Rainbow Inspired First Birthday

 

A rainbow party theme is always popular – beautiful and bright for any children’s event! So when it came time for a special Life’s Little Celebrations collaborative shoot for our friends at Lenzo this theme was chosen with the challenge to bring a new twist on this well loved theme – view the Lenzo feature here.

Chantelle from Tiny Tots Events in Melbourne coordinated and styled the shoot and worked with many vendors from Life’s Little Celebrations (vendor credits at the end of this post) to create this truly stunning and unique rainbow party setting.

The balloons featuring in this party from the rainbow arch, to the gold confetti balloons to the gorgeous grey balloon backdrop are totally mind blowing and the work of talented Boutique Balloons in Melbourne:

 

 

 

I love the uniqueness of the 3D backdrop with a little girl painting a rainbow in soft colours with the ribbons flowing down !

The sweet rainbow colours  work beautifully with the metallics in the shoot along with the greys/blacks showing how a rainbow does not have to be strictly only about rainbow colours:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The kids setting is just stunning with florals in various colours and a setting any child or adult would love!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dessert table was adorned with an array of colourful rainbow inspired desserts. Rather than going with rainbow shaped desserts , the desserts were inspired by the pastel watercolour shades of the rainbow featured in the backdrop:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This sweet invitation which coordinated with the backdrop set the scene for the event with it’s beautiful watercolour rainbow and gold foil:

 

 

The design was carried through into the sweet favour tags:

 

 

 

I hope this colourful rainbow party has left you with a smile on your face and feeling inspired for your next celebration you are planning!

 

 

Vendor Credits:

This shoot was a collaboration of Life’s Little Celebrations vendors who you can find on the Directory. All credit goes to these talented vendors who brought this rainbow party to life! Ensure you contact them when planning your next event:

Stylist and planner:  Tiny Tots Events Melbourne

Balloons:  Boutique Balloons Melbourne 

Flowers: Forget me not Floret 

Stationery:  Emma Smith Event Stationery

Venue:  The Stables of Como Melbourne

Photographer:  Eleanor Conduit Photography

Strawberry Tower:  Chocobon Melbourne 

Macarons & individual dessert jars/verrines:  Sweet Petite Creations Melbourne

Cookies and cupcakes:  Frosted by Nicci Melbourne

Partyware:  Favor Lane Party Boutique 

Tablecloths:  Saffy & May 

Foam name:  Foamtastic Party Décor 

Cake & cake pops:  Fantasy Cakes 

Kids tables and ghost chairs:  Mini party people 

 

 

 

 

Mermaid party supplies

 

 

A mermaid party is a truly gorgeous theme to plan for and one that has become even more popular and on trend in recent times!  I believe in 2017 we are going to see even more mermaid parties – and it doesn’t surprise me – as you can do so much with the desserts and decorations for an underwater mermaid theme and colour schemes are endless

We’ve curated a gorgeous selection of Mermaid party decor and ideas – remember to CLICK on any of the below images to be taken to the source to see more or purchase

These mermaid dessert tables by Event stylists on the Life’s Little Celebrations directory provide inspiration to inspire a mermaid party colour scheme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mermaid Party Invitations, Backdrops and Printables:

Your mermaid party stationery is a great way to set the colour scheme and look for the party so here are some designs to inspire you. Keep in mind that many of these can be modified to a different colour scheme by the designer:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mermaid Party Decorations:

Decorate the mermaid party space with hanging decor to match the colour scheme and create an underwater feel:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tableware

Create a beautiful dessert table or kids sit-down table setting with these Mermaid inspired party supplies:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These paper handpainted shell decor would be perfect to keep scattered along the table or on top of each plate to theme them to a mermaid party theme:

 

 

 

 

Hire

There is an array of HIRE businesses on the Directory in various states. Here is a snapshot of a few and what they offer for a mermaid party:

A dresser in a gorgeous colour such as this would make a beautiful setting for a Mermaid dessert table:

 

 

Cake stands are a perfect way to highlight the gorgeous colour scheme of a Mermaid party:

 

 

 

 

 

Cute props help bring the mermaid party theme alive!:

 

 

Mermaid party favours:

The little girls would love a necklace such as this to take home:

 

 

The perfect mermaid edible party favour:

Fairy Floss – Fluffy Crunch (posts Australia wide)

An array of options and items you can pick and choose from:

 

 

These bags in gorgeous colours could be embellished with a mermaid themed thank you card or shell decorations:

 

 

 

 

Mermaid Party Cake & Desserts

My favourite aspect of a Mermaid party are the unique desserts and cakes which can be created incorporating seashells, mermaid tails and more! Here is a snapshot of some of what could be ordered from vendors you can find on the Directory:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you love to DIY, here are a few mermaid items to assist:

 

 

 

 

A few finishing touches for a Mermaid party cake:

 

 

 

 

Mermaid Party dress up

 

 

 

Mermaid Party Entertainment:

Your little one would love to have her very own mermaid at her party! The Melbourne venue Carnival for Kids will ease the stress allowing you to have a mermaid party at their venue and provide a mermaid entertainer for your child to enjoy!:

 

 

 

Oh this really is such a delightful party theme and I hope this post has given you a head start on your party planning

I am looking forward to planning for this theme myself for my daughter this year – and know I can source all I need from the Life’s Little Celebrations vendors who truly have the best party decor in the industry!

 

 

 

 

 

Valentines Day Party supplies

For those of you who love to celebrate any occasion , Valentines day can be the perfect time to do something sweet for your hubby but also for your kids!

I know we are busy mums and it isn’t always possible to go all out. However if you’re in the mood to setup a cute afternoon tea with your kids for Valentines, order some delicious desserts for your other-half or go for a full blown Valentines day setup – we have curated a lovely selection of Valentines day partyware and party ideas for you starting with some inspiration with these dessert table setups.

You can see more of this gorgeous fire-inspired Life’s Little Celebrations shoot here:

 

 

Valentine’s Day Decorations

Some loved up decorations which could work on their own for a little extra Valentines day decor in your home or mixed together for a full scale event!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Such a gorgeous gift which would also make a beautiful decoration :

 

 

Valentines Day Tableware

Some cute items which could be used for a sweet Valentines day setup for your kids:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valentines Day Cake, Desserts & Accessories

Whether it’s a homemade cake you wish to dress up – or some professionally made edible treats you are after – here is a lovely Valentines day selection to choose from:

 

 

 

 

Use these moulds to create something homemade:

 

 

These fun sprinkles are perfect to dress up any dessert for Valentines Day:

 

 

 

Your other half or your kids would love you for ordering them some of these sweet delights – and hopefully share them with you!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some mini desserts are perfect to enjoy after a special homemade Valentines dinner:

 

 

 

 

For something sweet for the kids – this range is available for order and I can imagine them all set up so sweetly on a little kids table for them to enjoy after school or a surprise they may find in their school bag or for them to give to their best friends !:

 

 

Another sweet Valentines gift ideas for the kids is this mini kite!:

 

 

However you wish to celebrate valentines day – big or small – I hope you’ve found some new party vendors and products to explore while planning!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pastel Party Prettiness!

Pastels are always a perfect colour palette for a kids celebration – it reminds me of the sweetness of childhood! When I think of a pastel party this gorgeous setup by Cuppy and Cake always jumps to mind!:

 

 

Want to create your own pastel party prettiness? I’ve curated some gorgeous finds from party boutique The Little Event Company which was launched recently by Melbourne based mum Marie. This online party store is all about style and you will find beautiful partyware, tableware and decorations to browse and today I’m sharing their lovely pastel partyware:

 

 

Marie’s background was in the event industry for over 12 years as she explains: “I worked as a “Wedding Planner” , managing celebrity weddings and working with high-end clientele. The most expensive wedding being close to $800K…that was a crazy experience. I have never needed to order full sized, customised Bride and Groom mirrored thrones before. For a few years I dabbled into freelance work as well. Like most mumpreneurs my career goals/bucket list goals came into fruition whilst I was a full-time stay at home mum. I had reached a cross-road as my maternity leave was coming to an end. I either had to go back to work and leave my “babies” or stay at home and do what I love most – being a mum. But I also needed “me time”. Some people choose to read a book or go for a walk, I chose to start a business in an industry I absolutely love!”

I know I (and many others) can certainly relate and I’m so glad Marie did make the decision to open her party boutique and bring together gorgeous partyware such as this selection:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combine the above pastel pretties for a gorgeous and coordinated party look!

When you browse The Little Event Company’s website it is hard to believe it was only launched in July 2016!

Marie explains: “Prior to the launch, I had set out some KPIs for the business – I love a challenge. I am not sure if this is the norm but I was pretty chuffed when I reached my 100^th sale within months of opening, and I started to have repeat customers – which was fantastic for my ego. With the highs also came a couple of confronting lows where I needed to remind myself why I started this venture to begin with. To be honest, I am not sure where this new adventure will take me and I am happy to keep it that way. Sometimes keeping it small is not always a bad thing. Seeing my girls’ faces when a shipment arrives filled with party goods is worth gold. Overall, The Little Event Company would not be in existence if it wasn’t for the belief and support of my magical family and totally selfless parents.”

I am sure many of you reading this who are also running your own small business have felt the same!

If you’re planning your kids party and are ready to shop for your party supplies, ensure you browse The Little Event Company and their selection of the pastel partyware above along with their own kids theme ranges! You’re sure to find something stylish for your next children’s event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Party Perfection according to Jo’s Signs by Design

It’s hard to miss the beautiful event set ups on Facebook and Instagram, but have you ever wondered who and what it takes to create such a memorable event?

Today we are chatting to Jo’s Signs by Design who share with us that they are “just one cog in the wheel of the party world”. Hear from them below about the important elements they can bring to any event along with some tips for your party styling and planning:

We print all things party for individuals wanting to create a unique DIY event and talented event stylists. From weddings to birthdays to christenings to baby showers to anything that’s worth celebrating, we have seen it all.

Although we’re a small piece of the party puzzle, we’ve got some tips to make your next party memorable.

First Impressions

The first thing your guests see at your event sets the tone for the entire party. Welcome signs are the perfect way to greet guests and give them an idea as to what the day holds.

Printed by us, this welcome sign was designed by Eve & Co Stationery, who also applied the gold foil for a  Sweet Heavenly Events and Party Hire event:

 

The Big Picture

There’s so much that goes into making the big picture look perfect, but when you take the time and effort to put things together, the end result will leave your guests stunned. Make sure your decor compliment each other!

We printed this banner for Tiny Tots Events. Design and gold foil application by Eve & Co Stationery.

 

Personality

Adding a personal touch to your event can make it go from good to great. Guests love when an event reflects the personality and taste of the loved one’s their celebrating. After all, they’re the ones that know you the best

This sign was printed by us for Mary Ronis Events and designed by Edge House Design:

 

Memories

A picture lasts forever and parties are the perfect place to snap those memories. Giving your guests something fun to take photos with will make your event stand out and allows for guests to interact and have a laugh. Personalised prop frames are the perfect way to leave a lasting impression.

 

 

Party planning can have its ups and downs, but if you remember these important elements when preparing for your next event, we assure you it’ll leave people talking.

 

About Jo’s Signs by Design:

Jo’s Signs by Design specialises in professional custom designs and high quality event printing with a personal touch. Whether you’re an event stylist, a small business owner, or a mum planning an upcoming celebration for family or friends, Jo’s Signs can assist you in creating unique and personalised products that will make your special day memorable.