PARTY OF THE WEEK

There are so many fun weddings and parties that fill my Facebook news feed every day, and I don't like to spend all my time re-hashing what's already been tagged, said and featured. But some of these events really are worthy of sharing with everyone. SO, I've decided to bring back my 'favour friday' posts to highlight my favourite party from the week from the view point of the party favour or take home treat. Gotta' love a pretty presented parcel!

So to kick things off, check out these favours from Ruby May Designs sons' 2nd birthday party (via AAE) If you need bunting, Dawn's the girl!
I think my favourite part of the party is that instead of one large styled party table, she created some vignettes around the party area for food etc in her chosen colour scheme - love it. And these fabric bags based on a Sarah Jane print look so cute stacked up in the little wagon. You can see all Dawn's images here.

Also, I've had a few "I thought you'd like this" emails and links this week - thanks friends! Here's a few of them as well as some of my own finds from around the www -

// Puppet Invitations (thanks Alicia)
// Get your ambience on
// Chocolate icing just got healthy - I have can in the fridge right now...
// DIY blackboard photobooth (thanks Ros)
// Speaking of blackboards, check out this Arty family (thanks Kristy)
// Get organised - so need this (thanks Maddie)

I hope you have a lovely weekend - enjoy! xo

Image // Graham Sharkey

HANGING COOKIE BAGS :: THE TWINERY

"...brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favourite things"! (and now try and not sing the rest of the song... : )

I recently discovered these gorgeous homemade cookies by Cookie Dough here in Australia. They are chunky little circles of goodness with amazing flavours! When my boxes of treats arrived recently, I wanted to display them in a fun way. I've had these oversized pegs from Typo and have been itching to use them. This seemed the perfect project.
Imagine these served up for a cookie bar for a "Milk & Cookies" themed party. Yum!

I used the party dots from my Snowflake Christmas printable collection and some Carribean & Maraschino twine to suspend some kraft paper bags. Hang them over your mantel or from your Christmas tree and they will definitely add some sweet goodness to your home! They may not last for long however!

This project was featured over at The Twinery blog today with a few more photos. It's my last contribution on their design team, which has been such a fun opportunity - thanks Nicole!

COCKTAILS AT TIFFANY'S

I had a wonderful time away on the beach with my family in the sun. Great memories and fun times. I loved having some time out and getting some space from the daily onslaught of technology, blog and online shop, to actually step back and re-asses, but more on my musings about that next week...

Today it's time to launch "Cocktails at Tiffany's" This is the third of my new designs I am (slowly) introducing you to. (You can see the first ones here - Cherry Love & Safari Park.)

This was a custom invite design I did for a friend's 30th earlier this year, but I loved it so much I thought it would be a great addition to my range as a complete collection. Something for us women-folk! With personalised text, it would be a perfect theme-setter for a bridal shower, 25th, 30th or 40th birthday. Or even an anniversary or engagement party. So pretty and chic! Cocktails anyone?

So pretty right? I can't wait to see what you create with these printables. It's becoming a new favourite!
Tiffany Collection available in my store here.

{Images by Naomi V Photography, Cookies & Macarons by Bubble & Sweet, Cheesecakes by me!}

OFFICE GARLAND DIY :: I DESIGN WITH TWINE

I design with Twine.  You know that cute bright twisted string used on anything from baked goods, to cards, wrapping, craft projects....? I am a big fan and I'm lucky to be part of the The Twinery's design team. This is my monthly contribution. Check out all the details, and other talented design ladies on the Twinery blog. 
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My magnetic 'job' board in my office was just a plain white, very task orientated place of orders, ideas and things to follow up on (or things that haven't yet been filed!) Pretty much paper stuck to bulldog clips. So, today I've got a little something to make your office or work space a little brighter with the help of some bright twine! 

The full tutorial is over on the Twinery Blog today. You can download the free printable in my freebies section of my website. It helps bring a little bit of sunshine even when doing paperwork!
Happy Garland making!