Dora Inspiration Board - Purple Orange and Pink!

I have just completed my first inspiration board and it's for my niece's 2nd birthday party. She is having a Dora themed bash using the colours purple, orange and pink. My sister, Shaam and I are planning it together and her vision was bright, bold and beautiful.

This is going to be the first party I organise under the 'Red Bow Party Design' Banner, so it has to make it amazing! Shaam is trying to cope with my OTTness at the moment, but I am just so excited to do it!

 She is an amazing baker (especially her red velvet cupcakes) so will be making most of the goodies for the dessert table I am in charge of the party decor and paper goods. I realised this morning that there is only one month to go, so we better get cracking. Hope you all have a fabulous weekend :o)

Yellow and Pink Princess Party

I originally came across this adorable Princess Party on Save The Date For Cupcakes which was designed for the daughter of Marie from Sweets Indeed. It's one of my favourite colour combinations of fuchsia and yellow. 

These little wafers have to be one of my favourite details; so simple, yet such a big impact.

The Perfect party for any little princess!

Cupcakes and Tea Parties

Today is all about the tea party. I am helping a friend throw a tea party for her 30th birthday, so I have been on the hunt for inspiration. My theme will be vintage cupcake par-tea (get it) and I am excited!

I love these individual cupcake stands I mean really could it be any cuter?!

I found it on Social Size Me and I want one. Well Several. I mean, how cute would they be at each place setting as a favour for a high tea? Somehow I don't think our budget is going to stretch that far so I may have to get creative!

To go with that whole vintage look I am going to be attempting to make my first rosettes. My inspiration is below: 

They just cream girly and gorgeous. If a party could have a sub theme, that would be it!

I can't wait to start sharing my part design.I promise to do an inspiration board for it real soon!

Cookies and Milk Party

I continually browse the web for inspiration  and over the past 8 months I have been astounded at how many creative people there are out there. Some of my faves are Celebrations at Home and TomKat Studio. I check these religiously every morning before I go to work and I just love what they do!

I have noticed a popular trend at the moment is milk and cookies parties and I just LOVE them! I think they would be a great idea for a baby shower or a 1st birthday... or just for someone who loves cookies!

Below is a party Anne from A. Party Style threw for her daughters first birthday I found these on The Cake Blog. How adorable is the cake?

There is just something I love about the simplicity of the party, but what had me sold were the milk bottles. I have been looking everyone online for where I could find these in Australia and was considering having these shipped from the US (crazy I know). Luckily I held off as I stumbled onto a 6 pack down at my local shopping Centre.. I was so excited I clapped in store!

I am loving these milk bottles from Sharnel at My Life, My Love with the gorgeous retro striped straws. I have ordered the same straws in fuchsia from Details Details I am so excited and can not wait to use them in my nieces upcoming 2nd Birthday Party. Makes me feel like I should be on the cast of Happy Days.

Well I am off to bed now, to dream about all the amazing parties I can throw, based around these milk bottles and straws :o)

I'd love to hear what party you guys are thinking about throwing next!

Welcome!

Hello Everyone! I am so excited to be posting my first blog. After weeks of trying to decide on the perfect name one day if just came to me out of the blue (or red!). 

I have been obsessed with parties since planning my parents anniversary dinner at the tender age of 11. It was a fabulous meal of soggy frozen vegetables made in the microwave and burnt steak. I decided the day before that something had to be done, so I borrowed candles from a friend's mother, spent $3 on a bottle of non alcoholic champagne and picked some flowers from my neighbours garden. I made my 2 younger brothers (who were 6 & 4) play wait staff and seat my parents while I served dinner. I am sure it was the least impressive meal they had ever had, with both of them being fabulous cooks, but they joy on their faces at this simple gesture, planted the party seed. 

17 years later, I still love throwing parties for the same reason. All the hard work, effort and late nights involved in hand making party goods, baked goodies & setting the scene is worth every moment when you see the joy it brings. 

I hope to provide inspiration for your next event, shopping tips of where we can grab amazing party finds in Australia  and nurture my creative being in the process.

I believe that all of lifes events deserve a celebration. As they say we're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time (or something to that effect!)

I hope you will join me for the ride! :o)