Summer is Gone

I know it's officially been fall for a few weeks now, but I am still mourning the passing of summer. I blinked and it was over! I didn't even have a chance to get sick of the heat. It came and went so fast I didn't really even put away my winter clothes! This week there is definitely a chill in the air and we've started wearing layers again. Sigh. :(

I was daydreaming about all the things I love about warm weather and I remembered these photos from a party we had on our rooftop.


Balloons are such a cheap and easy way to decorate, and they're even cheaper if you don't have them filled with helium! Party stores usually sell balloons flat for about 10 cents each. I picked up six of each in ivory, peach, baby pink, medium pink, neon pink, dark pink and maroon.


I blew up the balloons myself (and almost passed out in the process - scary feeling on top of a roof, btw) and then I poked a hole with a knife in the leftover portion below the knot.


Then I threaded a 5-foot piece of twine through the new hole and knotted the twine to secure the balloon. Then just repeated with 4-6 balloons of the same color per string, spaced about 8" apart.


Then I hung the strings of balloons in an ombre pattern on our gazebo/trellis thing. It would be just as easy to string another piece of twine between two trees, etc.


Fun, cheap and easy! It made a thrown-together dinner party feel really special.
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39 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Lovely :) And I nearly passed out the last time I tried blowing up a balloon as well!

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  2. pve designOctober 13, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    "thrown" together....I would love to see what you would do if you really labored over something....
    you crack me up....as well as inspire me.
    pve

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  3. Lo.October 13, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    This looks really pretty, and I love the colour scheme you chose :)

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  4. DaraOctober 13, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Simple, but oh so cute! You are so creative....Maybe if I read your blog long enough, some of it will rub off on me! I can dream, right? :-)

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  5. Three SistersOctober 13, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Lucky guests to have attended such a beautiful dinner party!

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  6. Jean @ Flower HillOctober 13, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Those balloons look fabulous in those colors......and on a rooftop? Beautiful!

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  7. SandyOctober 13, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Very festive with all the balloons. I would pass out too if I tried to blow up that many balloons!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love this. You neve talk about party planning. i always use balloons as a cheap and sweet decoration. I even used them for my wedding a la Martha Stewart.

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  9. ReneeOctober 13, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    That is pretty near perfect looking! I love this idea, and if I ever start entertaining again, I may have to try it. So pretty!

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  10. Manding.October 13, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    wow the affect is gorgeous. love the colors ! reminds me of UP !

    ps, http://amandamantes.blogspot.com

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  11. RachaelOctober 13, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Seriously, when aren't you doing amazing and out of the ordinary things? It seems like everything you touch turns to gold. Or whatever color you have in mind. Thanks for the inspiring photo - I have a party to throw this weekend and balloons will definitely be incorporated.

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  12. HeatherOctober 13, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    It's great, I love the way you arranged them by colors. Now, if I had only been invited...

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  13. Kelly@Bungalow BlueOctober 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing :)

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  14. Kelly@Bungalow BlueOctober 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love this idea! Thanks for sharing :)

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  15. amber wallaceOctober 13, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Just lovely. I love how it is beautiful without being too fussy. Must remember this for the spring!

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  16. Kate @ DaffodilsOctober 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    O I LOVE that!

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  17. SaraOctober 13, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Another simple yet brilliant idea! Love the ombre effect!

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  18. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    What a fun idea. Love the mix of colors.

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  19. Sarah RoadsOctober 13, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    So gorgeous, you clever girl! High impact on a low budget- love it!

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  20. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    could you please tell me where you bought that tablecloth?

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  21. Mrs. WOctober 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    So pretty and what great shades of pink!

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  22. ShannonOctober 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    oh i love this! such precious/easy decoration for a party!

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  23. Angie BelloniOctober 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Love the colors, simple is always best! Spring here in Argentina so this idea will soon be seen in my garden! Thanks Jenny, I am a LGN Fan! Angie

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  24. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love everything about the overall set-up...the ballons, tablecloth -- it is all lovely and makes me jealous :)

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  25. BarbieOctober 13, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful, as is everything you put your hands on!

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  26. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Beautiful table! And I love the effect of the balloons hanging from above!

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  27. Jaime LeeOctober 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    That actually looks Fab, I am going to try it out.

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  28. sarahOctober 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    will definitely use this idea. love it.

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  29. jessicaOctober 13, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    that is cute :)

    What a cool backdrop you have! I am from the south and I do love the country, but I find myself bored with the scenery (every once in a while) and craving something different to look at! I wonder...could you ever get tired of a view with tall, soaring buildings?? I am fascinated with the City!!

    xoxo
    jess

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  30. AmyOctober 13, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I LOVE this table scape!!! Where did you get the fabulous table cloth? Did you make it? If so, which fabric is it?

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  31. Rachael AnneOctober 13, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I love the balloons but I love your rooftop more. Seriously, everytime you show it I feel nauseous.

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  32. ReviOctober 13, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    If you'd like an opportunity to get sick of the heat, move to Texas!
    :)
    -Revi

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  33. Chelsea Earnhardt PlaxOctober 13, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I never knew the words balloon and genius could be used in the same sentence. And can we talk about your lovely tablecloth and perfectly set table? Beautiful! When's the book? :o)

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  34. kbdOctober 14, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    love them! And quite amazed that I read this post yesterday, and last night went onto Pinterest, and there they were! PINNED!

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  35. MarthaOctober 14, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    that just changed my life. i just used $1/balloon for a baby shower recently and didn't even know what to do with them. i'll do this next time for shiz.

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  36. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    SUCH a cute idea and to-die-for picture of it!

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  37. MichelleOctober 15, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Beautiful dinner table! I love the balloons. I hope I remember this post for my next outdoor dinner party which will probably be next year.

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  38. Tara CelesteOctober 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I might use this idea for my son's birthday party next month... love it!

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  39. penelopeFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    look at your view!!!!

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