A fairy party...

Well its taken me all week to start this post and a few bloggy friends have asked how Louise's party went so though I had better get moving. It ended up being quite an event and once again there never seems enough time to take any decent photos so this is the best of the lot.
I love entertaining and really at the moment the kids birthdays are the only excuse I really have. Louise and I made all the decorations and boy was it fun setting up her fairy princess kingdom.
I am still sweeping up rogue glitter 8 days later. She said it was her best day ever so it was probably all worth it.

~A FEW THANK YOUS~

Of course I didn't do it all by myself and wanted to take this opportunity to thank some amazing businesses out there in the handmade community.

First off the fabulosly tallented Cathie from Melbourne Epicure for making the beautiful fairy cake topper and cupcake fondant toppers. Thank you so much - Lou is in awe of her fairy and is most treasured. I'm so sorry I didn't do it justice by making a cake to match - Lou really really wanted icecream cake for the day so icecream cake it was.
Also, I got the scalloped circles I used in the decorating from A Scrap of Paper on Craftumi - Kerri was very helpful and I practically had my custom order the next next day.

I found Party Hire for Kids on facebook - Sue did an amazing job on the balloons she delivered and it was great to be able to have child sized table and chairs.

 

A friend of mine has recently started up a fantastic handmade sweets business with her friend and I was dying to have an excuse to order something. 

Susie made me a custom order of the MOST delicious pinwheel cookies ever. Seriously the hubby and I actually fought over the last one left. You must check out their facebook page. The cakes they have been making are stunning -  but you can order anything from a multi leveled ruffle cakes, cupcakes and gorgeous petit fours. I wish I had ordered more! 

 

You can find them on facebook here but be careful not to drool on your keyboard when you look at the photos...

Louise was lucky enough to have a very special visitor by the name of "Ms. Fairy Floss" all the way from Fairy land, attend her day ~ she really was remarkable. Lou got a beautiful letter in the mail from her a few days before the party and her facepainting skills were wonderful. Having an entertainer for the 20+ kids was the best idea ever and really took the pressure off. It was so nice to actually have a bit of time to enjoy the day.

Also thank you to Louise's lovely Aunties, Nonna and friends that helped her mum on the day too.

Four today...

Happy Birthday sweet one!!

I can't believe today you are 4...

Boy it has gone so quickly - you are turning into such a delightful young girl. 

At the moment craft is your thing - you spend all afternoon, cutting, sticking, pasting and drawing. Your creations surprise us - butterflies and presents and what ever else you can come up with.

 You have been writing your name perfectly for most of the year and have now moved onto practising the rest of the alphabet. We have watched your drawings go from lines and circles to perfect little people in dresses with fingers, eyelashes, and matching jewellery. You love your friends - such a little social bunny. Even when your home alone you call them on your "iphone" to see how they are or you play elaborate games with Lucy your imaginary friend.

You have a sensitive little heart and you hate when I'm mad at you... it hurts my feelings you say. 

You are a wonderful big sister and love to make Evie giggle. 

You have developed a love for dresses, parties, princesses and all things pink.

We love you Lulu ~ have a very special day!

Getting my craft on...

My poor neglected blog .... Oh how I miss you. Most times I sit down to write post  a little cry comes from the baby's room. Catnapping and blogs don't really mix I'm afraid.
However, Friday mornings is my little break from the monster preschooler so the house seems calmer and bubs can usually get a bigger nap. Today I indulged in a little crafting....  how cute is this?

I have a few to make but this was my first attempt.  I'm sure it will look so much better sitting on the cake I am yet to make. It's about to be birthday season around here and you know how much I love birthday craft. Hopefully I will be able to get some decent posts this year.

 For the ultimate in cuteness cake bunting you must head over to Twirling Betty's Made it store or if your willing to give it a go she has made a tutorial here in her fantastic blog !!

Happy weekend everyone!

We're back...

Here is a few holiday snaps from our amazing holiday in Hamilton Island. What a stunning part of this fabulous country and The Great Barrier Reef ~ WOW!! We thoroughly enjoyed EVERY moment and Louise was in her element - pool, beach, friends, food and lots of laughs. I celebrated a Birthday there, held a baby Koala, ate amazing food (did not COOK for the whole week) and really, really relaxed. A highlight would definitely be the seaplane we took to the Great barrier reef and then dropped us on most beautiful beach I have ever seen to play for a while (truly a one in a lifetime dream moment).

Its so sad to come home and see the devastation mother nature has thrown Queensland and my heart and thoughts are with the people this is affecting as I type.

If you feel as helpless as I do why not join in with a number of Auctions and fundraising efforts currently underway in both the blogging and crafting community around Oz.

Here are a few links for you....

Sunny Mummy Project Shine

Handmade Kids and Rudy and the dodo Flood Appeal 

OZ Material Girls Auction 

That Vintage Facebook Auction 

Pocket Carnival ~ softies for Qld flood relief

QLD Flood Relief

Lets hope the deluge ends soon!!

To my sweet little one

Happy 2nd Birthday!