YOUR CHANCE TO WIN...

Just a reminder about the competition we are currently running for this divine vintage wooden advent calendar (mine is already being proudly displayed at home) valued at AUD100...

You have until Sunday 21 November to submit party pics for your chance to win.

It is not a "best party" competition, I am just looking for unique and inspired homemade party ideas, and I want to encourage everyone to share them. Plus you get extra points for ingenuity on a small budget! And they don't have to feature I LOVE PARTIES products.

We have already received a few submissions (which I will start posting shortly - thank you) but we would love to see more...

Please submit your pics to info@iloveparties.com.au and remember that you need to be a Blog follower to be eligible to win.

NEW PRODUCTS IN SHOP

So so so excited to announce some new products that have gone into the shop. I have made a new category for party favours and gifts and have added some super sweet bits and pieces direct from the UK.

Vintage Circus Kids Plasters

Vintage Card Games

Mini Vintage Puzzles

Gorgeous Doiley Packs

I have also added quite a few miscellaneous bits and pieces to complete your parties.

Authentic Vintage Party Blowers

Classic Paper Straws

Authentic Vintage Paper Fans

Muslin Treat Bags

Large Hot Dog Trays

Some fabulous cupcake liners are also going into the shop very shortly, so watch this space...

FAVOURITE HALLOWEEN IDEAS

Some super cute halloween ideas for 2010 (all Martha Stewart from memory)...

and some gorgeous vintage halloween clip art for y'all....

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

A LITTLE OBSESSED...

Just wanted to share a recent obsession of mine - I am absolutely loving the Green Start range from Innovative Kids in the US. Follow this link to see the full range. If you don't live in the US, you will need to find a local stockist or you might need to order through the Book Depository (like I did).

The range includes books, gift wrap, puzzles, flash cards, etc. The environmental messages are gorgeous and each items is made from 98% recycled materials. I love the retro European illustrations/design.

WIN A GORGEOUS VINTAGE ADVENT CALENDAR IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

Follow our blog and submit your party photos by Sunday 21 November for your chance to win this gorgeous vintage wooden advent calendar (valued at AUS $100 specially shipped from the UK becuase I loved it soo much).

That's right, become a blog follower (if you are not already one) and submit your 2010 party photos (see email button to your left) to share all your wonderful decorating, food or other ideas with others. The parties/photos don't have to feature I LOVE PARTIES products. Parties made with love are what we are looking for, and some new and nifty party ideas, regardless of budget.

A WELSH BABY SHOWER

We held a baby shower for our lovely friend Ellen on the weekend.

Her husband is Welsh and she has already picked out a Welsh name for her little boy, so we went with a red, white and green theme.

LITTLE RED HEN

On the weekend, we celebrated my younger sister's Hens Day (Bridal Shower). It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and the champagne was flowing.

For at least the first part of the day, we stuck with the "Little Red Hen" theme (based on the old children's story of the same name), which turned out really well.

Here are some pics...