It's a Jolly Holiday with Olivia

It gives me so much pleasure to share with you these images from my daughter's recent 7th birthday. Thank you to Amy Atlas for sharing this party with you all.

This year Olivia asked if she could have a tea party to celebrate her birthday. After much discussion it was decided we would host a Mary Poppins Jolly Holiday Tea Party with a group of her closest friends.

I have a few thank you's I would like to make before I show you the photos.

To Loralee Lewis for designing the most beautiful paperie including invitations, banners, drink bottle labels, thank you tags, straw flags and cupcake toppers I've ever seen. Loralee's work is original, darling and beautifully presented. Thank you Loralee for everything - it was practically perfect!

I need to thank Leanne Stamatellos for capturing the day so well. Each and every detail was documented. Leanne, as always you do an amazing job. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

To Jodie Randolph-Birch for arranging the beautiful blooms and her help on the day.

To Michelle Winson my wonderful neighbour who sewed the tablecloths and chair sashes.

I have to say this is the most enjoyable party I've ever hosted. The children AND adults had an absolute ball. The little ones were transported into another time and place, they didn't stop smiling all afternoon. It is very very satisfying when you receive text messages from the guests thanking you for inviting them to the best party they have ever been to.

I popped open a bottle of bubbles just as everyone arrived, downed a glass and jumped straight on the tea cup ride!

Penguins were kindly borrowed from Addie & Me. Thank you Shelby & Caroline.

Invitations Loralee Lewis

Costume by Miss Em

Water proof drink labels & straw flags Loralee Lewis

Straws Sharnel Dollar Designs

Tea Set Favours with thank you tags by Loralee Lewis

Custom made carousel dessert table by Sharnel Dollar Designs. Available for hire in the Brisbane area.

Vintage pink Hull pottery from my own collection

Mosser milk glass cake stands available here

Custom cupcake toppers by Loralee Lewis

Milk glass cake stands available here

Concept and styling by Sharnel Dollar Designs

Umbrellas, tablecloths, chair sashes all available for hire.

Pink and blue tea cups available here.

Pink teapot available for sale here. Flowers arranged my Jodie at W.edding & Co.

Glass Jar available here. Macarons from Authentic French Macarons (the best!)

Blue teapot available here.

Stunning carousel horse from Addie & Me

Penguin Making was provide by Ted E. Boutique mobile teddy bear making. They can be contacted on 0415 049 499.

Toffee Apples were from Designer Toffee Apples

I purchased the flower cart from Shoppe with Lily

I painted it and attached the beautiful banner from Loralee Lewis.

The mint green riser is a piece of foam I had cut to size and painted myself.

Catering by In a Pickle. Always the most delicious food and with wonderful service.

Kite making kits were purchased from Kite Magic. The kids absolutely loved them and they fly really well. This is a great activity that gets the kids moving and is not too expensive either.

Cake made lovingly by me! The flavour was neapolitan.

Scalloped treat boxes available here.

Thank you tags by Loralee Lewis.