In about three weeks my first-born child turns three years old. Apart from the fact I can’t believe it, I cannot get over the fact that he is SO INTO THE WHOLE PARTY THING.
I thought I would be able to get away with a big party for at least another year but there is NO CHANCE.
He has been talking about it incessantly, the cake he wants, the games he will play, as well as talking about who he wants there (‘JoshyandViviandLilyandJakeandAlfieandDannyandJudeh.’)
As his little sister is almost exactly two years younger (by a week!), this is probably his first and last party alone.
But I don’t want a character themed party, I want something stylish. Is that really selfish? I probably shouldn’t be thinking about the aesthetics of party decor for a 3-year old, should I?
Having had a little look though, I am delighted to report there are lots of lovely sites catering to shallow mums like me who want everything to look pretty.
Here are some of my top finds. I will post about the actual party after it has happened.
Wish me luck!
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*Please let me know if you know of any other stylish places to go for kids party wear.
Comments ( 4 )
mama london
i so get your excitement to make it stylish, i’ve lived through a few girls parties now, and have learnt loads along the way.
— a few thoughts, — make a lot less food that you think — ideally same colour balloon for everyone, so the kids dont throw a tantrum for the blue/pink ones ! — you can do the face painting yourself, or get a friend to do it, and a few tattoos (saves £££ on hiring someone) — 50% of people are a little late — try and keep it small, as the kids get less tired out — a bubble machine & some disco music is a good start — stagger the opening of the presents — assign someone to take loads of photos, you will be too busy, and people like a job — if you dont want to do party bags do a book & lolly
— have you got an idea for a cake ? we often make a huge choc one, and decorate with loads of different sweets, or we give everyone a cupcake with a lolly sticking in it
notonthehighstreet does cute party stuff
paperchase is handy too
cox and cox
petra boase.com
mylittleday.fr
carousel-carousel.com
i have a pinterest folder with party food ideas, take a look
exciting times xo
Erica
Wow! Thanks Sian! Loads of advice here!
Sadie
These look mega fun! Just need to be sure you have room for them!
http://www.bakerandmaker.com/products/giant-3ft-balloons-various-colours
I have still managed to avoid one – the next one is just under a year away now, I don’t think i’m going to get away with it for a fourth year… i’m pinning and planning already – and it needs to suit a boy and a girl, lots to think about!
Erica
LOVE them! Pinning makes everything much easier to organise!