2011 March | sweet stella

Girls only Sweet Stella Party!

on March 31, 2011

Is it worth it? Yes it takes time, creative energy and money to celebrate a birthday or special occassion, but in the end is it worth all the effort? Sweet Stella thinks it is and even loves to create those moments in life that will linger in your child’s memory for years to come. We think it’s about fun, girly laughter and pretty things that make your little princess and her friends feel special. It’s about celebrating who she is and shaping the years ahead. We think it’s not only about having a party but creating an opportunity to express love and affirmation that will build your daughters confidence and give her an appreciative heart for beautiful moments and her parents contribution to make life fun. It may be one short moment, but one that we hope impresses on her not only her value, but a way of life. To celebrate life’s journey and that the little things in life can change her world… in the hope that when she grows up she will know what it takes to change someone else’s. Worth the effort…we think so!

Ice cream sundaes are always a hit.

Simple details can make all the difference.

Macie and Tessa having a fun time and enjoying the camera.

Photos by Matt & Katie photographers. mattandkatieblog.com.au

A Sweet Stella Party starts at $30 per child with a minimum of 8 guests + $60 for game host for entire party.

Extras:

Tutus $10 hire per child. 6 pink, 3 blue, 2 mint green, 2 lemon, 2 mauve currently available.

Face Painting $7o

Balloon art from $6 per child.

Off site fee (Sweet Stella provides all decor, set up and pack down) $250

Photography $100 to capture party (2 hours). Photo disc and prints extra.

Party Package may include:

Handmade or Graphic design Party invitations.

Choice of beautifully decorated atmosphere inside or out at the studio with personally labelled drink bottles and lolly bags, gorgeous table settings or picnic style setting.

2 hour party personally hosted by gorgeous Olivia.

Old fashioned games such as three legged races, the chocolate game, and pass the parcel to name a few.

Craft activity to make and take home.

Badges.

Cupcake decorating to take home or create your own ice cream sundae to enjoy at the party.

Menu may include:

Cupcakes with meringue or butter cream and gorgeous sprinkles. Jelly cups, leg ham and cheese heart shaped sandwiches, fruit platter, potato chips, crackers, vegetable sticks and dip, Strawberry milk or punch, Mini Chocolate Smash cake filled with lollies.

Lolly buffet to fill their lolly bags. Heart shaped shortbread, beautifully wrapped lolly pop, musk sticks, marshmallows, meringues, rock candy and more.

Individual and group photos. (Entire party captured photographically)

Free coffee and dessert for mums photo viewing at a later date held at the studio.

Free 10×8 photo of your choice for the host. Digital photo books available.

Beautiful Oliva is studying early education at USQ and would love to spend 2 hours of her time playing host to your daughters and her friends.

Styled Photoshoot with Linley

on March 25, 2011

Don’t you love it when some things just fall into place. It doesn’t always happen but I can say things seemed to fall into place when I met Linley last year. Linley bought candy from me at a market and we just got talking. The next week Linley photographed a party for me and things have just evolved since then. I’ve now moved into Linley’s studio and we’re very excited about working together, it seems to be the perfect combination…styling and photography. We had a ball a few weeks ago with a styled shoot for a brochure for a women’s conference. Our models Tammy and Tana didn’t quite know what they were in for but they soon relaxed when we presented them with homemade scones, cream and jam and said now play ladies.

We then whisked them off to another location with some of our children in tow and it was time to pull on some gum boots and tackle the electric fences. Mmm, I didn’t do so well there. The cows welcomed us and the soon to be setting sun provided the perfect light. Ah this doesn’t really feel like work. So here are a few unedited photos from the shoot and Linley in action.

You can visit us on Tues and Thurs 9am-4pm during the week, otherwise by appointment, but we are down there quite a bit, so if the doors open please pop in.

Sunny’s 1st Birthday Party

on March 1, 2011

Gorgeous and perfectly pretty is how I would describe Sunny’s 1st Birthday party. Sunny’s mum Renee choose to take care of all the details herself and did a fantastic job gathering, shopping and planning to make this day very special for her precious little girl. I came along to help pull things together which was so easy and such a pleasure to work with Sunny’s doting parents. Dad even put his skills to work putting together the photo screen. It all came together in their beautiful back yard shaded by a huge tree, most welcome on a hot Sunday afternoon.