Category: Celebrations

  • Aged to Perfection 070 Style

    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.

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

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

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

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

  • Joey’s Pantone Party

    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

  • And So The Adventure Begins…

    And So The Adventure Begins…

    It was a busy weekend following the holiday season because i organizing a baby shower for Jennifer and Howard. After wrapping up Christmas and New Year’s, I was excited to put together an Adventure Awaits-themed celebration for the couple who were expecting their first baby, a boy.

    The chosen venue for the party was the Mendocino Farms restaurant in La Jolla, California. We were thrilled with the restaurant’s beauty and how accommodating the employees were. The space was perfect for the occasion.

    To create the perfect atmosphere, we made our own DIY diaper cake, hung balloon clusters shaped like clouds, and handmade paper lantern hot air balloons all around the restaurant. The decorations added a magical touch to the Adventure Awaits theme and made the couple feel special.

    We bought snacks and sweets to make sure everyone had something to nibble on during the party. The star of the dessert table was Angela’s delicious cookies, which everyone couldn’t stop raving about. Angela, the baker from Wednesday Cakes, was a hit with everyone at the party. She is talented, sweet, and cute, and her baked goods were fantastic.

    The party was a huge success, and everyone had a great time celebrating Jennifer and Howard’s baby boy. The Adventure Awaits theme made the event unforgettable, and everyone left with happy memories of the beautiful day.

    Make this happen for you!!!

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    Wood Round Plates: https://amzn.to/3LUe2kS

    Mylar Oh Boy Balloons: https://amzn.to/425v99b

    All party kit printables can be found on our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/579084667/adventure-begins-baby-shower-kit

  • Curious Elijah

    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.

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  • A Botanical Garden Party for Meritt!

    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.

  • Pink, purple, green and blue Isabelle is turning 2

    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!

  • Happy Galentine’s Day

    Happy Galentine’s Day

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    I had no idea Galentine’s day was actually a thing, but apparently it was aired on an episode of Park and Rec… You can watch it on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GzNX3gI38M

    On the video they were saying that Galentine’s Day was celebrated on February 13th with girl friends and that it should be a national holiday! It really should be a national holiday. I think every girl needs to celebrate at least one day out of the year with their gals. That would be awesome!

    Anyways, one of my good friends Sara invited me to attend a Galentine’s Day celebration with some good girl friends and it was amazing. She did a spectacular job in setting up the event.  She had cute little signs everywhere, little mailbox place card holders, flowers and chocolates in the center. It was a day to remember for sure. We each enjoyed our dinner and drinks and took home a box of chocolates.