Event Spaces

I've been thinking about 'event spaces' alot lately and recently attended an event for an ultra hip friend of mine for her 30th.  They transformed their business warehouse into a sleek and modern party venue for the night complete with blue spot lighting and hanging white lanterns - very cool.

This got me thinking that any venue can be turned into something special.  There are some brilliant purpose built event venues around like 'Lightspace' that I stumbled upon and found its in the same town as me!

Can't you just picture a gorgeous wedding reception or funky 21st in this space!  I must must must plan an event at this venue as the opportunities to create something amazing here are endless!

Even though i'm now ranting about this venue (please contact me if you have a sudden urge to hold an event here!), a lovely backyard party or simple park brunch can be just as special and with those individual touches, can create memories for that special guest.

Liebster Blog Award

So my lovely friend Jo from Haus-stylish was recently awarded the Liebster Blog award for blogs with under 200 followers and has so kindly passed this award onto my little blog.  Thank you Jo!  I'm not sure if there may of been an underlying reason to get me inspired to post (as i've been rather slack so this worked!) or because we joined this blog world together (with another good friend Kel from Gone to Yoga) and value what each other does.

It's been an interesting start to 2012 for my little event business with a few smaller events and a larger one still to come in the very near future!  I'm feeling very excited about what my small event company could become by the end of next year (yes i have a 2yr plan to get this baby launched) and am so lucky to have some fabulous people around me to help me achieve this dream.

Now the conditions of this little award are that I must post my 5 favourite blogs with under 200 followers....

These 5 bloggers then must follow the below conditions:

* Copy and Paste the Award on your Blog

* Link back to the Blogger who gave you the Award

* Pick your 5 favourite Bloggers with under 200 followers who you think deserve to be recognised and leave a comment on their Blog letting them know they have won the Award

* And hope the 5 chosen Bloggers will continue to share the Blog Award love.

So here we go..................................

1. Joy and Me

I stumbled upon Lisa's blog a few weeks ago and am amazed at what she is achieving for not only herself but for charity.  She is an extremely passionate blogger with a big heart and has established a brilliant charity in Australia called 'Icing Smiles'.  Icing Smiles provides custom celebration cakes and other treats for critically ill children in the hope that they may provide something 'bright' in their lives.  Lisa - your doing such an amazing things for so many families!

2. In A Pickle

Esther and her team at In A Pickle provide an amazing array of lunch yummies each day.  As well as providing delicious sandwiches, salads and gorgeous cakes and slices, In A Pickle will also cater for any function from a picnic for 4 through to a wedding for 200.  Esther is a passionate soul with the ability to juggle just about anything.  Thanks for all your devine food over the last few years Esther!


3. Moonlight and Whimsy

Megz from Moonlight and Whimsy is the fun and creative owner of Moonlight and Whimsy.  Just recently taking over the reigns of this gorgeous business, Megz provides paper lanterns of all styles for parties and events.  Megz has recently helped provide loads of lanterns for a very special event I have coming up and I can't wait to show you the results once i've finished this event.  Head on over to Moonlight and Whimsy to create a very special ambience for your next event!

4.  Charcoal Interiors

Charcoal Interiors is a sexy little blog run by 3 Brisbane gals who operate a furniture and interior design studio in Fortitude Valley.  As well as providing us with gorgeous designs, they post about food and cocktail recipes, travel and style in the city.  A great read for those in the Brisbane circle!

5.  Little People's Linen

Little People's Linen is a boutique children's shop in Coorparoo, Brisbane.  The owner, Mel, has a well stocked store of gorgeous interior products for babies and kids.  Her blog is a refreshing mix of advice, fun and cute postings on different children's interior products.  Head on over to Little People's Linen for some very sweet designs!

Black & White Chic Wedding

My baby sister was married to her childhood sweetheart over the weekend and I was lucky enough to be able to create a lolly buffet for her.  Love you Steph - you were the most beautiful bride x

Instagram Inspiration

I've been inspired by a good friend of mine who has taken on a little happiness project by taking photos each day to be more aware of daily life and to capture each moment.  It's the little things that mean so much so I just had to post some latest pics (of course they are instagramed) of my 2 gorgeous boys who continue to suprise and amaze me each day...love you both to bits.

Directions

I'm back....... and with full anticipation and excitement for the year ahead.  I have been making some major decisions over the last few months (hence the non-posting) as to whether I pursue the events business, tackle some more study (I can hear my husband groaning already) or be satisfied with my stay-at-home mummy status for awhile longer.

The verdict.....I'm taking on some big event styling jobs this year and I'm also considering launching a little wedding and events hire company which will support my styling business.  I'm so very excited about it and hope you'll continue on my journey with me.  My first big event of the year is my sister's wedding which is next weekend.  My little addition to the reception is the planning and organisation of a lolly buffet.  It will be a display of black and white sweets and i've enjoyed putting it together so much that I will offer this option to my future clients.

Whatever you are doing this year......i hope you embrace it and enjoy every minute of this precious life.

Glamourous 40th

And here it is.......the reason why my blog posts have been few and far between lately is due to my biggest job of the year.  I was fortunate enough to be asked to organise and style a 40th birthday for a gorgeous lady who wanted a glamourous event in her backyard for 70 close family and friends.

The invitations were created and sent out months in advance, funiture was chosen and booked and decorations were made or carefully chosen.

I managed to pick up some amazing peonies on the morning of the event at the Brisbane Flower Markets which really set off the rest of the colours. 

I had so much fun putting this party together and couldn't of had a more relaxed and wonderful client to work with.  Thanks Lou & Pat for allowing me to take over your house for the day, I hope you had a wonderful night! x

Thank you to Roberta from Green and Bloom Flowers for the loan of the beautiful drinks dispenser which held homemade lemonade, Trina from Trina's Cakes and Cookies and my lovely friend Jo from Hausstylish for giving me a hand on the day to hang all the decor.

Beach Party Time

I'm thrilled to finally post up some photos and details of my son, Owen's 5th birthday party.  It was featured today on Amy Atlas's blog and you can view it here:

http://blog.amyatlas.com/2011/11/surfs-up-guest-dessert-feature-2/

The kids had a ball sliding down a huge water slide and then chowing down on some fish n chips served in bamboo cones.  Thank you to my suppliers who provided some of the amazing details to make this party what it was!

Cookies by Trina at Trina's Custom Cakes
Printables by Sarah at Chachkedesigns
Cake and Event Styling by Me