Today I am delighted to introduce you to one of my talented blog sponsers – Sugar Coated Candy & Dessert Buffets. Maja provides an amazing styling service in Melbourne (as you can see by the images in this post). Her focus is on dessert tables however she also provides full event styling services.
In this post she shares a little bit more about her business, her motivation and managing the work/business balance!
Nautical themed 1st birthday
What have been some of your recent themes and favourite themes you have styled?
The first half of the year has consisted of lots of boys parties! I have covered owl themes, vintage circus, construction, dirt bikes, elmo and a few nautical themes. My favourite to date has to be the Construction party I styled for Bela Designs’ son Lincoln who did an amazing job with the event stationary.
Construction themed 3rd birthday
The second half of the year looks like its all girl parties for me! I recently styled the ever so popular bird theme table in gorgeous pinks and lilac colour palette. I am looking forward to styling a Teddy bear Picnic and Hungry Caterpillar for two little girls’ first birthdays this month.
Bird themed 1st Birthday
Where do you find inspiration and motivation for your business?
I have always been always been very creative, artistic and hands on, so styling events is a great opportunity to express all. My 20 month old daughter is my biggest inspiration as well as my little assistant, she has started styling her own tables at home!
Dirtbike themed 5th Birthday
How you manage to balance your business with your family commitments?
Being a parent and working from home is a challenge in itself! I definitely try to create the balance between my family and work. I tend to make the most of my time during nap times and the 2 days my daughter is in day care are my most productive days.
Vintage inspired circus theme 1st birthday
Aren’t these dessert tables amazing?
Thanks so much Maja for sharing some thoughts on your business Sugar Coated Candy & Dessert Buffets. As you can see from the images, Maja is extremely talented! You can join her facebook page to keep up to date with more of her work!
Today I’m introducing you to one of my advertisers and talented vendors in the Customised Invitations & Printables category of the directory – “Upon A Time Designs” who design magical printables for beautiful events. It is run by Emily who was inspired when she had her first child to create beautiful things to bring a bit of colour to a child’s world and celebrations!
Love this enchanted looking backdrop!:
Their designs can bring your party theme to life – from invitations to the backdrop to favour bags. They offer a range of themes which is constantly growing and also offer boutique custom design for those who want their ideas turned into something extra special.
Their range includes popular themes including lego, ballerina, jungle, star wars, once upon a time and circus as well as some gorgeous unique themes such as “breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “lemonade theme”.
Their printable ranges include a huge range of coordinating items; buntings, buffet labels, thank you tags, backdrops and more – which is fantastic when you want to make sure all your decor ties in together!
Almost all their printable items also come with personalisation, so you can add a name or phrase to create an event that is truly unique.
Photo booths have become really popular lately and one of the best selling products of Upon a Time Designs is their printable photo booth props
They come in an array of themes, from Barnyard to Princess to Easter, and are so affordable at under $5 a set. They arrive as an instant download file that you can then print as many times as you like for some memorable photo fun.
They also offer invitations not only for children’s parties but also for grown-up parties, bridal and baby showers weddings and other special events.
My favourite feature of “Upon a Time Designs?”. They give 10% of all their sales to charity – love that! Visit the website to find out more or visit the ETSY store to shop!
Today we meet the talented and creative Nicole from Penny Lane Studio . I was fortunate enough to meet her at Confetti Fair (Sydney) and she is one of the most friendliest people you could hope to meet and work with!
Her handmade ‘menu’ includes cake buntings, printables, printed muslin bags, cake ruffles and more which I’ve included in this post for you to drool over!
I’ve asked her to share with us about her business, balancing it all, party tips and more.
How did Penny Lane Studio come about?
Penny Lane Studio was an extension of my first business Red Elephant Creative. The name was the brain child of a very long time school friend and I rugged up indoors with a cup of tea on a windy winters day. It perfectly reflects a coming of age of my style which is inspired by vintage and classic design.
What are some of the products and services Penny Lane Studio provides?
Penny Lane Studio is a complete creative studio for events. Stemming from my past life working in a boutique events agency, I have brought my experience and creativity to my own little studio which offers unique handcrafted stationery, décor and styling packages for celebrations.
We do almost everything. Stationery and Printables, Handcrafted details including Paper Garland, Favour Bags, Cake Bunting, Backdrop kits and Party Supplies. Phew!
For the things we don’t make, we also offer referrals to other industry creative’s.
What have been your most popular products for children’s celebrations?
Printable ranges are huge, they offer a complete package in DIY Stationery and Décor. Cake Buntings are also very popular right now.
Where do you gain inspiration from for your designs?
Conversations with other creatives, My children, Local art, Beautiful styling, Nature and my gorgeous, gorgeous clients who I create bespoke packages for.
Being a mum with your own business how do you balance your various responsibilities?
Not without challenge. I try to manage my business when the children are asleep or at pre-school. However there are some moments when I have a phone on my shoulder, a little one on my lap whilst balancing a laptop on the chair. I have recently hired a part time assistant, which should help things along a little and I have a very very understanding husband.
Gold glitter and Sparkle Cake bunting by Penny Lane Studio
Cake, styling and photography – Gillian Brown. Crumbs of Comfort Cake Design
What does a typical day involve for you?
Woken with the thump of tiny feet, giggles and cuddles. Quick check the phone for orders and emails. Brekky and dress routine with Oscar and Lily and take them off to pre-school on my ‘work days’. Coffee and emails, to do lists and artwork, before stretching my hands in the studio for some handcrafted work.
Once a week I indulge in some time with a gorgeous creative person for some inspiring conversation.
Post office run, pick up the children, dinner and bath routine, before some quiet quality time before they go to bed. Once they are alseep, I am usually back at the computer or finishing orders in front of the TV.
What have been your favourite celebrations to date?
I have many. Probably the ones where I work together with clients on the creative from the beginning, allowing me to develop new products based on different techniques. A great example would be the vintage lace wedding with Melissa from The Sweet Society and the Vintage Caravan party with Gillian from Crumbs of Comfort. Also look out for a gorgeous event with pretty pink flamingos which will hopefully be released soon.
What are your party planning tips when it comes to decorating and styling a celebration?
*Brainstorm your theme with a big sheet of paper and follow up with lots of lists.
*Commit yourself to doing so over a couple of weeks or preferably months in short bursts.
*The best creativity is an evolution of time and it is so much more enjoyable when not left to last minute.
*Don’t be afraid to be different and most importantly enjoy sharing the process with your children and other creatives
Spoons by Penny Lane Studio. Styling and Jellies by Princess Jade’s Candy Buffet’s
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Thank you Nicole for giving us an insight into your business, your life and your creative products!
For more unique handmade decor please join the Penny Lane Studio facebook page.
Today I am introducing you to My Sweet Event – Dessert & Lolly Buffet Hire. A gorgeous Melbourne based hire service, offering a supply of gorgeous glassware, props, decor and accessories to help you style your perfect event.
Hiring items is a perfect way to style something unique and lovely for your child’s celebration but without the huge expense or storage issues afterwards of buying everything yourself.
Their hire items are beautiful, fresh and fun and best of all they have made it so simple to hire anything you need at the click of a mouse!
They supply everything from quality candy jars and drink Dispensers, a range of beautiful table props, ruffle tablecloths and themed accessories right down to the little things such as scoops and tongs.
I love the fact you can hire everything you need in the ONE place!
Their products are both beautiful and practical and serve any purpose from birthday celebrations through to baby showers and christenings with both modern and vintage items available.
Flexibility is so important when you want to hire various items and the team at My Sweet Event provide clients with the ability to choose hired items individually or collectively and negotiate personalised packages to suit differing budgets, guest lists and styles. Just perfect!
When I was browsing the My Sweet Event website I found something for everyone and every occasion.
For enquiries for your next celebration please contact Sarah at mysweeteventhire@hotmail.com
Also make sure you drop by the My Sweet Event facebook page to keep up to date with their products and hire services!
We have such fabulous businesses on the children’s party directory and another of my advertisers is Any Occasion Events which started out as a wedding invitation specialist many years ago and has gradually transformed into a bit of an anything goes kind of business.
From custom invitations and printables, custom made tablecloths and runners, chair covers, candy buffets and sourcing pretty things from shimmer gumballs to cake stands.
You may have seen the custom tablecloths featured in amazing parties such as this celebration styled by The Little Big Company:
Emma who owns Any Occasion Events loves all things pretty and crafty so no request is unreasonable and she is happy to go out of her way to create or source those little details for your celebration!
I love these chair covers – just imagine them in blue or coral pink for a mermaid theme!
This image is just stunning! One of these sequin tablecloths for a special Christening or 1st birthday would be amazing:
Also love this paperie Emma has designed and created:
Emma regularly sources unique items such as beautiful cake stands as well as popular confectionery items so make sure you join the Any Occasion Events facebook page so you don’t miss out on her wonderful finds!
Have you got serious tablecloth cravings yet? I know I have!
Thank you Any Occasion Events for sharing your wonderful products with us!
Contact Emma at Any Occasion Events for prices on any of her items!
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