The Party Dress Issue 2 - OUT NOW!

For those of you who love to entertain you must read the latest issue of The Party Dress magazine.

I'm very proud to be featured again this issue. Be sure to check out my Summer Lunch on page 29. My love of pink and navy heavily influenced my colour palette. It's so fresh and fun!

The striking tablecloth, napkins, placemats and napkin rings were all purchased from Jessie Lauren.

Thank you Kelly for asking me to be apart of your beautiful magazine. I'm looking forward to seeing it in print very soon.

If you would like help creating a fabulous party of your own contact me about our event styling services. You can also purchase many items I use in my parties here.

Roses (are they difficult to grow?)

Hi everyone, how was your weekend? Mine was lovely and long. Got lots done around the house and started making props for two very special birthday parties coming up in July.

I did take some time to smell the roses. And what beautiful roses they were.

On Thursday evening I was lucky enough to be invited to a friends home and she offered for me and another friend to cut our very own roses! These all came from one garden! I haven't stopped staring at them and smelling them all weekend.

I've now got this crazy notion that I may even start my own little rose garden. Are any of my readers rose gardeners? Are they hard to grow and look after? Any information would be much appreciated.

All images Sharnel Dollar

Sale time

We have just listed a heap of beautiful items at crazy prices. Click here to view our sale.

Gourmet Family Picnic

Yesterday morning Southbank Corporation officially opened River Bend, Brisbane's newest riverfront recreational greenspace at Southbank.

I was asked by KDPR to create a gourmet family picnic to showcase how this space can be utilised.

The Honourable Anna Bligh MP Premier of Queensland was there to give her seal of approval to this beautiful outdoor space. There is even a little beach for you to arrive via kayak if you are so inclined.

In keeping with the Premiers Healthy Eating policy we served a delicious homestyle menu of:

• Zesty creamy chicken with avocado and rocket cibata
• Beetroot, sweet potato, chickpea and balsamic onion salad
• Organic museli and raspberry yoghurt served in individual jars
• Maui Muffins made with pineapple, apple, carrot, walnuts and shredded coconut.
• Fresh fruit

Thank you to Esther from In A Pickle for helping with the menu selections. I cannot recommend In A Pickle more highly for your next function.

All images Sharnel Dollar for Sharnel Dollar Designs

If you would like help creating a fabulous party of your own contact me about our event styling services. You can also purchase many items I use in my parties here.

Butterfly and Bee Party

I have been waiting for the opportunity to use these delightful printables designed by Style Me Gorgeous for months now.

When my cousin Paula reminded me that her daughter's birthday was coming up I jumped at the chance to help with the party.

I was able to reuse some props used in previous parties. You might remember the crates from William's Pinwheel Party and the butterfly balls from Olivia's Enchanted Woodlands party.

The little jars filled with custard and jelly reminded me of honey pots. You can find them at Bread Top filled with milk custard in the fridge section.

If you would like to purchase SMG's Butterfly and Bee printables collection simply click here.

The delicious cupcakes where from The Lemony Cupcake. Thank you for last minute delivery Coby!

If you would like help creating a fabulous party of your own contact me about our event styling services. You can also purchase many items I use in my parties here.