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Strawberry cupcakes, pom poms and plenty of pink punch – simple steps to creating the ultimate pink party! words LAURA MAPPAS
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f your little girl’s idea of heaven is coloured pink then this pretty party is for you. Teacup biscuits, cupcakes laden with lashing of pink cream icing, fairy bread, fairy floss and popcorn cleverly carried in pink pint-sized cones took centre stage at Emily’s 5th birthday party. Event Stylist Heidi from Adelaide business Groovy Goose says you can easily recreate this look at home. “Paper lanterns and tissue pom poms are very girly and are a great decorative element for any girl’s party,” says Heidi. “It’s also a good idea to look around the house and try and tie in any ‘props’ you might have at home. For Emily’s birthday she wanted a bird theme so we used a vintage birdcage holding handmade fabric birds that was on display in Emily’s bedroom as a centerpiece on the food table. We also used a small ceramic birdhouse and further tied
the theme together using Vintage Swirl Birdie paper for the food labels and invitations.” For older children Heidi’s other pretty party tips include setting up a beauty bar, complete with mini bottles of nail polish and lipgloss in the colour of the moment – pink! This could then extend to the favour bags with miniature bottles of nail polish as a take-home gift. Tying the food in with the theme of the party is also a good idea, as is using beautiful lolly jars and vintage-style drink bottles to add a touch of old fashioned style. “Another fun idea,” adds Heidi, “is to make a batch of cupcakes and set up a decorating table where party guests can decorate their cupcake with pink icing, hundreds and thousands, mini pink m&ms and more. The kids will love it!”