Posts Tagged ‘ party inspiration ’

As we get into the heat of Summer, I’m wistifully dreaming of weddings with green bottles of pimms, strawberries and cream and cucumber sandwiches. They go quite perfectly with our Lime Garden Soiree invitation don’t you think?

Keep the mood casual. Shorter wedding dresses, acoustic musicians and barefoot croquet all fit the bill.

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Lime Garden Soiree Wedding Invitation. cucumber finger sandwiches from Taste, Alberta Ferretti Chiffon Dress from Net A Porter, strawberries from Sunnyridge, beach bottle from Terrain.

We’ll I’ve started the preparations for Alannah’s birthday in March, I was going to outsource next years parties, but it appears my children won’t let me! So here I am researching all things party again! I found these cuter than cute cupcake pom poms from My Silly Bear on Etsy. Such a sweet variant on the tissue paper pom poms we’ve all come to love.

Nothing quite says childhood like an old fashioned carousel- our Take Me To The Fair party invitation conjures up thoughts of fairy floss, ferris wheels and all the naughty food you shouldn’t eat but is so wonderful for little eyes to feast upon!

For little girls, keep your colour palette in soft pastel stripes- lots of pinks, lilacs, soft blues and lemon yellows. Serve your favourite old fashioned treats in carnival style containers and decorate with beautifully created musical carousels.

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Take me To The Fair Party Invitation, fairy floss from Popcorn.com.au, Gelati stripe popcorn box from Pink Frosting, pink cups from Posh In A Box, bowtie from Swagger & Swoon, Musical Merry Go Round from Merry Treasure Shopper

When we asked our Facebook “likers” which of our invitations they liked best recently, our friend and stockist of Alannah Rose, Kathryn of Pink Frosting said “Paris” was definitely her favourite.

We love our Paris party invitation, it conjures up so many beautiful parties – today? a French inspired afternoon tea party. Wire replicas of the Eiffel tower gracing the tables, sweet raspberry macaroons, blooming peonies and of course- the finest of tea leaves drunk from our favourite tea pot!

Clockwise form top left: Alannah Rose La Parti De Paris Invitation, Macaroons from Gourmet Traveller, Iron Eiffel Tower from Paris France Products, Tea Light candle holders from Love, Loans & Linen, Peonies from Just Picked, Teapot from Peters Of Kensington

First birthday parties are inherently special- filled with the baby innocence and the relief of parents surviving the sometimes harrowing first year. Our take on a first birthday party is always perfectly sweet with a few special touches.

This party (inspired by our One Little La La Plane Party Invitation) centers around that boyhood wonder- the airplane. Softly swaying planes hang from the ceiling, clouds decorate the wall, sugary sweet cupcakes with flags and handmade wooden airplanes for guests to take home. Along with cupcakes serve treats like popcorn, fairy floss, milk with brightly striped paper straws, soft squishy marshmallows and plenty of champagne for the adults!

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose One Little LaLa Plane Party Invitation,  Flensted Aeromobile Click-a-mobile from About Style, wooden airplane from stumpondtoy, cupcake flag from Details Details, blue striped straws from Details Details, cloud garland from Paperklip Design, cupcakes from Cakes and Art from Cupcakes Takes The Cake

There’s nothing we love more than celebrating a brand new baby and we think our Hatching Soon Baby Shower Invitation has just the right amount of cluck, cluck cluckiness for any mum to be!

A birdie theme is just right for a baby shower, the promise of sweet new things to come! Sweet treats like cupcakes are a must (and we think a bottle of perfect pink bubbles for the guests is a necessary accompaniment!) and sugared almonds in twig nests echo our birdie and egg theme. Pretty garlands strung from the rafters look perfect blowing in the breeze and our La La Bird Pocket Mirrors are the perfect gift for games or to share with your guests as a token of appreciation!

Clockwise from Top Left: Alannah Rose Hatching Soon Baby Shower Invitation, Pink sugared almonds from Wedding Favors Now, Nesting Birds Birds Nests from The Baby Shower Shop, Bird cupcake from Sweetopia, Birdie garland from Paperklip Design, Alannah Rose La La Bird Pocket Mirror

We have plenty of wedding inspiration here at Alannah Rose Stationery, but how about a little something for the first round of joy? the engagement!

We love the joyous moments that come with those four little words and dreamed up an outdoor engagement party full of black and white glamour. The perfect champagne (French of course!) glittery tea lights, delicious iced cupcakes and of course- that special ring!

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose She Said Yes Engagement Invitation, Cloud Nine cupcake from Cupcakes by Paolo, glass heart lantern from Emerald + Ella, black and white photo from Annie Q Photography via Polka Dot Bride, Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes D’Or Champagne from The Champagne Gallery, diamond ring from Charles Rose.

October is the month for all things spooky, with the Halloween season right around the corner, we thought our Spooky Spider Invitation and new matching Spooky Spider gift tags are just the ticket for your own spooky after dark party this month!

There’s no reason a spooky party needs to be limited to children- especially when there are such delicious treats like spooky cocktails, midnight treats and perfectly spooky costumes to play with! Why not throw a midnight spooky spider party with your friends? Make it a dress up theme and light the room with only the flickering of candle light. Serve spooky treats and don’t forget the cocktails!

Clockwise from top left: Spooky bat cookies from Cookie Couture, Alannah Rose Spooky Spider Invitation, Tulip centrepiece photo from Hostess With The Mostess, Black Widow cocktail recipe & photo from Talk Of Tomatoes, Plastic spiders from 24-7 Party Pak, ghost cake from Martha Stewart, Alannah Rose Spooky Spider gift tags, orange votive candle holders from Candles D-Light.

The lovely Steph over at Bondville shared this sweet Pink, Red and White party she hosted for her daughter’s third birthday.

I just love this colour combination, it’s so pretty. The gorgeous heart garland, made from doilies is one of my favourite things, together with these delicious looking jellies – gourmet looking and totally easy to make! Head over here to see more yummy details. Congratulations Steph!

This week the new Ikea catalogue arrived, and with it a new feast of delights perfect for parties.

Take a look at these pretty pots, not just for plants, why not try them in rows on your party table and fill with flowers, pencils, candy or treats.

Above:  Papaja, Barfota and Socker Plant Pots all from Ikea

I’ve only recently discovered Urban Outfitters ship to Australia, and for an ever so cheap price – where have I been? Under a rock? Possibly.
I’m really loving the Waterfall Ruffle series – take a look at this shower curtain….

Shower curtain I hear you say? Well I don’t have any uses for shower curtains, but take a closer look – it could make a gorgeous table skirt for a party – or a backdrop for a photobooth or dessert table, and it comes in lots of beautiful colours. Think outside the square and you’ll find inspiration everywhere.
Suzi xx

Today I’m loving these ABC Paper Cups! Perfect for parties, favours, picnics, let your imagination run wild!

Available from In Good Company