CUPCAKES AND COOKIES

Well, we have searched high and low for cookie and cupcake inspiration for your I LOVE PARTIES party selections...below are just a few of our favourites. There are some incredibly talented cookie and cupcake makers out there!

Vintage Racing Party

L to R: Kylie Lambert (LeCupcake) on Flickr.com, specialcakes/tracey on Flickr.com., and IrresistableDesserts on Flickr.com.

Pink Carousel Party

L to R: Cake from Ponypartyideas.com and cookies from coppergifts.com

See also:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetcakeomine/4009390579/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tisacakes/2399200065/

Vintage Circus Party

L to R: Cupcakes from Marie'sShots on Flickr.com. cookies from Creative Cookies on Flickr.com.

Happy Hippie Party

L to R: Cake by BravabravaMariosa on Flickr.com. Cookies by Frippy on Flickr.com

Retro Surf Party

L to R: Cakes by Kika'sCupcakes on Flickr.com and cookies by onecutecookie.net

Garden Tea Party

L to R: Cakes by CarmenAbercrombie on Flickr.com. Cookies from Whipped Bakeshop on flickr.com

50s Baby Party

Cake by Kathyscreativecakes.net.

See also these beautiful cakes (trust me, worth clicking through):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32168850@N05/3432568059/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/staunchthrowback/3700525394/

AN I LOVE PARTIES VINTAGE CIRCUS PARTY

In May this year, my son and I had a combined Christening and 1st Birthday (him) and 30th Birthday (me...obviously). He and I share a Birthday which means double the party fun for the next couple of years (while I can still get away with it).

The theme was vintage circus - the perfect theme to cover all age groups.

The room was decorated with colourful banners, vintage circus posters and a "homemade" big top (long strips of calico and lots of red paint!).

The tables were decorated with red and white striped table runners, tin toys, circus megaphones and bunches of red, yellow, blue, green and white balloons.

Brown kraft paper favour bags were decorated with variety of ribbons and filled with old fashioned lollies (including large jaffas, sherbet bombs, bananas, bullseyes, conversation hearts and lollipops) and some red "Admit One" tickets.

We set up a fairy floss, peanut and popcorn stand for people to help themselves. The peanut and popcorn bags were from etsy.

We had the meal catered, and it was a lovely BBQ with fresh salads and bread. I printed signs for the "Big Top Bar" and "Big Top Buffet". The kids ate fairy bread, cheese sandwiches and cupcakes with clown toppers and drank ice cream sodas.

I found a beautiful vintage clown doll on eBay that I propped up on the cake table.

Almost all the supplies for this party are now available at I Love Parties (http://www.iloveparties.com.au/).

It was a brilliant day and I had a great time organising it. I just hope everyone had as nice time...

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.