The humble party hat has come a long way and personalised party crowns are now the cutest accessory for the birthday boy and girl whether for a party or a cake smash. Kids can now enjoy a custom party hat or crown handmade from Schooza !
They can be created in a range of colours but I have to say these rose gold crowns are my favourite!:
If you love them so much you want one for yourself…now you can with these mummy and me sets…perfect for gorgeous photos !
Schooza can also create crowns to suit various colour schemes and themes such as these sweet and sparkly mermaid crowns!:
Also loving this perfect accessory for a unicorn party – gorgeous unicorn headbands:
Celebrate the big and the little milestones with these cute 1/2 birthday crowns!
Crowns are perfect for first birthday celebrations and cake smashes:
As you can see the crowns can be customised with ages and initials:
Crowns are also gorgeous for older age children as seen in this beautiful ballerina party:
If you’re wanting to see more of the range available head over to Schooza and view all the creations and contact them for your own custom and specific party crown for your little one’s birthday!
When did cats get so on-trend? I’m not sure and although I am more of a dog person than a cat lover…as far as party themes though – I am loving this cute theme!
Not convinced at how good this theme can be styled for a kids party? You may have seen the gorgeous Kitty Cat party featured in the Celebrating Little One’s magazine Issue 2? Here is some gorgeous inspiration for you!:
Kitty cat party styled by Dream a Little Dream Events
Kitty Cat party – Dream a little Dream Events Perth
As you can see a Kitty cat party theme can be styled in various ways in any colour scheme!
Kitty Cat setup at Sweet Expo- Love That Lolly Bar. Photo by Zoom Images.
We have focused on black and white for this blog post but you can definitely mix that in with pinks, peaches or any other colour you feel would work!
Kitty Cat party invitations
Invitations can inspire the whole look and colour scheme of your party! Here are some to get you started….
Kitty Cat invitation – Giggles and Grace Designs
Kitty Cat invite – Eve & Co
Kitten invite – Eve and Co
Cat invitation – Emma Smith Event Stationery
Kitty Cat Party Decorations
You won’t find a huge range of Cat party supplies in stores however to create the ultimate kitty cat feel to your party add some Cat themed decor mixed in with decorations to suit your colour scheme. Remember that the vendors on the LLC Directory can also create custom decor to suit any party theme!
Gold MEOW balloons – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Cat Pinata – Party Pony Designer Pinatas Styling by Dream a little dream events
DIY Tissue Garland – The Party Parlour
Black paper fan – Emiko Blue
Marble balloons – Little Boo-teek
Black fringe garland – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Black and white party fans – Hip and Hooray
Kitty Cat garland, toppers and party accessories – Merc + Jones
Kitty cat garland and toppers – Kaivalya Designs
Kitty Cat Party Tableware
Tablerunner – The Party Parlour
Kitten party plates – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Kitten party plates – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Sambellina plate – The Party Parlour
Black chevron plates – Little Boo-teek
Black tie paper plates – Emiko Blue
Cat napkin – Design my party
Black stripe spoons – Little Boo-teek
Kitty Cat Party – Desserts and Cake/baking accessories
Cat based desserts are the easiest way to theme a dessert table for this theme! Bakers can create custom desserts to suit whatever colour scheme and look you’re after and toppers and accessories help to keep everything coordinated:
Black stripe baking cups – Emiko Blue
Black baking cups – Little Boo-teek
Kitten cake toppers – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Cat mould – Confectionately Yours
Cat cake topper- Eve & Co
Kitty Cat macaron pops – One Bite (Sydney)
Kitty cat cookies – Flyawaypineapple
Kitty cake pops – Cookie Queen n Kitsch’n
Kitty cat cookies – Frosted by Nicci
Cake by My Petite Sweets (Perth)
Cake by Love That Lolly Bar. Toppers by Glistening Occasions
Cat cake – SweetP Cakes and Cookies (Qld)
Party Favours & Packaging
Black stripe favour bags – Little Boo-teek
Sambellina cupcake box – The Party Parlour
Black chevron favour bags – Emiko Blue
Kitty cat favour – Glitter and Glue Designs
Kitten Partywear:
The birthday child will have fun with these cat wear and accessories!:
Wearable cat ears and tail – Emiko Blue
Cat tail – Schooza
Cat head and tail set – Special Celebration Events
So are you ready to get planning for this furry cute theme? CLICK on any of the images above to be taken to the business you can order that item from or visit the Directory to find more vendors you can use for this kids party theme!
Strawberry Party – Oh Happy Day
If there’s one fruit that kids seem to gravitate towards, it’s strawberries.
Not only are they delicious, but they’re pretty as a picture, making them great inspiration for a summer birthday party.
From a casual picnic in the park with baskets of strawberry treats and coordinated plates and napkins, to a perfectly set table for Strawberry Shortcake fans – it’s a fun theme with minimal effort required, just plenty of red, white, green and strawberries!
So it is time to plan this berry sweet party and here’s our finds from the LLC vendors on the Directory to help get you started.
Hire items and styling – Enchanted Party, Queensland
Strawberry Party Stationery
Add a little pink and some polkadots to your colour scheme for added sweetness!
Strawberry Party invitations, Dream A Little Dream
Strawberry Party Pace Cards, Dream A Little Dream
Strawberry Party Decorations
Add interest to a simple colour palette with varying types of balloons, hanging decorations in all shapes and sizes. You’ll find lots of strawberry shaped items too!
Giant Red Heart Balloon, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Honeycomb Ball, Little Boo-Teek
Midi Balloon, Little Boo-Teek
Paper Fans, The Party Parlour
Honeycomb Strawberry, Poppies For Grace
Foil Strawberry balloon, Design My Party
Strawberry Paper Garland, Hip & hooray
Tassel Garland, dd Brand
Strawberry Garland, Elk Prints
Confetti, Merc & Jones
Strawberry Party Tableware
Red and white looks great in stripes or polkadots, and don’t be afraid to mix and match!
Polka Dot Dessert Plates, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Candy Cane Paper Plates, The Party Parlour
Polkdot Napkins, Little Boo-Teek
Strawberry Party Sweet Accessories
Not that strawberries need any help on the dessert table, but a few cakes and treats disguised as them won’t go astray!
Polkadot Treat Sticks, Emiko Blue
Cupcake Patties, Emiko Blue
Polkadot Baking Cups, The Party Parlour
Red Number Candle, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Cake Stand Hire, Petite Events Hire
Grass Presentation Board, Little Boo-Teek
Cake Topper, A La Roch
Sweet Petite Creations, Sydney
Chocobon, Melbourne
Cake Pops And More, Melbourne
Strawberry Cookie, SweetP Cakes and Cookies
Strawberry tower – Dom’s Strawberries Delight
Strawberry Cookies, One Sweet Chick Cookies and Cakes
Frosted by Nicci
Strawberry Party Favors
Package up something sweet in these cute favour bag options:
Polkadot Party Boxes, The Party Parlour
Candy Striped Treat Boxes, Emiko Blue
Candy Striped Party Tags, Emiko Blue
Strawberry Party Favor, Glitter and Glue Designs
Strawberry Party Favourites
Even as a guest, everyone can embellish in a little strawberry fun with these great finds!
Strawberry Gift Wrap, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Strawberry Gift Tags, Hip & Hooray
Ceramic painting is a fantastic activity for the slightly older aged child and these strawberry options from Pinta Craft means you can keep the activity themed to match!:
Strawberry Ceramic Plate, Pinta Crafts, Sydney
Strawberry Cake Ceramic, Pinta Crafts, Sydney
Some cute Strawberry birthday outfits for the birthday girl!
Strawberry Dress, Seed Heritage
Strawberry Print Dress, Cotton On Kids
So are you ready to style this sweet strawberry party? Hope these party supplies and ideas get you started…but visit the Directory to discover more amazing vendors who can also create something custom to match a strawberry party theme.
Party by Made Marveously
If there is one item in the house that is a constant inspiration for children’s celebrations, it’s the humble Teddy Bear. He’s been to casual picnics, Christenings in his bow tie, and first birthday’s on the arm of his best friend. But if there’s one party theme he really likes, it’s when he returns to the wild and gets back to nature.
This kids party theme is a lot of fun for kids who marvel at the great outdoors, camping or animals. We’ve focused on a more woodlands take on a bear kids party theme to follow on with some of the latest trends we’ve seen for a more modern wild take on a Bear party
Meri Meri Let’s Explore range
This teepee setup featured in the Celebrating Little One’s magazine is also fantastic inspiration for this theme! See the whole setup in the magazine here.
Teepee camping setup – Saffy and May
Headresses by Kreate a Dream
Bear in the woods party decorations
Why stick to just Ted when there is a whole forest full of friends? Invite them all and take inspiration from the woodland surroundings with lots of green, brown, woodwork, camping inspired pieces and hints of metallic for a special touch.
Camping invitation by Jo Studio
Bear wild one invitation – 2Bird Studios
Bear invitation – Boo Bean Designs
Wild one balloons – Ruby Rabbit
Giant round balloon, Emiko Blue
Mint paper fans, The Party Parlour
Dark green paper fan, Emiko Blue
Green balloon tassel, Little Boo-Teek
Peacock balloon – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Tiffany mini balloon garland, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Lets Explore Garland, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Wooden look mini banner, Hip & Hooray
Tassel garland – DD Brand
These extra details are perfect to lay out on the table:
Confetti, Design My Party
Arrows – Kreate a Dream
Props and backdrops with a rustic feel will help to bring out the theme!
Wooden backdrop, Sweet Heavenly Events Hire, Sydney
Wooden triangle shelving for hire, Saffy & May, Brisbane
Teepee hire, Petite Events Hire, Sydney
Kids chair hire, Little Giggles Party Hire, Melbourne
Love this bear pinata and pom pom which could also be made to suit a more woodland bear shape:
Teddy Bear Pinata, Party Pony Designer Pinatas
Teddy decorations, Theme It Pom Poms, Perth
Bear in the woods party tableware
Whilst Ted and friends love camping and getting a little wild in the woods, they still prefer eating off plates! Luckily there’s some pretty cool gear available from our LLC vendors that will keep the party and guests from turning too wild!
Bear plates, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Apple green plates, Emiko Blue
Palm leaf plates, The Party Parlour
Wooden food presentation board, Little Boo-Teek
Let’s explore paper plates, Hip & Hooray
Food boats, Deer Little Parties
Kraft paper dish, Poppies for Grace
Petite dessert spoons, Emiko Blue
Camp themed tableware – Merc and Jones
Bear napkins, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Let’s explore napkins, The Party Parlour
Bear in the woods cake accessories
The simplest of cakes and desserts can be transformed into a bear/woodland theme using these wild and adventurous cake accessories.
Troppo baking cups, Little Boo-Teek
Wild One cake topper, A la Roch
Arrow cake topper, Communicake It
Woodland friends cake toppers, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Let’s explore cake toppers, Hip & Hooray
Woodland friends cake toppers, Kaivalya Designs
Bear in the woods cake toppers, Sugarlicious
Arrow cake toppers, Merc & Jones
Arrow cake toppers, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Bear in the woods favours
When it’s time for Ted and his friends to retreat from the wild, send them home with goodies in earthy packaging and keepsakes they can share with their own Ted at home.
Picket fence planter with blackboard, Little Boo-Teek
Kraft gable box – Ruby Rabbit
Scalloped kraft favour boxes, The Party Parlour
Kraft treat boxes, Emiko Blue
Take home treat tee pees, Jo Studio
And finally something for the birthday boy to wear and keep for fun dress up after the party!:
Bear headband, Schooza Handmade
This is such a great fun theme, great for any age and interest! Invite guests to BYO Teddy and make it a wild day out in the woods.
As we head into the latter half of 2017 it’s time for a party trend update with boutique party store owner Alex of Ruby Rabbit
As one of the leading online party boutique’s Ruby Rabbit provides it’s customers – quality and stylish partyware from a range of well known & more unique brands. So owner Alex is always on top of the trends and in this post she shares what party decor and colour schemes are most popular and trending at the moment! CLICK on any of the images below to shop!
What themes are you seeing as selling out at the moment in your store ?
Timeless shades of pink and gold remain our top selling products at Ruby Rabbit with the rose gold trend continuing on into the latter half of 2017 and beyond!
Unicorns and pretty pastel themes are also a close second and we are forever ordering in more and more stock to keep up with their popularity. Balloons are by far our most popular item in the #partyshop with two large deliveries per week arriving in.….it’s not a party without a balloon!!!
What themes do you think will be most popular this summer for kids parties and baby showers ?
Hmmm I would say pretty pastels and floral prints for girls, shades of blues for boys (creeping away from the monochrome!), and for baby showers lots of peach, rose gold and silver.
What decoration items are your customers loving at the moment ?
Balloon garlands! Everyone loves a little DIY and seeing their very own creations come to life. At Ruby Rabbit we sell hundreds of balloons each week and with our new balloon garland decorating strips creating your own garland is super easy.
What are some of the extra little details popular with your customers ?
Paper straws are always a staple item in most of our orders. They are an inexpensive way to pretty up party drinks and add a little pop of colour to tie in to a party theme.
Do you have a favourite range out this year ?
My personal favourite is the cactus range from Meri Meri. I love the fun plate shape and colours.
What colour schemes are trending at the moment ?
Rose gold, blush, peach and metallic silver.
To find the most on-trend and up to date partyware, head to Ruby Rabbit to shop for your next kids’ party! They also now offer after-pay so you can party now and pay later! Browse their website here!
