Square Café in East Liberty, Pittsburgh is bathed in color and steeped in comfort. The kind of comfort that has CEOs tucking into stacks of fluffy pancakes on a Tuesday morning. Or any morning! Winter blues fade away at the warmth of this cafe brimming with laughter. Since 2003, Square Café has shared its baked delicacies with the city. Inside you’ll find snowflake sugar cookies, sparkly cupcakes and towering, fir-topped cakes.
Inspired by the need for a spark to brighten the grayest Pittsburgh winter days, event-planning genius Alexis Allen created a charming kids party at Square Café. She is the owner and founder of Alexis Allen Consulting, a luxury event planning and design firm in Pittsburgh. She is no stranger to the creativity required, curating the look for this bite-sized winter bash.
Youthful Inspiration
While a pick-me-up party might seem like something just for adults, Allen wanted to create something memorable for the kids. Tailored to their shared expansive imagination and vibrant expressions, Square Café and Allen collaborated to do just that.
During the creation of this youthful-inspired party, Allen reached for those distant childhood dreams of blanket forts, mountains of overstuffed pillows, and overflowing dessert tables. She made use of the glitter that she had stashed away from her last household art project.
In addition, Allen let loose and brought out the finger foods. It’s not often that children get the green light to play with what is on their plates. Whether it be dunking sugared marshmallows into a fancy mug of cocoa or jousting with fruit skewers, a few table rules can absolutely be put aside in the name of fun on this special occasion. Besides, there’s no rule prohibiting the adults from indulging in the merriment themselves. Residual glitter might linger until spring, but the hope is that the joy of the event will, too.
Seasonal Blues Be Gone
While little hands reached for the dessert trays and colorful balloons, parents happily mingled, chatting about the satisfaction of a fresh day out for the kids. At Square Cafe, this wonderland celebration was a hit for the kids and even more of a success to fulfill a gloomy winter day. Alexis Allen Consulting’s whimsical party brought joy and community.
At Square Cafe, visitors can indulge in fan-favorite offerings like its french toast, crepes, savory bowls, scrambles and more. The Cafe frequents a long line of weekend brunchers eager for a table within its colorful walls. Square Cafe’s food showcases the talent of its culinary team for the loyal eaters (and first-time visitors) who join them to celebrate good food and gathering.
Host your next gathering on-site with the skilled and fun-endorsing team at Square Café or at home in the comfort of your own space with the magic of Alexis Allen Consulting. Venue aside, pick a theme and she will bring it to life. There are no limits to your imagination.
Event Planning: Alexis Allen Consulting
Food and Venue:Square Café
Linens: Party Mosaic Linens
Stationery: Loree Mayer Design
Cakes: Bella Christie’s Sweet Boutique
Story by Margaret Heltzel
Photography by Laura Petrilla
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