A LITTLE BIT HAMPTONS

I have always loved a beach party - we live in such a beautiful part of the world why not make the most of this gorgeous backdrop, I say. I did a surprise party for my sister on the beach last year which was a lot of fun, and then last month I had the opportunity to collaborate for a second party down on the Gold Coast with a group of wonderful ladies. It was featured on Amy Atlas this week, which always brings a smile to my face!

While planning another event with Tash from Whimsy Petite Styling, I explained an idea to use my Whimsical Bird stationery Collection for a promotional 'Hamptons' inspired shoot on the beach. She pretty much took that up and ran with it, ending up using it for a real party of hers. I just love everything she did and how it all turned out - the colours, the furniture & the details. The food, the photos & the dresses.

I'll stop with the words for now and let the photos by Sheila Higgins Photography tell the rest of the story...(it has been hard to cull it down with so many gorgeous photos to choose from so hope you don't mind all the pics!)


It takes a team to make something like this work, so all credit to these wonderful women:

Styling & Event Coordinating - Tash, Whimsy Petite Styling
Photography - Sheila, Sheila Higgins Photography
Stationery & Paper Goods - Jordan, Polkadot Prints
Dresses - Marina, Wild Blossoms
Cookies & Macarons - Linda, Bubble & Sweet
Cake & Cupcakes - Sam, Cake Chick Sam

This collection of printables are available for purchase in my shop. 

WEEKEND WHIPAROUND

I hope you had a lovely weekend! Another full & fun one for me. (I have a feeling this is going to be the way things go at this time of year!)

// I bought supplies for a new photo background ready for my Christmas printables (and Dave is nearly finished it...yay!)
// Had a movie night
// Had one too many meals of fried food
// Styled a little shoot for a new party craft idea
// And collaborated with some lovely party girls on my second last event for the year.

Without giving too much away, here's a little behind the scenes from yesterday's beach shoot. It was fun albeit a little hot and windy!
I was in bed at 8.30pm...zzzzz....