Gold is one of those colours I love seeing as part of Christmas decor. A colour of royalty and one that depicts something grand and special – it definitely suits the season of Christmas!
Inspired by this glittery Christmas dessert table by the talented Vesna of My Little Jedi (make sure you have a look for loads of inspiration!) I have based this post around a golden Christmas with hints of pink for a glamorous setting.
I apologise for the long delay in my blog posts lately – so much is going on and I’m finding it a little harder to keep up! My little one is a lot more active during the day and I hardly find time to get onto the computer as much as I use to until evening (I’m sure you all can relate!)
Invitations/Printables
A bit of sparkle for your printables! If you know of any other lovely gold and/or pink Christmas collections, feel free to let me know!
Be Merry Holiday invitation - Fine and Dandy Paperie
Peace on Earth Printable - Paper and Cake
Decorations
These decoration options in bold golds and pinks will add a touch of festive glam to your Christmas!
Martha Stewart Gold and white pom pom set - Pink Frosting
Tulle pom poms - Sweet Little Birdy
Gold lanterns - Saffy & May
Confetti System Tassel Garland - Third Drawer Down
Tableware
Love this tablerunner if you are after a bold print for your table:
Pink/Gold bazaar table runner - {P} is for Party
This gold mesh tablerunner is lovely for a softer look:
Gold mesh table runner - Le Petit Party
I haven’t included plates/cups as most of you will not use disposable plates etc for your Christmas day lunch etc however here are some other items to provide a special feel to your Christmas table and bring in touches of pink and gold:
Gold name card holders - Alfresco Emporium
Perfume jar pink - Shoppe with Lilly
Herrang block candle holder - Ikea
Oslo candle holder - Gifts at Home
Pink Coupe glass small - Sharnel Dollar Designs
Pink glass embossed pedestal bowl - The Little Big Company
Although these aren’t in gold, they would definitely look gorgeous on your Christmas table!
Lolly jar with pewter lid and base - Shoppe with Lily
Mercury glass apothecary jar - Sharnel Dollar Designs
Sweet Treats
Dress up some special Christmas cupcakes with these wrappers and sit them atop of a cute pedestal to give them extra effect!
Lulu gold/white cupcake wrapper - Cupcake House
Pink gold floral muffin case/cupcake case - Cupcake World
Pink cupcake pedestal - Sweet Little Birdy
Love this colour combination for this golden/pink Christmas theme:
Yellow and pink swizzle sticks - Tout Mon Amour
These lovely stands would be perfect to serve all sorts of cakes and scrumptious items in this colour scheme:
Hobnail cake stand in Amber - Sweet Style
Short pink cake stand - Emerald and Ella
Small gold cake stand - A fabulous fete on Etsy
You can’t get more gorgeous and glamorous on your table than a beautiful drinks dispenser such as this one:
Glass apothecary drinks dispenser - Sweet Style
Special Themed Items
To add some special glam touches to your Christmas decor or table, have a browse of some of these items! Disappointed I couldn’t find more lovely pink Christmas items though
Gold resin Christmas Tree - I Love Christmas
Gold bristle tree - House of Christmas
Love these crystal trees (bit of a splurge though!)
Crystal trees - Wheel and Barrow
Reindeer sitting nickle plated - Oxfam
Gold Christmas candle holder - Lifestyle Ensemble
Mini gold pine cone bags - House of Christmas
Pink Merry Christmas sign - Celebrating Christmas
Bird cages are often found in Christmas decor, and this beautiful gold-toned one from dusk would look beautiful anywhere!
Bird cage lantern - Dusk
Christmas white/gold feather wreath - I Love Christmas
Christmas gold bauble wreath - Christmas All Year
Love this gorgeous wreath which has sold out for this year, but I still thought I’d share it with you so if you love it, you can bookmark it for next year =)
Spruce Champagne wreath - Papier D'Amour
These lovely ribbon boards are a great unique way to display your Christmas cards during this season, and of course can be used year round for photos, notes etc! With diamante detailing it is gorgeous!
Beautiful french memo board - French Knot Designs
Favours
Package up your favours in a lovely gold item:
Gold cube box - Details, Details
Gold tin pail - Saffy & May
You could fill an elegant pink perfume bottle with some beautiful scented oils for your guests to take home:
Coloured bomboniere perfume bottle - Elegant Bomboniere
Or keep it classic and simple in a clear jar which you can embellish:
Antique apothecary jars - Sweet Style
Add something special to your Christmas gifts or favours with these embellishments:
Gold leaves ribbon - Camelot Craft
Martha Stewart Metallic tinsel with glue - Pink Frosting
Gold and ivory Christmas ribbon - Amazing Paper
Real Inspiration
Pink and gold winter glittery houses from The Sweetest Occasion blog
Pretty pink and gold christmas decor inspiration from the Citrus and Orange blog
Christmas nutcracker suite ballet party by Kate Landers featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog
A gorgeous pink and gold dessert table by Sharnel Dollar Designs
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I hope you’ve found some Christmas inspiration here, and as we hurtle towards Christmas at lightening speed – remember to try and not get too stressed and flustered with all the Christmas shopping, and enjoy this magical time of the year with your little ones =)
Twirling & tutu’s are some girl’s most favourite things – and if that sound’s like your daughter then perhaps this theme is perfect for her.
I’ve focused mainly around pink items in this blog post but pink goes with so many other colours so feel free to experiment and choose a colour scheme and combination your little girl would love!
I hope you find some inspiration and products in this blog post for your girl’s ballerina celebration.
Enjoy!
Invitations
There are some gorgeous ballerina invitations and printables available, showing off various colour combinations with different shades of pink:
Pretty Ballerina invitation available with teddy or little girl – I Will Invitations
Ballerina printables – 2 Love Birds
Prima Ballerina printables set – One Magic Day
Ballerina printables – Amity Invites
Ballerina printables – Be Design Solutions
Ballerina printables – Paper Blossom Creations
Bella ballerina printables – Pretty and Print
Ballerina invitation with matching printables available – Upon a Time Designs
For a fill in invitation, this collection is extra sweet:
Pretty ballerina invitation and envelopes – Fantasy Kids Parties
Decorations
For decorations you can’t go past tulle pom poms for this theme. They are almost made for this party theme, and will look so pretty dangling in your little girl’s room after the party.
Tulle poms – Pom Pom Princess
This ruffled backdrop would be perfect for behind your dessert table or for a photo area:
Ruffled backdrop – Vintage Sew and So
Other hanging decorations will work well to emphasise the colour scheme and pretty up the whole space. This gorgeous lantern is a great starting point!:
Lantern with ribbon and pearls – Any Occasion Invitations
Pink honeycomb daisy – Occasion by Design
Tri-colour pom – Occasion by Design
Robert Gordon pale pink lantern – Sweet Celebrations
Pink fluffy garland – Just Party Supplies
Pink and white tissue garland – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations
Meri Meri The Ballet Theatre party garland – Party and Co
Tableware
For a gorgeous tablecloth that will last you many parties, these beautiful ruffle tablecloths will dress up any Ballerina party!
Tulle tablecloth for sale or hire – Saffy & May
However – depending on your budget and also the age of the guests you may prefer these pretty disposable options)
Meri Meri The Ballet Theatre tablecloth – Party and Co
Ballerina tablecover – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations
I just love this pretty plate:
Pink doily paper plates – Occasion by Design
The following Ballerina plates have matching cups/napkins and other partyware:
Large ballerina plate – Bickiboo
Ballerina tutu much fun dinner plates – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations
Meri Meri The Ballet Theatre plates – Party and Co
Or a simpler pretty plate would work just as well with a pretty napkin:
Pastel pink border plates – Ready To Party
Sweet spoons such as these are great for kids to use and look fantastic in mini pots/jars:
Pink dot spoons – Mini Party People
Solid pink straws which would look pretty with some pink ribbon tied in a bow at the top perhaps?:
Solid pink paper straws – Saffy & May
Sweet Treats
Fill your table with delightful and pretty goodies using some of these items:
Pink and white lollipops – The Little Big Company
These cupcake tutus and cupcake tiara’s are all you need to dress up your cupcakes for this theme! They are gorgeous aren’t they? You can also buy a larger size to wrap around your cake!
Cupcake tutus – Tiny Tutu Cake Couture
Other options for cupcake decor:
Ballerina cupcake wrappers – Bickiboo
Ballerina cupcake wrapper – Confectionately Yours
Some lovely toppers to use on sweet or savoury food:
Ballerina toppers – Bespoke Party Products
Petite tulle pom toppers – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Your cupcakes will look gorgeous atop these sweet pedestal stands:
Pink petite cupcake pedestal – Ready To Party
If you love to DIY your children’s cakes then this pom pom themed DIY Cake kit would be fantastic for this theme:
DIY pom pom cake kit – Mumma Cakes
Sit your cake atop this lovely cake stand to make sure it stands out!:
Blossom pink cake plate – Little Red Chick
Hire:
Some fantastic hire options for this theme:
Kids table tulle tablecloth and chairs – Little Wish Parties (Sydney)
Ruffled tablecloth for Hire – Style My Table (Melbourne)
Love the little pink ruffles under the stools:
Table and stools with ruffles for hire – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations (Perth)
Love these pretty items and the idea of putting a tutu around a wire mannequin:
French dresser and mannequin for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)
Wire metal bodice for hire – Party Prop Hire (Brisbane)
Favours/Take Home Gifts
These pom pom wands are perfect as special take home gifts for a Ballerina theme:
Pom pom wand – Pom Pom Princess
These sweet skirts could be given as favours and the girls could wear them at the party:
Fairy skirt with jewel and bow – Little Miss Runway
Gorgeous tutu chocolate bars:
Ballerina chocolate bars – Bespoke Party Products
Love these ballerina favour ideas as well:
Petite sitting ballerinas – Little Red Chick
Pink Poppy ballerina notepad – Party & Co
Ballerina stickers – Party and Co
Ballerina soaps – Soap Buddies
Ballerina button bow – AnK Bowtique
Some sweet favour packaging:
Pink favour boxes – Just Party Supplies
Marshmellow pink favour bags – Sweet Celebrations
Top the favour bags off with these lovely pom pom gift tags:
Pom gift tags – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Real Parties
Absolutely stunning ballerina party styled by Tiny Tots Toy Hire featured on Babyology
Truly amazing ballerina party by Leo & Bella featured on The Hostess with the Mostess
Very pretty ballerina party by Jodie from Little Red Chick showcased on the Hello Love Designs blog
Love the ribbons hanging from the ceiling in this Ballerina snowflake party by Glorious Treats
Beautiful Ballerina Bakery party with pink and grey by Icing Design Online. Love the tulle around the candy jars!
Another pink and grey ballet party, this time styled outdoors and featured on the Amy Atlas blog
A lovely home made Ballet Party by Lou and Jane! The ballet wall decals look gorgeous!
Simply stunning Pink Nutcracker suite party filled with inspiration by Kate Landers events, featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog
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Hope you haven’t overdosed on pink from this theme post! Lots of Ballerina inspiration for you to get started with your party planning!
I hope your little one enjoys this celebration and feels truly celebrated!
A classic childhood experience is enjoying the merry go round and this Carousel party captures the fun and magic of this as well as the beauty of a gorgeous carousel! Pastel colours, carousel horses and florals can all make for a beautiful setting! This theme could stand on its own or you could incorporate aspects of the carousel theme into a Carnival/Fair or Circus theme as well (have a look at one of my very early blog posts on a Circus theme). It is truly a sweet and unique theme for a little girl!
Invitations/Printables
A few gorgeous invitations (which are often part of a matching set with other items) and as you can see a variety of colour combinations work well for this theme:
Magical carousel invitation – Lovely Little Parties
Carousel invitaiton – Letter D Parties & Paperie
Alannah Rose Take Me to the Fair invitation – Twiggi
Carousel Birthday party invitation – Photo Greetings
Decorations
Carousels often combine beautiful colours, florals and lights. Recreate this with some of these decorative options:
Paper folding balls – Sweet Style
White ribbed lantern – Details, Details
Lavender paper fan – Little Sooti
Small ruby rose lantern – The Party Parlour
A pretty bunting would look perfect for this party theme:
Alimrose Designs bunting – Tots n Tales
Pretty in pink paper bunting – The Party Studio
Wall decals can really help create an effect and setting for your theme. Here are some beautiful ones for this theme which also is such a gorgeous theme for a girls bedroom as well, so you could definitely reuse them!
Horse Carousel wall decal – Tots n Tales
This lovely carousel horse is available in a range of colours!
Carousel wall sticker – Little Shop of Stickers
Tableware
For your table, combine pretty colours and patterns for your Carousel setting. Stripes work well for a carousel/fair theme or you could work florals into your table decor as well:
Pink table runner with lace trim – I Love Parties
Pink/white stripe tablerunner – The Party Parlour
Shabby Chic pink table runner – Le Petit Party
Pink rectangle plates – Mon Tresor
Provence rose pink napkins – The Party Parlour
Classic soda bottles are perfect for the feeling of being at the fair!
Glass soda bottle – Invite Me
Combine your drinking bottles with a striking colour paper straw! These striped paper straws could also be made into a creative decoration as they are similar to the poles on a carousel. You could attach a carousel horse cut out to them for a cute touch such as the one I’ve shown below!
Purple paper straws- The Little Big Company
Isn’t this gorgeous? Perfect for straws, cake pop sticks or just to use as a decoration!
Carousel horse topper – Charli Mae
Sweet Treats
A few items for your carousel theme sweets:
Carousel cookie cutter – CW Cakes
Carousel Horse chocolate mould – Inspired by Chocolate
You can’t have a fair without fairy floss and this soft persian fairy floss is so pretty:
Persian Fairy Floss – Shoppe with Lily
For something different, serve the fairy floss (or other sweets) in these colourful icecream cups. The colourful stripes are perfect for this pretty carousel at the fair theme:
Icecream cups carnival stripe – Invite Me
If you are going for a classic carnival look then these pink and white striped options will look great:
Pale pink stripe candy box – Invite Me
Cupcake wrapper – The Party Studio
I was in awe when I saw this find….a ferris wheel cupcake holder! Could anything be more delightful? It is just gorgeous and it can be shipped to Australia. *Swoon*!
Ferris Wheel cupcake holder – Horchow (US)
This is a simpler version for your candy:
Ferris wheel candy holder – Karas Party Ideas
Special themed ideas
What is wonderful about a Carousel theme party is that any special item you purchase will look wonderful in your daughters room afterwards. Remember for a theme, you may just need one or two stand out items which really bring the theme to life. You can then carry on the theme in smaller details. Work within your budget and go for items you can reuse or display again in your child’s room.
Hiring is another great option for stand out features to match your theme and this amazing Carousel horse is a gorgeous example of that! It can be hired out and would be a great photo spot too during the party!
Carousel horse for hire – Addie and Me
A lovely carousel will not only make a beautiful centrepiece at the party table but also a precious gift for your little girl as well:
Musical Horse Carousel – I Love Parties
Musical Carousel – Flying Dreams
This beautiful music box would make another stunning gift or centrepiece:
Carousel music box – Honeybee Toys
I know rocking horses are different to Carousel horses but these two items are so pretty and could definitely work into this theme as well!
Rocking horse mobile – Kate Finn
Pick a sweet print to display behind your cake table or around another main item in your party area to carry on the Carousel theme:
Personalised carousel canvas – Bright Star Kids
Place a gorgeous welcome sign to welcome everyone to the party:
Carousel door sign – Toadally Cute Products
These carousel horse items could be used to create some of your own decorations or embellishments to attach to party favours:
9 x 17 Carousel Chipboard – Scrapbook Valley
Clip art images – Goodness and fun
Love the colour of these sweet pink carnival tickets which could be attached to party favours or given to the children to use for party games or perhaps you could come up with a creative way to use them as a hanging decoration?
Watermelon pink carnival ticks – Koko vanilla Designs
Sweet little horses you could use to hold labels for your food table:
Placecard rocking horse – Elegant Bomboniere
Cute tin toy for your little girl and as a decoration especially for a vintage style party:
Carousel spinning top – The Hip Infant
This gorgeous pony is beautiful isn’t it? It would make a lovely gift, keepsake and decoration item for this theme:
Alimrose designs jointed pony – Cheese and Pickles
Have your little one dressed for the theme in these items!
Carousel felt crown – The Rice Babies
Milky Pony Tee – Kids Boulevard
Oopsidaisi makes just gorgeous items! Keep an eye out on their page for new releases of items featuring their carousel design:
French Carousel singlet – Oopsidaisi
I just had to mention Vintage Sew and So who makes stunning creations such as this canopy used by Boutique Affairs on this dessert table. You could contact them if you were after a carousel looking canopy for over your dessert table:
Canopy on dessert table (Styled by Boutique Affairs) – Vintage Sew and So
Another option is the use of a playtent such as this one to decorate the area around your dessert table or another space in your party area. Your little one will love it for many months and years after the party!
Pink play tent – Stix and Stones
Take Home Gifts
These lovely Carousel theme gifts will be surely treasured by the little party guests!
Pink Carousel colouring book – I Love Parties
Carousel horse glitter sticker book – I Love Parties
Carousel bag tag – Katy Jane Designs
Sweet windmills and ribbon wands carry on the fun of the fair:
White windmill – Invite Me
Mini ribbon wand Mauve pale blue – Tout Mon Amour
For your sweet favours how gorgeous are these carousel favour bags?
Pink carousel favour bag – I Love Parties
These would also work in well with the party decor with a cute tag attached:
Tote box with handle and window – Mon Tresor
Dusty pink paper bag – Emerald and Ella
Finish off your packaging with some striped ribbon, pretty lace tape or this fun carousel tape!
Provence ribbon – Sweet Style
Pink lace tape – Emerald and Ella
Musical carousel tape – Huckleberry Hill
Real Parties
I really could not find many specific Carousel theme parties online which shows what a unique theme this is. However you must have a look at this amazing party by Sharnel Dollar Designs which is based around Mary Poppins and has lots of gorgeous Carousel features!
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As you can see, this is a sweet theme and there is so much you can do with it! It really creates that magical childhood feeling and because of this makes for a memorable birthday theme to celebrate your little one!
