Good morning everyone! Here in the office, when it comes to decorating our parties, we are always on the look out for new and exciting ideas. The post today will focus on a few of my personal favourite decorations to hang up, as well as a couple of links to online tutorials to help you make your own.
Pom Poms
Pom poms are a very popular choice when it comes to styling our parties. With so many different varieties of colours, materials and styles, these can look very effective regardless of theming, age or gender. The trick is to be patient with them, and take the time to 'fluff' them out properly for their full effect.
 |
| Tulle (or netting) pom poms are probably my favourite, because of their delicate appearance. These decorations would be perfect for a garden party or little girls 'princess' or 'ballerina' themed party. |
 |
Tissue pom poms are the most commonly used and are incredibly easy to make. For detailed instructions please click here.
|
 |
I have yet to use wool pom poms to decorate a party (these are usually slightly smaller so for a party would be best in a garland), however I have just finished making some for my home and thought it would be a shame not to include them!
|
Bunting
Bunting is another great way to add something extra to your party with very little cost involved. Bunting can easily be transformed into a banner for a personalised backdrop, or simply hung to give your party a pretty, vintage feel.
 |
| Whether you are after a country style garden party.. |
 |
| ..a shabby-chic birthday or a simple backdrop. |
 |
| Japanese washi tape is also great to use to create mini bunting. |
Balloons
When thinking about ceiling decorations, balloons will not be the first thing that pops (ha!) into your mind- however if you are looking for a cheaper option to a hanging lantern, or just something different, this could be it.
 |
Simply place a marble inside a balloon and attach some ribbon or string and you have yourself a very pretty decoration! With so many different options of balloons available, it would be a shame not to experiment.
|
Lace Lanterns
I recently bought myself a whole load of vintage lace doilies with the idea to make this next suggestion for my living room, however- if you have a little time on your hands it could also be used as a very pretty party prop.
 |
Once assembled, simply place a battery light candle inside from a lovely warm atmosphere at your next party. (Full instructions here)
|
Streamers
Although sceptical at first (I thought they were a little tacky...) with so many different possibilities, if done properly, streamers are an excellent and beautiful way of decorating your party.
 |
| Whether your using as a backdrop, |
 |
| creating a chandelier |
 |
| or hanging from the ceiling |
streamers have the ability to be that 'wow' factor that your looking for.
I hope you have enjoyed this post, please continue to send me questions or suggestions for my next post,
speak soon!
Zahra xxx
