Rose gold party supplies round up!

Rose gold has been a favourite for a little while now in kids parties as well as Christenings and baby showers..and it’s no surprise why! It mixes perfectly with so many colours, looks gorgeous with pinks and pastels or elegant with white or black!

So here is our round up of gorgeous rose gold partyware and decorations and all you need to add a dash of this gorgeous metallic colour into your next children’s party, Christening or Baby shower!

Remember to simply CLICK on any image to be taken to where you can find that item from one of our wonderful Life’s Little Celebration members!:

 

Invitation with rose gold foil – Eve & Co

 

Rose gold heart satin balloon – The Party Parlour

 

Rose gold number one balloon – The Little Boo-teek

 

Rose gold fringe curtain backdrop – Favor Lane Party Boutique

 

Rose gold jumbo balloon – Emiko Blue

 

Tassel garland – Party Pony Designer Pinatas

 

Rose gold jumbo letter balloons- Party Splendour

 

Rose gold ONE balloon – Ruby Rabbit partyware

 

 

Rose gold plinths for hire – Sweet Heavenly Events (Sydney)

 

Rose gold sequin tablecloth for hire (Sydney) – Sweet Heavenly Events

 

Rose gold tablerunner – The Party Parlour

 

Meri meri pastel party plates – The Party Parlour

 

Rose gold plates – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

Rose gold metallic look cutlery – The Party Parlour

 

Rose gold geo plates – Little Boo-teek

 

Rose gold spot large plates – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

Rose gold brush stroke plates – The Little Event Company

 

Rose gold straws – Sweet Moments Co

 

Rose gold straws – Confectionately Yours

 

Table centrepiece – Alison Caroline Designs

 

Illume Designs rose gold cupcake wrapper – Little Boo-teek

 

Rose gold cupcake papers – Something For Cake

 

Rose gold foil cupcake wrappers – Party for Stella

 

Celebrate cake topper – Sweet moments co.

 

Rose gold age cake topper (Cardstock) – DIY Parties by Renee

 

 

Floating rose gold acrylic cake topper – Communicakeit
(Cake by Delicious by Sara)

 

 

Rose gold cake stand for hire – Petite Events Hire (Sydney)

 

Rose gold high chair for hire – Petite Events Hire (Sydney)

 

And a few finishing touches….

 

Rose gold birthday crown – Schooza

 

Rose gold pack of mini crowns – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

Rose gold and white confetti – Design my party

 

 

Rose gold favour bags – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

 

Hope you found some items that you love – remember all the vendors mentioned above have much more in their online stores so have a browse to see more of their rose gold partyware!

If you want to join the Life’s Little Celebrations members network, e-mail us at lifeslittlec@gmail.com to receive more information

Happy Planning!

 

Cactus Themed baby shower

Today we are showcasing another gorgeous Life’s Little Celebrations shoot from Issue 2 of our e-mag Celebrating Little One’s  – this time a gorgeous cactus themed baby shower styled by Silk and Cedar Events in Melbourne

They collaborated with a range of Life’s Little Celebration members to bring together this dreamy ‘Perfect pair’ cactus themed baby shower.  I hope the images inspire your own baby shower planning or other celebration planning with its unique details!

All the vendor details are listed at the end of this post:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendors:

Stylist and planner – Silk and Cedar Events

http://silkandcedarevents.com.au/

Photographer – Marzena Photography Melbourne

https://www.marzena.com.au/portraits

Stationery and Artwork – ELK prints

http://elkprints.com/blog/

Venue – Mont Du Soleil

http://www.montdusoleil.com/contact.html

Flowers – Forget Me Not Floret

http://forgetmenotfloret.com/

Macrame cake, cactus cake, donuts and tarts – Taylor Made Gourmet

https://www.taylormadegourmet.com.au/catering

Pink ruffle cake and macarons – My Cake Studio

http://mycakestudio.com.au/

Perfect pair cake topper – A La Roch

http://www.alaroch.com.au/

Cookies – Petite Cookies

http://www.petitecookies.com.au/

Balloons + props – Tracey, Simply Beautiful Decorations and Balloons

https://www.facebook.com/simplybeautifuldecorationsandballoons/?ref=py_c

Partyware – Favor Lane Party Boutique

https://favorlaneparty.com/

Fairy Floss – Fluffy Crunch

https://www.facebook.com/fluffycrunch.au/

Hair and make up – Miss Aimmey

http://missaimmey.com/

 

Hope you enjoyed this truly gorgeous and unique baby shower! Contact any of the vendors above to source your own elements for your next celebration!

 

 

 

Celebrating Little One’s Magazine – issue 2 is out!

 

I’m so excited to bring you issue 2 of “Celebrating Little One’s” magazine!


 

This issue brings you 12 truly amazing party features to inspire you as well as interviews with industry leaders Diane Khoury, Sarah Osmotherly (Sugar Coated Mama) and Poppies for Grace sharing their advice especially for creative business owners . It is also packed with fab articles ranging from tips to choosing your child’s birthday cake to must-know advice on using florals at your next celebration! This issue also showcases some fantastic party decor, birthday gift ideas and more!

You will be swooning over the pages filled with the best party styling and products from Life’s Little Celebration vendors.

Don’t forget you can browse and click through any of the links throughout the magazine for easy sourcing and party planning direct from the magazine!

So get browsing and access it all here for free.

If you love it, please do share it!

 

 

 

 

 

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about an event stylist!

Ever wondered what an Event Stylist actually does? Have you considered booking a stylist but aren’t sure if it would suit your type of event?

Today we chat to the talented Lopa of Pumpkin Carriage Events in Sydney and find out about the inner workings of an Event Stylist!

Why engage an event stylist?

If you want to have flawless decor to give that WOW factor to your celebration, then you need to engage an event stylist. But…. that’s not the entire package that an event stylist brings to your party. We save you time, money and bring you a pool of resources, knowledge and experience.

In our busy days and lives, we have to master our to-do lists and excel at prioritising. Sometimes having huge work and family commitments means that you can’t be completely committed to designing a fabulous event that will make memories forever. Now imagine an individual or a business whose bread and butter is solely to prioritise your event and give it the full and undivided attention that it needs. Bringing an event stylist on board for your event means that not a single detail is missed and no effort is spared in bringing your theme and your style to life.

Apart from saving you time, an event stylist will also save you a lot of money. Stylists are not inexpensive, but they are very efficient with their costs. On your budget spreadsheet, it may seem like it is an extra cost, but in reality engaging a stylist will bring you massive savings. A good stylist will know how to set the scene for a stylish and memorable celebration whilst maximising your budget. A stylist knows where to cut back without compromising the style and where to splash out to create that WOW factor for your celebration, bringing you value for money.

Finally, an event stylist brings a wealth of experience and a pool of expertise to your event. Whether you are planning your child’s first birthday or an upcoming wedding, remember a stylist would have styled and organised numerous of them in the same year. Every stylist has their own database of experienced and skilled vendors, and the stylist knows which of those vendor’s knowledge and expertise will bring the best value to your event.

 

As an event stylist, what aspects of the event do you coordinate?

As a stylist, our focus is on the décor and style of your event, including venue styling, dessert tables, bar and drink stations, entrance styling and guestbooks and much more. Your event is unique to you and we believe that it should tell your story.

Our focus is getting to know you and what you want to achieve from your event, so that we can set the scene and add your personal touches in designing the perfect celebration. People come together to celebrate a milestone or a happy occasion and it is always a delight for the host and guests to walk into a party space that is styled to heighten the mood for celebration.

Can you talk us through the process of what happens if I was to book with you for an event? 

Once you receive a quote and are happy with it, you can book us by paying a deposit, which locks in the date of your event in our calendar.

During the quoting process, we ask a lot of questions about your event so that we can provide you with a tailored quotation to suit what you need for your event. For example, you don’t need to be quoted for a marquee if you don’t need it!

By the booking stage we have a fair idea of the kind of look, feel and style you may want for your event. Once booked, we ask for your preferred colour palette, and then we buzz away behind the scenes planning, coordinating, organising all that is required to design and set up a mesmerising party space. Yes, it is a lot of work, but we love it!

Our team will design, create and set up the party space at your venue before your party begins so all that’s left for you to do is pick your fabulous outfit and host your party!

How should someone decide whether to DIY or book an event stylist?

The key deciding factor in DIY vs hiring an stylist is time and expertise. Do you have the time to design and create styling pieces, source unique décor features, cakes, desserts, personalised items, source props, pick up and drop offs from multiple locations to and from the event venue, and the list could continue on.

As an event styling company our team’s time and expertise is dedicated to doing all of those things for you, so that you can dedicate your time to work and family commitments.

It’s like doing your taxes on your own as opposed to engaging an accountant. Sure, its easy enough to lodge taxes online on our own, but an experienced accountant has the expertise to find you creative ways to get more bang for your buck!

What happens if someone doesn’t know if they can afford an event planner? Do stylists have a range of packages they can tailor to suit various budgets?

There is a range of event stylists in the market with a wide spectrum of pricing and inclusions. There are those who provide stock standard pricing and inclusions, and those who provide tailored pricing to suit what the client needs. Essentially, what you need to consider is firstly what is your budget and what is your expectation from that budget in terms of the style you want to achieve. As with all products and services, style and quality go hand-in-hand with price.

Approximately how many hours of work would go into an event such as a first birthday ? 

After styling many first birthdays, it now takes us an average of 15 to 20 hours from concept and development to coordination, to styling and setting up an event. Of course every event is different and exact timings depend on the event however this is a rough estimate.

On average 4 to 5 hours of this is spent in styling, setting up the scene for the event at the venue with a team of 3 to 4 staff, and at least 1 to 2 hours packing up after the event.

The pre-event preparations such as design briefs and proofs for vendors, sourcing and booking of props, cakes, and desserts take up almost 6 to 8 hours depending on the style and complexity required. For example, when we are creating a unique and innovative prop or accessory for an event, it takes longer in design and testing process, before we include it for your event.

Travel time can take up almost 6 to 8 hours depending on the event requirements, as we travel all over Sydney to source the appropriate vendors to match the skills required for your event. This involves picking up, delivering to the venue and returning items such as props, signage, printed items, cakes and desserts, flowers, decorative items and much more.

These time estimates are only rough guides as each event is unique and therefore timing will depend on the specific requirements you need.

 

Tell us about the day in the life of an event planner /stylist/! 

A day in my life absolutely has to start with a strong cup of ‘chai’ made the traditional way, which I sip while packing lunch and serving breakfast for my cherubs.

Then begins the school routine and drop offs. Once the kids are in their happy place, I get into mine.

This includes providing design briefs, booking vendors for upcoming events, sourcing props (mostly on the road), going to see clients for consults, and so on until close of business, with the evenings free to enjoy some time with my gorgeous family.

 

 

What doesn’t an event stylist do? 

A stylist is responsible for the décor and style of the event, mainly setting the scene for your celebration. As an event stylist we usually don’t stay for the duration of the event to ensure everything runs smoothly and coordinate with venue staff and guests. This is usually what an event planner would do.

Thank you Lopa of The Pumpkin Carriage events for providing us more insight into the services of an event stylist!

All the beautiful events showcased in this blog post were styled by The Pumpkin Carriage events with photography by Captured by Kirri.

If you want to discuss your event further with The Pumpkin Carriage events you can find their website here

 

 

 

Trolls Party Supplies

It may have been released over 12 months ago, but the hit movie TROLLS is here to stay in the land of parties! And at home on DVD just quietly too – such a great movie!

The colour, hair, characters and messages make this is fantastic kids party theme – just channel your inner Princess Poppy and go all out we say. We’ve found some great items from our LLC Vendors to help get the party started (cue music).

trolls party inspiration

Kiss With Style, Melbourne

 

Trolls party invitations

Use colour, brightness and florals as your inspiration for this theme. We love this sparkling invitation:

 

Trolls party invitation – Eve & Co Stationery

 

We also love this contextual watercolour design:

 

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Trolls party invitation – Dream A Little Dream Events

 

Trolls party decorations

This is where the fun starts! Think rainbows, pastels, swirled marble effects like their hair, glitter and confetti – just like Poppy’s pop up scrap books!

 

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Trolls party Styling and props – Enchanted Party Hire, Brisbane

 

Trolls party foam sign – Foamtastic Party Decor

 

 

Jumbo confetti balloon, The Party Parlour

 

 

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Marble balloons, Little Boo-teek

 

 

Rainbow balloon – Happy Little Soiree

 

 

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Giant balloon, Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

 

 

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Streamer backdrop, Poppies for Grace

 

 

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Honeycomb fancy, Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

 

 

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Fluorescent fan mix, The Little Event Company

 

 

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Happy garland, Little Boo-teek

 

 

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Tassel garland, The Little Event Company

 

 

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Garland, Kels Gift Labelling

 

 

Trolls party tableware

You won’t be stuck for choice when it comes to finding enough coloured or licensed tableware for your trolls party. Mix and match for an explosion of happiness in the room!

 

Blossom table runner – Lavender Honey & Co

 

 

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Trolls tableware kit, The Party Kit Company

 

 

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Rainbow plates, Emiko Blue

 

 

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Confetti charms plates, Emiko Blue

 

 

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Floral plates, Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

 

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Iridescent plates, The Little Event Company

 

 

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Rainbow plates, The Party Parlour

 

 

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Iridescent plates, The Little Event Company

 

 

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Pastel hexagon plates, Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

Ombre plates – Favor Lane Party Boutique

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Ombre napkins, Favor Lane Party Boutique

 

 

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Confetti ice cream spoons, Emiko Blue

 

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Rainbow stripe spoons, The Party Parlour

 

 

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Coloured straws, Little Boo-teek

 

Trolls party cakes and desserts

Cake makers are in their element with this theme! Cookies, cake pops and the cake itself is a great way to bring the movie characters into your styling if you haven’t already found a place for them.

 

Trolls cake – Copper and Cocoa (Sydney)

 

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Trolls cake pops, Popolate, Sydney

 

 

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Trolls meringues, Quincy Lane, Sydney

 

 

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Princess Poppy cookies, The Cookie Star, Sydney

 

 

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Trolls cookies, Flyaway Pineapple

 

Trolls cake – Cake pops and more (Melbourne)

 

 

 

 

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Enchanted Party Hire, Brisbane

 

 

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Confetti baking cups, The Party Parlour

 

 

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Cake stand, Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

 

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Pink glitter candles, The Little Event Company

 

 

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Cake decorations, Something for Cake

 

 

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Cake topper, DIY Parties by Renee

 

 

 

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Trolls cake topper, DIY Parties by Renee

 

Floral cake crown – Hanging Pretty

 

 

 

Trolls party favours

Guests will love taking home their own Troll novelty! Some ideas for unique party favours or bright party favour bags!:

 

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Trolls party favours, Glitter & Glue Designs

 

 

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Trolls party favours, Glitter & Glue Designs

 

 

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Tassel tooter horn, Emiko Blue

 

 

 

 

 

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Fairy floss, Fluffy Crunch, Sydney

 

 

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Confetti party bags, Little Boo-teek

 

 

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Rainbow party bags, The Party Parlour

 

 

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Party favour boxes, The Loot Lab

 

And to finish off – the perfect finishing touch for the birthday boy or girl! Choose a custom Trolls party hat or a Poppy inspired floral crown!:

 

Trolls party hat – Eve and Co

 

 

 

 

 

Floral crown – Bella Fiore (Sydney)

 

 

Now all that’s left is the fun tunes of the soundtrack, and you have yourself one VERY colourful and happy Trolls party! Hug time!