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Host the Ultimate Garden Party
It’s June, and the weather is hotting up (well a little bit), so it’s time to dust off the BBQ and host a garden party! Whether it’s for family, friends, to celebrate a birthday, or just because, here are my top tips to host the ultimate garden party! Planning is key The key to any successful event is good planning. Before you do anything else, save the date with your guests. Because it won’t be a party without them. Send a save the date card, make a phone call, or send a message – however you do it, just save that date. When you’ve firmed details up, you can send…
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How to theme your Harry Potter party
Can you believe the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was published 25 years ago? Makes you feel old, doesn’t it? But it also means it’s no exaggeration to say that a generation has grown up with Harry Potter, and the army of fans, old and new, is as strong as ever. And I can see why. Because we all need a little bit of magic in our lives, don’t we. That’s why it makes such a fabulous party theme! And the official Harry Potter party merchandise has had a makeover. So it’s the perfect time for me to share my ideas to help you theme…
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How to make Easter bunny napkins
These Easter bunny napkins are sure to brighten up your Easter celebration. They make great table decorations, you can even include them in your Easter egg hunt and they’re a great activity to keep the little ones entertained during the holidays. Press play on the video below for my step-by-step guide, and we can make them together. https://vimeo.com/519017121/bf01e262e6 For more top decoration and party tips, sign up for my free kid’s party planning guide just click here. And to discuss bespoke party ideas, tableware, and decorations for your little one’s birthday drop me a line, I’d love to help!
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Easter Egg Hunt Top Tips
Is it me, or is Easter this year the most anticipated holiday ever?It’s been a long slog through those winter months, hasn’t it? But the clocks have now changed. The days are already feeling longer, so the Easter holiday is actually at the perfect time this year. Because if you’re planning an Easter egg hunt for the little ones’ those extra hours of daylight will come in handy for setting up. And I hate to speak too soon, but the weather forecast’s actually looking ok for Easter at the moment. An outdoor Easter egg hunt is in our sights (unless it snows, of course!)So it seems the perfect time to…
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How to plan an Encanto birthday party
Encanto burst onto the big screen in late 2021 when its colour and magic were very much in need. And it’s proved a popular film with both children and adults alike. So I’m not surprised it’s a party theme I’m frequently asked to provide party supplies for. Sadly, the licensed items on the market are limited to foil balloons at the moment, so how do you plan an Encanto birthday party? It certainly doesn’t mean you have to give up on your idea. It’s an opportunity to get creative. Here are my top tips to help you plan a magical Encanto birthday party for your little one. Where to start?…
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Celebrating Easter at Home
Spring is on the way. And I, for one, am fully embracing it! I’ve already had tulips and daffs on display in the house. And they’re now starting to pop up in the garden too. In fact, it’s the lovely pastel tulip shades that inspired my Easter range this year. You may have noticed I’ve gone full pastel! So if you’re looking to bring a touch of spring magic into your home and wondering how to celebrate Easter with the little ones, check out my 5 top tips below. Say it with flowers Spring flowers are an absolute joy, and they make fabulous decoration. A vase of flowers can instantly…
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What makes a good kid’s party?
Back when Party Box by Design was just an idea, I was sitting at my nephew’s birthday party next to my Dad chatting. We’d literally just finished putting the decorations up before people started arriving. The weather was horrendous that day. We had to dry everything off that we took into the hall where we were holding the party, so it took much longer than we were expecting to set up. But as we were sitting back looking proudly at our hard work, my Dad said to me, “of course, no one actually cares about any of these decorations!”We then both laughed as he remembered what my business idea was.…
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How to make a hanging paper heart decoration
Make a paper heart decoration with your little ones for Valentines this year and then fold it back up and use it again next year.
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Why planning your party logistics is important
I’m on a mission to make your life easier! Because party planning is stressful. But it doesn’t start and end at the decorations and the cake. Don’t get me wrong, those things are super important. But one thing that often gets overlooked is the logistics of running the party. Because that’s not viewed as quite as exciting. Well, I have to disagree with myself there because I actually love that bit! But I was an event logistics manager for years. For most, it’s not as exciting. Here’s why those “boring” logistics are important You don’t name your party bags. At the end of the party, some kids spy them in…
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5 easy ways to make your kid’s party more eco-friendly
Parties don't have to cost the earth. Here are my top 5 eco-friendly party tips.
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Is the thought of party bags stressing you out?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Because planning a party for your little one is a stressful thing. There’s a list of jobs as long as your arm and organising the party bags is pretty much a full-time project in itself! But don’t panic. Help is at hand!
