Friday, September 3, 2010

Pretty Tea Cup Flower Arrangements

I’m really loving these delightfully sweet little flower arrangements. So perfect for a spring baby shower or a darling little girl’s party. My daughter’s 3rd birthday is coming up in September, and these are the exact colours I’ve chosen for her party (but more on that later!) These little cuties could serve as centerpieces, and [...]

Modern Polka Dot Party Inspiration

If you’re searching for bright and cheerful ideas for an upcoming spring or summer party, think polka dots! So fun, and colourful, and what little girl wouldn’t love them? I’m really loving the stunning, ultra modern polka dot cake, decorated using colourful sugar cookies, and topped with a giant cookie on a stick. Create gorgeous lollipop decorations /centerpieces, by wrapping [...]

Party Decor:-Raffia Flowers

February 10, 2010 by Jen  
Filed under Birthday Parties, Decorations

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

October 30, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Birthday Parties, Decorations, Decorations, Favours, 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!

October 23, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Decorations, Decorations

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

September 24, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Birthday Parties, DIY, Decorations

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

September 18, 2009 by Jen  
Filed under Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Decorations, Decorations

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 [...]