today is my (chey’s) little baby’s first birthday!! can’t believe i have a one year old! this has been a wildly wonderful year filled with smiles all around. we are excited to throw a winter onederland themed birthday party tomorrow and see fiona’s reaction when she gets a hold of her first birthday cake. here are some festive ideas for your own first birthday decor and invitations…

{a} how sweet are these diy candy napkin ring place cards, via la mariee aux pieds nus{b} brightly painted donut balloons make the room an instant party, easy diy instructions via diy studio{c} mini votive holders make perfect containers for bite-size cupcake candles, idea from real simple; {d} say cheese with these fun flip book invites, featured on 100 layer cake{e} these little bow tie invites are a fun way to celebrate your little man, designed by atheneum creative; {f} receiving a wooden toy in a box would surely get any kid excited to attend a birthday party, designed by sugar lander, featured on oh! party{g} fill your baby’s crib with balloons for a fantastic first birthday photo op! idea from angela hardison.

thanks to our contributor lauren!