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  • Natalie’s Garden Tea 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Black and white unicorn Korean 1st birthday!

    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.

  • 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!

  • Setting the mood

    Setting the mood

    Canva Mint, Pink, and Gold Moodboard
    Canva Mint, Pink, and Gold Mood board
    Every party should start off with a mood board for inspiration with colors and things you would like to try to see incorporated! This helps us as designers to come up with a cohesive look for the printable and decor. Pinterest is always a good place to start! It’s our go to for ideas and inspirations. We love it! follow us on our Pinterest to see what were interested in.

    I was surfing through the web for color pallets and inspirations and discovered this company called Canva! I saw that they create mood boards for you. It’s pretty awesome.

    So my next project is planning a 10-year-old girls birthday party. Her favorite colors are mint, pink and gold. So we decided that will be the theme throughout. We will incorporate those colors to keep the party looking cohesive.  So the first step was to pin things we liked and create a mood board. Above is what we came up with. Were thinking a macron cake, a mint, pink and gold balloon garland and other printable to match. The party is going to be held at Mint Studio in Carmel Valley so the girls will be doing a craft of some sort. We were thinking of having all the girls paint a blank canvas book with watercolors to create a smashbook. With this in mind we are incorporating the watercolor look throughout as well. Let’s see what we come up with!

    xoxo, haej

     

  • She Leaves a little Sparkle

    She Leaves a little Sparkle

    Janie and Jack Sale on Now

    isabelle_doljabiposter

    Stars and stripes was the perfect theme for Isabelle as her first birthday was so close to the 4th of July. The tricky part of designing for this theme was to stay away from the red, white and blue we were seeing everywhere for this theme. We wanted to keep it very girly by keeping it pink and sparkly with glitter. I think we achieved our goal of it looking girly and not so much 4th of July-ish. Isabelle’s parents spared no expense when it came to all the details they put in to make the party come together. They had cute goodie bags for all the kids and sparklers to take home for everyone.




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  • Cute as a button series

    Cute as a button series

    cuteasabutton-milestones.jpg

    Emerson was definitely as cute as a button on her special day. We created a whole series of “cute as a button” inspired paper goods and party decorations for her first birthday. Above is an example of our milestone board / poster. These have been very popular for Korean 1st birthday parties (dohls). It’s also a keepsake for her parents to save for ever and remember all the things she was able to do on her first birthday!

    doljabi
    Doljabi Poster

    Keeping the Dohl cohesive we  designed a very cute matching “Doljabi Poster” to go with everything at the party

    invitation.jpgA very simple design for a cute as a button themed party invitation.