Fairy parties aren't just for kids! When my Sissy turned 60, she threw herself a fairy themed slumber party. Now, my sister, Bobbie Sue is turning 60 this week and Sissy is having us all to her home for another sleepover, BYOFW (bring your own fairy wings)
While I am in Indiana for Bobbie's celebration, I thought I'd leave you with some pictures from the earlier event.
Sissy's home is a perfect location for a fairy gathering, she collects sparkling objects, glittery trinkets, and crystal balls. Things like that are everywhere, like the ones hanging in the window behind this year's birthday girl, Bobbie Sue.
(yes, I am wearing Tinker Bell jammies, with a sparkly tuxedo jacket)
I had some stick on crystals on my nose, but after seeing this, that might have been a mistake, they look more like growths...
My husband's brother came to the sleep over, he's pretty close to Sissy. Having a gay brother is almost like having a 3rd sister. Plus, he lets me draw on his face.
And he knows how to dress up for the occasion, too!
(yes, I am wearing Tinker Bell jammies, with a sparkly tuxedo jacket)
I had some stick on crystals on my nose, but after seeing this, that might have been a mistake, they look more like growths...
My husband's brother came to the sleep over, he's pretty close to Sissy. Having a gay brother is almost like having a 3rd sister. Plus, he lets me draw on his face.
And he knows how to dress up for the occasion, too!
Connie is a life long friend of Sissy's and is also practically one of the sisters. She conducted a ceremony in honor of the birthday.
Candles and fresh flowers were just as important in the decor as all the glitter and crystal balls.
Each of us had something to say about the honoree, then about a woman in our lives who had been meaningful to us.
I convinced Bobbie Sue to let me teach her how to belly dance. Of course, I had no idea how to myself, and I dance about as graceful as a hippo. But there is something to be said for not caring how the dance looks and just going for it anyway!
Did I ever mention that I used to raise peafowl? I have a lot of peacock feathers from Percy (our papa bird) and have been making fans from them with vintage millinery and ribbon added. I thought one of the feathers would be just right to make a magic wand for Bobbie's Birthday.
It has hot pink, curly feathers from an old hat, some silk ribbon, and a millinery bloom topped off with a jewel pried from a broken vintage brooch.
Now, for a dash of fairy dust to get the magic kicked in gear, and its ready to wrap up and give to her at the party. I can't wait!! (maybe there will be more dancing..)
You are all beautiful fairies! Your hair colour looks great! Rachaelxo
Posted by: Rachael | August 22, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Oh it sounds like you're going to have SOOOOO much fun! You have the most intriguing sounding family! I missed last summer's post on Sugarwings & the Fairy Dance, and just read it tonight - she is such a little beauty! May you all have fun all week long celebrating Bobbie Sue's birthday!
Posted by: Leslie Anne | August 22, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Your family looks like they know how to have fun. What a blessing to have such a wonderful family. Martha
Posted by: Martha | August 23, 2009 at 12:55 AM
What an awesome, beautiful idea! Best wishes to your sister! Looks like a fun time was had by all!
Please pop over for a quick visit to my blog, Karla,~ I think you'd get a kick out of it!! ;-)
Blessings!
Myrna
Posted by: Myrna | August 23, 2009 at 02:12 AM
Karla, my stars your family knows how to party and as usual I am takin notes :) Looks like you all had an amazing time. Hope this new party is even a more wonderfully good time for all of you. Rose
Posted by: Rose | August 23, 2009 at 02:43 AM
I WANT TO COME TOO! (Picture me in perfect Tink pose, feet apart, arms crossed and a decided POUT at not getting my way!) What fun! Have a wonderful time and hug the Birthday Girl for us! Your Friend, Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi | August 23, 2009 at 06:02 AM
Love your parties...........Hope you had a grand time in Indiana
Posted by: Diane | August 23, 2009 at 09:07 AM
It looks like a blast!! Love the designs you painted on your brother in law! You all look like you are having so much fun!
Posted by: GAIL | August 23, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Wonderful post Karla. We need to remember to never forget the magic.
Hugs Karen
Posted by: Karen Young | August 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Karla,
This reminds me of the YaYa Sisterhood! Looks like you all had a blast! Hope your trip is going well!
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | August 23, 2009 at 04:38 PM
Congrats to your sister!
What I love so much about your blog is that, though I am convinced that you have your downs once in a while just like everybody else, you manage to take us from one party to another, you just seem to get the best out of life and I love that!
Posted by: LiLi M. | August 24, 2009 at 02:15 AM
That party sounds like so much fun! I'm sure you'll have just as much fun at this years event!
The peacock feather wand is a great idea!!!
Blessings,
Christine
Posted by: chrisitne | August 24, 2009 at 04:26 AM
Oh you girls know how to party. What fun.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | August 24, 2009 at 06:22 AM
how lovely and what fun!
enjoyed the piccies in your previous post, very lovely. And you don't strike me as being a LOL!
:O)
Posted by: sadie | August 24, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Karla, you are GORGEOUS!!! Absolutly beautiful! And your new hair color is so flattering on you!! I LOVE it!!! Your gay BIL is cute, lol!!! This party looks like so much fun!! I am so jealous! I would LOVE to have a fairy party but I would be the only one there, lol! LOVE LOVE LOVE the peacock feather wand! That is awesome!!!
Big Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | August 24, 2009 at 12:32 PM
My goodness, you have SO much fun in your world!!! What a fun party! I am dying laughing at the "growth" sparkles on your nose, hahahahaha!! You are a hoot!!! That is so something I would do! Oh, I bet your brother-in-law is fun and I bet he was the life of the party!!! Love that he let you paint on his cute face! Happy Birthday to your sister!
(((higs)))
Milli
Posted by: sashagirl | August 24, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Whoooops, I meant (((hUgs))) hahahaha!!!
Posted by: sashagirl | August 24, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Your sisters must be as much fun as you are Karla! What a fantastic idea for a sister sleepover!
Love your new 'do!
Posted by: Cami @ Creating Myself | August 24, 2009 at 05:24 PM
HOLY GEEPER...IF I DID THIS FOR ME...my family..(well the in-laws...) WOULD certainly HAve my CERtified...HMMMM...now THAT is an idea i haven't THOUGHt of YET!...that looks like such fun!!! fun fun!!!
Posted by: barbara | August 24, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Oh Karla! So happy to be reading your blog ... it went out on me for some time (again) then I was gone for a bit. Anyway as long as I am here I will say hello and let you know you have me rolling with laughter. You said you dance as graceful as hippo and I about peed my pants. that's how I feel about me - but in my younger days I was the dancing queen so I don't know what ever happened. ha Ha Ha!!! Gee and I'm only 43 and that's not that old. Anyway just had to say hi!
Posted by: DeniseLynn | August 24, 2009 at 10:45 PM
I want to party with you girls!
Posted by: Stacy | August 25, 2009 at 12:26 AM
You sisters know how to have a fun time!
Posted by: Elaine L. | August 25, 2009 at 01:26 AM
Karla, your pictures really capture the fun as it was happening and made me smile. Thanks for the glimpse into your warm and kooky world!
Mitzi Curi
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | August 25, 2009 at 05:50 AM
Karla, You and your family and friends just have too much fun. I am so jealous. thanks for always sharing the fun. Have a wonderful day.
Jean in virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | August 25, 2009 at 09:14 AM