Name: Nora, 3
Location: Philadelphia, PA

My 3-year-old daughter Nora is completely obsessed with Olivia the Pig, so I knew that had to be the theme for her third birthday party! 

Name: Eleanor, 1
Location: U.S.A.

Eleanor is our youngest of four children and she just turned one. We celebrated in our backyard as a family. I wanted to keep it super low key but still special. 

What kid doesn't love elephants, lions, and monkeys when they're young? A zoo or general animal-themed party is a slam dunk when you're looking for inspiration. And if the birthday cake doesn't get a bunch of kids bouncing off the walls, these bright colors certainly will. Let them have their big day with these fun decorations:

Name: Evelynn, 9
Location: Vail, AZ

My daughter loves horses, vintage things, and food! So we came up with the idea of a "Country Fair" party. 

Name: Bella, 6
Location: Charlotte, NC

This party was so fun to put together for my daughter Bella because it is something we are all passionate about: books and reading! 

During the year I carried my home on my bike, I spent the Easter holidays in the Italian town of Todi with a large family, the father of which was a duke. The family lived on a really beautiful property with many buildings, including a small church. The meal itself was elaborate, cooked by the women of the family, and there were many guests at the midday meal. 

At the head of the table on one side was the Duke and at the other, the town priest. Everyone spoke Italian, and I barely understood a thing. The food was delicious. 

Name: Kanaya, 8
Location: Tangerang, Indonesia

For my daughter Kanaya's eighth birthday, I threw her a princess themed party!

Name: Nathan, 8
Location: Washington State

Our son Nathan turned 8 in January and since the weather is usually cold and wet during that month, we wanted to create a fun indoor party at home for him and his friends to enjoy. Nathan loved the idea of having a carnival theme with games, tickets and prizes! 

Those of you who followed along with my liveblogging of the January Cure may be surprised to learn I have a three-season porch. Nowhere in any of my posts was it mentioned, because it's sadder than even my corner kitchen cabinet. It's always been a clutter magnet, and now I'm ready to reclaim it as a functional and pretty space for growing herbs and entertaining.

Name: Emily, 6
Location: Adelaide, South Australia