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Party Decor Tips from Real-Life Parties

Posted on July 8, 2010
decorate your stands for the dessert table

decorate your stands for the dessert table

Many readers got in touch lately about the party they did. You can feel Amy Atlas inspirations in every one of their dessert table. I decided to illustrate event design tips that are worth stealing from their party photos. I selected two kids birthdays and one bridal shower.

Pool Party for a  5 years old

Maureen of Anders Ruff Custom Designs did a pool party for the 5th birthday of her son. Make it easy to coordinate everything by selecting a palette widely available in store. Green and blue are hot this summer. And both represent the hues of ocean water. This was a great choice. Maureen uses the blue for boys and the green for girls.

dessert table and lunch served in a sand pail

She used toys as lunch containers. She put the lunch bag into a sand pail personalized with the name of each kid. This is a good idea also if some of your lunch bags are for kids with dietary constraints. A pail made it easy for the kids to carry their lunch and after they have a toy to play with.

make it easy to coordinate everything by selecting a palette widely available in store

She designed the banner, the party circles and all the labels. She sells those on Etsy. One thing that elevates her dessert table is the fact that she wrapped the boxes / stands. A mix of gift wrapping papers and ribbons is all you need to make an impact. You can read of the details and see more photos on her blog.

More Ideas

be original with how you serve your food

Be original with how you serve the food. For a green and white bridal shower, Mandy of Everyday Obsession tied the spoon to the tumbler glass. It feels special and it is practical.

one favor tag design per popcorn flavor

Add variety with your labels. Kristina at Modern Frills has one favor tag design done for each flavor of her popcorn take-home bags. It’s Kim from TomKat Studio who designed the party invitations, cupcake toppers, and labels.

SOURCING:
+ Custom Matching Party Logos for cupcake toppers, address labels, favor tags, stickers by Anders Ruff $7.50 USD
+ Custom Happy Birthday Banner Design by  Anders Ruff $15

An ex-lifestyle and entertaining expert and UX designer who became a STEAM educator. At Bidouilleurs, I helped kids aged 5-12 become inventors and makers. An innovative mom who cares about gender equality and to get more girls and boys interested in STEM/STEAM.

  • KimVallee
    July 8, 2010 at 12:56

    Party Decor Tips from Real-Life Parties and one featured labels from @tomkatstudio http://kim.tl/c6ejC7

    This comment was originally posted on Twitter

  • chezjulesTV
    July 8, 2010 at 13:11

    Dans la section #je ne sais pas comment elle fait & #j’adore ce glamour instantané que je ne saurais jamais faire… http://fb.me/DfrBIWek

    This comment was originally posted on Twitter

  • TheHipHostess
    July 8, 2010 at 13:15

    Check out the ribboned Tumblers! ~ RT @KimVallee Party Decor Tips from Real-Life Parties and labels from @tomkatstudio http://kim.tl/c6ejC7

    This comment was originally posted on Twitter

  • Maureen
    July 9, 2010 at 20:19

    Thank you so much for posting my party! I LOVE your site so much!!!
    Maureen from Anders Ruff Custom Designs

  • Porschia
    August 24, 2010 at 01:28

    What size are those bags you used and where’d you get them? want to do popcorn favors for a baby shower