Party style magazine gemma touchstone Aug Issue 2015

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Sugar, spice and everything nice – starting from the UBER kind parents of Sage, Shiela and Serge down to all the suppliers who worked with us to make this party an enjoyable one. Shiela and Serge were so happy and dandy when they booked us last January. Initially, Shiela wanted a mermaid theme specifically the one we did for Caitlyn, however, in our continued efforts to give all our clients unique service and experience, we widened their

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orbs and gave them opportunity to peek through the looking glass.

Very much touched and affected by their excitement and enthusiasm, I was so giddy to present them different themes that they all liked. But the unicorns theme got the golden crown. We came up with pastel colors, this time with shades of purple and pink with gold hints. We conceptualized

the whole look of the party and put the bits and pieces together.

After which, we booked the suppliers who would put a dash of magic and dollop of happiness and TADAH! Everything was utterly enchanting and We also made some DIYs here and there including insanely captivating. our signature customized pi単ata pl us other cute trinkets like the unicorn sticks, floral wreaths and loot bags. We also added head of the unicorn surrounded with paper flowers in the candy/dessert bar that we also set up.

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Sugar and spice and all things nice ...

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Style Makers: Venue: Le Parc at Metro Park - https://www.facebook.com/LePavLeParc Food and Centerpiece: K by Cunanan Catering - https://www.facebook.com/kbycunanancatering?ref=br_tf Stage and Backdrop: Amante Fleurs - https://www.facebook.com/amante.fleurs?fref=ts&ref=br_tf Photography: Shutter Panda - https://www.facebook.com/shutterpandaphotography?ref=br_tf Cake and Dessert Spread: Regine’s - https://www.facebook.com/regineshomebakedgoodies Photobooth: Flip Books - https://www.facebook.com/flipbookph Host & Magician: Flooch - https://www.facebook.com/floochcapili?fref=ts Invite & Printables: Ciara Romero of La Fille de Papier for La Belle Fete - www.labellefeteweddings.com Kiddie Salon & Food Carts: Cynergy Artworks - https://www.facebook.com/cynergyartworks.kiddiesalon DIY Pinata, Unicorn Sticks, Loot Bags: La Belle Fete - https://www.facebook.com/LaBelleFeteWeddingsEvents Candies & Dessert Bar Set Up: La Belle Fete - https://www.facebook.com/LaBelleFeteWeddingsEvents Conceptualisation, Planning and Coordination: La Belle Fete - www.labellefeteweddings.com

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ittle by little, they become its visible soul. — Jean Cocteau

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Style Makers:

Styling & Concept: Party Pants, LLC Photography: MJL photography and films Printables, Adoption Certificate & Tickets: The Homespun Hostess Handmade felt table drop: Linckids Custom gable boxes, cups, forks and fry boxes: When I Was Your Age Fondant toppers: Kima’s Konfections

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My daughter, Charlie, is madly in love with her new kitten and it was obvious that this year’s theme would be based around kittens. I decided to keep the color palette simple yet bold, so I chose light pink and navy blue.

Because this was a real party with a ton of small kids, I kept the dessert table simple and set up a few stations to keep the kids busy.

I took two enlarged photos of my daughter with Kitty ears and whiskers and used those as the backdrop. I surrounded the pictures with handmade garlands and banners.

to the cat show where they were able to show off their blue ribbon kitties. We were even able to coax our real kitten to the cat show with some special cat treats! The kids had a blast and Charlie is still asking when her next kitty party is!

The felt table drop was definitely the focal point of the dessert table. The design matched the printables perfectly! I used a very simple cake and decorated it with shimmery pink gumballs. The cupcakes had a mix of pink gumball toppers to match the cake, as well as fondant balls of yarn and kitty toppers. The rest of the treats were kitty themed. There were cheese and crackers labeled “mouse bait,” chex mix labeled “meow mix” and pretzel sticks labeled “kitty whiskers.”

After filling up on kitty treats, the kids went outside to visit the “adoption center” where they hand picked kittens of their choice, filled out adoption certificates and assembled portable kitty condos to take them home in. Once the kittens were decked out with their rhinestone studded collars, the kids grabbed a ticket PARTY STYLE Magazine

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Style Makers

Daily Planet Table

Printables : Lauren Haddox Designs https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lauren-Haddox-Designs/199315106761016 Photography: Danielle McCann https://www.facebook.com/dmccannphotography Kal-El Letters : Tancy’s Creations https://www.facebook.com/pages/TancysCreations/1479679068916009 Cake Topper : Mama Fresh https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mama-Fresh/112586601281 Cake : Heather Foster https://www.facebook.com/gourmetgalcakes HB Kal-El Wood sign: Kdragonfly Designs https://www.facebook.com/KDragonflyDesigns Daily Planet Cookies Sweetie Doodle https://www.facebook.com/Sweetiedoodle Superman square Cookie Set Sugar Bee Cookies https://www.facebook.com/SugarBeeCookies Covered Oreos : Kimas Konfections https://www.facebook.com/KimaKonfections Cake Pops: Our Sweet Bites https://www.facebook.com/pages/Our-Sweet-Bites/167968103347076 Kal-El Banner: One Stylish party https://www.facebook.com/onestylishparty Cupcake Toppers: Story Book Bliss https://www.facebook.com/StorybookBliss 32

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Personalized Handpainted Cup: Crystal Peace Studio https://www.facebook.com/CrystalPeaceStudio Clark Kent name plate : KR Custom Wood Crafts https://www.etsy.com/shop/KRCustomWoodcrafts Brownies Q’s Cake, Cupcakes & Sweets https://www.facebook.com/qscakes Superman Macarons Indayani Baked Goods https://www.facebook.com/pages/Indayani-BakedGoods/486089088094682 Superman Pom Centerpieces: The Shower Planner https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheShowerPlanner large Balloon with tassle Party On! Designs https://www.facebook.com/PartyOnDesigns Superman Forks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CeferinaSweet

Smallville Table

Table Drop and felt clouds : Linc Kids https://www.etsy.com/shop/LincKids Cookies: Cookie Bliss https://www.facebook.com/CookieBliss?ref=br_tf Cupcake Stand:

Vintage Favor Box Truck : Marion’s Vintage Bakery https://www.etsy.com/shop/marionsvintagebakery Covered Oreos : Les Pop Sweets https://www.etsy.com/shop/LesPopSweets Corn Cake Pops Jills Sweet treats https://www.facebook.com/jillssweettreats2011

Kryptionate Table:

Printables: VIP Party https://www.facebook.com/pages/VIP-Very-Important-Party/280370862047732 Table Skirt : Candy Crush Events https://www.facebook.com/candycrushevents Covered Oreos : Love & Sugar kisses https://www.facebook.com/LoveSugarKisses Cookie Kryptionate jaynes sugarshack on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/jaynessugarshack Candy Center Pieces: Edible Weddings https://www.facebook.com/EdibleWeddings

Once Upon A Story Book

Backdrop Painting: Salty’s Inspiration Art https://www.etsy.com/shop/SaltyInspirationsArt Dog peg dolls: Five Little Monkeys https://www.facebook.com/FiveLittleMonkeys379fanpage Cupcake Toppers : Fancy Cakes https://www.facebook.com/FANCYCAKES58 PARTY STYLE Magazine

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About this Party

Every mother says this, but I really can’t believe my daughter turned FIVE. It seems like just yesterday that I had her. Crazy!

She’s my beautiful, spunky, smart, jokester, sassy, girly girl.

I first start with the overall feel and then move onto color scheme. With Mermaids you can do a lot of different colors but the Coral, Mint, Turquoise and White was what we decided to go with. After this, I move onto design!

We went with a silhouette mermaid, quatrefoil and scale patterns.

We bounced around several decor ideas. Let me tell you, there are so many ideas for this theme and we just couldn’t fit it all in one party. It would almost have to be a two parter!

For some of the hanging decor, I took paper lanterns, glued tissue fringe and tulle ruffle strips to the bottom and Wall-Ah we have Jellyfish! A thanks to my mom for helping sew the ruffles. Also throughout the netting were hanging crystals to give that “bubble” feel. Those were from Sparkle Soiree. Over the dessert table were more paper lanterns but I added 5” tissue paper circles in an Ombree effect.

For the drink station I added pirate eye patches to some of the cups for the boys to take and the drink was “Ocean Water” which was lemonade.

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Onto the kids table... These linens, kids table and chairs were rented from Themes for Kids Party Rentals.. They even sent little rhinestone wraps for the backs of the chairs.

I had this idea of having a few different ideas for the kids to do. First, was for them to make a bubble necklace using Gumballs and twine. Second, was to decorate treasure chests. I had starfish boxes created by Wendy’s Printable Party. and had her tie in the coloring.

In each of the starfish boxes, I added the adhesive jewels for each child to decorate their treasure chest. Third, was an Activity Book I made. The Activity books had two coloring pages, connect the dots, crossword puzzle, maze and a free drawing page. I also had a Bubble show where a “Bubble Specialist” came and made giant bubbles, square bubbles and free play with the bubbles from Best Bubble Parties.

I wanted the utensils to have a bit of flair so I had JL Mould Custom Stamps create the same coral image and stamped each in coral, mint and gold ink.

Dessert table had a lot to look at.

Backdrop was a vinyl photography backdrop and I glued it to foam board then hung my banner across.

I thought of having the sequin table cloth to make it look like sand and it came out so perfectly. I found the sequin table cloth from Sparkle Soiree.

Tassel Garland from Paper Project was a great addition to add a little color below. The lanterns on each side were

large paper lanterns and I glued 5” tissue circles in an ombre effect. They reminded me so much of fish scales.

I purchased a paper mache treasure chest at Hobby Lobby and painted it to match the colors. I filled it with floral foam then covered it in candy jewels, candy necklaces, rings, ring pops, tiaras and the Jewel cake pops came out of the top were from Astonishing Cakes.

I loved how the treasure chest turned out. I’ve worked with Renee over at Astonishing Cakes on almost every shoot I’ve done and check out these cool jewel cake pops from her. There were also Shell cake pops and mermaid tail cake pops too from Kima’s Konfections and the cute display box was from The Mad Cake Pops. If you follow me on Facebook, you might remember me posting these star dishes. Look how cute the Mini Shell Chocolate Covered Oreos fit inside these from Gemma at Party Style Magazine. Sixlets were by Sweet Works. I fell in love with these Treasure chest and Seahorse cookies from Iced Bake Shoppe. They were shimmery too which gave them a beautiful effect.

The cake was bought from the Grocery Store and I had Renee from Astonishing Cakes make the fondant pieces and Mermaid topper. The Mermaid cookies to match the invitations were spot on from Cravings by Wendy! I added coral sanding sugar under them to give a little mor e detail to the display.

Another detail to the dessert table was I took a paper mache “5”, painted it, added sequins and created a “Mermaid” 5.

I also took mason jars I had around the house and painted them. Then I added rope like yarn around the top and glued colored starfish to them.

Whimsy and Whirl made this adorable costume for my lil lady. I loved the headpiece!! It was so natural looking with a bit of glitz.

The take home favor was Beta fish for each child. This was one of the highlights of the party for the kids. They LOVED the fish. I bought jars for $1.00 from Hobby Lobby, glued shells to the top, spray painted them and of course drilled holes in the lids so those little guys could breathe.

All of these fabulous pictures were taken by the lovely Tina at T photography by Tina Hall. I’m so grateful she’s been the photographer on a few of my parties now. She really knows how to capture the moment.

Style Makers

-Stamp Pattern: JLMould.etsy.com Custom Stamps https://www.facebook.com/JLMould -Starfish Boxes: Wendy’s Printable Party https://www.facebook.com/WendysPrintableParty -Tassel Garland: Project Paper: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Project-Paper/221063241 431437 -Circle Garland: Bad Kitty Sweatshop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BadKittySweashop?ref=l2-shop-info-name -Sequin Table Cloths & Crystals: Sparkle Soiree : https://www.etsy.com/shop/SparkleSoiree -Costume: Whimsy & Whirl https://www.facebook.com/WhimsyandWhirltutuboutique -Kids table linens: Themes for Kids Party Rentals: https://www.facebook.com/ThemesForKidsPartyRental?fref=ts -Bubble Party: Best Bubble Parties: http://www.bestbubbleparties.com -Photography: T Photography by Tina Hall https://www.facebook.com/TPhotography1

All the Fabulous Vendors: -Jewel Cake Pops & Mermaid & Shell Cake Toppers: Astonishing Cakes https://www.facebook.com/AstonishingCakesLLC -Blue & Coral Shell Cake Pops: Kima’s Konfections www.facebook.com/KimaKonfections -Cake Pop stand: The Mad Cake Pop: www.facebook.com/KLRCakePops -Treasure Chest, Seahorse & Name Cookies: Iced Baked Shoppe: https://www.facebook.com/IcedBakeShoppe -Mermaid & Mini Shell Cookies: Cravings by Wendy: https://www.facebook.com/Cravingsbywendy -Chocolate covered Oreos: Party Style Magazine; https://www.facebook.com/PartyStyleMagazine -Cake Pop stand: The Mad Cake Pop: www.facebook.com/KLRCakePops -Sixlets by sweet works www.sweetworks.net PARTY STYLE Magazine

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Photography: T Photography by Tina Hall https://www.facebook.com/TPhotography1 Styling & Design http://www.justalittlesparkle.com Printable Collection http://www.justalittlesparkle.com

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About the Party A Mad Hatter Tea by Sweetly Chic Events & Design We fell down the rabbit hole and in love with the concept of this whimsical and vintage inspired Mad Hatter Tea styled shoot. With gorgeous costumes, stacked tea cups and a menagerie of Alice in Wonderland inspired confections, this theme had us all going Mad! Alice, the Mad Hatter and the March Hare enjoyed their tea at a full table set with gorgeous sequin, lace and velvet inspired fabrics, over sized chairs, and of course stacked teacups. Lace wrapped invitations, vintage books, clocks, keys and birdcages helped to set the scene for this darling shoot.

Alice wore a custom cream and blue tutu complete with lace, a gold sequin heart and a coordinating gold sequin bow along with lace gloves. The Mad Hatter donned a custom pink and cream tutu, with a pink rosette, blue and gold lace inspired bodice. She wore a Victorian style blue lace collar, cream and black lace wrist cuffs along with pink Victorian style crocheted pink leg warmers adorned with lace and pearl accents. A petite velvet Mad Hatter style hat with gold sequin accents completed her ensemble. Finally The March Hare completed the trio with a darling sport jacket, bow tie, and of course custom made ears.

Sweets included a pink and blue Victorian style cake topped with a custom made gold glitter “Eat Me� cake topper, pink and blue playing card cookies, stacked gold and pink cookies, bird cage inspired cake pops, petite Eat Me cookies, quatrefoil cookies and cupcakes with custom made toppers inspired by the vintage style printables.

Ornate frames suspended from trees, avante guarde style masks, paper straws and embroidered pillows added a touch of whimsy to a small picnic area.

This darling shoot had us all feeling like we truly were in Wonderland!

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Style Makers

Event Styling & Coordination: Sweetly Chic Events & Design http://www.sweetlychicevents.com Photography: Expressions by Nicole Marie http://www.expressionsbynicolemarie.com/site/ Printables: Anders Ruff Custom Designs http://www.andersruff.com Cake: Kima’s Konfections http://www.kimakonfections.com Petite Cookies, Stacked Cookies, Victorian Quatrefoil Cookies: Katie’s Creative Baking https://www.etsy.com/shop/katieduran Playing Card Cookies: Frog Prince Cake & Cookie Design https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frog-prince-cake-cookiedesign/159160970789300 Fondant Cupcake Toppers: 4 Kids Cakes http://www.4kidscakes.com Cake Pops: Cake Pops & Treats by Brittany https://www.facebook.com/brittanyscakepops Sequin Table Linen: Shop Modern Celebrations http://www.shopmoderncelebrations.com Velvet Table Runner: Cupcake With Character http://www.cupcakewithcharacter.com Cake Topper: Ten23Designs http://www.ten23designs.com March Hare Ears: Bang Bang Crash http://www.bangbangcrash.com Pink Floral 3 Tier Stand, Blue Floral 2 Tier Stand, Pale Pink

3 Tier Stand: High Tea for Alice (ttps://www.etsy.com/shop/HighTeaForAlice Ornate Hanging Picture Frames: Little French Farmhouse https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyLilFrenchFarmhouse Knit Rose Leg Warmers, Victorian Lace Cuffs, Victorian Lace Collar: Mademoiselle Mermaid https://www.etsy.com/shop/mademoisellemermaid Birdcage Favor Container: Smarty Pants Party https://www.etsy.com/people/SmartyPantsParty We’re All Mad Here Spoon: Pretty Paris https://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyParis Vintage Pink Milk Glass: California Picks https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaliforniaPicks Alice Tutu Dress, Gold Sequin Bow, Mad Hatter Tutu Skirt, Ruffled Top & Miniature Mad Hatter Hat: PUNKnPIE Couture https://www.etsy.com/shop/punknpiecouture Pillow Cases: Great Stitch http://www.greatstitch.com/ Masks: Fizzy Party http://www.fizzyparty.com/ Paper Straws: Pretty Party Shoppe https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePrettyPartyShoppe Gold Damask Favor Boxes & Antique Key Bottle Openers: Kate Aspen http://www.kateaspen.com/ Pink Rug, Pink Lantern, Large Rose Tea Tray: IKEA http://www.ikea.com/us/en/

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I’m late, I’m Late, for a very important date!

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About this party Our little girl is the baby of the family & with all brothers, we love opportunities to be really girly. We wanted to come up with a twist on the traditional Tea Party. Haley from Randomly Simple makes the cutest Tee-Pee’s - so we came up with a way to blend the two, with a Tee-Pee Tea Party - or as we lovingly call it - our TEA-Pee Party.

Once the fabrics were chosen for the tee-pee’s, Anders Ruff designed the printables set - even including the cutest teabag tags for us to use with the tea bag cookies by Sweet Themes Bakery.

What birthday girl wouldn’t like this?

We headed to Filigree Farm in Buckley WA for this party. It’s a brand new outdoor wedding & party venue. It was gorgeous.

Going for a rustic feel, Shabby Sisters

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made us this table out of all reclaimed wood. It was perfect for the girls! For the table setting, we used antique tea cups & saucers from our family. I loved that they were all different, and the girls all had their favorite to use.

Teaspoons with miniature teapots on them were the perfect touch. “SweetTea” tea cozies & a tea strainer by Kate Aspen & custom teapot sugar cubes

by Wishing Well Art. The girls were so excited to use and eat them! Plates of different sizes from Target finished off the settings. We used dish towels from the dollar section at Target as our cloth napkins & wooden silverware by Susty Party was a great compliment.

Ribbons in coordinating colors pulled it all together. Cake Pops on the cutest pearl sticks by Paining Paris Pink were accented with edible images of the tee-pee. Cake Truffles, & chocolate dipped Macarons by 4KidsCakes were a favorite of the girls. Sweet Themes Bakery is our go-to cookie vendor & they created gorgeous works of art for this party....not only are they cute, but

they taste amazing! Birthday Tea from Sweet Themes bakery was yummy & smells so good!

Cupcake with Character made & provided the pillows the girls sat on as well as the smaller accent pillows. Touches of lace were found everywhere. Comfy Cozy offers fun printed pillow cases -which were a fun keepsake for the girls & they even glow in the dark! I love to be creative, and can sew (a little), but when you know great seamstress’s - why go anywhere else? Stylish Tailor & Stitch This joined forces to create the skirts & shirts the girls wore.

I love how I can give them a theme & they create such adorable products but still gave the girls an individual look that complimented each other. We finished off their outfits with barefoot sandals from Pink Bear Boutique & hair pieces by Tallulah Twinkletoes.

We wanted an exagerated “big” look & Tallulah came through as always!

Becks Custom Creations made the girls adorable chunky bracelets. Autum-

Lynn’sSins provided the cute gumball necklaces. The girls had a blast primping in front of their Princess Mirrors.

Our dessert table offered a few more choices for the girls. Kate Aspen lace favor boxes held pink cake truffles for the girls to take home, accented with AndersRuff tags. The pastel Candy Kabobs with tea cups on the top from Sweets Indeed were a hit & complimented by Lollipics lollipops. They printed images from the printables set right onto suckers for us. They can even print a photo for you - how cute!

The pink lollipic was the first thing the birthday girl ate :). The Candy Kabobs (by the orange lollipops) from Sweets from Heaven were yummy too & the girls loved them! Mini mason jars were filled with green gumballs from Target & topped with Daisy Lids from the Pretty Party Shoppe & tags from Anders Ruff. More cookies & a Princess Torta cake finished off the sweet options. This cake, while simple in appearance is delicious. Growing

up in Sweden every summer as a kid, I celebrated my birthday there every year with one of these cakes. With a yellow cake, raspberry preserves, custard, & whipped cream on the inside, and covered in marzipan - it is a special birthday memory that I was excited to bring into this birthday party. You can find a yummy recipe for this and the history of this cake here: http://semiswede. com/2011/09/21/princess-cake-demystified-prinsesstarta/ A selection of gourmet teas from Sweet Themes Bakery finished off the table.

Style Makers Concept & Styling: Christina of www.4KidsCakes.com Photographer: www.StephanieVogelPhotography.com Location: www.FiligreeFarm.com

Printables (invite, banner, waterbottle wraps, place cards, tags, logos, teabag tags, sign, flags) : www.AndersRuff.com Tee-Pee’s: http://www.randomlysimple.etsy.com Table: http://shabbysisters.facebook.com Bench: https://www.facebook.com/ReNewFurnitureFinds Shirts: https://www.facebook.com/stitchthisbynf Skirts: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stylish-Tailor/102536136487741 Hair Bows: https://www.etsy.com/shop/tallulahtwinkletoes Bracelets: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beckscustomcreations Gumball Necklaces: http://autumnlynnssins.com/

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Barefoot Sandals: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PinkPearBoutique Cream & White Pillows: http://www.cupcakewithcharacter.com Printed Pillow Cases: www.ComfyCozy.com Princess Mirrors: http://www.etsy.com/shop/princessmirrors Flowers: www.JNJFloral.com Favor Boxes, Tea Cady’s, & Tea strainer: www.KateAspen.com Teaspoons: https://www.facebook.com/PartyWithTheWarriors Straws: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HooplaEvents Daisy Mason Jar Lids: http://ThePrettyPartyShoppe.etsy.com Wooden Silverware: www.SustyParty.com Teapot Sugar Cubes: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WishingwellArt Pearl Cake Pop sticks: www.PaintingParisPink.com Cake, Cake Pops, Cake Truffles, French Macarons, Tee-Pee Place Card Holders : www.4KidsCakes.com Teacup Candy Kabobs (by pink lollipops): https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetsIndeed Sugar Cookies & Tea: http://sweetthemesbakery.com/ Lollipops: www.LolliPics.com Chocolate Chip Marshmallows: www.MadysonsMarshmallows.com Spiral Candy Kabobs (by orange lollipops): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweets-from-Heaven-Outlets-at-Orange/161851840516150?ref=br_tf

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Online specialty boutique that carries one of a kind handmade accessories and gifts.

All the items can be customized to match any theme. * Custom orders are always welcome and definitely encouraged. etsy.com/shop/MyHeartnSoulBoutique facebook.com/myheartandsoulboutique myheartandsoulboutique@hotmail.com instagram.com/my_heart_and_soul

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Style Makers Party Styling: Christina of www.4KidsCakes.com Photography: www.afreshtakephotography.com Printables (invite, waterbottle & candy wraps, straw flags, chip labels) www. smallmoments.bigcartel.com Wood Signs: www.facebook.com/AmandasMemoriesMade Confetti Bags: www.etsy.com/shop/ShopPrettyMyParty Pennant Banner: www.etsy.com/shop/alaceycreation Cupcakes, Fondant toppers, Macarons, Chocolate Covered Oreos, Cake Pops: www.4KidsCakes.com Cotton Candy: www.Soiree-EventDesign.com Sugar Cookies: www.SweetThemesBakery.com Balloon, tassle, cello bags, & chip (fry) containers: www.PartyOnDesigns.com Wood photo props: www.Ten23Designs.com Football & Soccer ball suckers: www.AutumnLynnsSins.com

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Yarn Poms: www.FizzyParty.com Popcorn bags, red straws, & candy cups: www.ThePrettyPartyShoppe.etsy.com Black straws & cupcake liners: www.HooplaEvents.com Food Card labels: www.OnlineLabels.com Head wrap & legwarmers: www.etsy.com/shop/PinkPearBoutique Cake Pop stands: www.kcBakes.com Coca Cola crates & red table cloths: www.facebook.com/bannereventsfan

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When your almost 10yr old says he wants to play soccer and flag football for his birthday party, you have to come up with a way to incorporate both. Kim from Small Moments designed the perfect invitation! We focused the party around the players, instead of the actual sports.

We held the party at our local high school football field. The grandstands became the perfect backdrop for our Snack Shack & Hydration Station. We asked the kids to wear their favorite football or soccer jerseys.

Featured on the Snack Shack were both sweet & savory options. Grandstand Peanuts in the most fun confetti bags from Pretty My Party sitting on DIY grandstand displays looked like people in the stands. Penalty Flag Popcorn & Cheer ‘em on Chips add to the selection. Rounding out the sweet side were 10 yard line cupcakes in referee stripe cupcake liners flanked on the other grandstand display. Both Side Out Suckers & Lineman Lollipops were displayed on

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KC Bakes stands. Competitive Sugar Cookies made to match the invitations were a huge hit. What snack shack is complete without cotton candy?

Soiree Event Designs makes custom cotton candy & were a perfect compliment to the other treats. We used an old window frame, added chicken wire, and secured the cotton candy with miniature clothes pins that we added Washi Tape to. Ball Boy Oreo’s and Minute Left Macarons finished off our cookie selections. We had to have hot dogs, so in a fun twist we made cake pops to look like them. Everyone’s favorite candy M&M’s, was offered in adorable candy cups. Small Moments made candy bar wrappers for the Take 5 candy bars and were a great take home treat for the party goers. The pennant banners and large wood sign pulled it all together.

The Hydration Station was our beverage center. Water bottles with coordinating printable wraps tied the 2 tables together. We added yarn pom poms from Fizzy Party to add a fun

element. We offered Gatorade in a Mason Jar beverage dispenser we found at Sam’s Club.

The birthday boy’s favorite pop finished off the drink choices.

Coordinating striped straws from Hoopla Events were embellished with flags from Small Moments.

The kids played soccer and flag football in between eating and opening presents. Can you tell the birthday boy likes pink?

His friends sure know! Party On! Designs provided the huge balloon -Connor loved the clear look with the confetti inside!

His little sister was on-hand for the festivities & decked out in a head wrap & legwarmers from Pink Bear Boutique. Older brothers played the part of referee’s (thanks to their Dad being one in real life). They went all out - throwing red/yellow cards during the soccer game & penalty flags during football.

Whistles a plenty were blown.

It was a great way to celebrate Connor’s special day with his friends!

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About The Style Makers

Styling & Design - Gemma Touchstone Editor In Chief of Party Style Magazine and Child Style Magazine Gemma loves to create memorable detailed events for clients friends and family https://www.facebook.com/GemmaTouchstone www.facebook.com/PartyStyleMagazine www.IlovepartyStyle.com Printable - Banner Bella www.facebook.com/bannerbella A one stop Banner printable shop sharing the 80

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top graphic designers- Banner designs with 50% of profits supporting the Lemonade Foundation.

Flowers - Gemma Touchstone https://www.facebook.com/GemmaTouchstone Photography - Party Style Photography www.facebook.com/GemmaLBooker Table Cloth - Candy Crush Events www.facebook.com/candycrushevents

instagram.com/shopcandycrush www.pinterest.com/candycrushshop/ Handpainted wine glass - Drawings BYBOBA Attention to detail is priority and it is what makes your items so special www.etsy.com/shop/drawingsbyboba Large Peg Doll - Peg-Maiden Beautiful and precious hand painted wooden dolls. All inspired by characters from T.V., books, and movies I’m passionate about. www.facebook.com/pages/Peg-Maiden/707820325942760?ref=hl www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008374595959 PARTY STYLE Magazine

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Peg doll - TC’s girls Crafting www.etsy.com/shop/TCsgirlscrafting?ref=si_shop# Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/TCs-GirlsCrafting/441853952577947 Crafting has been part of my life since I was a little girl. My mom shared with me what she knew and I held on to all of her crafting wisdom with both hands. I have always been interested in Old World crafting - sewing, quilting, crochet, embroidery, and cross stitching. I am fortunate to have four wonderful daughters who have allowed me to share my love of crafting with them.

They have far exceeded any skills that I have and blew them out of the water.

They have added new skills and have perfected many of those that I shared with them; they have gone so far as to teach me lots of new things as well.

A couple of years ago we decided to place our miniature jointed bears and our baby items in a upscale consignment. We had to move cross-country so we pulled our items and thought

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of new ways that we could share our crafts with others. Etsy kept coming back to our minds, so in February 2013 we decided to take a chance and see if we could find success here on Etsy.

It is our goal to keep crafting and share our lovingly handmade crafts with others. We hope that others can enjoy our items and that you can see the love and effort that we put in to all of our unique items.

Necklace - AOSDESIGN www.etsy.com/shop/AOSDESIGN www.princessofglam.com Instagram- JennSapa Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/ aosdesigninc We specialize in handmade Princess, Villain and Vacation themed jewelry.

Our designs are based on unique ideas and whimsical themes. We take the design from concept artwork to actual physical pieces of jewelry. We like to think of our designs as affordable wearable artwork.

Laser cut chandelier - Narwall shop website: www.nar-wall.com Instagram: @shopnarwall Facebook: www.facebook.com/shopnarwall NarWall, a line of laser cut home and party decor, offers the most unique selection of decor items on the market.

All our exclusive designs are handmade in the US and can conveniently be shipped worldwide!

Personalized Disney Maleficent Tumber swirlytwirlydesigns.etsy.com facebook.com/swirlytwirlydesigns instagram.com/swirlytwirlydes Swirly Twirly Designs specializes in handmade personalized items such as tumblers, water bottles, growth charts, timeout chairs, and wooden signs. It makes the perfect place to shop for shop for party favors and the unique one of a kind gift.

Plush Pillow - Sylvia Loves Pink Shop link: www.etsy.com/shop/SylviaLovesPink Instagram: instagram.com/sylvialovespink Facebook: www.facebook.com/sylvialovespink I opened my Sylvia Loves Pink Etsy shop in January 2013. I offer tote bags, zipper pouches and owl plushies. The majority of my business revolves around my Owlies. Many are character inspired and I also do custom orders.

Cake - Cake Fancy Cakes https://www.facebook.com/FANCYCAKES58 Sweets - Cravings by Wendy Cravings by Wendy is a home based cottage food business. We specialize in custom bites size treats for any occasion. http://instagram.com/p/njInqtNN4F/ https://facebook.com/Cravingsbywendy Www.cravingsbywendy.com

Gemma Booker Brother Sister team.

Favors - A precious memory designs www.facebook.com/apreciousmemory40 www.google.com/+Apreciousmemorydesigns www.instagram.com/apreciousmemory www.apreciousmemorydesigns.com www.apreciousmemory.etsy.com A Precious Memory is my online business that I run from home. Most of my sales are through the social commerce site, Etsy. I love making unique gift boxes to add the extra something special every party needs. I also make several types of gift bags for almost any themed party. I love when a customer requests a new design because I get the challenge and satisfaction of making a new product just for them. My day has been made when I know I have lent a helping hand in making someone’s day special.

Jar Sweets & Macaroons - Sugar Mill Treats www.facebook.com/SugarMillTreats Sugar mill treats is a cottage Sweet & Treat companies that creates one of a kind spoon fudge in favor jars or gift jars in limited batch collections and back by demand flavors - Sharing family recipes since 1977 founders Dominic Booker and

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Glittered M & treat sticks - Tancys Creations www.etsy.com/shop/tancyscreations Facebook @TancysCreations Instagram TancysCreations /Nancy Reeve Drinks Sign -niftynancy23 My name is Nancy Miller and I started my business “Nifty Nancy” in March 2014. I make custom decorated wooden letters. I originally started making these letters 4 years ago while I was pregnant with my 2nd child. I wanted to spice up the nursery with a personal touch. I continued making them for my children’s nurseries and found that I truly had a passion for making them. Now, between taking the kids to school, nap times, dinner times, bed times, and practices I work on making the perfect letters for others to add a little Nifty Nancy touch to their homes. http://www.etsy.com/shop/niftynancy23 http://www.facebook.com/niftynancy23 http://instagram.com/niftynancy23 Feather centerpieces “The Shower Planner” specializes in creative, custom-made party decorations. etsy shop: www.theshowerplanner.etsy.com facebook page: www.facebook.com/theshowerplanner blog: www.theshowerplanner.blogspot.com website (under construction): www.theshowerplanner.com

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Style Makers

Concept & Styling: Christie Skerski of Flaired Affairs www.flairedaffairs.com Vendor/suppliers * Photography: Dyal Photography – www.dyalphotography.com * Printables: Squared Party Printables – https://www.etsy.com/shop/2PartyPrintables# * Tiered Cake: American Dream Cakes – http://www.americandreamcakes.com/ * Cake Toppers & Fondant Work: Fancy Cakes - https://www.facebook.com/FANCYCAKES58/info * Glam Sugar Cookies: Auntie Bea’s Bakery - http://www.auntiebeasbakery.com/ * Sugar Cookies: Flourish Sweet Shop - https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-CookieJar/132202220148259 * Custom Cotton Candy Bags: Soiree Event Design - http://soiree-eventdesign.com/ * French Macarons: Tatajo The French Shuttle of Delights - https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Tatajo-The-French-Shuttle-of-Delights/172334592824600 * Birthday Queen’s Gown & Wands: Primafashions – https://www.etsy.com/shop/primafashions * Custom Wooden Crown Backdrop: Ten23Designs - http://www.ten23designs.com/ * Glitter Tulle Cupcake Topper Poms: FizzyParty - https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Fizzy-Party/192337764163258 * Bling Sticks: Painting Paris Pink - http://paintingparispink.com/ * Fabric Garland: Lilly Paul Designs - http://www.lillypauldesigns.com/ * Custom Ice Queen gown and matching wands: Primafashions – www.primafashions.com

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Styling and Decor: Storybook Bliss https://www.facebook.com/StorybookBliss Olaf Winter Cupcakes: Cleverly Sweet https://www.facebook.com/CleverlySweet Sparkly Winter Cake:Heavenly Cakes “N” More https://www.facebook.com/HeavenlyCakesnMore Hand Painted Queen Elsa: Laura Ortegax https://www.facebook.com/laura.ortegax?fref=ts Photography: Natalie Orona Photography https://www.facebook.com/NatOrona Elegant Queen Elsa Dress: Whimsically Detailed https://www.facebook.com/WhimsicallyDetailed

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Directions

Ingredients

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)

1-1/3 cups water

1/3 cup canola oil

3 eggs

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

1 cup lemon creme pie filling

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In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and lemon peel; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.

Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350째 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a very small tip. Fill with pie filling.

Push the tip into the top of each cupcake to fill.

In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.

Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Pipe over tops of cupcakes.

Bake at 400째 for 5-8 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yield: 2 dozen.

Originally published as Lemon Meringue Cupcakes in Country Woman April/May 2012 TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling MAKES: 24 servings Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake equals 153 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

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1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size) 1-1/3 cups water 1/2 cup canola oil 3 eggs 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting Chocolate curls, optional

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.

Spoon batter by 1/4 cupfuls into paper-lined muffin cups. Place a rounded teaspoonful of pie filling in the center of each cupcake. Set remaining pie filling aside.

Bake at 350째 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Frost cupcakes; top each with one cherry from pie filling. Refrigerate remaining pie filling for another use. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

Yield: 2 dozen.

Originally published as Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes in Quick Cooking March/April 1998, p43

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

MAKES: 24 servings Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 252 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 187 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

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Directions

Ingredients

1 cup boiling water 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking soda MOCHA FROSTING: 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1/2 to 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules Pinch salt 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; add to the mayonnaise mixture and beat until well mixed.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

For frosting, combine the, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa, coffee granules and salt in a large bowl.

Stir in cream. Place mixer beaters in bowl; cover and chill for 30 minutes. Beat frosting until stiff peaks form. Frost the cupcakes.

Refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.

To make a cake: Prepare batter and bake as directed for cupcakes, except use two greased 8-in. round cake pans. Frost between layers and sides and top of cake. Serves 12.

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Country Woman May/ June 1996, p33 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 421 calories, 26 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 334 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling MAKES: 12 servings Add crushed coffee bean for crunch make she to chop fine

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1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 milk chocolate bars (1.55 ounces each), broken FROSTING: 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the banana, butter, buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients; stir just until combined. Fold in walnuts. Place 1 tablespoon of batter in each of 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Top each with one candy bar square. Fill cups two-thirds full with batter.

Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cupcake comes out clean.

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

In a large bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. In a microwave, melt the remaining candy bar squares; drizzle over frosting. Top each cupcake with a cherry. Yield: 1 dozen.

Originally published as Chocolate Banana Split Cupcakes in Country Woman January/February 2003, p29 TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling MAKES: 12 servings Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 292 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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Ingredients

1 package strawberry cake mix (regular size) 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream 2 eggs 1/3 cup strawberry preserves 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting Halved fresh strawberries

Preheat oven to 350째.

Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream and eggs. Beat on low speed 30 seconds.

Beat on medium 2 minutes.

Fill prepared cups half full. Drop 1/2 teaspoon preserves into center of each cupcake; cover with remaining batter.

Bake 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Pipe frosting over cupcakes and top each with a strawberry half. Yield: 2 dozen.

Originally published as Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes in Cupcakes & Mini Treats 2012 2012 Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake equals 228 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 194 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 2 g protein.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling MAKES: 24 servings

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1/2 cup mint chocolate chips 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour TOPPING: 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/3 cup 2% milk 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Green or red food coloring, optional 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Additional chocolate chips, optional

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth.

Cool slightly; stir in sugar and eggs. Gradually stir flour into chocolate mixture until smooth.

Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

In a large saucepan, cook and stir marshmallows and milk over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring if desired.

Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until cooled. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over cupcakes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.

Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 10 cupcakes.

Editor’s Note: If mint chocolate chips are not available, place 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

in a plastic bag; seal and toss to coat. Allow chips to stand for 24-48 hours.

Originally published as Mint Brownie Cupcakes in Country Woman May/ June 2000, p31 TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling MAKES: 10 servings Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake equals 311 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 94 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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About This Party

Just because we’re living in the big city doesn’t mean we can’t have any outdoor fun. Stylish girls are also resourceful, as proven by two creative Chicago wedding pros Maritza Buelvas and Alice Nielsen who decided to take the idea of Glamping indoors and create a trusty toolkit for style seekers, to boot.

Glamping as defined by Oxford Dictionaries is “... likely [to] satisfy any city slicker seeking a little refuge in nature—without foregoing any of life’s luxuries.” But what if nature isn’t quite cooperating in your neck of the woods? Seeking sanctuary from rainy spring days seems to be a common thread in early 2014. And for all those busy planning weddings, hosting soirees or just needing a “me” moment, the constant downpour can certainly put a damper on one’s style mojo.

Enter a stylish twist on a growing trend...

Bringing the outdoors “indoors” in unexpected ways, can breathe fresh air into your next intimate gathering or group celebration. Pitch a tent by your living room fireplace this to celebrate your upcoming nuptials with your sweetie; roast marshmallows indoors and sip on champagne with your girlfriends while watching the 10 year celebration of Mean Girls, or pack a slew of picnic baskets and host a DIY couples engagement brunch.

All it takes is a little creative ingenuity and some crafty common sense. Try mixing in rustic elements like branches and wood, with comfy home furnishings and desserts that seem to float off your plate.

Here are some visual cues and styling ideas for transforming your indoor space into a glamorous retreat.

Style Makers

Event styling by Alice Nielsen of styled-it.com; Hair

by Maritza Buelvas of beautyforbloggers.com; Makeup by Brenda Arelano @brendaarelano; Modeling by Rachel Rose Perez and Erica Nielsen; Photography

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About This Party We asked Nina’s cheeky daughter Giselle what she would like to have for her 5th Birthday. Of course a pink and purple Fairy Party was first on the list. Giselle would have a pink and purple fairy party every year and never get sick of it. After reminding her that her last party was a fairy party and her cake (much to the disappointment of her cake baker mum) was an icecream cake with a purple tiara on it and sprinkles.

“What other things do you like Giselle?”, we asked.

“I know!! A gee cake!”

What is a Gee cake??! “You know, mum… G is for Giselle!”

And so a theme was born.

We sat with her and thought of all the colours and things we could think of that started with the letter G! Green, gold and grey with gold glitter? The grey didn’t excite her much but the gold glitter did, and we knew we were on a winner. Giraffe cookies, Green Gumballs, Geometric print backdrop and props, a Grass table, Gummi Bears, Geek Glasses, Gemstone Oreos, Gold fish and Glitter cupcakes, Green Macarons and Green Apple Candy Pops!

On picking out her balloons to decorate in the park, I couldn’t help but include a couple of pink and purple fairy balloons… it is her party after all.

Held in November 2013 Royal National Park

Style Makers Cakes: Confetti & Crumbs www.facebook.com/confettiandcrumbs Styling: Confetti & Crumbs www.facebook.com/confettiandcrumbs Concept: Giselle Backdrop & Stationary: Style Me Gorgeous www.facebook.com/stylemegorgeousdesign Cookies: Spoon and Fork Cookies www.facebook.com/SpoonandForkCookiesandCakes Chocolate Oreos & Cake Pops: SugarCrumb Parlour www.facebook. com/sugarcrumbparlour Photographer: Little Rag Dolls Photography www.facebook.com/LittleRagDollsPhotographyForChildrensParties

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Event Styling and Coordination: Sweetly Chic Events & Design (www.sweetlychicevents.com) Photography: Expressions by Nicole Marie (www.expressionsbynicolemarie.com) Printables, Tissue Pom Poms, Paper Straws: Cupcake Express (www.cupcakeexpressinc.com) Invitations and Neverland Backdrop Poster: Badger and Violet (www.badgerandviolet.com)

Shimmer White Sixlets, Shimmer Bright Pink Gumballs, oiled Solid Milk Gold Hearts,SweetWorks (www.sweetworks.net) Tulle Table Skirt & Tutus: Sweet Jelly Parties (www.sweetjellyparties.com) Tee Pee: DailyCraft (www.etsy.com/shop/DaileyCraft) Neverland Inspired Wooden Directional Sign: The Trashy Side (www.etsy.com/shop/TheTrashySide) Gold Glitter Cupcake Wrappers: Seshalyn Party Boutique (http://seshalynspartyideas.com/)

Cake: Creative Cakes by Chris (www.creativecakesbychris.com)

Ribbon Backdrop: OhMyCharley (www.etsy.com/shop/ohMYcharley)

Stacked Floral Cookie: Frog Prince Cake & Cookie Design (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frog-prince-cake-cookie-design/159160970789300?ref=br_tf)

Pixie Dust in a Bottle Necklace: Charm This Clay Charms (www.etsy.com/shop/CharmthisClayCharms)

Shimmer Bright Pink Sixlets, Shimmer Lime Green Sixlets,

Cotton Candy Pops: The Cotton Candy Confectionery (www.cottoncandyconfectionery.com/)

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About this Party Second star to the right and straight on till morning! Planning this pretty pink, mint and gold Neverland party had us wishing we would never grow up!

Our dessert table, clad in a gorgeous pink tulle skirt, gold dipped feathers, sequin runner, mint backdrop and fresh florals set the scene for our guests. Our petite pixies and Peter Pan fans enjoyed a variety of magically themed sweets including a pale pink buttercream cake with miniature star pixie dust and custom gold glittered Peter and Wendy toppers, glittering Tinkerbell themed cupcakes, pixie wing cookies, Peter Pan silhouette cookies, Tinkerbelle chocolate covered Oreos, pink and gold chocolate covered pretzels and a variety of shimmering SweetWorks candy!

For even more Neverland inspired

sweet treats, guests headed to our candy buffet which included a white ruffle table skirt, gold sequin runner and stunning ribbon backdrop.

The candy buffet was brimming with cotton candy pops, jarred cupcakes, pink and gold Oreo pops, floral cupcakes and a variety of shimmering candies and chocolates.

Our tiny diners enjoyed their confections at our Neverland inspired kids table, compete with floral green and gold plates, personalized mason jars, Tinkerbell floral arrangements, custom Neverland wooden utensils, shimmering gold hook centerpieces, not to mention pixie wings and Peter Pan hats!

huge hit among the kids and adults alike!

After enjoying teepee and treasure fun, guests enjoyed a fun game of hook ring toss.

This Neverland party surely had us ready to take flight and never grow up!

Our lost boys and fairies headed to our real life tassel and scallop garland decorated tee pee for more Neverland fun. Kids enjoyed perfectly pink tutus on custom made gold sequin hangers and a treasure chest full if pixie dust, pirate treasure and adorable message in a bottle fun! The Neverland sign was a

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Cupcakes in a Jar:Sweet Sisters Cupcake Boutique (www.sweetsisterscupcakeboutique.com/) Peter Pan Silhouette Cookies: Heavenly Baked Goodies (www.etsy.com/shop/HeavenlyBakedGoodies) Marshmallow Pops, Oreo Pops & Chocolate Covered Pretzels: Frost the Cake (www.etsy.com/shop/FrosttheCake) Fairy Wing Sugar Cookies: The Green Apron (www.etsy.com/shop/TheGreenApronAR) Floral Cupcakes: The Treat Boutique (http://www.thetreatboutique.com) Tissue Paper Garland: GlameFete (https://www.etsy.com/shop/GlamFeteByBri) Spring Flower Chocolate Covered Pretzels: TiKsTreats (www.etsy.com/shop/TiKsTreats) Tinkerbell Chocolate Covered Oreos: SweetPrtyFvrs (www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPrtyFvrs) Tinkerbell Fondant Cupcake Toppers: Dainty Cakes

By Andrea (www.etsy.com/people/daintycakesbyandrea) Gold Sequin Table Runners: My Modern Home (www.etsy.com/shop/MyModernHome) Gold Dipped Feathers: Stuffnfeathers (www.etsy.com/shop/Stuffnfeathers) Large Paper Flowers: Especially for you by Y.W. www.etsy.com/shop/especiallyforyoubyyw) Peter Pan Hats: Fill Our Days With Fun (www.etsy.com/shop/FillOurDaysWithFun)

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Neverland Inspired Cutlery & Plastic Cork Bottles: Lola Loves A Party (www.etsy.com/shop/LolaLovesAparty) Scalloped Gold Glitter Garland: Steph Loves Ben (www.etsy.com/shop/stephlovesben) Gold Pom Sticks in florals: Em For Marvelous (https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeachandPearl)

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About this Shoot

Traditional bride is a shoot to inspire values. Taking inspiration from a vintage aspect, we created a shoot tailored to a bride seeking simplicity.

Décor & Inspiration The blush tones of the shoot, paired with the beautiful antique dresser were what shaped the entire shoot. I knew I wanted to have the gorgeous antique mirror showcasing the bridal reflection, and gorgeous antiques on our table top. The glass and mirrors captured light to create a beautiful romantic ambiance; our bride was nothing short of breathtaking in the vintage gown. I wanted very little greenery in the shoot, so I created a “wheat” look for both the floral arrangements, and tied this in within the menu.

Sweets & Eats The gorgeous masterpiece cake created

by Sweet Spot shows pink wheat gently brushed onto the fondant. A light but beautiful wheat accent with the blush tones, along with gorgeous mini cupcakes sitting atop clear glass candle holders was something I dreamed and inspired to do from the moment I

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started planning the shoot.

We created grown up (alcoholic) pink peach lemonade which paired nicely with the soft pink elements of our shoot.

I made a classic dessert “rice pudding” to represent a traditional component of a wedding when the guests would throw rice and grains over the bride and groom while leaving their ceremony. This was meant to be a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the married couple. The gorgeous macarons were a beautiful sight, with the deep coral pop of color inside our clear glass apothecary jars.

Paper Goods All of the stationary was strategically matched with the cake design with subtle pink “wheat” accents. I love how Ginger Creative inspired a simple, yet beautiful paper set to match the shoot!

The Bride Our bride was outfitted in a stunning lace gown. We wanted to keep her hair vintage inspired, and have the natural beauty of our bride shine through.

Notice her gorgeous porcelain skin looks stunning with the sunlight and soft pallet. Look how she models so delicately the beautiful vintage pearls and simple bouquet.

HOW TO MAKE “TRADITIONAL RICE PUDDING” Ingredients 1.

Rice (Long Grain, rinsed) 2.

Sweetened Condensed milk (1 can approx 12 oz) 3.

Cinnamon Sticks (4) & extra cinnamon powder (1 tsp) 4.

Milk (4 cups)

5.

Sugar (1.5 cups)

6.

Water (2 cups)

7.

Salted Butter (1 tbsp)

8.

Vanilla Extract (1 tbsp)

Directions 1.

In a small pot, boil water with all four cinnamon sticks for 5 minutes.

Discard cinnamon sticks.

2.

In a large deep saucepan, put rice and water together and cook for another 5 minutes on med/high heat.

Add your butter, salt and vanilla. Stir well. Take half of milk (2 cups) and add with sugar. Cook mix for 15 min-

3.

Add in remaining milk, as well as canned sweetened condensed milk. Cook on low for 20-30 minutes or until you have the desired consistency.

Serve in adorable little bowls!

HOW TO MAKE “SOFT PINK PEACH LEMONADE” Ingredients 1.

Pink lemonade (2 cups) 2.

Stilled Water (3/4 cup) 3.

Peach juice (1 ½ cups) Yield: Makes large pitcher of lemonade Adults may add in peach schnapps to their mixture. (8-10oz) Directions 1.

Dump the contents of your pre measured

ingredients into a large jug. Mix well and let chill until serve time!

Style Makers 1.

Styling & Concept

by Kate [Katelyn Meekel of Events by Kate] 2.

Photography by [Aspect Arts Photography] 3.

Cake Artistry by [Sweet Spot Cupcakes] 4.

Vintage Furnishings & Décor by [Rusty Nail Home Décor] 5.

Stationary design by [Ginger Creative] 6.

Vintage Style Dress supplied by [First Comes Love Bridal Gowns & Décor] 7.

Macarons [Bon Macaron Patisserie Ltd] 8.

Model [Samantha Fennell] 9.

Hair & Makeup design by [Alora Harper professional hair styling]

Main Contributors Website Information 1.

Events by Kate: www.eventsbykatelyn. com and Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/eventsbykate1540 2.

Aspect Arts Photography: http://www.aspectartsphoto.com/ and Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/ApectArts 3.

Sweet Spot Cupcakes: http://www.sweet-spotcupcakes.com/ and Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/ pages/Sweet-Spot-Cupcakes/162571013776862

Events by Kate: www.eventsbykatelyn.com Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/eventsbykate1540

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