Julie's Birthday Celebration!

Hey everyone! Sorry for my lack of posting the past couple of weeks. It's been such a busy time for me. Unfortunately there was an unexpected death in the family and I just really focused on spending time with family. That said, I did also receive a promotion at work, which was fabulous, but meant I've also been in the office a little bit longer while the transition happens.

But this site is about parties and we had such a good catch up last weekend with my school girlfriends in honour of my girlfriend Julie's Birthday.

It was a bit of a last minute thrown together event, but so much fun to organise as it was a bit of a surprise. We grabbed her keys, kicked her out of the house and jazzed things up a little.

Now I only had abut 3 days to put this whole thing together, with everything else that was going on and I was really pleased wit how it all turned out. One of her favourite colour combinations are brown and pink, so I ran with that.

2 of my favourite jars to use for parties. A little bow tied in ribbon and they're all set to go!

Brownies dressed up with some mini food flags. Really simple to make and helps to co-ordinate it all.

Ah, mini cake bunting...how I heart thee. Never fails to dress up a store bought cake and add that homey touch.

These are some store bough chocolates from Aldi wrapped in co-ordinating paper. I was surprised how excited the girls were by these - they will definitely be appearing again.

Poms Poms - The #1 conversation starter and with good reason. I live for Pom Poms

Banner made with the same co-ordinating paper - a very rushed version but dressed up the back of the table which was great as I was unable to hang my pom pom from her cathedral ceilings!

Birthday girl dressed in pink with an overshot of the table - Happy Birthday Julie, hope you had as much fun as we all did!

Till Next time, Nadia.

Valentines Day Cupcakes

So I know we're all just recovering from the whirlwind that was Christmas and NYE but in the blogosphere world people are already moving onto Valentine's day - and I am loving it!

Next weekend I am planning a small get together of my high school girlfriends to celebrate Julie's birthday. I have known Julie so I was in year 3, so this year marks our 21st anniversary of our friendship.

A fabulous way to display cupcakes at this event I found over at Celebrations at home. I mean how darling are these? SO simple, yet they look so fancy. I will post pics of my attempt after the party.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend - I am on my way out the door up the coast to a wedding and I can't wait for a bit of R & R.

Daring to Begin

So I had an epiphany today - there is more to life than work. I know this should be so obvious but today  I found myself at work, all stressed out and feeling down about a potential problem. That's right, only a potential problem, not even a real one and I realised that even if my worst fears are realised over the next few days (and I have made a mistake) well, the world will go on and continue to revolve. 

I am at a point in my life where big change is happening. I refuse to be held captive by money. Now don't get me wrong, I like things and especially pretty things and these things cost money (Sometimes more than my husband realises!) But you only get one shot at this life so you need to make the most of it. 

Being at work no longer fulfills me. Parties on the other hand do. Parties are a lot of work and possibly even more stress but it's an enjoyable stress, because the satisfaction you get on completion - well that's the feeling of a job you love. It's going to be a transition from full time middle manager to party planner extraordinaire, but I know with the utmost certainty it's going to happen. And I am excited :o)

And right when I needed it, by chance I clicked on an old Etsy newsletter and saw this:

Letter press by Happy Deliveries on Etsy

Really, I can't say it any better than that! What do you dare to begin?

Nads xxx

Monday - Supplier Shout Out

It's a lovely Monday morning, and I say that because it's a long weekend. Sleeping in, warm cups of Milo and time to just chill out, browse the blogs and with the overcast and cool weather, snuggle up i bed with my hubby and watch some movies.

Well as part of my new years resolution, Monday will now be known as Supplier Shout out Day here at Red Bow Party Design. The day when I scream from the rooftops (or my blog anyway) about the fabulous people who make throwing a party that much easier. So if you are someone starting out, or who is already established and want to be featured, drop me a line.

Being a Sydney girl, it is very exciting to discover all the fabulous Aussie ladies who are doing so well in the world of parties. Today I stumbled across Lark whilst searching for bulk paper straws in Australia and all I can say is Oh. My. God. It is truly fabulous! Below is just a small sample of the goodies they sell.

How gorgeous are these vintage looking paper plates? That's right - paper plates!

And these gorgeous glass vintage bowls - yes I have a love of all things vintage looking!

Striped little paper bags in an assortment of colours. Perfect for weddings, baby shower or parties as little favor bags. Or even cute for little popcorn satchels - the possibilities are endless!

This is such a small selection of what they offer so be sure to check our their website - warning though - you will become addicted and may give the good ol' CC or DC an intense workout!

They do have a retail store down Daylesford VIC for those of you lucky enough to live in VIC you should drop in - the store looks so quaint!

Nadsxx

New Year...New Goals

Happy New Year Everyone!

I'm so excited to ring in the new year. As cliched as it sounds, there is always so much optismism at this time of the year. Call them resolutions, goals or dreams, being able to start with a clean slate is exciting.

So one of my resolutions for 2011 is to really conentrate on my blog this year. I know as I type this I have all of 1 follower (my husband, who I had to ask 5 times to join!), but I am not going to let that deter me. As they saying goes "If you build it, they will come". 

Parties give me joy like very few things in my life and I think this year is about doing things that make me happy. Pretty simple, but I think we have a tendency to get so caught up in the every day, we forget to enjoy the simple pleasures.


I hope 2011 is your best one yet!





















Nadia xxx



 

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!