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When the world went Poladot Mad - Kate decided to do something fun about... Along came Sambellina - yay!

What prompted you to start Sambellina.....

My philosophy behind starting Sambellina was based on "Why cant I buy ......?" The easiest part about designing for Sambellina, is that I am the customer - I find I get so excited to think about something I would like to buy but can't seem to find it, and then set about creating it.
There is a definite trend towards having parties at home, but there is often quite a bit of pressure involved with pulling it all together. I wanted to offer products that would help to easily add a special touch or stylish twist to home parties but still being affordable.

What would you say is your style ..... ?

I love classic, simple and sweet designs.

What do you use for party inspiration ..... ?

As my children are getting older, I have started to find the things that work and are really easy to arrange and look special without the headaches.

Depending on the age, my children LOVE to be part of the organising "team" and really builds up the excitement. Usually it all starts with the theme (decided by the kids) and invitation (usually decided by me) which then sets the colour scheme. Once you can visualise the colours, food ideas can often flow to tie it all back in.

The internet is an amazing resource these days for party inspiration - both online party stores, and gorgeous party blogs for ideas. My favourite parties are ones that keep the traditional simple elements but look beautiful and children are excited to be at.

Tips for being organised for a party ....

I'm a list person - I tend to imagine in my head exactly how the party will play out and then think about what I need for each step. For some, party planning is a creative joy, but for some it is very stressful.
For me, I think there are only a few things you need to make it just that little bit more special and stress-free.

- Try to avoid the "middle of the night" cake icing disaster. Almost everyone has an icing horror story, so if you can outsource, hide it under Smarties, or use a cupcake tower to relieve some pre-party stress.

- Helium balloons. So effective to easy add to the party atmosphere ( I personally can't get enough of them). Also there is a lot of beautiful bunting available that also quickly sets the party scene.

- Traditional easy to organise games . Musical statues. Pin the 'something' on the 'something'. A bubble machine (you will be amazed how long this will entertain kids, they bounce, dance and laugh for hours under bubbles and will bring out the shyest of kids). Simple easy fun.

- Children love to see anything with their name on - straws with names on it, take home lolly bags, place settings, their initial on a cupcake or party hat, anything.

- Where possible, set out everything so that guests can help themselves. Drinks in an ice bucket, set out glasses, water bottles, or party cups. Serviettes and plates all in one spot. All so that you can have some fun and time to relax too.

- Most of all, ask a willing friend or family member to take lots of happy snaps....it is a memory that will be treasured, even with those icing nightmares.

It is always lovely to see our wares in some of our favourite Magazines... Hot off the News Stands today is the very stylish Shop 4 Kids Magazine.

It has some of the most gorgeous Kiddy products available which I will be letting you know my personal loves in the next couple of days (once I have had enough time to take it all in) but very happy indeed to see many of our gorgeous kids party supplies featured.

The selections are:
Our Polkadot Party theme:
Paper Eskimo Table Runner & Baking Cups
Sambellina Plates & Cups
Paper Eskimo Party Bags

also...

Big Top Napkins and an assortment of Plates and Cups by Paper Eskimo.

Pick up your copy and enjoy seeing some of the most divine fashion labels and quirky products around...

Well what a weekend, we have just finished entertaining our gorgeous family over the weekend and thought you might like an insight into the shopping list for Chloes Party.

We based the party around our gorgeous Bebe Butterfly Party Theme by Paper Eskimo... Pics will be coming soon, but we decorated the table with gorgeous little girls party accessories and also included some lovely crystal glasses, Glass Candle holders and a beautiful Pink Ceramic Cake Stand from Robert Gordon ( it was a hit) Our delicious cake was from none other than the Cheesecake shop and Nanny made delicious Cupcakes using our Paper Eskimo Baking Cups... This year was an intimate family gathering starting in the afternoon on the back lawn followed by a delicious BBQ and the kids finally made it to bed around midnight...( scared to think what time the adults did???)


So, here was my Shopping List for fabulous Kids Party Supplies from Twiggi ofcourse:

1. Paper Eskimo Bebe Butterfly Napkins
2. Sambellina Pink Polkadot Plates
3. Sambellina Pink Polkadot Cups
4. Paper Eskimo Table Runner - Pink Floss
5. Paper Eskimo Candles - Pink Floss
6. Pink Polkadot Lanterns
7. Paper Eskimo Balloons
8. White Table Cover
9. Unicorn Party Game
10. Paper Eskimo Pink Spot Baking Cups

Chloe wore a gorgeous raspberry Oopsy Daisy Baby Pettiskirt and also splashed about in her divine Stella Cove bikini from Design Child....

Ok, so stay posted for the pics and hope everyone had a lovely weekend xx

At Twiggi we pride ourselves on our gorgeous and original Kids Party Ideas!
We have created a fabulous hven for theming and decorating tips that will knock the socks off each and every party guest.

You can use our recipe ideas to set your menu perfectly with drinks, snacks and deserts we have you covered!

Some of the best party theming items can come with just a little imagination... decorating party food is a great place to start. Little picks with flags can colour co-ordinate your or a big glass bowl full of blue or green Jelly with a ladel can be great for either a Pirate or Mermaid Party.

The latest and greatest party trend is dfinitely a buffet... this can be filled with lollies, snacks and room temperature deserts. A buffet will add instant flair to your party area and by serving dishes on unusual glassware you can create a stylish touch all by yourself.

If you are after Celebrity Style Christmas Inspiration... well, you just have to pick up a copy of the current OK! Magazine!!

Ok! Magazine is definitely one of my favourite Mags, so thank you so much for including Twiggi in the Christams Star Style!!

Thrilled to be included are our super gorgeous Red and White Polka Dot Lanterns... Of course they have sold like hotcakes as they are just so beautiful, but we will be back in stock in January for all your very stylish summer Parties!

When Paper Eskimo throws a party well... you know it will be nothing short of fabulous!!

On Thursday Paper Eskimo creators Lama and Michelle hosted an amazingly stylish 5th Birthday Party to celebrate what has been an amazing journey for them. Paper Eskimo is Australia's leading brand of Children's Designer Partyware and now available in over 300 stockists including Twiggi of course!!

Miss Tea Party was chosen as the theme for a delightful Champagne Brunch held in Chaliis Studios in the heart of cosmopolitan Potts Point, Sydney. You can see the gorgeous Paper Eskimo Baking Cups were a focus of the Party and served up delicious mouthwatering treats in style!!

Guests enjoyed socialising on a beautiful summers day and also had the privilege of Cupcake Decorating demonstations from Australia's very own Handi from Planet Cake ( appeared on Master Chef)!!

Happy Birthday Paper Eskimo xx

It was such a gorgeous surprise to open this email from our wonderful customer Stella! It was her beautiful daughters Christening and the most divine style shot EVER have been taken to record the special occasion!

I must say she is so absolutely beautiful and her dark dreamy features compliment our Raspberry Pettiskirt and Rosette perfectly!!

Thanks so much for sharing Stella we are honoured to have you as a Twiggi customer!

Merry Christmas everyone xx

Absolutely the MUST HAVE gift this Christmas is a gorgeous Personalised Stamp by BellaBabe!

At twiggi we are so excited to bring to you our favourite new treasures! Simply choose a picture to suit your favourite little person from our exclusive collection... select your ink colour and let us know the name... voula a gorgeous, stylish gift that everyone will loooove!! xx

I have been obsessed with purses and bags ever since I was a little girl... My dad still tells me nearly everytime we catch up, how I would run around the house collecting things to pop in a bag or purse... Family friends and neighbours would always pass on their pre-loved purses to me, as they new about my addiction !

I have quite happily passed the same obsession onto my 2 children Chloe and Cooper ( yep, Coops too loves his bags and wallets, shoving them full of cars and what not...)

It is with great excitement I stumbled accross the gorgeous handmade purses from Jojobi Designs and I just had to share them with you!! We think they make great pressies and Jojo has offered all Twiggi friends Free Post when you mention how you found her!!

Quickly rush over and check them out as I am sure they will be gone as quick as I can say Merry Christmas ( nearly that quick anyway!!)

Enjoy xx

So happy to stumble accross the fabulous online store - Little Billies.

Our house is in complete chaos some days and juggling work , kinder, social comitments can some days be chaotic.

I would like to show off a great product available from Little Billies that will make the mornings in any crazy house seem blissful,

Introducing Mornings:

My Morning Routine Chart
This Morning Routine Chart provides parents with a fun and structured approach to the morning. A great teaching tool for young children who are just starting to learning the routine of the morning and a great visual reminder for school-aged children as they learn to take on the responsibility for themselves.

Benefits
Whether you are a relaxed, easygoing type of parent who likes to keep things flexible and spontaneous, or love to be super-organised and stick to a pretty tight schedule, some routine is good for all children and families. A good routine caters for the needs of family members and fits well with other priorities. (source: www.raisingchildren.net.au)

Chart details
The chart is two, 29 x 11 cm sized magnets (so that you can have one upstairs or downstairs or in the kitchen and a bedroom). It comes personalised with the child's name, gender and colour preference. It includes 24 activity magnet-stickers, this is made up of tasks that are typical of a families routine.

24 magnets including:
bag in the car, breakfast, blank, brush hair, brush teeth, clothes ready, devotions, dressed, make bed, morning job, pack bag, pack lunch, pyjamas, shoes & socks, sun screen on, toilet trip, underwear, up on time, wash face, wash up.

3 x 'ready for the day magnets' that are the perfect reward tying in with the My Reward Chart.