Archive for the 'Dinner Parties' Category

Choc Top Ice Cream Cones with Sprinkles

Saturday, April 7th, 2012

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Out and about today, I suddenly had a hankering for an old fashioned ice cream choc top.  The kids adore sprinkles, so it dawned on me that we could attempt making choc top ice cream cones with sprinkles… well, the results were outstanding!  What a way to start the sugar-rush this Easter!
Makes 6 delicious ice [...]

Personalise Your Wedding or Party Decorations

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

Make your wedding day or party completely unique to you with the extensive range of personalised decorations at Australia’s number one online party shop, Pink Frosting.  Here you will find a huge range of customised wedding decorations, lanterns, luminaria, vases, personalised dance floor decorations and decals and so much more to help you create your own [...]

Valentine’s Day Dinner Party Shoot

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

I’m in the middle of planning two big shoots for Pink Frosting, Australia Entertains and our partner sites overseas and today I went shopping for all of the goodies for the shoots.  I wanted to share with you the gorgeous items I scored at Pink Frosting’s online wedding shop for the red heart bridal shower [...]

Happy Australia Day!

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Wishing everyone a patriotic and fun-filled Australia Day today. Here’s what my backyard looks like today – twisties, lamingtons, beer on ice and the BBQ ready to cook for many friends.  The perfect Aussie backyard party.

Happy Celebrating!
Kathryn

Tips for Perfect Parties on a Budget

Monday, January 24th, 2011

I remember a time when a few cheap balloons from the supermarket and a store bought sponge cake were enough to signify a party.  These days it’s very different and that is a great thing.  We’re becoming more creative with our party themes, favours and decorations and we’re celebrating in style!  As it’s not unusual [...]

Table Numbers with Individual Style

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

For weddings and special events where you have more than a couple of tables, it’s a good idea to help your guests find where they are sitting with table numbers.  Now, these decorative elements can be neglected and look very drab if you simply say to your venue – go ahead and use those plastic [...]

Christmas Decorating Trends 2010

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

I’m predicting that Australian families will be celebrating their Christmas in 2010 with a return to the sparkling rhapsody of Christmastimes past – a nod to traditional colours of red, green and gold or sparkling Aussie beach and country colours of sand, icy blues, and shimmering eucalypt greens.  With Christmas just 50 days away, many [...]

Vampire Themed Dinner Party

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Just about everyone has Vampire fever!  And we’re never more motivated by gore than at Halloween.  I found this amazing dinner party idea by Courtney from Pizzazzerie via Hostess Blog.  This is a brilliant adult Halloween weekend dinner party theme for us Aussies who don’t get so into pumpkin carving.  Love it!

Read on for more hauntingly [...]

Which Witch is Which Halloween Party Theme Ideas

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

Halloween in Australia is a much different experience than our friends have in America.  We don’t have a tradition of trick or treating (although you might be lucky enough to live in an apartment complex or street that organises a safe trick or treating adventure for kids), so the best way to have all the [...]

Passion for Fashion Clothes Swapping Party

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Spring has sprung and it’s time to clean out your wardrobe for the Summer season ahead and gather your fellow fashionistas for an afternoon tea with a difference!  Ask your friends to bring along their unwanted clothes and accessories for a clothes swapping party.  You’ll enjoy a fun afternoon with friends, and you may even find some fabulous [...]

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