a party in a box!

this party in a box is one of the most adorable things i have seen in ages! it makes me want to throw an ice cream summer party this weekend so i can recreate it's cuteness...

 

what i really love about it is how simple each of the elements are but it comes together to be the perfect supplies for a summer party.  melanie at you are my fave created the kit and sent it over to her friend emily...check out the pictures from the party.  don't you wish you were one of those kids? 

i think this would be way fun to incorporate into my own birthday celebration this year.   i am finally at the point when i feel like it is just around the corner so i can justify every purchase as a birthday-related essential yet it is still six+ weeks out! at this rate it will be a very expensive next six weeks...