Party Decor:-Raffia Flowers

After I saw the gorgeous centerpieces Jessica created for her daughter’s peaches and cream birthday party, using raffia flowers, I went in search of a tutorial, and didn’t have to look very far. I found these beautiful pictures of raffia flowers on Jessica’s blog, and a great video tutorial via Martha Stewart. I absolutely love [...]

Blooming Centerpieces As Party Favours

This week I featured the Blooming Baby Shower/ First Birthday Party Theme, and I thought I’d throw out some more ideas surrounding the theme.  Pictured above are some great “blooming” centerpieces which double as party favours. See the How To Guides here: Paper bag centerpieces, flower boxes, potted orchids, floral cones.

Party Decoration Ideas:-Mix it up!

Don’t be afraid to hang different types of decorations from your ceiling, as long as you choose co-ordinating shapes & colours, to keep things from looking like a circus! I love the way the girls over at Silly Bee’s Chickadees pulled it together using various shades of yellow tissue balls, tissue pom poms & paper lanterns. Notice how [...]

How To:-Ballerina Dress Cupcake Toppers

Here’s a great idea for easy to make, and very pretty ballerina cupcake toppers if you’re planning a ballerina party. You can view the tutorial over at Composing Hallelujahs, and visit Homemaking Fun for even more ideas.
 

Party Decoration Idea:Tissue Ball Chandeliers

Tissue balls stapled together and hung from the ceiling like Chandeliers can make amazingly beautiful decorations for a baby shower or birthday party. Martha Stewart provides a DIY guide.
You can buy tissue balls in the UK from Party Domain. However, Bulk Party Supplies in the US seems to have a much greater variety, and I suspect they [...]