6.09.2013

Pearls 10th Birthday

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This weekend my cousin Pearl turned ten years old. She's a major history buff, and this spring she's delved deep into the world of the Romanov Family. She knows everything there is to know, and decided her party theme would be 1910s themed, with her family of four girls dressed as various members of the Romanovs. 

She chose Anastasia, complete with sash and tiara, and my brother sported robes and creeped around as Rasputin. We set up a picnic at a local park and had traditional Russian treats and even played a trivia game. 

Happy Birthday Pearl! 

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38 comments:

Mackenzie said...

This is the cutest thing I've ever seen!! I had the exact same interest when I was her age-- it started when I read Angel on the Square by Gloria Whelan, you should definitely recommend it to her :) It's so cool to see kids interested in history, and all the costumes are AMAZING!!

Mackenzie
www.heybirdfriend.com

ErikawithaK said...

Your brother as Rasputin is terrifyingly hilarious! What an interesting birthday party theme!

Stephanie Lynn said...

How fun! You all look darling!

art deco dame said...

Such a fun theme! Happy Birthday to her!

Sapphira said...

This is so cute! <3

MarieBayArea said...

Looks like fun

Katie J said...

That is the cutest thing ever. Your cousin sounds like such an intelligent and exciting young lady! I have always loved this time period and this party is delightful! :D

BaronessVonVintage said...

What a glorious theme! You looked just spectacular!!

Mid Century Pink said...

That's the best 10th Birthday ever!!

Helen Le Caplain said...

What a wonderful birthday party theme - and how exciting that a mini history buff came up with it?

You all look splendid (loving the dresses) but I think dedication to character must go to the mad monk!

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Unknown said...

This is sooo gorgeous. I wish I had a birthday party like this when I was a child :-)

Abbi Jane said...

That is wonderful!

I have longed to have a party like this (fashion wise)ever since reading Anne of Green Gables when her and her friends go on a "golden picnic". What a smart girl!

Gemma said...

What a fantastic idea for a party - I love seeing children embrace history and knowledge whilst finding it fun. It's what learning should be like!

You look so classically beautiful in those pictures - you're hat is particularly amazing!

xx

Rebecca said...

well, no how awesome is this? what a neat kid! and what a great family to play along. happy birthday to her

Sarah said...

What a great theme for a party. You all look wonderful! x

Landkind said...

Wow, wow, wow!!! What a birthday party!!! I love it!!!

Laurence said...

This seemed to big a perfect garden party! It's fun to see how everybiody followed the theme...

Anonymous said...

what a neat chick! To be into history and learning at such a young age is rare. Most kids want iphones, ipads, or to be on the Internet all day. Happy birthday Pearl.

Alejandra Ramos said...

I want this theme for my birthday party!

Sarah Dee said...

I was equally enthralled with history at her age (and even now!). What a creative birthday party! Can I assume you helped put together a lot of the costumes? Or is your family just the most bad ass ever?... Or both ;)

x dotti dee

Anonymous said...

what an amazing party theme!! that's so cool, and everyone looks amazing!

Rebecca @ tr[i]b[e]cca

Anonymous said...

This is the sweetest party idea! How creative!
xx
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Jitterbuggin said...

Absolutely adorable! It was a perfect day out too!

Babes in Thriftland said...

It is so cool that she chose this as her theme! She seems like a really cool kid. I want a theme like this for my next party!

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness, that is the coolest idea for a party ever! I love that your brother was Rasputin - he looks a lot like him in that costume! It looks like you had a great time! Happy Birthday, Pearl!

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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My Unfinished Life said...

wow...such a lovely theme party...love everything about it!!

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Kristian said...

Wow! Your niece sounds like such a cool ten year old.

The Fabulous Mrs.Wing said...

That looks like such a beautiful day. So much prettier than a Justin Beiber themed party that I imagine most ten year old girls wanting.

Unknown said...

I think you have what must be the coolest family ever!!

Hadley Makes said...

This is so adorable! What a loving family.

debra mejia said...

Wow, you guys go all out for a party! Very unusual theme for a little girl to choose. I sense a budding historical novelist coming about. Gorgeous costumes!

Unknown said...

Happy birthday to your smart-cookie cousin! ...Beautiful photos as always.

Witchcrafted Life said...

Fantastically lovely birthday celebration! I was nothing short of obsessed with the Romanouv family as a child, too (in no small part because I have a bit of Russian blood in my veins). I so adore that your dear cousin opted to celebrate these famous Russian royals for her special day.

♥ Jessica

Anonymous said...

When I saw all the instagrams for this, I thought it was a brilliant idea. What a great girl Pearl must be! You all look so great!!!
+Victoria+

Eruiel said...

Fantastic! Absolutely beautiful! I wish my 10th birthday party looked like this

Unknown said...

This birthday party theme has made my week.

Linno said...

What a cool kid and amazing family! I love the enthusiasm of everyone. So nice to see.