Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.
Peter Rabbit party – Cookie Queen Kitsch’n
If there’s any other rabbit that can outdo the Easter bunny in popularity, it’s Peter Rabbit. The cheeky bunny in a blue peacoat and his friends are stealing the lime light these Easter school holidays with a film that I personally cannot wait to see, recreating the children’s classic story by Beatrix Potter.
The Beatrix Potter characters come alive in an action animated comedy directed and co-written by Will Gluck, based on the mischievous Peter Rabbit (voiced by James Corden) and his feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson). This much loved bunny party theme will last well after the Easter bunny goes back to his burrow for another year.
A Peter Rabbit theme is perfect for baby showers, first birthdays and christenings as you can take as little or as much of the classic story as inspiration as you like. Think shades of his pretty blue peacoat, natural earthy tones and textures, vegetables and of course Peter himself! Here’s our wrap up of finds from our LLC Vendors to help inspire and shop from for your upcoming Peter Rabbit party.
Peter Rabbit party invitations
There are so many ways of presenting this party theme, with as little or as much reference to the characters as you like. But Peter is just so cute, he’d have to make an appearance somewhere, surely!
Peter Rabbit invitation – Eve & Co Stationery
Girls Petter Rabbit part invitation, Dream a Little Party
Boys Peter Rabbit party invitation, Dream a Little Party
Peter Rabbit invitations, Elk Prints
Hand painted Peter Rabbit invitations, Elk Prints
Peter Rabbit party decorations
Peter’s playground is Mr McGregor’s vegetable patch, so take inspiration from the colours and textures of the garden and have a little fun with your decorations by incorporating elements of the story (and garden!) into your theme.
Large brown balloon, Emiko Blue
White tulle pom poms, Ruby Rabbit Party
Jumbo pastel blue foil number one balloon, Little Boo-Teek
Blue honeycomb ball, Fantasy Kids Parties
Sky blue paper fan decorating kit, The Party Parlour
Handsome balloon garland, Little Boo-Teek
Mint honeycomb garland, The Party Parlour
Decorative Vines, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Grass centrepiece, Fantasy Kids Parties
Handsome streamer set, The Party Parlour
Chevron blue bunting, Instant Party Packs
Jungle leaf banner, My Paper Planet
This timber sign would work well for a Peter Rabbit theme with your child’s name which you could then put in their room:
Timber sign, Molossi
Peter Rabbit birthday sign, Eve & Co
Peter Rabbit party hire items
It’s the little details that help bring a theme together, so hiring items you don’t readily have on hand (or want to keep!) is a great way to achieve the look you’re after. From extra tables and chairs, play equipment and cake platters, we’ve found some great items that will do the trick.
White mesh backdrop – The Treasure Room Sydney
Tree Stumps, Saffy and May, Queensland
Gathered round hessian tablecloth for hire, Saffy and May, Queensland
Furniture hire, Saffy and May, Queensland
Vintage high chair hire, Tiny Tables and Chairs, Melbourne
Grass table runner, Tiny Tots Toy Hire, Sydney
Soft play adventure package, Tiny Tots Toy Hire, Sydney
Peter Rabbit party tableware
Whilst it’s easy enough to find branded Peter Rabbit tableware and accessories, it’s always nice to pair them up with other coordinating items in keeping with your theme. Take colour cues from the veggie patch, Peter’s peacoat and add a touch of gold for something pretty.
Blue striped cake plates, Emiko Blue
Mint and gold plates, Little Boo-Teek
Blue Gingham plates, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Blue chevron plates, Fantasy Kids Parties
Peter Rabbit plates, Ready to Party
Green leaf napkins, Design My Party
Brown stripy straws, Emiko Blue
Wooden teaspoons, The Party Parlour
Peter Rabbit menu cards, Elk Prints
Peter Rabbit party cakes and desserts
As much as Peter enjoys Mr McGregors veggies, a party isn’t a party without a few sweet treats! Pretty them up in coordinated cupcake wrappers, add a few bunnies on biscuits and we bet Peter would swap the carrots in a heart beat.
Blue patterned baking cups, Emiko Blue
Green chevron cupcake wrappers, Instant Party Packs
Peter Rabbit cupcake holders, Ready to Party
Bite sized vegetable chocolate mould, Confectionately Yours
Rabbit cupcakes – Sweetly Baked Perth
Peter Rabbit cake topper, A la Roch
Blue and white macaroons, Cakes by Sarah, Perth
Peter Rabbit dessert table, Cookie Queen Kitsch’n
Peter Rabbit themed cookies, Cookie Queen Kitsch’n
Peter Rabbit cake figurines, Sugar Cloud Cakes, Sydney
Peter Rabbit cookies, Fly Away Pineapple
Peter Rabbit cookies, Frosted by Nicci, Melbourne
Strawberry carrots, Cookie Queen Kitsch’n
Peter Rabbit themed cake, Sweet Treat by Jules( (Qld)
Mr McGregors veggie cookies, Sweetest Jubilee
Peter Rabbit Cake, Sweetest Jubilee
Peter Rabbit party favours
It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is ‘soporific’.
Best not send your guests home with lettuce then! Instead, opt for handmade gifts and packaged sweets in pretty treat bags or go with a more rustic look for a garden feel:
Kraft favour boxes, Emiko Blue
Duck egg blue party bags, Little Boo-Teek
Blue stripe treat bags, Emiko Blue
Kraft treat boxes, The Party Parlour
Polka dot loot bags, Fantasy Kids Parties
Blue chevron treat bag, Instant Party Packs
Peter Rabbit favour bags, Ready to Party
Peter Rabbit favour pack, Glitter and Glue Designs
Peter Rabbit favour tags, Elk Prints
Peter Rabbit Party Extras
A few Peter Rabbit party hats and finishing touches to help bring the theme alive!
Custom Peter Rabbit party hats, Eve & Co
Custom Peter Rabbit party hat, Eve & Co
Peter Rabbit letter – Lil Treasures
Handmade crowns, Schooza
Handmade bunny ears, Schooza
Lace bunny ears headband, Sweet Moments Co
Peter the Rabbit table centrepiece (can also be created as a cake topper) – Communicake It
I’ll be watching Instagram closely for all the Peter Rabbit parties that will soon be flooding our feeds after everyone watches this delightful movie over the holidays. If you’ve been inspired and found some items from this post, be sure to tag us @lifeslittlecelebrations so we can see your beautiful work!
At last, Peter Rabbit made his way back to the cozy burrow where he lived with his family. He was a very tired bunny indeed!
I know there are many of you who *love* making your child’s birthday cake….then there are others of us who *do not*…(*ahem*me!).
I am always happy to make a simple cake for my child on their actual birthday but cake decorating is not something I enjoy OR do well..so I much prefer to order a cake for their birthday party and I know that I’m not alone.
It helps to ease some stress or is also useful if you’re serving a larger crowd for a first birthday or Christening
However when ordering a cake there are many things to consider and discuss with your chosen cake artist. So today we’re chatting to Sydney cake artist Juny of Sugar Cloud Cakes today who is sharing her tips for you to keep in mind when choosing a cake style for your child’s birthday or Christening!
1. Cake Flavour
Ordering a custom made cake is similar to ordering your style of coffee. Best to go for the flavour you like best and build the icing or filling from there.
Especially for kids birthdays it is always good to ask children what they like instead of what we think they would like.
However if you like to try their signature flavour or try something completely out of the ordinary – then of course suggestions from the cake artist is always great.
2. Type of party, theme and design
When speaking to your cake maker it is important to mention what type of party you are ordering the cake for ( Christening, Birthday, Wedding, bridal or baby shower) and the theme or style that you’re looking for.
It will be a bonus as well if you have some sort of inspiration pictures of the style.
3. Number of guests
Let your cake artist know the number of guests you would like to serve the cake to. This would help the cake artist or baker to determine what cake size is best to quote you.
4. Price
Be mindful with the price that you’ll hear back.
Of course people setup their party with a budget in mind but when it comes to custom made things it does come with a custom price tag.
As you would when buying a custom made dresses or suits – the same concept applies to your special occasion cake as well.
Do read up on the reviews that past clients have posted about the cake artist through their website or Facebook page.
Word of mouth is very powerful and it shows the calibre of the cake artist that you have chosen to make your cake.
5. Special dietary requirements
It can be difficult to cater for all dietary requirement for all customers but make sure if you do have a special dietary request please make sure you let the cake artist know.
Keep in mind there will always be traces of nuts in people’s kitchen. This could be through some ingredients, which might contain them or some kitchen share tools.
Cake by Sugar Cloud Cakes. Styling by Paper Playground. Rabbit ears topper by Communicake It
I hope these tips helps you all choose the cake artist you trust to make your special occasion extra special.
All the amazing cakes you have seen above are by Juny of Sugar Cloud Cakes so if you’re in Sydney, then head over to check out Sugar Cloud Cake’s for your next celebration as her cakes are truly divine!
When you have a colour scheme in mind and are looking for ways to highlight it in your kids party , Christening or baby shower – then using a variety of partyware can easily help bring your colour scheme to life!
Here are 3 simple way to add pops of colour using partyware from Design My Party which is a gorgeous online party boutique housing a range of stylish partyware and invitations for kids parties as well as other celebrations!
Tassel Garlands:
I love these swish decorations as they can easily show off gorgeous colours and make a table go from drab to fab…literally! You can also re-use them after the party in a nursery or bedroom! Here are a few of my favourite colour combinations from Design my Party  but they have even more in their store!:
Balloons:
Balloons are one of the most on – trend ‘can’t miss it’ items at events and parties at the moment…! They are the quickest way to add huge pops of colour and impact into any party or celebration! I love these easy packs from Design my Party which already have sets of balloons combined to match a huge range of colour schemes-  and  you can add to these sets from the other balloons available in their online store.
Here are some of my favourite combinations:
Confetti:
Incorporating colour isn’t about only the big decor…it’s the little details too such as a cake topper, favour bags or…confetti!
Confetti is the perfect item to sprinkle around to add pops of colour to bring a colour scheme alive and add a bit of a fun feel to your table! Here are a few collections I loved from Design My Party:Â
If you’re ready to start planning for your kids birthday or another celebration, head over to Design My Party and browse their fabulous online party store for stylish party supplies as well as personalised party invitations and stationery!
It was THE most popular kids party theme of 2017 and I haven’t seen any decline in love for a unicorn party even as we have hit 2018 so I knew it was time to do an updated round up of some enchanting unicorn party finds for you all!
Now this blog post could have gone on…forever! So I’ve just had to curate a selection so please do click over to browse the various businesses below as on their websites you will often find more items for a unicorn party to match with what I’ve featured here!
Oh but before I share the gorgeous finds….a quick reminder if you’re a small business owner that you’re invited to the Celebrate conference day and you can find out all about it here!
Now let’s get started with some inspiration sharing these gorgeous unicorn kids parties:
Pastel unicorn party by Saffy & May
Unicorn party – Sweet Dreams and Goodnight
Unicorn party – Perfectly Sweet Lolly Buffets
Unicorn party – The Pumpkin Carriage events (Sydney)
Unicorn party – Enchanted Party Hire (Qld)
Unicorn Party Invitations
What’s better than a dream filled with unicorn magic? A dream with all your friends of course!
Invitations with illustrations of unicorns in any colour you choose, personalised with the names of all your friends make a beautiful choice for this party theme. Dream in water colour, pastels, rainbows and gold – a unicorn’s favourite colours!
Unicorn invitation – Eve and Co
Personalised Unicorn Party Invitation, Eckles Invites
Unicorn Party Coordinates, Pretty & Print
Personalised Unicorn Invitations, Eve&Co
Unicorn invitation – Emma Smith Event Stationery
Unicorn Party Decorations
So what does the land of unicorns look like in your dream?
White makes a great base to any colour palette you choose, then it’s simply a matter of adding LOTS of unicorns and colour accents to complete your dream. Lucky for you we know where to find all these and more!
Unicorn Balloon Kit, Emiko Blue
Printed Unicorn Balloons 5 Pack, Little Boo-Teek
Mini Unicorn Pinata, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Airwalker Magical Unicorn Balloon, Little Boo-Teek
Floral Unicorn Balloon, The Party Parlour
Unicorn Streamer Set, The Party Parlour
Aqua Unicorn Printed Balloons 5 pack, Fantasy Kids Parties
Unicorn Garland, My Paper Planet
Unicorn Pinata, Party Pony
Unicorn Garland, Sweet Moments Co
Unicorn Pom Pom Table Decoration, Theme It
Unicorn garland – Sugarlicious Parties
Unicorn party backdrop – Giggles and Grace Designs
A unicorn party is the perfect excuse to have fun with decorations and we love these colourful setups with balloons and honeycomb balls:
Balloons by Born to Party
Unicorn Party Tableware
Continue your colour palette to the unicorn party table where the prettiest of tea parties can be had, sitting amongst the clouds with the unicorns and your friends.
Confetti Charms Plates, Emiko Blue
Unicorn party plates – Favor Lane Party
Unicorn Fantasy Party Plates, Little Boo-Teek
Pastel Unicorn Plates, The Party Parlour
Unicorn plates coming soon to Fantasy Kids Parties
Unicorn Sparkle Plates, Little Boo-Teek
Iridescent pastel plates, Illume Partyware
Unicorn Party Plates, Fantasy Kids Parties
Ombre Party Box, The Party Box Company
Unicorn Party Kit, Party Kit Co
Unicorn Party Cups, Fantasy Kids Parties
‘Enjoy’ Pastel Napkins, The Party Parlour
Unicorn Party Desserts and Bakeware
Rumor has it that the unicorns’ preferred food of choice is cake. So won’t they be flattered with a buffet of sweet treats dedicated entirely to them?
Pastel Stripe Ice Cream Cups, Emiko Blue
Unicorn cake topper set – A la roch
Glitter Unicorn Cake Topper, Party for Stella
Unicorn Chocolate moulds and accessories, Confectionately Yours
Unicorn cake Topper Kits, Molossi
Gold Unicorn Cake Topper, Sugarlicious
Unicorn Cookie Cutter, Sweet Moments
Unicorn Cake, Delleicious by Elle
Unicorn Dessert Buffet, My Petite Sweets
Rainbow Unicorn Cake, Sweetest Jubilee
Unicorn Cake, SweetP Cakes and Cookies
Pastel Unicorn Cake, Vivalicious Sweets
Unicorn Macaroons, My Cake Studio, Melbourne
Unicorn Desserts, My Petite Sweets, Perth
Unicorn cookies, Petite Cookies, Melbourne
Unicorn Cake Pops, Popolate, Sydney
Sugar Stamps, Confectionately Yours
Gold and Pink Unicorn Cookies, Sweet Eve
Custome Unicorn Cookies, Sweetest Jubilee
Pastel Unicorn Cupcakes, SweetP Cakes and Cookies
Unicorn Cookies, Vivalicious Cookies, Melbourne
Unicorn Doughnuts, Vivalicious Sweets, Melbourne
Unicorn Ice cReams, Vivalicious Sweets, Melbourne
Unicorn Party Favours
The magic can continue well after the party ends with unicorn inspired treats, gift bags and accessories.
Rainbow Unicorn Party Bags, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Rainbow Treat Boxes, Emiko Blue
Unicorn Horn and Eyes (no bag), Sugarlicious
unicorn party favour tub – Fluffy crunch
Pony Power Party Box, The Loot Lab
Unicorn party favours – Glitter and Glue Design
Cookie mix Baking Favours, Sweet Health
and we can’t finish the blog post without sharing THE amazing hand-made unicorn headbands from Arabella’s  Vintage wardrobe. These are truly divine and come in a range of designs or they can be custom made!
Unicorn headbands – Arabella’s Vintage Wardrobe
An enchanting unicorn theme has to be one of our favourites! Sweet dreams.
Have you noticed how much harder it is to get creative with kid’s parties the older they get?
Much to my delight, the popular disco theme is making a comeback and is a popular choice for both parents and kids alike – either at home, Scout’s hall or purpose built party venue. They remind me of the school discos we loved attending as kids ourselves.
The best part? The inner stylist in us can still be let loose to decorate and style up a storm!
So here’s our finds for pulling together a stylish and fun-filled disco party with the help of a few of our LLC Vendors starting with of course the best disco kids party entertainment out there – Bop til you Drop!:
Bop Til You Drop Disco parties
Here’s some fun disco party inspiration for you starting with this fun NYE setup which has a “disco” feel to it and elements you could definitely translate into a disco theme! You can see the whole setup here in our magazine:
NYE party – Dream a Little Dream Events
Disco Party, Dream a Little Dream, Perth
Disco Party, Paper Face Party, Sydney
Disco party dessert table – Cookie Queen Kitsch’n
Disco party dessert table – Paper Face Party
Disco party invitations
This is a great theme for all age groups, even right up to early teens. From simple designs to more personalised invitations, there’s a style to suit all tastes – just like the music!
Disco Party Invitations, Giggles & Grace
Disco Party Invitations, Eve & Co
Personalised Disco Party Invitations, The Party Parlour
Disco Party Invites, Emma Smith Event Stationery
Disco Party VIP Pass, Emma Smith Event Stationery
Presonalised Disco Stationery, Pretty & Print
Disco Party decorations
It goes without saying that every disco needs a disco ball, right? But who said we should stop at one bright and shiny object!
Go to town with decorating your space with lots of silver, iridescent colours, and balloons for a modern take on Saturday Night Fever.
Disco lights, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Gold and silver glitter star garland – Fantasy Kids Parties
Silver Confetti Jumbo Balloon, Emiko Blue
Disco Ball Balloon, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Metallic Silver Balloon Tassel, Little Boo-Teek
Silver Star Balloon, The Party Parlour
Iridescent Tassel Garland, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
PARTY Balloon Banner, The Party Parlour
Silver Globe Orbz Balloon, Design My Party
Silver Paper Fans, The Party Parlour
Fillable Acrylic YAY Letters, Poppies for Grace
Custom Acrylic Sign, Molossi
Disco Slumber Party, Sweet Dreams and Goodnight (Perth and Melbourne)
Iridescent Confetti POP Cannon Shooter, Sweet Moments Co
Disco party tableware
Guests will be dancing up an appetite, so continue the party at the table with fun tableware in silvers, iridescent brights and sprinkle the confetti around like it’s 1999!
Silver confetti plates – Fantasy Kids Parties
Silver Stripe Party Plates, Emiko Blue
Disco Diamond Plate, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Geo Silver Plates, Little Boo-Teek
Iridescent Party Plates, The Little Event Company
Disco Ball Plates, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Silver Confetti Napkins, Fantasy Kids Parties
Silver Striped Wooden Spoons, Little Boo-Teek
Striped Silver Straws, Fantasy Kids Parties
Silver foil straws, Emiko Blue
Iridescent Paper Straws, Fantasy Kids Parties
Disco party cakes and desserts
Jazz up your dessert table with treats dressed up in all that shimmers, sparkles and glitters.
Iridescent Cupcake Wrappers, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Paper Eskimo silver baking cups – Emiko Blue
Silver Flag Cake Toppers, Little Boo-Teek
Silver Glitter Candles, Emiko Blue
Microphone Cookies, Frosted by Nicci
Microphone Chocolate Moulds, Confectionately Yours
Disco Cake, Frosted by Nicci
Disco Party Cake Topper, Merc & jones
Disco party favours
When the lights go back on and it’s time for everyone to go home, send a little sparkle home to remind them of the best dance party they’ve ever been to with these groovy finds to fill up or take home!:
Iridescent Party Bags, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Chevron Silver Treat Bags, Little Boo-Teek
Silver Wooden Ball Wand, Fantasy Kids Parties
Lastly – something memorable for the birthday girl or boy – a ceramic guest ’tile’ for their friends to sign which can be customised to theme theme and colours!:
Guest Book, Pinta Crafts
Now all that’s left to do is dig out those sequin flares and get your boogey on!