{free printable} easter colouring page

Keep your little ones busy this weekend with a fun easter colouring page!

click here to download your copy!

{inspiration} rapunzel party inspiration

It's no secret that we have been working on a princess range for quite some time now... we have just been so busy with bookings and filling orders that (although we would love nothing more) we simply haven't been able to give it our full attention.

One thing we are certain of is that we want our princess range to be a little different... definately not a pink and purple colour palette, and not too fluffy! 

So when our good friend Georgie asked us for some inspiration for an upcoming Rapunzel party ...it got us thinking again!! 

image source: invitation - marthastewart.com, macaroons - image source unknown , birthday cake (colours edited) - supermommoments.com, outdoor setting (colours edited) saraspartyperfect.com, jellybeans - candywarehouse.com, purple bunting - supermommoments.com, Rapunzel in tower - jbondy.com, lanterns - littlegypsies.com , castle - disney.com , costume - The Candy Tree

We love the colour palette of soft purples and greens, and can imagine a gorgeous outdoor gathering with lots of texture and layering.

We'd love to hear what you think?
 
Tanya x

{introducing} the handmade hullabaloo!

I am quite excited to share that I have been invited to be a part of The Handmade Hullabaloo!

What is The Handmade Hullabaloo!?...

Created by Ann Thomas of Little Red Bus, The Handmade Hullabaloo! is 'a collaboration between designers working and contributing towards the development of a creative generation'.

It is a gorgeous site, updated daily with lovely inspirations!!  I am very honoured to be contributing alongside some amazing ladies, including Amy of Giggleberry Creations, Alex & Renee of The Inspired Occasion, Rebecca of Children Inspire Design, Justina, Marie of Etincelle Creative Studio, and of course Ann! You can read more about these lovely ladies here

Keep an eye out for my posts, which will be filled with free printables and tutorials!!

My first contribution has just been posted (yay!) and is a sweet 'mini collection' of happy easter printables, along with a quick tutorial!!!

Here's a little peek!

Click here to download your {free} printables!

Tanya x

{love} little bundle of joy!

Exciting news!!! Do you remember the 'feather her nest' baby sprinkle we styled recently for my gorgeous sister, Jodie...well....

My little nephew arrived into the world on Sunday, and he is just precious!!

Congratulations to Jodie, Paul & big brother Ryan!

Tanya x

{eat} vege sticks & dip in a cup!

How adorable are these individual serves of vege sticks & dip? So fun, healthy & colourful, these would be perfect for a dinosaur or safari party!!

I got the idea from one of the gorgeous blogs I follow!! I can't remember where though sorry :( ....if it's you, please let me know so I can give you credit!!

To make them yourself... 

• 'secret family recipe' dip - combine a packet of Continental french onion soup mix with a 400-500g pot of sour cream.
• cut carrot and celery sticks. 
• half-fill plastic 'shooter' glasses with dip and finish with vege sticks
• keep refrigerated until ready to serve

So easy, healthy and delicious!!

We served these at a party recently, and they were a real hit with children and adults alike...best thing, double dipping is ok!!

Tanya x

{free printable} under the sea colouring page

A {free} colouring page

click here

to download your copy!

Tanya x

{real parties} under the sea

As promised, here are the photos from my nephew's 1st birthday party!

My sister-in-law, Jocasta, put together this gorgeous under the sea party...thank you for letting me share your party...so many lovely ideas!!

First peek through to the party room! The doorway was adorned with garlands created with twine and party dots. The table centrepiece was a lovely old treasure chest filled with treasure that the children had fun exploring! And spot the platter of yummy gummi fish!

Jocasta always makes amazing cupcakes...and we were not disappointed!! How adorable are these octopus cupcakes? I just love them...so simple, but so amazingly effective!!

...and sweet little fish and starfish cupcakes...yum!!
  

A drink fountain flowed with 'ocean spray'...a gorgeous touch! And bunches of blue and green balloons were dotted throughout the party room, adding 'bubbles' to the ocean.

Dixie drumsticks look just like little fish...too cute!!

Guests had a lovely time playing lots of games and they each had their faces painted with cute under the sea characters.

Fun under the sea crackles, created with rice bubbles, white chocolate, and silicone moulds.

Delicious 'fish' cake created with vanilla sponge, frosted with butter icing and finished with smartie 'scales'.

Lovely little noodle boxes decorated with shimmering fish added to the room decor and were party favors for the guests to take home after the party.

A beautiful party Jocasta, we all had a wonderful afternoon!

Tanya x