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A Pretty-in-Pastel Carousel Party With an Amazing Chalkboard Tribute

Suzanne Olvey of Fanciful Events is a master at throwing gorgeous girlie parties.

Suzanne Olvey of Fanciful Events is a master at throwing gorgeous girlie parties. (Just check out this Sleeping Beauty bash she created for her oldest daughter.) So we weren't surprised when she sent us another jaw-dropper: a pastel carousel-inspired party she dreamed up for her youngest daughter, Adriana.

The amount of detail in this event (beautifully photographed by Renee Nicole) was almost overwhelming, with gorgeous backdrops and table coverings, the sweetest desserts, and tons of thoughtful carousel-themed extras, but it was the custom-created birthday girl chalkboard from Etsy's Moulage Collection that really put us over the edge. Featuring all of Adriana's favorite things (including carousels, of course), it added a modern twist to this pastel party, and we're totally stealing the idea for our own kids! Keep clicking to check out more pics of the must-see chalkboard, carousels galore, and more.

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Disney

Blue or Pink? A Sweet Sleeping Beauty Birthday Party

We've seen our fair share of princess parties inspired by Disney.

We've seen our fair share of princess parties inspired by Disney. (Remember this adorable Snow White soiree? And this Project Runway-meets-princess party?) But while Sleeping Beauty — aka Briar Rose, aka Princess Aurora — is one of our favorite classic Disney princesses, she hasn't popped up on the kid party circuit much . . . until now (though we're guessing she'll get more popular with next year's release of Maleficent)! Suzanne Olvey of Fanciful Events used the cursed princess as an inspiration for her daughter's lovely birthday party, full of rose-topped sweets, a cake fit for royalty, and an awesome design-your-own-tutu station. "I wanted to incorporate the famous pink vs. blue fight between the fairies," Suzanne says. "The party turned out really special and so magical." Keep clicking for all the princess-perfect details!

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