This year, I was once again so happy to get the call from mom Shadi, to plan and style Dodzwi's 10th birthday celebration.
I always love the freedom she gives me, and I love creating something cool for Dodz, because he is just such a great guy who gets so excited while I do set-up! 
Polite, fun, well mannered and and his mom's biggest love.  

Dodz, you are totes too legit to QUIT! 
Hope you had a great party and thanks for packing up (for real!) 

Because Shadi decided to have the party at home this year, I decided to just do one focus wall.  I got inspiration from Outlandish Events - who dreamed up the original concept.
I tried to avoid balloons, so I used the bandanas and caps to bring some height and depth to the back-drop. 
​The kids then also used these as props during their HIP HOP class by dance teacher, Senzi.
Other than that I used lots of themde treats to bring the hip hop style to life.

​Enjoy the images!    

Supplier List
Planning, Styling and Co-ordination:  Plan Me Pretty
​Photographer:  Kimi and Me
Original Concept and Themed Hip Hop Decor Rentals: Outlandish Events
Cake: Blooming Beautiful Cakes
Biscuits, Donuts and Cake pops: Bunting and Blossoms
Donut Stand: Plan Me Pretty
​Mini Lightbox: Plan Me Pretty

Boutique Petit caught my eye during lockdown, while spending hours scrolling Instagram!
I immediately loved Kerrith and Simone's style.

Today I am sharing one of their mid-Covid celebrations: a Drive-by Baby Shower.
It is gorgeous, I love the color scheme and the party bags are so pretty and sophisticated.

From Boutique Petite:
During these trying times, we had to get creative with a baby shower celebration, our client wanted to create something extra special for her sister who was welcoming her first baby.
As guests drove by to wish the mommy to be, they were able to grab a quick cup of coffee from our custom barista station and a custom gift bag party favour, while keeping a social distance.
 
Event was styled and set up by Boutique Petit.
They are based in CT.

​Enjoy the pictures everyone! 

I think one of the most attractive characteristics, in people, for me, is an absolute love for life.
Shadi, I love your love for life!  It's contagious. I think you will almost try anything once. And Iove celebrating and planning all the milestone's through your and Dodzwa's life journey.  

I had such a good time planning and styling this event - even though it was short notice, the view at the venue, and how everything came together, more than made up for that. It was meant to be! 

The venue is amazing, I did not know something like this existed in Gauteng.  This is a restaurant during the day, 8am to 5pm, in a private nature reserve, so you should visit if you are looking for something new to do over a weekend.  For those more actively inclined, hiking, biking, canoeing and swimming facilities/trials available.

Enjoy the pictures. 
Happy Birthday Shadi and Sipho!

Supplier List
Planning, Styling and Co-ordination:  Plan Me Pretty
​Photographer:  Finding Light Photography 
Cutlery, Glasses, Decor Pieces: Konfetti Love Rentals
Flowers and Vases: Bella Fiore Flowers
Cakes: Melinda's Catering
Photo Backdrop:  Flowerwallhire.co.za
Balloons: Balloon Company
Linen:  Tablecloth Hiring Company
​Light Letters:  Lampyridae Lights

Guys, today I am so excited to share another of Corinne’s Petite Partyki Datjies on the blog.  I love the detail and cute ideas that are always present in her events and I am sure, she is a complete perfectionists.
Thank you for sharing Corinne!

From Corinne:  

How cute are these custom made towels?  Practical, useful and I love the fact that it can be used for many years to come! 

These suite case 'goody bags'  - how adorable and such a clever idea! 

Check out these mini suitcases on the candy buffet.

Party Vendors
Planning, decor and styling: Corinne’s Petite Partyki Datjies
Starter, grazing table:  Cocovanillafoods
Photographer: Leandri du Plessis Photography
Cake:  Blooming Beautiful Bakes

Natalia, owner and creative at Dacon Events​, sent in this very stunning TRIBAL WILD ONE themed birthday party she put together for little Santiago. 

From Natalia: I added the tribal look to change it up a bit from the usual wild one themes. It really came out beautifully. The little party packs were custom done too for every child. It was an indoor and outdoor setup with cute little pallet furniture and teepees to create a perfect tribal effect for all the little kiddos. 

Look out for some of my favorite elements:
​- The custom made feather head piece worn by little Santiago
- The marshmallow pops that she tied together at the top so that it resembles a little Teepee Tent
- The Donut stands!
- The little fondant 'Tribal Animals' that was placed all over the candy table and on top of the cake

Enjoy the pictures and follow Dacon Events on Instagram for more pretty, party inspiration! Natalia is based in Johannesburg and ready to plan your pretty events!  

I mean how cute is this little chief!? 

Today I am just sharing a few images from a Rainbow themed party that Sammy from Design Studio by SG put together for little Gia.  

I love the simplicity and tiny decorative details of the .cake,
Other favorite details are the custom rainbow stickers and rainbow cookies are so cute! 

Wishing you a big, colorful weekend! 

These two, very cool and gorgeous people, is expecting their first born.  I think most of us, who are already mommy's, can just imagine how scary it must be to know you will be delivering your baby during this crazy, upside down time which is Covid.

Full hospitals, weird virus hanging around, no husband by your side, no family to come and say hallo and help you. It is all just a little sad and very scary.  So while I am here, on the subject, to all the mom's who delivered and are still to deliver their babies, well done. You are so brave and strong and my thoughts are with every single mom out there,  You Rock!

I think the most disappointing thing is that all the mom's are missing out on their big baby shower celebrations.  I know for me it was one of the biggest highlights of my pregnancy. 

But if you have a friend called SIya, she will make sure that you still experience a lovely day full of spoils.  Siya called me and said she wanted to plan a virtual baby shower for her friend's Brian and KG.  So we planned a small baby shower set-up at their home, with cake and balloons.  Siya also organised Finding Light Photography for a baby shower shoot and lots of friends drove by and dropped gifts at the couple's gate.
I mena, that is friend goals right there.

Enjoy the beautiful images of the couple.

Service Providers:
​
Set-up, styling and coordination - Plan Me Pretty
Cake, Macarons and Apples - Sweet Cheeks Bakery
Cookies:  Bunting and Blossoms
Flowers - Bella Fiore
Photographer - Finding Light Photography

​Hi everyone - so happy to be sharing this gorgeous first birthday celebration with you today.  Wild One is such a popular theme for boys at the moment.  And so easy to style in completely different and unique ways.

This was birthday theme was such a clever idea! It was an indigenous take on the “Wild One” theme, from the florals, to the hornbill cake pops and guinea fowl feather cookies.
Mom wanted a Wild One theme and then GNT designs decided to put a local, indigenous twist to it.  Genius! 

My favorite thing in this setting?  The Hornbill Pops! 
Let me know in the comments which element do you love most.  X

 
SUPPLIER LIST
Event Design + Planning, Stationery: G’nT Design
Photographer: Louise Artistry
Cake + Desserts: Mmmacarons
Florals: Bella Fiore
Rentals: Konfetti Love Rentals

It is almost time to celebrate our Dads - or really any special man in your life that is just a really, kind guy that you love and want to treat.
This year I wanted to put together a really spoil for our guys, because you know what, I don't know about you, but my Hubby has been an Super hero during this lockdown to me and our boys.
(I think even my Nanny is thankful for him!).

So I am planning to spoil him big time, and this prize will hopefully help you to do that too.
The competition is open to all South African residents.

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Winner will be randomly chosen on Wednesday, 18 June so that I can courier your prize in time for Sunday.  Judges decision is final.
PS. We also have a second and third prize to give away too next week - so keep an eye out on my Instagram page!

OUR SUPER COOL FATHER"S DAY GIFT INCLUDES:
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Hallo Everyone!  Today we are starting our countdown to experiencing a little more freedom.  Only 7 days and we are able to at least start taking walks again!  So while we are all still safe at home, here is a few pictures from a very cute Wild & three birthday party for little Riley Jenson.  

One of my favourite details is the fact that very little plastic was used. In fact, I see zero single use plastic, and as for the painted animal figurines, those will still provide many hours of imaginative play.  
I also like the start contrast of the blue and yellow against the bright white.  It let's all the decor details burst to live! 
Enjoy the pictures and remember to send us your pretty parties too.  

VENDOR LIST:
Party theme: Young, Wild & Three: 
Decor, Design & Styling: Lemme Plan it - Claudine van der Walt
Photography: Claudine photography
Cake: Sweetly detailed
Cupcakes: Cake by Elsa
Venue: Lemme Plan It
Furniture: Lemme Plan It

Lift your lock down spirits by entering our awesome give-away! 
Competition closes Thursday, 23 April at 9pm, so make sure to get your entries in before then! 
Anyone in South Africa can enter. 
​Prize will be couriered after lockdown.

To Enter via Facebook,  click HERE.
To Enter via Instagram,  click HERE.

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This gift box (medium) contains:
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• Pecan Pebbles 100g
• Salted Caramels 20 piece

In the summer of ’93 while traveling with my husband David in Aix-en -Provence, I tasted a confection unique to that region, called a calisson.  It was love at first morsel! Little did I know, but that first taste was the beginning of Ooh La La. I embarked on a path to create this fine confection.  My journey took me to historians, scientists, local confectioners in French villages as well as famous chefs in Paris. My new friends were purveyors and tasters of French confectionery including Madam Acabo, owner of  a beloved chocolate and confectionery shop in Paris called  A L’Etoile d’Or. Annually, I took my calissons to her for tastings. After each visit I would tweak and refine, a little bit more of this, a little less of that. Then one day one I opened the quaint wooden door of her little shop, excited to bring my latest calisson  to the master. She tasted my ‘worked-on’ calisson and declared ‘C’est magnifiique’. I had arrived!

DNA Health Analysis worth R 2530
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Frieda Kahlo Acrylic on Canvas Panel R 1200
by Epic Arts
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Be the change, always!

Pure, Organic Collagen, Face Serum & Moisturiser R 995
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Murano Glass Necklace with Gold Lustre on a Sterling Silver Chain.
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Geranium Trio of Hand wash, Body Lotion and Room Mist R 500 
by Just Pure
At Just Pure we believe in providing the best products that are safe for your skin and body, with pure ingredients that have long been known for their beautifying and therapeutic properties. We do not believe that it is necessary to use synthetic ingredients, the body benefits completely from simple, natural ingredients.

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Extensive research and development goes into the creation of each Just Pure product, and the range is compatible with even the most sensitive skins.The Just Pure range of products is based on plant and vegetable oils, herbs, essential oils, botanical extracts and other natural ingredients.

Organic 100% Pure Shea Butter R250
by Ostibel Nuel
Welcome to Ostibel Africa, a beauty boutique for all your organic and natural face and body products. Our products are inspired by an on-going need for natural and organic products ideal for sensitive and dry skin. Our brand is inspired by a young girl by the name of Botshelo (Zoe) meaning Life, who has had eczema from a young age from head to toe. Mommy Lebitso stumbled across Shea Butter whilst visiting a friend and she applied it on her daughter, a year and a half later, it is the only moisturiser that can nourish her daughters dry skin and eczema.
After extensive research, we now source ingredients that are 100% natural and organic to formulate our products. Our favourite product will always be the 100% Organically Certified Shea Butter because of it’s large healing properties and fractions to the skin. Oh, it works just as fabulously for conditioning ethnic hair.

Recently I had to put together a Fortnite theme birthday party for a 9 year old boy, Dodzwa.  Of course I had no idea when his mom contacted me what on earth Fornite is!  Yay for Google.

I think for most of us, Easter weekend is going to be a very simple and reflective event this year.
Due to the National lockdown, we will not be able to spend Good Friday at church, or Easter Sunday with our families.
And as we are only allowed to go out for necessities, I am sure Sunday lunch is going to be something simple and yummy that we can put together with what we have in our homes.  
I was able to get some fun Easter goodies from my local Woolworths on Sunday, so we can play with those as a family after the Easter Egg Hunt.

I did not buy any Easter Egg Hunt signs, instead I will be using these beautiful bird printouts from The Arty Party - Download Here.​
She also designed the cutest Easter Bingo Game, and 8 Easter Cards (which will also be perfect to use during your Easter Egg Hunt) - Download Here.
Thank her and go and like her Facebook or Instagram page!

I searched around on Pinterest for some DIY Easter Decorations for our table setting, and decided I should look for something that most of us will have in our homes. I also wanted something quick and relatively painless. So that means that the main 'íngredient' for these DIY's are eggs! 

The rest I am sure, if you have children, you should find around the house as soon as you start going though a few drawers and arts & craft boxes.  But also loads of alternative materials will do, so you will not be stuck if you do not have the exact material. 

​Enjoy!  Please tag your social media posts #planmepretty so that I can share in my stories. 
Hope everyone is doing well and keeping strong and positive during this lockdown.
If you are not coping well, please let your family and friends know!

Lots of Love
Ina X

Enjoy these pretty images from this pastel themed, Llama party! 
My favourite detail is the focal, backdrop set-up!  Just love it.

Happy Friday everyone! 

QNB Events pulled out all the stops with this Luxury Wild One birthday.  This is an ever popular theme for boys that can be styled in so many ways.
Enjoy the pictures.  

If there is one thing at a celebration that always catches my eye, it is a drinks bar or parlour.  I don't know why, but it just feels like a really big treat to walk over, order a professionally prepared beverage/drink, and then not to have to pay for it!

So cheap of me, I know! Anyone else feel the same? 

Not only does it look stylish and sleek, but it clearly conveys the host’s effort to spoil their guests , and treat them to something special.

Mobile bars and parlours are extremely popular, both for corporate events, and for private celebrations. Sold? Want to book? Then look no further than Moments , catering for all events in the Johannesburg and Pretoria areas. Moments is an owner run business, offering personalised & dedicated service. Hilton, the business owner, and his team offer a variety of slick bars and parlours available for hire. These are perfect for any function or event of any scale, from weddings to corporate events including; team builds, tradeshows, product launches, activations and PR events. Whilst the bars are a sleek and professional format, their old school carts( termed  “’parlours’)  are a bit more novel and fun- perfect for the more casual celebration including birthday parties.

All their bars and old school carts can be custom branded to match the theme of your event.

Moments has a great variety of beverages and drink bars and carts that you can hire for your event or celebration:  For each of these you can choose between the stylish bar set-up or more vintage parlour set-up.
1. Customised Alcohol Bar 
2. Gin Bar
3. Cocktail Bar
4. Mocktail Bar
5. Smoothie Bar
6. Milkshake Bar
7.  Slush (Slush Puppy) Bar 
8. Coffee Bar or Cart
9. Juice Bar 

How to go about booking Moments for your function or event?
Email or call Hilton to confirm availability and cost. You will then get to confirm the different type of drinks options and flavors you would like to offer your guests on the day.,

For which events can you book the mobile cart?
​Any event!  Weddings / Baby showers / Bridal showers / Birthdays / Product launches / Training days / Corporate activation's / Birthday parties / Engagement parties / Wedding anniversaries.  If they can park their cart, they will be there!​

Get in Touch
Mail:                 Hilton@MomentsZA.co.za
Contact Nr:     0832597231
Website:          MomentsZA.co.za 
Instagram:       instagram.com/moments_za

*** This is a sponsored post 

All I kept thinking while looking through the pictures, is that this set-up is just so pretty and perfect. Every little detail is spot on, and the whole set-up, I am sure, will even please the worst of the OCD mommy's out there!

Stunning Corinne, thank you for sharing with us.

From Corinne Munro, owner of ​Corinne’s Petite Partyki Datjies:

Service Providers

BIRTHDAY GIRL - Kaylen van den Berg se eerste verjaarsdag
PARENTS –Roelof & Jo-Lee van den Berg from Pretoria
DATE – 2 November ‘19
VENUE – Celtis House in Irene, Pretoria
PLANNING, DECOR AND STYLING – Corinne’s Petite Partyki Datjies
CAKE – Blooming Beautiful Bakes
DESIGNS – JAPS Printing
BALLOONS – Balloon Design Academy
PHOTOGRAPHER – Melanie Els Photography van Klerksdorp

Michelle and Darius decided to celebrate the arrival of their first born with all the special people in their life's. Friends, family, nieces, grandma's, grandpa's, aunts and uncles all gathered for this celebration of life.

What I love about this 'baby shower', was that instead of a theme, beautiful food took centre stage. As Marethe, the photographer puts it, it was a lovely(read lekker) crowd of people, the food was AMAZING and bags full of presents for mom, dad and new baby, exactly the way it should be.

Enjoy the pictures, sorry for the cravings ,,,,,few people can do beautiful food like V&Me. 
And as Julia Child said "A party without cake, is just a meeting!' Well, this was definitely a party.

​Catering:  V & Me.
Photography: Marethe Grobler

We are totally in love and excited about our Christmas Holiday Treat Boxes!

Add a touch of homemade and personal to your Christmas Holidays this year with our beautiful Christmas Treat Boxes!

Every treat is handmade by local artisans, using only the best ingredients. 
I love the idea of suporting local this year.

To order: info@planmepretty.co.za
Orders close 20 November 2019.
You can can choose from 3 Collection dates: 2 and 13 December.
Collection Points in Pretoria/ Centurion and Johannesburg.

DELUXE HOLIDAY TREAT BOX
R650.00
Jack Rabbit 100gr Dark Chocolate Bar
Handmade Hard Candies Passionfruit 40gram
Free Range Meringue Drops 30gram
Hand painted Vanilla Cookies Round x 6
Hand Painted Vanilla Cookies Hexagon x 6
Handpainted Christmas Fruit Cake 4 x 100grams
Dark Chocolate dipped Honeycomb 100gram
Mixed Nut Brittle 100gram
Handmade Lollipops x 8
All packed into a box with ribbon and Xmas Tag!

BRANDY FRUIT CAKE BOX  (You can also choose without alcohol option) 
Each box contains 4 x 100 gram fruit cakes.
Packed with fruit and brandy, each cake is topped with a beautiful, hand painted fondant disc.

Each cake is individually wrapped, so you can gift them individually too. Perfect little stocking fillers or a lovely treat with your Christmas cards to friends X

LUXURY Stocking Fillers!
Or a small gesture gift to a teacher/friend/client/colleague

All individually hand made and hand painted.

Packed in a pretty box, tied with a ribbon and sealed with a Xmas card.