Category: Favors

  • A BOHO Chic Dream

    A BOHO Chic Dream

    Ainsley Rose, what a lovely name for a new arrival! The boho chic baby shower held in honor of this little one was just as beautiful and unique as her name. Hosted at the stunning Flower Child in Del Mar, the shower was a perfect blend of nature, creativity, and love.

    The DIY aspect of the party was evident everywhere you looked. From the carefully crafted dream catchers hanging from every corner to the intricate macrame backdrop, each detail was a labor of love. The custom silhouette banner and signs added a personal touch to the event, while the activity packages prepared for each guest made sure that everyone had a memorable time.

    The dreamcatcher signin board was a true standout, a beautiful piece of art that will undoubtedly become a treasured keepsake. All in all, the boho chic baby shower for Ainsley Rose was a magical and unforgettable celebration of life, love, and new beginnings.

    Venue: Flower Child Del Mar

    Cookies: Wednesday Cakes

    Donuts: Home Bake Shop

    Graphics and Styling: Dohlhouse Designs

    Check it out:

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  • Pokemon Training Camp

    Pokemon Training Camp

    The day of the party had finally arrived and the excitement in the air was palpable. My son woke up extra early, eager to start his special day. I had spent weeks planning and preparing for this event and I was eager to see everything come together.

    As we arrived at the FIT Athletic Club, we were greeted by the staff who had set up a special section just for us. The pool was sparkling in the sunshine and the jumpy house was inflated and ready to go. The lifeguard on duty greeted us and went over the safety rules with the kids before they jumped into the water.

    I could see the excitement in my son’s eyes as he ran from activity to activity, completing each training exercise with enthusiasm. He loved the activity sheet and was eager to show off his knowledge of all the different Pokémon. He was also thrilled with the handmade pokeballs and spent so much time searching for them all over the place, catching each one with a triumphant cry.

    The jumpy house was a hit too, with the kids jumping around like Magikarp and trying to outdo each other with their best moves. And when it came time for the swim like Gyarados exercise, the kids were eager to show off their skills in the water.

    As the day drew to a close, we gathered around the picnic tables to eat cake and delicious desserts from Wednesday Cakes. My son was beaming with pride as he received his official certification as a Pokémon trainer.

    Looking back on the day, I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. It was the perfect celebration for my son’s fifth birthday and a day that he will surely remember for years to come. And as we drove home, exhausted but happy, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for all the memories we had created together.

    Training Exercise 1: Intelligence Gathering. I had a custom activity sheet for the kids to color and to ‘guess that pokémon’.

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    Training Exercise 2: Gotta Catchem’ All. I handmade pokeballs out of Ping-Pong balls and hid them all over the place so the kids could go catch all the Pokémon. Anyone need Pokeballs I have a lot… heehee

    To make:

    1. Get Ping-Pong balls from the dollar store
    2. Get Red acrylic paint or spray paint
    3. Use black tape to make the line
    4. Printed small circles and hand cut and glued them to the balls.

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    Training Exercise 3: Jump like Magikarp in the jumpy house

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    Training Exercise 4: Swim like Gyarados

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    After all that play and eating yummy deserts and cake from three30bakes everyone was certified as a pokémon trainer.

    Check out all the details:

    1. Location: FIT Athletic club in carmel mountain
    2. Cake and Cookies: three50bakes
    3. Graphics and Print: in house at DohlhouseDesigns
    4. Donuts: DIY How to Make Mini Pokemon Donuts!
  • Oh What Fun Otis Is One!

    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:

  • Get inspired for St. Patrick’s Day!

    Get inspired for St. Patrick’s Day!

    My friends and I try to get together as much as possible for holidays and events. Our playdates have turned into mini holiday parties! It’s so fun and festive for the kids and mamas.  Check out the St patty’s day playdate I just attended. Maybe it’ll inspire you! I know it has definitely inspired me. The hostess prepared a fabulous DIY rainbow pizza for the kids and for the Irish in us (none of us are Irish (except one of the kids. She’s part Irish heehee)) we shared a Irish-inspired meal of corn beef and cabbage with roasted potatoes, Irish soda bread and yummy green desserts! Yummy!!!

     💚💚🍀🍀”A good friend is like a 4 leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have” 🍀🍀💚💚


     

    I didn’t actually make this cupcake myself but it was delicious and moist! Here is the recipe that was used!

    THE BEST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE RECIPE

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups sugar
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
    • 1 cup milk
    • ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 cup boiling water
    • Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.

    For the cake:

    1. Preheat oven to 325º F.
    2. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
    3. Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk through to combine or, using your paddle attachment, stir through flour mixture until combined well.
    4. Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined. Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter. Beat on high speed for about 1 minute to add air to the batter.
    5. Evenly distribute cake batter. Each cupcake liner should be about ½ full.
    6. Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes
    7. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
    8. Prepare Buttercream Frosting according to instructions.

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    The corned beef glaze recipe:

    • ¼ cup molasses
    • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons horseradish
    • 2 tablespoons mustard

     After slow cooking corned beef, bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes while glazing. 


  • It’s a flowery lilac anniversary~

    It’s a flowery lilac anniversary~

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    First of all I would like to give a shout out to David and Diana. Have the Happiest 25th Anniversary! Hope you love your Ice Cream Favors!

    We just opened our Etsy store so we have been anticipating the moment of getting a sale. We’ve been working really hard on various projects and trying to spread the word about what we are all about. This whole “getting your name out there” has been quite a process. I get so excited when I see the result of our hard work when we get likes and favorites. I’m like a little kid in a candy store, in aw that people actually like my work and found me somehow.

    This past weekend I was on a mini vacation and I got a notification from a potential customer. So exciting! The customer was so nice and really liked our Sugar and Spice tags and wanted to customize them for her parents 25th anniversary party. After answering all her questions and concerns she decided to go with us and bought our custom designed tags. It was soooooo nice and awesome to get that notification of our first sale.  We just designed these Custom Ice Cream favor tags for their Anniversary party! They wanted it lilac, white and cream, using florals and customized with different ice cream flavors. Above is what we came up with for their special event.

    You can get your own customized here!

     

     




  • Cute packages

    Cute packages

    The best thing I ever did was invest in a 2in circle punch. Seriously saved my life and time when I was preparing for my son’s Dohl (Korean 1st Birthday). There are so many different types out there but I went with the Fiskars Circle Squeeze Punch Round n’ Round. Presentation and the details are key to makeing your party stand out from just any other party. Packaging up goodies and snacks adds a special touch to your event. I love designing circle tags or labels for all my events because it’s so simple and it makes your party beautiful and memorable. Here are a few examples of the designs I worked on.

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    Things you’ll need to achieve this look:

    1. Go to our Etsy Shop (DohlHouseDesigns) and pick a design
    2. A Printer or just print a kinkos
    3. Fiskars Circle Squeeze Punch Round n’ Round
    4. Wilton 1912-1294 100 Count Party Bags, Clear, Mega Pack
    5. Scotch Double Sided Tape with Dispenser, 1/2 x 250 Inches, 3-Pack Caddy (3136)
    6. or ribbon of your choice

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