RAINBOW CAKE

This gorgeous rainbow cake would go beautifully with our Happy Hippie Party....

See more photos and instructions at http://www.hostessblog.com/2009/02/fabulous-rainbow-cake-tutorial/

HAPPY HIPPIE PARTY (NATURE OR ECO PARTY)

Well, it's virtually the end of the month, and I still have two party packs to feature...

Today we will take a close look at the Happy Hippie Party (so you will just have to hold your breath for the final profile in November).

If you child whittles away the hours talking to the animals and filling his or her face with dirt, then this might be the party pack for you...

Here are some tips and suggestions to compliment your I LOVE PARTIES Happy Hippie Party Pack:

• Ask your guests to dress in their best retro gear. How adorable are these retro inspired little dresses from Pink Chicken in New York??

Photo from celebrity-babies.com

• Use native seedlings as table decorations.

• Put some rustic pencils/crayons or natural wood necklaces/bracelets/toys in your I LOVE PARTIES favour bags.

Available from fairtradingfaerie.co.uk.

• Hit Ikea to find some funky Swedish food and tablewares.
  

All products found on Ikea.com - available in Australia.

• Create make-shift tents out of sheets and scatter some cushions on the floor, or buy one of the gorgeous I LOVE PARTIES cardboard cubby houses that the kids can decorate themselves.

Photos found on Sam's Notebook from Juju books.

• Decorate the party area with paper chains (use newspaper) and fabric strip banners (handmade and included in your I LOVE PARTIES party pack).

Photos from Sam's Notebook from Juju books

• Serve up some fresh smoothies, veggies and dip and fruit skewers. You can also create yummy edible “creatures” (there are lots of gorgeous kid-friendly recipes online). See, for example, the Creepy Caterpillar recipe at http://www.freshfoodkids.com.au/kids/eat/fun-food-recipes/creepy-caterpillar/
  
• Try activities like sack races, a scavenger hunt through the garden, or a craft activity such as decorating mini terracotta pots (send guests home with a seedling to plant in their creation).

Photo from www.the-picnic-site.com

WELCOME TO I LOVE PARTIES!

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WELCOME TO I LOVE PARTIES!

We are so glad to finally be online at http://www.iloveparties.com.au/...

I LOVE PARTIES offers handmade and vintage inspired party supplies. We sell complete party packs, but you can also make your own themed party by purchasing individual products from our range.

Our products are mostly reuseable and /or biodegradable. You can add personal touches to your I LOVE PARTIES selection to create a fabulous event.

Themes currently offered are:

Happy Hippie Party

Garden Tea Party

Vintage Circus Party

Pink Carousel Party

Vintage Racing Car Party

Retro Surf Party

1950s-inspired Baby Party

If you would like to suggest a theme for I LOVE PARTIES, or if if there are any beautiful (but affordable) products that you think would make great additions to our existing party themes, please let us know here.

I LOVE PARTIES was born out of our eternal struggle to find anything other than "factory" party supplies for our kids' parties. We love homemade parties and would love to hear about your own homemade parties, particularly the creative ways that you incorporate I LOVE PARTIES products. Send us your photos to share with the world (wide web) and party makers looking for inspiration online.

Until next time...

I LOVE PARTIES xx oo

PS A big thanks to Jill from http://www.shutterbubs.com/ for all the beautiful photos.