Blog — party inspiration

Our fathers do so much for us (not only just helping bring us into the world!). They can be fiercely protective, help heal broken hearts, moonlight as personal chauffeurs and help finish all those leftovers. So, why not treat your dad to some deliciousness in the form of a skillet cookie. Best served piping hot out of the oven with a HUGE scoop of ice cream, this dessert can be single serve or many serves (depending on the size of your skillet). Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients Serves 4. 120g unsalted butter 40g caster sugar 60g brown sugar 1 tsp...

Cake is so overrated. There. We’ve said it. Why have a cake cake when you could have a COOKIE cake?! Bake some giant cookies (whatever flavour you like), sandwich them with buttercream or rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for weddings on a budget, or any party really, this chocolate chip cookie cake is super distinctive and bound to amaze. We’ve gone for a mini version here – the number of desserts walking through our office is too much – but you can increase the recipe to make a tiered extravaganza. Choc Chip Cookie Cake Ingredients Serving: one tall 6-inch cake. 240g...

Sometimes, styling an 8-year-old's birthday can be difficult because you want the right balance of adorable and chic. To show you how it's done, Dream a Little Dream Events executed this equilibrium perfectly with their Kitty Cat themed soirée! Styled for Life's Little Celebrations, this 8-year-old's party was both cute yet classy with a touch of contemporary rusticity. Colour Scheme Influenced by the latest trends in homewares, Dream a little Dream Events opted for muted pastels and neutrals. With tonnes of ivory, nude, blush, rose gold and grey, this colour palette turned this child's party from an ordinary birthday to...