Heavenly styled baby shower

There is something about a styled event that leaves a lasting impression, don’t you think?  Small details are discussed for months as guests recall moments from the big day, and the joy experienced by everyone in attendance seems to last that little bit longer, making it all worth it.

Baby showers are already memorable occasions as it is, but this particular one styled by LLC partner and Celebrate sponsor –   Sweet Heavenly Events Hire is beyond words. Collaborating with many other talented vendors from the Life’s Little Celebrations directory for the dessert buffet, flowers, backdrop and matching sweet delicacies, we love everything about it and wish we were guests!

 

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Using many of their own props (also for hire) and working closely with their trusted vendors, the Sweet Heavenly team created a special mint, green and white theme with splashes of silver to present what can only be described as a jaw-dropping setting for this special occasion. We’re guessing inspiration came from the incredible dining table!

 

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Details right down to the cupcake toppers ensured a talking point at every bite, making them (almost) too good to eat. Displayed on gorgeous marble and silver cake stands (also for hire) to coordinate everything beautifully.

 

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These chocolate pyramids even mimic the marble table which is just so subtle and so clever.
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Laser cut cake toppers are proving to be a popular choice for all occasions, and this one in silver is on point perfection, sitting pretty atop a frilled two tier show stopper.

 

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Props like this wooden rocking horse and chair (also available for hire) are perfect for the theme and give the room that extra WOW factor.

 

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Working with a stylist like Sweet Heavenly has so many advantages, but if you have the creative flair and want to give it a go yourself, their beautiful items for hire will help get you the look you’re after and provide that stylist’s touch. I love how seamlessly this whole theme has come together, and hope it has inspired your next occasion.

 

Vendor Credits:

Event Styling and props: Sweet Heavenley 
Cake: The Cake Studio
Cake Topper: À la Roch
Balloon Artist: Bubble Moo Balloons
Strawberry/Macron Tower: Dom’s Strawberries Delight
Macarons: One Bite
Cupcakes & Cookies: TasTeeTreats4U
Cakepops: Oh Sugar
Oreobites & Gananche Tarts: Sweets With Love
Photography: Captured By Kirri

tanya

Printable Essentials for Kids Parties

 

When planning any event or party  – attention to detail will be what sets it apart and makes it memorable for guests.  There are many inclusions to think about but the addition of signage and print material can be the element that creates the WOW factor.

Many people worry that it may be costly or not readily available to use printed items but today I am introducing you to LLC partner Jo’s Sign by Design  who dispel this myth by helping you create both large and small printables that will complete your event styling with maximum impact.

So you may ask, what do you mean by printables and what are my options?

Here are a few ideas that may help you.

  • Backdrops – Printable backdrops can be used for candy buffets, dessert tables or even just to cover a bland wall.  Themed parties can be beautifully enhanced with a large format backdrop.  You can attach these to a board or display or blu-tack to a wall.

Here are a few examples of backdrops printed by Jo’s Signs by Design

 

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Superhero backdrop printed by Jo’s Signs by Design. Designed by Lou Lou Pie Styling by The Pumpkin Carriage and photo by Captured by Kirri

 

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I personally used Jo’s Signs by Designs recently when I needed a large sign to cover the bottom of this Ice-cream parlour stand for a Doc Mcstuffins party for my daughter. Jo printed the sign to the custom size requirements and the quality was fantastic!

 

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  • Milestone Boards –  These vintage boards have come of age and the brilliant design elements of names, place, memories and milestones artistically displayed for a special event of any kind will bring a smile to all who stop and read. The added benefit is the event recipient has a truly personal keepsake to cherish forever.

 

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  • Social Media Frames – For a special birthday – having a fun photo frame to use for photos creates a memorable prop for photos!

For business events – having your event trend on Social Media is the ultimate recognition of a great event. Help it along by having a custom made Instagram or Facebook frame. You can add your event title, hashtags, keywords and more.

Guests can grab the frame and get into the picture instantly.  Perfect icebreaker and great promotion tool

 

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Instagram sign by Jo’s Signs by Design Party styling by Sweet Bambini Event Styling

 

 

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  • Personalised labels – Imagine your lolly buffet having the party recipients name and event printed on chocolate bars, water bottles, favours and more.

Jo’s Sign by Design can accommodate this by expertly printing and cutting your small printables, making the preparation simple and fast.  These create a wonderful memento for guests to keep or enjoy.

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  • Free Standing Display Systems – For the business owners out there who are doing an expo or product display – Jo’s Signs by Design also creates large backdrops for your exhibition. These are light weight and very portable, making a brilliant solution to getting your business name out there and seen!  The Banners are printed on satin finish tear resistant material making them sturdy and robust.

 

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So whether you’re a mum who loves to party plan…or an event stylist, prop hire company or decorator – this kind of service is invaluable.  Jo’s Sign by Design offers full design and print service with the results displaying rich vibrant true match colours.

If you prefer to design yourself you can do that too, just send the completed or purchased print file and product size specifications to Jo and you will be thrilled with the results.

If you’re a stylist – your clients will be so impressed and that means repeat business and referrals for you.

If you’re a mum then this fantastic printing service will give you one less thing to worry about and create a big impact at your child’s celebration!

Contact Jo today to see how she can help you give your next event the wow factor. Email Jo at jo@jossignsbydesign.com.au  or call her on 0410 660 967 and visit her facebook page here.

 

tanya

 

 

 

 

On trend party supplies with sparkle!

Today I am sharing with you some party themes on trend at the moment and ways you can decorate for these themes using some of the fun party decor by LLC partner Sugarlicious!

Gold and glitter are huge at the moment in kids and adult parties and if you love yourself a bit of glitter and shine then you will love what Sugarlicious can create!

Sugarlicious custom designs cake toppers, party decorations / accessories and foil prints so customers can create amazing parties.

Script cake toppers are very popular at the moment to place on top of both home made cakes or professional cakes. As you can see they really add that extra sparkle!:

 

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A first birthday is always a special celebration and if you’re planning a first birthday party then Sugarlicious has some gorgeous “One” cake toppers available  (cake in pic by Art of Baking) and I also love these iron on decals which can be used to customise any birthday outfit!

 

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Sam, the owner of Sugarlicious, is a mum who has always had a passion for parties. Even before her 1st baby boy was born, she used to daydream about his birthday parties. She loves lollies, chocolate, cake, parties, the odd glass of champagne & glitter!

 

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She has always been the friend / family member that gets excited about planning amazing parties, whether a birthday, baby shower, christening, wedding or kids backyard birthday.

She would love to help add some sparkle to your next event and as you can see Sam creates gorgeous party decor which are on trend!

Despite heading into winter there is still plenty of pineapple and flamingo items around – this is one trend that is not going away! So whether you’re planning ahead for a summer tropical party or adding some pineapple or flamingo party items to a winter party – you will love these toppers and garlands!

 

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Most cake toppers / accessories are hand made from glitter / plain cardstock and since a commercial electronic cutting machine is utilised it allows Sugarlicious to custom cut ANY number, letter, word or image up to 30cm.

With the release of the new Alice in wonderland movie this is another popular party theme and I love these toppers that Sugarlicious has created for a fun Alice in Wonderland party theme!:

 

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If you are looking for a special themed cake topper, party accessory, iron on glitter decal or foil print, Sugarlicious can custom design party products to suit any theme.

You may still be seeing lots of gorgeous unicorn parties floating around as this is still a loved theme at the moment! These custom items add all the finishing touches to a Unicorn party !

 

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Planning a mexican fiesta? Another fun and popular party theme at the moment and you may have noticed all the cactus items appearing in stores and decor sites! I’m loving this cactus glitter garland by Sugarlicious:

 

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Gold foil prints are appearing everywhere lately in kids room decor and Sugarlicious also covers this range of items! These lovely prints could also work into some party decor and then be placed in your child’s room after the party:

 

 

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On a personal note I have used Sugarlicious a few times for various party items and have met Sam in person – she is down to earth, humble and dedicated to providing wonderful service to her customers! It is wonderful to know you can support a small business while also making your child’s party extra special!

Sugarlicious Parties glittery custom made decorations will make your next party stand out from the rest and cake toppers will add that WOW factor to your cake!

Find the Sugarlicious website HERE and on facebook HERE

 

tanya

 

 

 

Party shopping as easy as 1…2…3!

Ah, shopping around for party supplies… some love it, some hate it. For those that would prefer to spend their Saturday afternoon hanging with the kids or enjoying some ‘me’ time, I’ve got something to share with you today that I know will help!

 

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You will be thrilled to discover what I’m introducing to you today from The Kit Source who want to make it as simple as possible to prep for a party. They create stylish kits of party supplies, so you can have your party sorted quickly.

But they realised that wasn’t enough, many people wondered if they could create their own Party Kit. Well, now you can, using their proven party formula and the CUSTOM KIT BUILDER.

As an extra bonus – as a fan of the Life’s Little Celebrations blog, The Kit Source is offering you a HUGE 30% off the first Custom Party Kit you build – that’s a saving of up to $40! Simply use the code LLCPARTYTIME by 31st May 2016.

 

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WHAT IS IT?


Their exclusive Custom Kit Builder is a handy platform that guides you through the process of choosing your own plates, cups, napkins, cutlery, straws and favour bags, to match the party theme of your choice!

I know that I love to be able to coordinate partyware and using this custom party kit builder I can visualise how all the different items will mix and match together on the day!:

 

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WHY?

Lel from The Kit Source explains where the idea of their Custom Kit Builder originated from: “With all the amazing, unique party themes out there, we simply couldn’t create a Kit for all of them. We all love to customise what we purchase, to match our own style or preference. So now you can create a Party Kit for any theme imaginable! 

We know that there are tonnes of other party stores, all with amazing products, but rarely do they help you purchase exactly what you need, for the amount of guests you’ll be having. Most stores leave you to your own devices, to style everything on your own, while struggling to working out how many of each item you’ll need. With our web-app, we’re taking the guesswork out of party planning.”

 

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WHERE DO I START?

It’s easy! First, launch the Custom Kit Builder.

Next, you simply work through the steps, selecting your number of guests, then each of your party items.

Once you’re happy, you simply add it to the cart and you’re done. Too simple!
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BUT THERE’S MORE!
They also have a great range of party decorations already in Kits, but are working furiously behind the scenes to launch a Custom Decoration Kit Builder. It sounds like its going to be amazing – hanging decorations, confetti balloons in a range of colours, streamers, bunting and more!

Oh, and if you need inspiration for your own Party Kit, they’ve put together a number of sample looks into a swanky lookbook; some of my faves are the Tropicana, Natural Chic and Minecraft themed creations!

 

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I’m sure you’ll have fun creating your own themed party kits, and just a reminder that as a fan of the Life’s Little Celebrations blog, The Kit Source is offering you a HUGE 30% off the first Custom Party Kit you build – that’s a saving of up to $40! Simply use the code LLCPARTYTIME by 31st May 2016.

 

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So what are you waiting for?

Time to party plan and build your own party kit!

Happy celebrating!

 

tanya

Inspirational Party Desserts

I’ll admit when I am planning my children’s parties one of the things I get the most excited about is the desserts for the celebration! Desserts have evolved so much from when I first started blogging and to see the creativity and art that is being transformed into something edible is truly a feast for the eyes!

Today I’m sharing with you some gorgeous (truly!) desserts and styling by an incredibly talented LLC partner – Katerina of My Petite Sweets in Perth

 

 

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I am always drooling over what Katerina shares on her social media and I love that she not only can create desserts but she styles beautiful dessert tables:

 

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How amazing is this Frozen party dessert table? The towers of meringue kisses make a fantastic feature:

 

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As you can see My Petite Sweets really can bring a party theme to life with the whole setup, props, cake and desserts! Here are more amazing kids party dessert tables:

 

 

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My Petite Sweets offers a range of desserts and as you can see the detail in her desserts are truly amazing and she really does take desserts to the next level!

Everything can be custom made to suit the party theme – cake pops, cupcakes, macarons and more! You also receive a special taster box to help you choose your flavours!:

 

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My Petite Sweets also offer high tea packages which are perfect for adult celebrations, baby showers and kitchen teas! You can relax as everything is setup in your home/venue and your guests can enjoy a charming setting and delicious high tea menu!

 

 

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If you’re based in Perth – make sure you contact Katerina from My Petite Sweets when planning your child’s next party! If you’re not in Perth but can appreciate amazing desserts then make sure you keep a eye out on the facebook page of My Petite Sweets!

 

 

tanya