Yesterday Dottie asked you guys for fun-but-simple ideas for the Peach’s 2nd birthday party. I looooove all the clever ideas you guys threw out there! (the train party ideas all sounded SO great…)

I wanted to throw another idea in the mix…here’s my thinking. At age two your child KINDA knows what’s going on at their birthday, but you can still get away with calling all the shots. So why not throw a colorful fun party that the Peach will appreciate but YOU will looooooove. Yes Miss Dottie, I’m talkin’ a Matryoshka Party!

We can dial this sucker up and get crazy or we can keep it simple and sweet. Check it out! We begin with a simple piece of fabric as a lovely backdrop.

Add some colorful balloons, because really….who doesn’t love a nice red balloon?

images: mama_lindsay

For our invitations, perhaps these cuties from Draw!Pilgrim:

(these would also make smashing THANK YOU cards!)

Next question…..cake or cupcakes? This cake is sure adorable:

image: re-visao

…but with these adorable matryoshka toppers, simple cupcakes could look spectacular too!

Get them on Etsy from Paper Circus here.

Of course you’ll probably want to splurge on these nesting doll measuring cups to facilitate your baking. It seems only right! (nab them at Urban Outfitters)

For cute decor, and a fun toy for the kiddos, try these sweet peg people! Available on Etsy from my friend amy.

image: stephmodo

To keep the Peach entertained, a fun game of “Pin the Ribbon on the Matryoshka” might be just the ticket! (or perhaps “Pin the Babushka on the Matryoshka”??)

(You’ll have to check out Stephmodo’s cute spin on a Matryoshka Party!)

For a goodie bag—or even a fun and easy wrapping embellishment—simply cut out photos of Matryoshka dolls and glue them to crafty brown bags:

image: june at noon

Or you can get a little fancy and try something like this:

These appliques are darling, huh:

I think the Peach would looooove to push these little cuties around in her shopping cart! And I’d wrap them in a box, inside a box, inside a box! How fun for a little one to open up “nesting” presents??

from Etsy seller: regal cottage

Another gift idea…although I’m not sure who will enjoy this tea set more, YOU or the Peach! It’s pure stink town cuteness…..

Get the little cutie tea set from Urban Outfitters. (Which is apparently Matryoshka Outfitters)

Speaking of outfitters, you’ll need to dress your cutie in something fab. This little skirt is adorable and comes in a bunch of toddler sizes:

Buy one from Etsy seller valeriya.

And then for the stylish hostess mama….

You can get this one for you! From Made By Hannah

So there you have it! I think this could be easy peasy and super adorable! Whatever you decide on I just know it’s going to be smashing!

PS  And if you’re feeling reeeeeeally ambitious, you can make these little cookies. Hello Matryoshka!