Tropical Monkey Business

As I mentioned in my last post, Inspirations for a Curious George Party, my next project would be centered around a curious little monkey, quite fitting for this birthday boy. I'll be releasing more details soon. However, I am quite satisfied with the outcome of the invitation.

Como já mencionei no meu último post "Inspirations for a Curious George Party" a minha próxima festinha será inspirada em um macaquinho muito curioso, o tema perfeito para este aniversariante. Em breve revelarei mais detalhes, por enquanto posso dizer que estou satisfeita com o resultado do convite.

You know I feel an invitation should set the tone for the party. This one sure "shouts" tropical party monkey business.

Vocês sabem como penso que o convite deve dar o tom da festa. Este "grita" festa tropical com a macacada!

Coming soon... elements of this Curious George Tropical Party for sale on Elo 7 {http://www.elo7.com.br/boutiquefestas}.

Em breve os produtos desta festa estarão à venda na nossa loja no Elo 7 {http://www.elo7.com.br/boutiquefestas}.

Alice in Wonderland: Creating an Ambiance

Photos by Camp Fotografia

Ambiance is critical to the success of every party. As I suggested a few weeks ago, the Alice in Wonderland party had many possibilities and many characters to work with (see What About Wonderland?). The danger in a lot of imagery is creating chaos instead of a welcoming atmosphere. However, if your elements are harmonious, the outcome, as one observer of this party commented, can be quite... magical.

Cake by Carla Prado

I think the pictures speak for themselves. Especially these...

Photos by Camp Fotografia

What About Wonderland?

What do you do with a party theme like "Alice in Wonderland?" Honestly, I was a rather frightened of this Disney classic when I was a child. So many elements, so many weird and wacky characters, so many (dark) colors - so much chaos! So how do I turn this tale into a happy celebration for a little girl? In the story, Alice had a problem similar to mine when I took on this project. Chasing the elusive white rabbit. As she goes down the “rabbit hole” she wonder where exactly she will end up, and as I analyzed the various possibilities of this party, I wondered the same.

The important thing to focus on with a theme that has so very many possibilities is to find a thread of consistency - and stick with it. While you want to stay true to the sentiments of the story's origins, in this case disorder and whimsy, you need to create an environment that's festive and comfortable for guests. However, dealing with an idea like this gives you almost endless freedom to be creative and make your mark.  


So where to begin? Like any good story, you begin... at the beginning. The invitation.

A party invitation sets the stage for the celebration and expectations for your guests. Envelopes handcrafted from storybook pages allow the invitee to share a bit of the story prior to the party. It's also makes for a lovely keepsake.


Another challenge was, unlike newly released or re-released films, Alice in Wonderland hadn't played in theaters for decades. So Alice party supplies were scarce. But the film has some timeless imagery that made the design more than possible.

Characters like the Queen of Hearts, talking tiger lillies and rose gardens can lead to some very girly possibilities. 


Planning for this party is currently in the works, but I’ll be posting the outcome in the upcoming months.


Wish me luck!