Leah’s Floral Flamingo 1st birthday

Today I am delighted to share with you my daughter Leah’s 1st birthday – a floral flamingo themed party! You may have already seen this on social media as it was from February however I have finally got around to blog about it now that the whirlwind of the Celebrate conference day is over (which by the way went really fabulous!).

I love a flamingo theme but rather than go tropical, I decided to go with something very floral and pretty as I wanted to create something unique and special for Leah’s first birthday!

Unlike with my first child where I probably planned everything over 9 months…Leah’s party was planned more in the last 2 months before her party!

However everything really came together on the day – from the table decal on the acrylic table…to those amazing balloons…and that flamingo cake! Leah just looked SO adorable (if I do say so myself!) in her cute dress and flamingo party hat!! She was so happy and enjoyed all the attention and balloons!

I chose all vendors from the Life’s Little Celebrations network for the party and Shelley from Paperface Party styled it all on the day so beautifully along with styling the florals! The balloons by Party Splendour framed the whole setup beautifully. Vanessa Verchiani photography was amazing at capturing the setup AND photos of family and friends and Leah which we valued so much. I absolutely loved the way the table decal designed by Eve and Co (printed and applied by Jo’s Signs by Design) looked on the acrylic table from Sweet Heavenly Events – and I wished I could have taken it home with me to put in her room!

At the end of this post you will find all the links to the vendors involved:

Do you think first birthday parties are a bit OTT these days? I know some people do….but my view?

It’s their first birthday! It IS special! No they won’t remember it…and no they won’t care! And no it doesn’t matter HOW you celebrate it…do a small bbq, do a big bash, do an afternoon tea, do a garden party….anything and everything is fine! Just make sure you do celebrate it because a first birthday is not only a celebration of your child…it is a celebration of all you as parents have enjoyed and learnt and overcome in the first 12 months with a new baby. Lets not underestimate the joys and the challenges you as parents have experienced in the first 12 months..adjusting to new sleep patterns, recovering from pregnancy etc. So take the time to celebrate your child AND what YOU as parents have achieved!

I absolutely love being creative in this way and it isn’t something I get to do often – so I really enjoyed being able to put this together! My other kids will have much simpler parties this year as Leah’s first birthday was the larger celebration. So I was certainly happy to indulge a little bit for Leah’s party. So my advice? Don’t feel guilty whether you’re doing something big OR small for your child’s party! You know your true intentions and heart and what is best for your family…so celebrate it how you want to!

Now…back to the party pics!

I love this shot of Leah in front of the setup. We ensured we got some photos before the party started and she got tired – which is a great tip for any first birthday party to ensure you get some photos of a happy birthday child!

This high chair was a last minute decision…and one I am SO glad I made! It really made such a sweet spot for photos of Leah!

The flamingo cake by Quincy Lane was something special! I wanted something unique and I love the brushstrokes and the flamingo head cake topper (by Eve and Co)

Desserts included flamingo cookies, flamingo macarons, lollipops and meringue kisses. The details were really incredible and full credit goes to the talented vendors:

All the florals on the day were also by Paper Face Party and the colours were just stunning! Yes they were all real but with spray painted copper leaves!

The kids table with the pink tiffany chairs from Tiny Tots Toy Hire and balloons from Party Splendour looked amazingly cute!:

I found the most perfect floral flamingo partyware at Ruby Rabbit Partyware which is where I sourced all the partyware for this party including the lovely tablecloths for the kids table (I always find it hard to find tablecloths which are disposable but still still cute…I know, first world problems!)

We just had to use this Flamingo prop also from Tiny Tots Toy Hire but of course dressed her up in a floral crown by Paperface Party!:

I chose to have a milestone board created for Leah and kept it small so I could also display it in her room after the party…and Eve & Co designed a gorgeous board with rose gold foil and such pretty details.

For favours I used these gorgeous rose gold favour bags from Ruby Rabbit Partyware finished off with favour tags by Eve and Co:

A few other details by Eve and Co which cannot go without sharing – starting with the invitation design which brought the theme of the floral flamingo to life!

It was carried through into all the details as seen above such as the table decal, cake topper and the party hat for Leah which is also now displayed in her room:

A few other flamingo touches at the party I couldn’t resist like this jumbo flamingo balloon from Party Splendour, and fun flamingo glasses for the kids from Ruby Rabbit partyware:

For entertainment at the party we had a ball pit from Tiny Tots Toy Hire and a puppet show which included a flamingo puppet! It was great fun!

We truly enjoyed celebrating Leah and this milestone! Being our 4th child we’ve been able to relax more as parents with a newborn and thanks to her being such a easy going baby…it truly was SUCH an enjoyable first 12 months with Leah.

Vendor Credits:

Click on any of the below links to find the vendors used for Leah’s Floral Flamingo party:

Life’s Little Celebrations: Concept & Coordination

www.lifeslittlecelebrations.org

Styling & flowers: Paper Face Party

http://www.paperface.com.au/

Photography: Vanessa Verchiani Photography

https://www.facebook.com/vanessaverchianiphoto/

Stationery: Invitations, Table decal, Party Hat, Milestone print, Favour tags: Eve&Co

https://www.eveandco.com.au/

Balloons: Party Splendour

http://partysplendour.com.au/

Partyware (tableware, favour bags, flamingo glasses, kids party hats, favour bags) : Ruby Rabbit Partyware

https://www.rubyrabbit.com.au/

Flamingo Cake & meringue kisses: Quincy Lane

https://www.instagram.com/quincy.lane/

Macarons: Arelio Sweetbox

https://www.areliosweetbox.com/

Cookies: SweetP Cakes and Cookies

https://www.facebook.com/SweetPCakesandCookies/

Lollipops: Delleicious.by.elle

https://www.facebook.com/delleiciousbyelle/

Props: Acrylic table, cake stands, high chair – Sweet Heavenly Events

http://www.sweetheavenlyeventshire.com.au/

Props: Kids tables/chairs, flamingo prop, ball pit – Tiny Tots Toy Hire

http://www.tinytotstoyhire.com.au/

Acrylic table decal – printed and applied: Jo’s Signs by Design

https://www.facebook.com/JosSignsbyDesign/

Puppet Show: The Party Puppets

http://www.thepartypuppets.com/

Thanks for taking the time to view my daughters first birthday party! I hope it inspires your own flamingo or first birthday party planning!

Rustic Woodland Party Supplies

A Woodland kids party theme is like a Burberry trench coat in my book – a timeless classic. It’s one of a few themes that can transcend through generations and be updated with the smallest of tweaks, making it a favourite of ours here at Life’s Little Celebrations!

Woodland party inspiration. Props and styling from Sweet Heavenly Events Hire, Sydney

One of the more popular adaptations of this kids party theme we’re seeing across our favourite Instagram accounts is a focus on the rustic and natural elements of an enchanted wood. Bringing the outside in with wooden features, green moss and pops of vibrant red toadstools – it’s an adaptable theme for any kids party, and we’ve found some perfect woodland party supplies from our LLC Vendors to help bring it all together.

The cutest of animals can be incorporated for this kids party woodland theme…from foxes and deers…to bears and raccoons….it’s a great chance to have a bit of fun with some of the partyware and woodland party supplies that is available for this theme at the moment! Remember to CLICK on any image below to be taken to the relevant business!

Woodland Party, Paper Face Party

Woodland Party Invitations

Cute woodland animals, fairies, toadstools and foliage make a great starting point for your invitations and setting a woodland scene. We love the use of watercolours and hand drawn illustrations for a touch of whimsy.

Customised Woodland party invitation, Pink Pom Pom Kids

Woodland party invitations, Pink Pom Pom Kids

Fox Invitation, Lamour Wedding and Events

Woodland Party Decorations

Decorating for a Woodland party theme is all about bringing the outside in (or highlighting nature’s best if hosting outside!). Think lots of greenery with moss and foliage, and wooden accents for a rustic setting amongst the trees.

Ivory honeycomb ball, Emiko Blue

Giant brown balloon, Emiko Blue

Fox pinata – Party Pony Designer Pinatas

Polka dot balloon, Emiko Blue

Fox foil balloon, Little Boo-Teek

Paper fans, The Party Parlour

Honeycomb garland, The Party Parlour

Hessian table runner, The Party Parlour

Woodland fox balloon, Party Spendour

Woodland props, The Event Rental Company, Melbourne

Woodland keepsake, La Serenity

Woodland banner, Chumblebee

Woodland prop hire, Tiny Tots Toy Hire, Sydney

Woodland Party Tableware

Setting the table is made easy with our finds of simple tableware items. Keep it simple with a basic colour palette and add touches of red and white polka dots inspired by hidden toadstools, wooden accessories and cute characters.

Polka dot cake plates, Emiko Blue

Bear plates, The Party Parlour

You’re a hoot owl plates – Party! She Said

Green party plates, Instant Party Packs

Woodland owl napkins, Instant Party Packs

Brown stripy straws, Emiko Blue

Wooden forks, Party She Said!

Metallic stag napkins, Favor Lane Party Boutique

Woodland Party Cakes and Desserts

We all know how impressive a dessert buffet of styled sweets can look, but they needn’t be extravagant. With a few small accessories and themed desserts you can create a magical woodland feast of treats the fairy folk will love.

Polka dot baking cups, Party! She Said

Polkadot candles, Little Boo-Teek

Toadstool candles, Ruby Rabbit Partyware

Woodland friends cake toppers, Favor Lane Party Boutique

Toadstool chocolate moulds, Confectionately Yours

Woodland cookies – Sweetly Baked Perth

Woodland animal cookies, Petite Cookies, Melbourne

Woodland themed cookies, SweetP Cakes and Cookies, Queensland

Woodland cake kit, Something for Cake

Bear cake, SweetP Cakes and Cookies

Woodland themed cake, Vivalicious Sweets, Melbourne

Woodland character cookies, Vivalicious Sweets, Melbourne

Woodland Party Favours

There’s nothing quite like a take home treat bag of goodies to keep the excitement of the party going just a little bit longer! From coordinated containers filled with cookies and sweets, or special woodland inspired gifts, we’ve found some great finds to help wrap up your planning!

Woodland kids party favours – Glitter and Glue Designs

Polka Dot Treat Cones, Party! She Said

Woodland favour bags, Instant Party Packs

Kraft favour boxes, Emiko Blue

Woodland Partywear

Some woodland themed headwear and costume pieces are perfect for the birthday boy or girl! Here are some finds from our members:

Deer headband, Arabella’s Vintage Wardrobe

Woodland themed headband, Arabella’s Vintage Wardrobe

Owl mask – Special Celebration Events

Woodland fox headband – Schooza

And finally…. why not keep guests busy with a woodland inspired activity? Ceramic painting is a great idea for the older kids which can also double as a take home gift.

Ceramic painting activity, Pinta Crafts in Sydney

There are so many reasons why we love this theme! Hopefully these items have inspired you to try it for your next celebration.

Reuben’s Christening: real party feature

Today we are sharing a gorgeous and fresh Christening dessert table setup by Vivien of LETORE for her son! We love the crisp white and green colour scheme and on trend items such as the mesh backdrop and custom sign as well as the unique setup with various settings for the cake, mini desserts and favour boxes

!

Vivien shares more about her inspiration below:

“For Reuben’s Christening we decided to go for something gender neutral and fresh and our graphic designer came up with the concept of using palm leaves with a watermark pattern. A bonus was that it was a bit on trend too!

All vendors were briefed on the theme which allowed the theme, in both colour and style, to be carried through from the invitations to the reception after the Church service. Elle from delleicious.by.elle did a great interpretation of the brief and customised the cake and desserts with elements of the palm leaf design with splashes of green and white throughout individual pieces. The makers for the acrylic elements also pulled out the details from the invitation to create the cake topper and name signage.

Finally, guests were sent home with sweet gifts from LETORE who styled their lolly cubes with green and white peppermint chocolate balls and created a personalised label which matched the invitation.”

We love this unique and fresh look for a Christening and the colour scheme of white and green! Find the links to all the vendors below so you can source similar items for your own child’s Christening or party!:

Vendors

LETORE: www.instagram.com/le.tore

Cake and desserts: www.facebook.com/delleiciousbyelle

Florist: www.instagram.com/floranectar_flowers

Props: www.thetreasureroom.com.au

Acrylic Cross: www.alisoncaroline.com.au

Creative: www.instagram.com/so.creative.design

Photographer: www.wizardartphotography.com.au

Acrylic name: www.instagram.com/360designncut

Glamping Party Shoot

What little girl wouldn’t love to grab all her little friends and enjoy an outdoor party filled with cake, teepees and hammocks to enjoy?

This fun Glamping party by Silk and Cedar Events was a collaboration of Life’s Little Celebration members for Issue 4 of Celebrating Little One’s Magazine!

There are so many unique elements to inspire you from the Chatterbox invitations, to the amazing caravan setup, pretty outfits and fun timber signs….enjoy browsing the images and find the full list of vendors at the end of the post to source your own items for an upcoming celebration, kids party or other event!

I just love this unique and gorgeous caravan used to display the desserts!

How amazing are all the desserts?!

I hope this shoot inspired you and also showcased some vendors and items you could use in your own upcoming event or party you’re planning!

A thank you to the talented vendors involved – many of whom are Life’s Little Celebration members who you can find on our Directory !

VENDOR CREDITS

Silk and Cedar Events: Planner and stylist

Silvergum Photography: Photographer

Sweet Dreams and Goodnight: Glamping TeePee’s and slumber party accessories

Benny & Co: Vintage Caravan

Vivalicious Sweets: Cakes, cupcakes, cake pops and donut tower

Petite Cookies: Tee Pee and individual feather place card cookies

Arabella’s Vintage Wardrobe: Custom Deer Headbands

Eckles Invites: Chatterbox invitation, menu and thank you tags

Molossi Designs: All wooden signage, Cake topper, individual names for place settings and thank you bag dream catchers

The Little Event Company: Tableware (plates, cups, straws)

Coco Blush Boutique: Dresses and flower crowns

Modern safari party feature

A safari theme is *always* a popular one with kids but there has been a trend lately to style this theme with a modern look and so this was the inspiration behind this shoot which was a special collaboration of Life’s Little Celebration members for Issue 4 of our “Celebrating Little One’s” e-magazine!

A huge thanks goes to Michelle of L’Amour Weddings and Events who coordinated this shoot, developed the concept and styled the setup so beautifully incorporating the element and pieces from various Life’s Little Celebration vendors!

Enjoy browsing the images and find the full list of vendors at the end of the post so you can source any items you love!:

As you can see – the whole venue was truly transformed into a modern safari party setup and those amazing animal props from Tiny Tots Toy Hire really brought the safari to the party!