four in a row...




Thanks for your kind words on my last post. Lovely to read over them while the waiting game continues. Been styling and snapping a few household objects before play time disappears.

I hope the weekend is good to you. Where did October go?

Cake Inspiraton

I am working on some exciting events for November and December so I have been searching for lots of inspiration.  Here is some gorgeous cake ideas that feature beautiful flowers and ruffles - just what the bride I am working with is after.  I have been busy pinning loads of new things to my Pinterest Board - it is such a fabulous tool for collecting all those images you come across while researching for projects.





Cakes by My Sweet and Saucy except the very pretty coral coloured one 4th picture down which is by Citrus and Orange
Leanne

My Lil Fairy...

May I share with you my latest creation? While my lil Fern and Elliott slumbered this afternoon, I made short work of a stiff piece of gorgeously turquoise tulle, some large sequins, a pastel-pink singlet, a bit of crochet and a curl of ribbon to make...


A little fairy singlet! 

I've been adding little decorated singlets and bloomer sets to my stores progressively over the last few weeks in time for Summer, and this little fairy-singlet is my latest creation! It's designed to look rustic and handmade, with oversized handcut wings sewn onto the singlet and some of my trademark crochet sewn onto the front of the garment with some pretty grosgrain. A pretty little top for a pretty little girl. 

And when Fern woke up and I presented one to her, she was delighted.  She ran madly about the backyard, fairy-wand in hand, singing to herself and showing me her 'little fairies she caught in the palm of her hand. 

Here's a view of the back of the singlet:



And a view of the front:


What do you think? Do you want one in your size? I do! And a fairy wand, too!
In store. Tomorrow. :)




Pretty Gift Wrapping

Pretty Gift Wrapping

This week on "Wonderful World of Etsy" I bring you some pretty wrapping paper, elegant Noel cards and whimsical gift tags to make your Christmas presents extra special!

Have a sweet day!

Party on down: Plan


Forget outsourcing your next party because all the processed food and depressingly cheery party rooms in the world can't beat an old-school, at home, handmade, stylish kids' birthday party. Now, ignore the fact that after every single children's party I have ever slaved over, my own kids say, "Can I have a Wizzyworld party next year?" Yes, ignore that.

The food, the decorations, the games... fact is, the most daunting thing about running a children's party for most mums is getting through the actual event itself. Timing the day and crowd-wrangling a bunch of children is certainly challenging, but not completely impossible when you use a little magic.

And here is that magic!  Over the next few weeks, I'm going to do a series of Party Planning posts. They'll be centred around children's parties, but applicable for most kinds of parties. I am no expert, I'm just going to show you how I do what I do. It might work for you, you might think I'm a nutjob. But I like to share, so here I go.

For me, the key elements to running a successful party are:

1. The Plan
2. The Theme
3. The Invitations
4. The Food
5. The Decorations
6. The Games / Music
7. The Running Order
8. The Thank yous

So, let's start at the very beginning... The Plan.

When you set out to create your party (and it's a good idea to start thinking about it at least two months in advance), start a blank doc on your computer ready to begin. Copy and paste the list above. Add a 'The Checklist' table at the very top of the document. Your plan is up and running!*

Use your plan to dump ideas, how-tos, recipes and notes on your party under the relevant heading as you go. Because so many of my thought starters begin online, I also use my Pinterest boards to capture ideas and then add my favourites to my plan.

You can also track RSVPs and set up shopping lists and 'what to do when' lists in this document. So everything is in the one, accessible place as you plan your party. The key is to update this plan whenever something changes and then, when you settle on something, add it to the Checklist at the top of the document and note any relevant details. The Checklist will keep you on track to make sure you get everything done in time.

And with our plan we're off and running!

Can it really be that simple? Er, sort of. 


Next time: The Food


* If you're interested, here is my plan for the recent Rainbow Party. Other party planning guides can be found here, here and here.
[Image from Hey Gorgeous]

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