DIY party

Natalie’s Garden Tea Party

There was a white curtains and a few flower arrangements. The color scheme was soft and muted, with shades of pink, cream, and gold, giving the event an elegant and sophisticated feel.

The guests were a mix of family and friends, all gathered together to celebrate Natalie’s first birthday. Rachel had spent weeks planning the perfect party, carefully selecting each dessert and decor item to create a beautiful and memorable experience for everyone.

As the party got underway, guests mingled and chatted, taking in the stunning view and enjoying the delicious treats. The macarons were light and fluffy, with a delicate sweetness that melted in your mouth. The iced cookies were intricately decorated, with tiny details that made them almost too beautiful to eat. The cake pops were a hit, with their whimsical flower decorations and delicious cake centers.

But the real showstopper was the naked cake from Pikabu. It was a work of art, with layers of moist cake and creamy frosting, topped with fresh berries and edible flowers. Guests couldn’t stop marveling at its beauty, and once they tasted it, they were hooked. It was the perfect centerpiece for the elegant tea party, and Rachel couldn’t have been more pleased.

As the day wore on, Natalie’s excitement grew. She was surrounded by love and laughter, and she couldn’t have been happier. She played with her toys, danced to the music, and even tried to sneak a taste of the desserts when no one was looking.

As the sun began to set over the ocean, the party drew to a close. Rachel thanked her guests for coming and for making Natalie’s first birthday so special. As the guests left, they couldn’t help but feel grateful for the beautiful day, the delicious treats, and the stunning view. It was a celebration they would never forget.

Venue: Pacifica Del Mar

Desserts: Pikabu by Lesly Su

Macarons: Happy Macs

Name sign: Bodhi Nest Design

Graphic design: Hae-Jean Kim- dohlhousedesigns etsy

Design and styling: Dohlhouse Designs

December 23, 2018

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 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

Black and white unicorn Korean 1st birthday!

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon when Grace and Daniel hosted their daughter Blake’s first birthday party, also known as dohl party, at the Brick and Laurel event space in La Mesa. Grace had a specific vision for the party, and she wanted it to be a modern take on the unicorn theme. So, our help, she created a super cute and stylish celebration.

The venue was decorated with a black and white color scheme, accented with pops of pink. The room was adorned with unicorn-themed graphic designs, and pink sequins shining. The venue had an urban vibe that perfectly suited the modern style that Grace was aiming for.

The guests were greeted with packaged matching candy bags, snacks, and popcorn, which they could enjoy while mingling with other guests. The favors were beautifully adorned with unicorn tags, adding a touch of magic to the party.

The real showstopper was the cake and cookies by Wednesday Cakes, which were almost too beautiful to eat. The cake was a work of art, with a white unicorn horn. The cookies were also decorated with unicorns and geometric patterns, tying in with the party’s theme.

Throughout the party, Blake was dressed in an adorable black and white dress with a unicorn horn headband. She was surrounded by her family and friends, all of whom were enjoying the festivities.

Overall, the party was a huge success, and Grace was thrilled with how everything turned out. It was a modern take on a classic theme, and it perfectly captured the fun and magical spirit of a dohl party. Blake and her guests will surely remember this party for years to come.

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

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

DIY Tassel Garland

My nieces 10th birthday party is coming up next week. We decided to decorate some of the tables with some tassel garlands. So I figured why not create a simple tutorial for you as promised. Please let me know if this is helpful. I’ve watched many tutorials and read DIY articles on how to make these things and found them to be confusing so I came up with my own easy way to create them. I don’t know if this is the right way to make them, but it works for me and they turn out great. So here goes:

Supplies you will Need:

Tissue Paper
Scissors
Washi Tape
Hot Glue Gun (optional)

(Note: in this tutorial each sheet of tissue paper makes 4 long skinny tassels)

Layout the sheet of tissue flat (horizontal). Try to smooth it out so that your tassel strands are straight a pretty.

2. Fold the flat horizontal sheet over from left to right. (please note in the bottom photo I flipped the folded sheet above so that the folded edge is on top)

3. Fold the above sheet again from left to right. Open the fold and cut all the along the folded line to form 2 sheets.

4. Keep the Folded edge on the top. Take 1 of the sheets above and fold it over left and right again and cut down the middle. Repeat this to the 2nd sheet and now you should have 4 skinny rectangle strips like the one below.

5. Fold one of the sheets 3 times in the middle (see below)

6. Open up one fold and cut down the middle leaving an inch near the folded end uncut. Make sure to cut down the side that is not folded. You should leave the folded edge uncut about an inch.

7. Open another fold and cut down the middle again leaving an inch uncut.

8. Open it up again and cut the last strip, leaving an inch.

9. open up the tassel and gently spread it out flat like a spider.

10. Start gathering and rolling the tissue in the middle

11. Tightly twist the middle part

11. Twist and loop the two sides together creating a ring.

12. fasten the looped part with some glue or washi tape

13. And ta-da— you have a tassel… now make 100 more and you have a tassel garland… heehee easy-peazy

14. Example of 2 tassels…. left has 2 folds and thicker strands. Right has 3 folds and thin strands.

15. Here is a bunch of the tassels in various colord…

March 20, 2017

It’s a flowery lilac anniversary~

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!

February 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!