DESSERT BAR

Previously I posted some "unprofessional" photos of the dessert bar at my sister's wedding. Here are some lovely "professional" pics...

NEW PRODUCTS IN SHOP

Some new products have gone into the shop ...

Carnival Pinball Favours (4 for $2, great price)

Small Kraft Paper Satchels (10 for $1.50, not flat bottomed, very cute)

Red Lanterns ($3 each, I already have some red rice paper lanterns in the shop, but these are a slightly cheaper alternative)

Mini Wooden Pegs (10 for $2.50, for hanging decorations, food labels, sealing party bags etc)

Large Wooden Pegs (10 for $3, for hanging decorations, party bags, etc.)

Mini Easels ($3 each, to be used to prop up table numbers or food tags, etc)

Also, stay tuned for some big developments to the shop soon!

FABULOUS FINDS

You may have seen these before, but they were new to me...

I spotted these mini waffle cones at my local grocer - ideal for kids summer parties!

I have seen pre-made baby gelatos before but I think these are great because you can use them in mini ice-cream stand. Use teaspoons as scoops, let the kids select their flavour of ice-cream (or just stick with vanilla, which everyone likes) and then set up a range of toppings for them to decorate with.

Mmmmm....

AS FEATURED IN...

Lots of I LOVE PARTIES products featured in the Autumn issue of SHOP4kids - on newstands now!

Check out the party products feature from page 170 onwards...

PINK LEMONADE

A friend of mine gave me a bottle of this divine Hansi Pink Lemonade, imported from France, and now I am totally obsessed with it. The bottle is worth the asking price alone. You might be able to find it at your local deli or patisserie....

VALENTINE'S CRAFTS

This is a lovely and simple Valentine's Day craft from MarthaStewart.com that has lots of broader applications - just replace the hearts with any cut out of your choice and you have some lovely, homemade wrapping paper for foody-type gifts or party favours.

Get the instructions HERE

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

LE BALLON ROUGE

Okay, so it has been a VERY long time since I last blogged, but the new baby has arrived and I am now back on deck...

Is there anything more beautiful than a big red balloon??

Pictures from The Red Balloon by A Lamorisse.