Paper Fruit Pouches

These are really cute paper pouches to serve your guests in. A few simple folds of paper and you're ready to roll 'em out. For the how-to click here.

"For each cup, start with one sheet each of glassine and parchment paper. Cut whichever sheet will form the inside of the cup to 9 1/2 inches square; cut the other to 10 inches square. Center the small sheet on top of the large sheet, and attach in center with a piece of double-sided tape."

Inspired By Lights

I keep meeting clients who want nothing to have to do with lights, for them flowers is what makes an event look fabulous. It's true, flowers can lift the face of any event no matter how big or small (ask our local caterers who copy Preston Bailey unashamedly and by copy I mean photocopy to the tee! I went to one of the very top ones and in a conversation asked him who designs his florals and very proudly was told, "I do", with this oh-so accomplished smile, and I point out how they are exactly like Preston Bailey's and on being caught he takes out PB's book and says, "this is the bible." *facepalm*). 

The so-called bible - own it and you can be the best caterer (notice how I don't say event/creative planner) there is in Karachi.

Continuing on, lights can be used in so many effective and glamourous ways that it will boggle your mind. Most of the time clients can't visualise when I tell them this, so I researched a few example to help you understand the power of lights, lights, light!

 Preston Bailey's genius (I bet it's in the bible)

This is from an Indian movie. 

And this is from an American TV show (I forget which)

Harry Potter inspired. Just for fun!

Kink and Pink - Bachelorette Party

The night before last I went to a hen's party, and may I say God bless our trips to other countries (in this case UK) that provide us with adorable and convenient decor. It made me think, what about people who can't get things from abroad in time? Can't fly in the cute martini glass confetti, shot glass necklaces, funkay eyewear et al.

God bless DIY and event planners (ahem).

There is nothing our blessed country can't do x2 better and x10 cheaper [insert victorious laugh].

One thing to remember for a bachelorette party: Kink and Pink go hand in hand.

Having said that there still needs to be a theme that is individually yours. From the plethora of ideas, I'm showing you girls a peek into one.

It's Sex and the City inspired. So think like them. Decorate shoes, use rhinestones, feathers, buckles, belts... go wild!









Don't forget to include fun games!

Paint Swatch Chandelier for any occasion

{Step 1} You’ll need a whole bunch of paint swatches in your desired colours (seriously, emphasis on the whole bunch part). I picked a variety of blush, pink and red hues so I could get a fancy ombre look to my chandelier but I can only imagine how many different looks you could go for with your own chandelier. Using a scalloped paper punch you’ll need to punch about 40 -60 swatches into little medallions. Keep the medallions divided by colours in little saucers or cups like below.

(Don't fret if you don't have the fancy paper cutter. The alternative is cutting circles with a zigzag scissor. Take 2-3 papers together and start cutting!)

{Step 2} I bought my lamp shade (my chandelier base) from Lowes for about 5 bucks. Using an Exacto knife and super sharp metal scissors I carefully cut apart the fabric lamp shade, peeling away the pieces until the metal parts were as exposed as possible. When picking out a lamp shade I tried to pick out one where the bottom diameter is much smaller than the top. This will make your layers of paint swatch medallions hang better and thus look much better when the final product is done.

{Step 3} Lay out your paint medallions, coloured side down, in the desired order. Tape down a long piece of coloured thread along the middle of the backs of each medallion. Then using a piece of tape, cut down the center width wise, tape together the edges where one medallion meets the next. Without this final piece of tape, the medallions with rotate on their piece of thread, thus showing the bar codes, text and colour names usually located on the backs of the paint swatches. If that doesn’t bother you then this step isn’t necessary! Repeat this step until all of your chandelier strands are strung and taped together.

{Step 4} Flip your lamp shade upside down and fasten it somewhere where it can hang freely (I tied mine to the latch that opens and closes our air vent in our ceiling). Start stringing on your strands along the perimeter of the bottom of the chandelier until the entire metal base is covered. Then start stringing strands along the widest ‘top’ of your chandelier so that the lowest part of your strand hits the mid point of the bottom layer. Continue this all the way around until the entire chandelier is covered. Add a ribbon to the metal pieces (where the light bulb would pop in) and voila! You’re ready to hang this beauty!

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