Island Bliss, the tropical themed wedding invitation and party invitation designed by Emily for our Elli shop, was my inspiration for this board. I love her combination of the Tangerine Tango orange, rich purples and hot pinks over the sandy textured background. If I were to host a Luau this weekend, this is what I would want to wear, what I would want to serve and how I would like to decorate. Of course all of my flowers would be paper. . . right? Aloha! ~Lia
(Pssst. . . I heard there might be a paper orchid tutorial later this week).
1. Color Blocked Halter Dress by BCBG Max Azria 2. Watermelon Mai Tai from Taste.com.au 3. Outdoor Lighting Ideas from Martha Stewart 4. Island Bliss Party Invitation by Elli (that’s us)! 5. Watermelon Rounds from Not Without Salt 6. Tropical Bouquet by Glam Floral {Etsy} 7. Lei-Style Necklace from Martha Stewart Weddings 8. Lush Pina Colada Cookies by Happy Bakery {Etsy} 9. Patterned Bamboo Plates from Viva Terra
Lia
Lia is a daily crafter, maker, designer and DIYer. Find more of her creative inspiration at liagriffith.com.
Hallo! Any time I notice traffic from a particular website, I always go check it out, and I absolutely adore your blog! Thank you so much for featuring my pina colada cookies on your gorgeous luau-themed post. Such eye candy, I love it!
Warmest regards,
Charlie Michelle, from the Happy Bakery
Thanks! If I had planned ahead I would have ordered the cookies for the party kit post. Next time. :-)
Hi Lia! I just came across your luau party post. Thank you so much for featuring my tropical bouquet! :)
It is gorgeous! My favorite colors.
Hi Lia, Beautiful collage of both colors & ideas. Number Three made me think of your wonderful watercolored flowers and how pretty these would be if you painted them before folding the balloon shape. You could even hang a cluster of them together in the corner of a room inside, after the party. Thank-you for the ideas and links.
I have paper lanterns on my list of things for the blog. Great idea to add a watercolor finish to them.