We've been doing new things in the blog and our community recently and hopefully you find them all exciting and refreshing! One of the things we're doing this month is opening the blog to guest posts. We're starting a new series called "Ask the Pro" where party professionals share some of their tips on anything party and crafty. First up is Maricel Mendoza of A Sweet Cottage, ... Continue Reading
12 Creative Cake Stands You Can Use
I'm obsessed with dessert stands and risers and platters. I've probably posted about a gazillion of them (okay exaggerating, but you get the point 😬) Some favourite posts include this statement platter... I spent my Friday afternoon drooling over different #cakestands in Instagram. Wouldn't you want to have something like this from ... Continue Reading
10 [More] Easy DIY Backdrops you can Totally Make!
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Because we couldn't get enough of it, here's another round of inspiration for all you DIY party lovers! More easy backdrops to choose from. [Check out Part 1 here!] You don't have to be a pro crafter to make most of these so go and hang-out with our friends Pinterest and Youtube for some tutorials! Good luck! 1. Hang some plushies! A photo posted by ... Continue Reading
13 Easy DIY Backdrop Ideas you can Totally Make!
We've seen a lot of pretty backdrops in our Homemade Parties community so we're sharing some of them to help you plan and style your next party. It's nice to set-up against an interesting piece of home decor (a painting or an architectural piece, perhaps) - then you wouldn't have to worry so much about making an intricate backdrop. But most venues have bare or blank walls (or ... Continue Reading
Play Gyms and Playgrounds for Your Next Party
The kiddie party scene in Manila has evolved from throwing parties at home, to throwing them in fast food chains, to renting out event venues and large restaurants, sometimes even hotels. Today, we list down some of the other venues you can consider for your active toddlers or kids as we share with you play gyms and play areas in the Metro! Most of these places have sections ... Continue Reading
How to Make Paper Cup String Lights
You've probably seen the string light garland we did for our Pretty in Pink (and Gold) spread in Canvas {if not, check it out here} I already got some messages asking where I got the lights, how I did the pattern, where I bought the gold cups, etc. As promised, here is our tutorial video, plus a step by step guide and tips on how to make your ... Continue Reading
How to Set-up a DIY Dessert Table
Parties nowadays won’t be complete without dessert tables. From baptisms to kiddie parties, even to weddings, dessert tables have become a staple in the party scene. I, for one, am a fan of it! So today I'm sharing with you my step-by-step process in making a drool-worthy dessert table, plus some DIY styling tips here and there! Oh but before that, watch how we styled a simple ... Continue Reading
Wedding Wednesdays: Wedding Venues in Tagaytay
I love Tagaytay for so many reasons. When I was younger, and back when it wasn't as commercialised as it is today, we would have family reunions and overnight stays in the quarters by Tagaytay's radar station. As a teenager growing up in the South, my high school friends and I would go to Tagaytay for lunch or merienda and still manage to be back in time for dinner with the ... Continue Reading
Jollibee Kiddie Party Packages
I woke up today thinking of how my son just turned two and of how many parties i'll throw for him as he grows up and how one of them will probably be a Jollibee or McDonald's party (because every kid has to have at least one of these for their parties right?) - and that's how I ended up in this blog post. I was curious what the packages were and was delighted to find out that ... Continue Reading
20 Party Venues to Consider: Northern Manila
Our "Party Venues" series is back with a list of party places you can find in the northern part of Metro Manila. Think about options in Pasig, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Marikina; even extending to some parts of Rizal like Antipolo. And please note, I grew up in the South, so anything north of the Pasig River is north enough for me!😅 You might ask, but where is Quezon City? ... Continue Reading