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There’s nothing quite like a do-it-yourself party at home, filled with hand crafted elements, really reflecting the personality of the little birthday guy or gal. When Emily, mother to Harry, aged three, and Louis, aged one, was planning this birthday bash, she didn’t want to go down the “traditional super hero route" so it was rolled into a Super Hero Bear, and Baby Bear Party. The older of the two birthday boys, Harry, took some of the creative control of the event, insisting, “I want a really really big bear hero cake with loooooots of sweets,” but that his younger...

Carrying a child is undoubtedly one of the life's greatest beauties, and celebrating the pregnancy process is an important marker for the start of this new life and extension of the family. Maternity shoots aim to encompass this delicate moment, and can be a beautiful way to honour the incredible power of the female body. Here at OIP we are all about celebrating women and couldn’t resist sharing our current fav’ for capturing this special moment- Milk Bath Maternity Shoots. The pure, whitewash effect of the milk can be played upon with symbolic elements of life, like flowers, and is...

Despite what people may think, when it comes to throwing a baby shower, going overboard on hues of pink or blue isn't mandatory. Whether you don't know the sex of the baby, or a gender neutral party is more of your thing, either way, baby showers can take any form or style! Today we share with you Alex's "Wild Child" Baby Shower, channelling some serious bohemian glam! The white macramé hanger with "Welcome Baby" above in gold, nestled above the beautiful desserts table, made by the Sweet and Saucy Cake Shop, and in the centre of the room were some...

When your blessed enough to have a stylish mama who owns her own party ware boutique, you know you’re going to celebrate each special milestone fabulously. So when her blonde little babe, Harper, turned two, she decided to go all out channelling some perfectly pretty Palm Springs Fiesta vibes! Embellishing the space in rose gold, blush and pink tones, counterposed with some lush green palms and a touch of cacti, the place was transformed into a mini fiesta for the kids to run wild and free in and enjoy. What a gorgeous day and birthday bub! Happy 2nd Birthday, Harper!...