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. 

ELLA'S BROWN PAPER & STRING PRINCESS PARTY

Okay I don't say this very often, but..."Oh my goodness, I love this party!"
I recently designed a new "Princess" collection for Maddie of Etta Photography. Her daughter Ella was turning 3 and wanted a pink princess party (don't all 3yr old girls?!) I have to say, not being tizzy girl myself, and being a mum of a little boy, I haven't had much to do with tutus and frills. But this party has changed my mind about how a princess party can look. Princesses are to girls are what trucks are to boys; it seems to be just built within them!

Maddie used a lot of pink which is kind of a given, but by using brown paper and some pretty home made touches it's still so very girly with no tulle in sight! It's a party any little girl would dream of. (And it kind of helps to have a mum who is an extremely talented photographer too!). Check out some of the photos Maddie sent me...

I love the tall paper party hats for decorating by the little guests, and all the cute food. (Thanks for making my printables look so good Maddie!) You can read and see more of this gorgeous party in her post here.

I'll be adding this collection to my shop soon, but in the meantime, please feel free to email me with your enquiries!
{All Images: Etta Photography}

BABUSHKA BABES

Okay, I think I've saved the best till last of these new collections. Actually not my best, but Linda's best. Linda from Bubble & Sweet (who coincindently lives down the road from me...who knew!), made all the cookies & macarons I used in the Cherry Love, Cocktails at Tiffany's & this Babushka shoot.

She is seriously one clever cookie herself. When Linda dropped these goodies off I would like pop the lid and show them off to anyone and everyone who dropped by! (I had one friend whip out her phone and started snapping away saying how her teenage daughters would just love them...).

They are amazing don't you think? She put so much detail into them. And those square ones...ahhh gorgeous!

And check out this awesome idea she did for her daughters vintage paper doll party recently - I love an original creative idea...genius!

I want to give a huge thanks to Linda for her creativity she put into these for me and really made my products shine. Please head over to Linda's blog and make sure you follow. She graciously shares all her recipes and baking know-how. Also she has a new book coming out you might want to pre-order for you and the kids - fun!

This Babushka design is available in my store.

{Images are by the very talented Naomi from Naomi V Photography...I will share a full post about her sometime soon too!}

LET'S GO FLY A KITE

You may have seen this party on Birthday Girl yesterday. How sweet is it? This was a custom design I did in collaboration with Tash of Whimsy Petite Styling. Tash and I have worked together on a number of occasions lately and it's always fun. This girl is going places and has a real eye for detail and making a party one to remember - from location and furniture to food and activities, it all just ties together beautifully!


A custom name banner decorates a refashioned dresser, which is a perfect way to serve all the food and display the favour boxes decorated with party dots.



I'm sure this little girl is still thinking of her first ever birthday party!

See Tash's post here for more photos and details on this summery party. All photos taken by Voice Photography.

{This collection will be in my store soon. In the meantime, feel free to email me!}
UPDATE: This collection is now in store HERE}

PEPPA PIG :: CUSTOM DESIGN

One of my lovely sponsors here at Polkadot Prints, Pauline from The Party Studio, also owns Sophisticated Yum an event styling business. She asked me to custom design some stationery for her daughters upcoming 6th birthday back in June. Amelia wanted a pink and purple Peppa Pig themed party. (Have you seen the TV show of this funny pig family?)

Of course there are licensing issues when it comes to character parties, so I designed just using the Peppa Pig style of illustration. It was a fun challenge as it's not my natural style, but I think it was a strong enough association to convey the theme and set the mood for the party! From the invite there were matching buffet labels and thank you tags.

Pauline really went to town with themed food table and decorations for this party. So much fun!

I love how she picked up different elements from the show and invite - gumboots, muddy puddles, apples cookies, and that cake! So gorgeous!


Pauline you did such an amazing job! You can read more about the details on her blog here & here.
You can also find lots of the supplies used in this party in Pauline's online store. Thanks for sharing Pauline!

{If you have a request for custom designed stationery,  feel free to email me to talk about what you had in mind! - just note there is sometimes a wait list, so make sure you plan ahead!...}

SHAR'S SWIM & SODA PARTY :: CUSTOMER PARTY

I have had quite the flurry of custom party stationery orders lately. It's been fun. The wave seems to have subsided a little, and now the fun part of seeing how all your parties came together are coming into my inbox.





Tash wanted a retro style 'Swim and Soda' party for her daughter, with ice cream, 'soda's' and lots of summer splashing! I designed this 'retro' inspired invite, buffet labels, thank you tags and even sunscreen bottle label for her.
She created an authentic surf/beach atmosphere on the day, complete with heaps of sand and their personal life guards! Her daughter has some allergies, so I loved how she made scrumptious things the birthday girl and everyone else can enjoy too!

Tash is an old friend I haven't seen face to face in a long time (so, thank you Facebook!). She puts in a lot of detail and effort into making family life sweet for her children and husband, and is always creating little celebrations amongst the everyday. Love your work Tash!

You can find more customer inpiration via my Facebook page. Custom design is available via my store.