at each place setting. We also included a bouquet of balloons and an activity for each guest to complete at every table.

I am so pleased with how the theme turned out, and everything looked beautiful. It was an absolute joy to work with Sarah and Kevin, and I wish them all the best with their beautiful baby girl, Joey.

Here are some shoutouts!

Venue: Carmel Mountain Country Club

Photography: Celina Kenyon Photography

Desserts: Wednesday Cakes

Graphic Design: Hae -Jean Kim

Design and styling: Dohlhousedesigns.com – Sara Lee & Hae-Jean Kim

December 23, 2018

A Little Prince Charming

Like any mother, I dreamt of my son becoming a little prince charming one day, treating a special girl like a princess. Last weekend, we threw an incredible party for Zachary, fulfilling a mom’s dream and a personal party bucket list item at the same time. Talk about killing two birds with one stone!

The main table was the centerpiece of the party, adorned with a Z crest for Zachary and a stunning two-tier cake from Wednesday Cakes, topped with a golden crown. Cupcakes decorated with sparkly crowns and matching cake pops completed the theme. The color scheme was blue, white, and yellow, with a touch of gold. Flowers of various heights and shapes created a beautiful table scape. The mom even made a special request to incorporate their family dog into the decor.

We held the party at the Bernardo Heights Country Club, which was the perfect size for the occasion. We created beautiful floral arrangements for the head and guest tables and showcased a balloon garland. I had always wanted to try making a balloon garland, and I was thrilled to finally cross it off my bucket list. It was surprisingly easy to make, and I may even create a tutorial someday when I have the chance.

Designs: Dohlhousedesigns
Cakes and Dessets: Wednesday Cakes CO
Venue: Bernardo Heights Country Club
Dduk: Zion Rice Cake – 213-210-8917

October 24, 2017

Curious Elijah

Starting my Etsy shop has really been a blessing because I get to be connected to people from all over the place and hear their stories. Then somehow I’m apart of their babies 1st birthday party. I get to help bring their vision for their baby to life. It’s a pretty amazing experience that I never thought I would be doing for people other than my tiny circle of friends. Every mom or dad has a different theme or idea on what they are looking for. It’s my job to try and design what they are envisioning. There are endless possibilities.

I Just finished a custom series for a Curious George Dohl (Korean 1st Birthday) Curious Elijah is turning one! First of all this isn’t your typical dohl theme. But there are no restrictions when it comes to parties. They requested George to wear a hanbok (Traditional Korean Dress) and they wanted the designs to match their cake with bright colors of red, green blue and yellow. After researching all about Curious George and how things should look, I decided to make the series match the style of their book covers. Hope you guys like it.

September 15, 2017

A Botanical Garden Party for Meritt!

Once upon a time, there was a cute and happy little girl named Meritt. Her family had planned a dreamy garden party to celebrate her special day. The party was just gorgeous, and everyone was in love with how it turned out!

The garden was decorated with a perfect palette of muted blush pink florals and simple eucalyptus. We had worked together with the staff at Red O and their team to bring the vision to life. The result was a beautiful blend of traditions for Meritt, incorporating her Korean and Chinese roots.

The party had all the traditional Korean customs, such as dduk rice cakes and doljabi, and they also added a nice twist of Chinese traditions. One of the highlights of the celebration was an amazing dragon dance that really wowed and entertained all the guests.

There were plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. The kids had a blast with the crafts, balloon twister, and amazing caricaturist. The Red O team provided awesome food and service, and there were yummy snacks for everyone to munch on.

The desserts and cake were made by the talented three50bakes, and everyone couldn’t stop raving about how delicious they were. It was truly a feast for the senses, and Meritt was the happiest little girl in the world!

As the sun began to set, the party slowly came to an end, but the memories of the dreamy botanical garden party would last a lifetime. It was a perfect day filled with love, laughter, and happiness, and i’m sure Meritt felt so grateful to have such an amazing family and friends who put together such a wonderful celebration for her.

July 28, 2017

Oh What Fun Otis Is One!

We were beyond excited when we booked our first real client. It felt like all of our hard work and dedication had finally paid off. The client was a lovely family who wanted to celebrate their son Otis’ first birthday, which is known as dohl in the Korean tradition. They had a cute monkey theme in mind, as Otis was born in the year of the monkey according to the lunar calendar.

We wanted to create something special for Otis’ dohl, and decided to stay away from the typical jungle theme. Instead, we opted for a clean and simple look using black, white, and yellow as our primary colors. We also incorporated plenty of bananas into the decor to tie in with the monkey theme.

The party was to be held at Eclipse Chocolate in San Diego, which was a beautiful venue. We worked closely with the staff to ensure that everything would run smoothly and that we could incorporate all of the traditional elements of a dohl.

On the day of the event, we arrived early to set up and make sure that everything was perfect. The room looked stunning with our black and white decorations and the adorable monkey-themed accents.

As guests started to arrive, we could feel the excitement in the air. Everyone was eager to celebrate Otis’ big day. The traditional dohl ceremony was held, and it was a beautiful moment for the family. The highlight of the party, however, was definitely the cake smash! Otis had an absolute blast smashing into his monkey-themed cake, and the guests loved watching him.

Overall, the event was a huge success. The family was thrilled with how everything turned out, and we were so happy to have been a part of it. It was an incredible feeling to see all of our hard work pay off, and we can’t wait for our next event!

Here’s how it turned out:

July 28, 2017

Pink, purple, green and blue Isabelle is turning 2

Cute little Isabelle turned 2 not to long ago! The party was held at a ceramic paint studio called A Colorful Universe at the flower hill promenade in Del Mar! So it was perfect to have a paint party theme! Her parents spared no expense and went all out to make the kids and adults thoroughly entertained and fed. They ordered food from Flower Child and had custom coloring sheets, cupcake palette decorating, tile painting, and so much more! Kids had a blast!

July 27, 2017

Unicorn Themed First Birthday Party

My friends is planning her daughters Dohl/Dol Korean First Birthday Party. It’s such a cute unicorn theme with a modern twist to it. It’s simple with the colors from Black, White, Pink and Silver. It’s not your typical unicorn party with rainbows and pastel colors. She wanted it very graphical with a hand drawn look. The unicorn she liked for the Foxella and friends Unicorn. So I drew out a unicorn inspired by that character. I’m pretty excited to show you all what I came up with and see the day come together. We have the entire Party-kit at our shop. All items are fully customizable to fit your needs. You can change the colors and all information on the files.

Items in our Unicorn Collection:

April 30, 2017

Mint, pink, and gold craft party

This weekend was the big day to celebrate my niece’s 10th birthday party at Mint Studio in Carmel Valley! Mint Studio is a new place that just opened. They are a studio where they offer classes for adult and children for music, art and crafts. It’s a place to gather and stop pinning and start doing! I love the idea! The day of the party was busy because Mint Studio was booked back to back… We had about an hour to set up… but somehow we with the help of some good friends and the wonderful staff at Mint Studio whipped it out and it was just gorgeous! Cohesive and beautiful throughout. Check it out!

To Get This Look:

Gold Number Balloons Can be purchased online and then pumped with helium at any balloon store
Oreo Pops You will need Lollipop sticks 100 count 6 inch, Wilton 1912-1294 100 Count Party Bags, Clear, Mega Pack, Wilton White Candy Melts, 12-Ounce and Sprinkles.
Gold Ribbon

March 28, 2017

SuperHero Party!

The superhero training camp party was in full swing, with kids dressed up as their favorite comic book characters, playing games and having a blast. I carefully planned this to try and make it an unforgettable event. The DIY Gotham City backdrop was the perfect backdrop for photos, and the handmade fondant superhero cookie toppers were a hit with the kids.

But one of the games stood out as a real crowd-pleaser: the “diffused Bomb Game.” It was a simple yet fun game that involved filling black balloons with small toys and candy, then letting the kids go wild trying to pop as many balloons as they could.

The rules were simple: there were no rules. The kids were free to go in and try to pop as many balloons as they could, with the promise of keeping the prizes inside. The game was like a pinata, but without the need for hanging anything and without the risk of young children swinging bats around.

The kids were excited as they saw the balloons laid out on the floor, waiting to be popped. They eagerly grabbed the balloons and started stomping on them, trying to find the prizes inside. Some kids were jumping up and down, trying to pop the balloons with their hands, while others were rolling over them.

As the game continued, the room filled with the sounds of laughter and popping balloons. The parents couldn’t help but chuckle as they watched their little superheroes go wild, trying to collect as many prizes as they could.

In the end, every child had a smile on their face, and the parents were impressed with the simplicity and fun of the “diffused Bomb Game.” It was a great addition to the superhero training camp party, and everyone left feeling like they had a blast.

It was a success creating a memorable and entertaining party for all of the young superheroes in attendance, and the “diffused Bomb Game” had played a key role in making that happen.

To achieve the look for this party! I printed these banners, and paper goods from our etsy shop and decorated everything with it. It’s definitely an inexpensive effective way to make your party look like a superhero’s training camp. Check out the whole party kit below!