Princess Paradise

Who needs Disney World when you can go to the Reilly's! 

Linda, Melissa, and Lauren spent who knows how many hours transforming numerous spaces in their home into a princess paradise for Ayden. For starters, the once Harry Potter guest room, magically became a fairy tale, decorated with pink and purple linens adorned with a princess crown. The princess details were everywhere: castle bookends, a teapot, princess lamp, a talking magic mirror, and custom princess art by Melissa. Seriously, the cutest, most tastefully done little girls room ever. Ayden loved it and I did too!

How amazing are these silhouettes of Belle, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella! I don't know how Melissa made such intricate cuts.

Sketched and painted by Melissa. So talented.

 So, if that wasn't already enough, they transformed Linda's storage closet into Disney's very own Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique. Ayden sat like a princess on her throne, getting pampered while watching Sleeping Beauty to keep her still. She had a choice of either Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty dress, crown, shoes, and wand. It was fantastic.

 Melissa and Lauren doing Ayden's hair while she was occupied watching the movie. She didn't move. And Sean caught it all on video (as seen peeking out over the curtain).

Daddy was there.

 And so was Fairy Grandmother Merryweather!

 Princess hair complete.

Nails done.

Princess Ayden seeing herself for the first time. She loved it!

 Cinderella with her creators.

 Ayden definitely thought she was Cinderella.

 Then off to the tea party!

Sean, the court jester, even played the mandolin for authentic princess entertainment.

And what's a princess party without crown shaped PB&J sandwiches!

 She loved being the princess of the party, day, and quite frankly, the entire week!

Many thanks to the ladies for all their enormous efforts to make Ayden feel so special and loved. It truly was a magical experience!

 And of course a true princess plays and stays in a princess tent!