Party Ideas Blog
19th May 2010 (Party Ideas)
Pic & Mix Sweets Birthday Cakes
After witnessing another beautiful sweetie cake at a party I attended recently I thought it was about time that I googled them to see how readily available they are to buy. To my suprise it doesn't look like that many people make them. The most local to me was a lady in Herne Bay, Kent running a company called Sweets Stuff.
Their cakes look truly delicious and after reading through her site I discovered that the consumer can put in sweet requests for their cake. For example, my favourite sweets are fizzy fangs, strawberry dreams, bananas, mushrooms... (the list goes on a little) - but I could give them a weeks notice with the choice of sweets for the cake I fancy.
These cakes are a brilliant idea and are actually very good value for money starting from just £13.
Just in case Herne Bay is a little too far away and you wish to pick up locally here are a few other similar companies I found:
- Wot No Sponge, Isle Of Sheppey, Kent, local delivery
- The Sweet Treat Co, National with delivery - ready made cakes
- Cakes Made Of Sweets, Hornchurch, Essex
I am sure there are others out there but I honestly cannot find them! If you know of one or you are one then get in touch and I will be happy to add you/them to the list.
16th Sep 2009 (Party Ideas)
18th Birthday Fancy Dress
An eighteenth birthday party is one of the most important occasions in an individual's life because it marks the passing from childhood to adulthood. Indeed, although many people think that eighteen year olds are little more than teenagers who can buy alcohol legally, the age represents a significant landmark in a young adult`s life. Aside from being served without worry in most pubs and clubs, eighteen year olds are officially recognised as adult individuals and it is usually at this age that a person enjoys many new experiences for the first time. Moreover, a certain amount of responsibility is attached to those turning eighteen and many people will find themselves no longer looked after by their parents.
Therefore, it is essential that an eighteenth birthday party is enjoyed as much as possible. With this in mind, anyone planning such a party or night out may want to consider fancy dress as an exciting way to have a little extra fun. Furthermore, whilst the eighteenth birthday party marks the transition from child to adult, the birthday boy or girl remains very much youthful. In other words, eighteen year olds remain young enough to enjoy life in full whilst they will also find that many new doors open up to them on this very special day. Accordingly, a fancy dress party is a theme that can be enjoyed by most young adults without fear of it appearing too immature. In fact, it can be quite the opposite.
Of course, today`s breed of eighteen year olds will most likely already know how to have fun. Therefore, it is not unusual for people of this age to celebrate their birthdays with themes that may be considered a little risqué by older adults. One such fancy dress theme that can spark outrage among the relatively ancient (sadly, that means anyone over twenty five) is that comprising of `back to school` outfits, which is quite ironic considering that many revellers will still be attending school or college. Nevertheless, this popular theme is one that is typified by naughty girls and boys who dress to thrill and are unfazed by the apparent inappropriateness of their clothing (or lack thereof). Indeed, eighteen is an age that just about allows such behaviour.
Another popular fancy dress theme for an eighteenth birthday party or night out is the traditional favourite of doctors and nurses, which, much like the back to school theme, is usually designed to set pulses racing rather than calm them down. Of course, eighteen year olds want to have fun so themes that somewhat extreme will often be a huge success. However, if the party plans involve a night on the town, care should be taken not to dress in an overtly provocative fashion – it is simply not sensible in terms of personal safety.
It is also popular for young adults to enjoy themes of bygone decades, especially the 50`s, 60`s, 70`s and 80`s. Worryingly for those people who have clocked a little more mileage but still regard themselves as relatively young, 90`s themed fancy dress parties have also made their way into popular fashion. Alternatively, the more adventurous eighteen year olds may wish to delve further back in time for their fancy dress party – perhaps into the Victorian era or Renaissance period. It can also be good fun to stage a mixed fancy dress theme or one in which the identities of guests are completely obscured. Fancy dress costumes are available in a range of different themes, so inspiration can also be taken from looking at what is on sale.
21st Jan 2009 (Party Ideas)
A Disco.... Without Music?
I came across a rather interesting website earlier that I thought I had better share with you in case anyone is interested.
I have never heard of anything like it and to be honest I dont see how it could work, but nevertheless...
'Silent Arena' is a company that specialise in mobile discos, but these aren't any sort of disco.....they are silent discos! That's right, the idea is that everybody is issued their own set of wireless headphones as they walk through the doors allowing them to tune into the music whenever they want.
They also supply two DJ's playing seperate stuff and you can simply switch to the genre of your choice.
I cant begin to imagine how complicated it must be to chat to your friends or order a drink at the bar, but i'll let you make your own mind up and you never know, you might find them at your 18th party and have a wahle of a time!
Anyway, here is a link to Silent Arena and make sure you watch the embedded video.