It seems I’m on a roll with baby shower themes this week. Babies are arriving all around us and we’re planning so many gorgeous celebrations for mums-to-be, that we’re working hard to come up with fun new baby shower theme ideas. Here’s another one that isn’t terribly innovative (spa parties have been around for quite [...]

The lolly buffet is so in style now for kids parties, weddings, baby showers, bridal showers and just about any celebration you can think of. I have been meaning to post a “how to” on creating the perfect lolly buffet for some time. I get calls about this almost every day right now… [...]

The Victorian ceremony of the “charm pull”, “wedding cake ribbon pull” or wedding cake charms for your attendants is a tradition you can keep alive today. We simply love this pretty ceremony which involves your attendants pulling a ribbon from your wedding cake, with a charm attached which tells their good fortune or luck. [...]

I love cherry blossoms and while I’ve never visited the home of the cherry blossom Japan (shame on me!), I think even the cherry blossoms lining the lake in Canberra provide beautiful inspiration for a wedding, shower, Christening or dinner party. A cherry blossom theme for a wedding, shower, Christening or other event such [...]

We always love it when the latest edition of Wedding Style Guide hits our mailbox, and we were simply salivating this morning when the latest issue arrived! The Winter 2008 issue is a true treat, whether you’re about to be married or simply interested in the latest styling ideas for events of any kind. [...]

I’m totally besotted with the new Cameo designer paper range by Cristina Re. I’m lucky enough to have inherited an heirloom Cameo which is absolutely, totally one of my favourite things in the world. Carefully unwrapped to show to special friends on very rare occasions, but mostly locked away from prying hands. [...]

Tea parties are a perennial favourite with our clients and we just love organising them for you. Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, kitchen tea, a child’s birthday party or a Sweet 16, a tea party is a pretty theme and suits just about any age group. Here are our top tips for [...]

What do you give a bridesmaid who has really gone out of her way to help you plan your wedding? What will make your best man feel special following all the hard work he’s put in for your husband-to-be’s big day? What do you give your parents to thank them for their contribution [...]

There are endless ideas for bridal shower games, but I am constantly asked which ones work best. Here are a few of our favourites to inspire you:

Don’t say “BRIDE” or “WEDDING”
Each guest receives a clothes pin as they arrive and it is explained to the guests only once: If you catch someone saying the [...]