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.

TO ENTER:  You can only enter this competition via the competition post on my Instagram page:
www.instagram.com/planmepretty or click directly to the post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBS0trspG8O/

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:
- a R300 Take-a-Lot Voucher
-a Foodie Hamper filled with all kinds of goodies from the Spaza Shoppe at AfroBoer, value R 450 (Biltong, Thabo's Chilli, Sunshine Marmelade, Bacon Chilli Jam, Bean There Coffee, Blerrie Growwe Mieliepap, Die Miershoop biltong, Salted Caramel Jar, Oat and Chocolate Chip Cookies)
- A Full set of Shaving goodies from Bundubeard/Boendoebaard , value R750
- Durable apron in cotton bull denim with adjustable leather straps from Bruno, value R575
- Tan color, 100% Full Grain Leather wallet with zip & cards slots. Hand stitched, value R350

Terms and Conditions apply:
- Judges decision is final
- Prize cannot be converted to cash
- The prize will be couriered to the winner anywhere in SA
- Instagram is in no way affiliated to this competition

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.

Salted Caramel Gift Box R 595
by Oohlala by Karen Schneid

This gift box (medium) contains:
• Ormolu 7 piece box
• Salted Caramel Nougat 12 piece
• Scarlett's Molten Caramel Marshmallows 6 piece
• 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
​by The Female Health Homeopath and DNAlysis SA 
DNanalysis Health is a genetic test that identifies modifiable risk factors for developing chronic diseases based on your unique genetic profile. This enables a qualified practitioner to identify potential risks for developing specific chronic diseases and to formulate a tailored diet and lifestyle program to  optimize health and vitality. This is the future of personalized lifestyle medicine.

Frieda Kahlo Acrylic on Canvas Panel R 1200
by Epic Arts
​The vision for epicARTS was born early in 2014. I live to inspire others and changing lives one person at a time! I am available for weekly art classes and paint & wine events (after lockdown) in the comfort of your own place or in my art workspace. I am also open for commissions and would love to discuss your ideas over a cup of good coffee!
Be the change, always!

Pure, Organic Collagen, Face Serum & Moisturiser R 995
by Pure Primal 
Supplier of the most Natural, organic and locally sourced HANDCRAFTED home, body and pantry products, suitable for Autoimmune, Paleo, LCHF/Banting and everyone that’s on the path to health and longevity. FIRST in SA, African, BioIdentical SkinCare range!

Our mission is simple – strive to provide healthy living at affordable prices…TO EVERYONE!
ONLY the highest quality NATURAL products that we carefully source to produce our Primal body range - the most pure skin food your body will identify with as a Prime mate.
We supply a 100% PURE collagen peptide powder that is used by all walks of life to promote longevity and prevent/slow signs & symptoms of early ageing.. a MUST try!

Always at prices below usual retail and we are
always committed to source sustainability - be kind to nature as it nurtures US!

Murano Glass Necklace with Gold Lustre on a Sterling Silver Chain.
and Ring from solid Brass with Murano Glass and Gold Lustre detail R695 
by Adjani
Handcrafted Murano Glass Homeware, Fashion & Fine jewellery. 

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.

The Just Pure vision has been to create an awareness of the health benefits of using natural skin care, and the added benefits of the therapeutic values of essential oils, plant oils and extracts. Products that are effective yet gentle. With so many allergies and health disorders on the rise, consumers need and deserve simple, cleaner and natural products more than ever.

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.

I am so excited to share this very cool Mexican Siesta second birthday party with you today.
I love Summer and this theme makes it just so easy to keep the party fun and colourful, especially because it is a kiddies party too. 

Sammy, Design Studio by SG, did such a great job in bringing in so many fun details and elements to really carry through the Mexican theme.  Personally I love all the music instruments and the Pinata!  

And I mean, little Mathèo just looks like he has been hired in - he compliments the theme so well!
Well done Mommy and Sammy! 

Enjoy the pictures.  

The biggest surprise and blessing of my and my husbands life, was the news that we are expecting twins.  
Thankfully, upon hearing the news, as first time expecting parents, we were clueless as to what is going to hit us once the muppet's arrived, so we just went about our business super excited!  Which was a blessing, because if parents of twins ever had to know what they were in for when two babies arrived at the same time, ha!  Pregnancy would be very a fearful period.

O boy, I am not going to lie.  I don't think I actually remember a thing of the first 6 months of their lives. It was a blur of feeding, burping, reflux, nappies, putting to sleep, all with very very very little sleep.  It was around month three that I realised and made peace with the fact, that my life, as I knew it, would never ever be the same again.  This was also a very important step, because I think someone once that realisation has been made, it is as if somehow, you suddenly cope better and just get on with it.

But, as all mom's say, it gets better. It gets so so much better. And suddenly you just cannot imagine life without these little guys. And they just bring so much JOY! 
So I had a blast planning their first birthday. We managed to keep them alive for one whole year! Well done us, that is worth a tripple celebration!  

Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I enjoyed planning it, I am already thinking about our theme for next year.  

I fell in love with the Llama party bags the moment I saw them on Design Studio's Instagram page.  What a surprise to hear that Sammy made them them, when I requested where I could get my hands on some.

So today I am sharing with you how to make these very. very pretty party bags. The best part is that you will be able to customise these to fit any animal theme.

DIY Order and essentials
 
You’ll need

• Scissors
• Crafts Glue gun
• Pritt glue
• White paper bag 
• Pom Poms in theme colours
• White marker
• Tassel (optional)
• Llama party printable available to download. Available to download at the bottom of this post.

 
Instructions

1. Print out free llama printable preferably on 300g glossy paper as this will allow llama silhouette (or cutout) to hold up straight.
2. Cut out Llama silhouette, saddle and name tag – put to side.
3. Cut white paper bag in half and remove handles from top half.
4. Glue Llama silhouette, saddle and name tag cutouts onto bottom half of white paper bag. Do this with normal Pritt glue.
5. Use the glue gun to re-attached handles inside the white paper bag as well as the options tassel.
6. Use white marker to personalize party bags on glued on party pack.
7. Decorate with pom poms. 

 
Suppliers
       Design and Llama party printout  –   Designstudio by Sammy Gomes
       White paper bags and pom moms  –   Any party shop. I got mine from Newlands Accessories
       Glue gun, pritt, white marker, scissors – Any Crafts shop, I bought mine at Arts & Hobbies craft
       shop 
       Flowers in styled shoot Belle Fiore
       Thank you Marethe Grobler for the lovely photography

Just feast your eyes on the prettiest of pretty parties for a second birthday celebration. a Swan Soiree is definitely the correct term to use, swans to be seen everywhere!

I do not have any favourite items, I really love all of it.  The swan theme has been incorporated in such an understated, classical way, and though it is everywhere, it is tasteful and does not seem overwhelming at all.

The peach colour palette is also not something you come across everyday, well done to the team from GnT Designwww.gntdesign.co.za

Enjoy the pictures and happy Monday!

VENDORS

Concept, Styling + Stationery l G 'n T Design
Photographer l D'amor Photography
Flowers + Decor Hire l Bella Fiore
Sweet Treats l Mmm macarons
Cake l 180 Degrees Catering & Confectionery
Catering l Fat Barista
Teepee l MiGi Designs

This year for in celebration of Mother’s Day, we decided to give-away a ‘Mom & Daughter’ make-over and styled shoot.  Everyone was so excited, that once the winner, Melissa, was chosen, we planned, executed and, Marethe, finalised the images within a month!
 
Thank you to all our lovely sponsors who just made it such a great day and did such a fantastic job – you are all rock stars!
To the winner, Melissa, and Mom, it was so nice to treat you, you were a pleasure to work with and you are both just the sweetest ladies (Mothers!). 
 
I hope you enjoy the pictures for years to come – you both looked lovely X

Planning, coordination and styling:  @planmepretty
Thank you to @marethegrobler for beautiful photography
@thebeautybrand.co.za l Make-up
@simone.pretorius.90 l Hair
@urbanbistro.za l Food
@vintage_on_main l Room and Gardens
@bellafiore_styling l Flower arrangement and crowns

This cute Tutti Frutti birthday party was hosted by the lovely lady behind lifestyle blog, Ellie Love, Caley Rosenberg, for her little girl, Zoe's second birthday.  Caley is also a party planner and this is clear in all the fun details and fruit themed party decor used through out.

I think this is just such a fun theme for little kiddos, whether a boy or girl.

Some of my favourite details are the jelly lemon wedges, the party packs are super cute and the fruit-themed balloon garland adds a special touch.  
Enjoy the pictures.  

Venue: Family home
Planning & Styling: Caley 
Stationery: Kerryn from The Arty Party https://www.facebook.com/theartyparty1/
Cake & Treats: Jadi Clark https://www.instagram.com/jadiclark/
Food: Kim Shea – Suburban Café https://www.facebook.com/suburbancafe/
Photography: Heather Fitchet http://heatherfitchet.co.za

I love this trend of using bold, bright colors for special events at the moment. And this is exactly what this Mom ordered for her birthday breakfast, a color fest themed party.

The combination of yellow and deep pinks is just so pretty and unique.  Enjoy the pictures!

​SERVICE PROVIDER CREDITS
​
Function design and planning - Vintage Rose Weddings & Events
Photographer and Stationary - Spiekerish
Florals - Royal Functions & Flowers
Cakes -  CocoVanilla Foods
Caterers - Taste Cafê
Decor - Vintage Rose Weddings & Events

For the month of February we have a beautiful A3 desk calender for your to download, print and pop onto your desk.  Keep yourself super organised and up to date at a glance, with this one month calender.  It even has a little note section for you to write down your brilliant ideas or important reminders.  

I printed mine at Postnet, on the A3 Gloss sheet for a very reasonable R11.50.
Another idea is to print it on an A4 sheet and stick it into your diary or workbook, so that you can easily plan your month.  
Or pop it onto your fridge or on the wall in your office, 

Thank you to Nicole from Nicole and the Striped Flamingo for this absolutely stunning design, super yeah! 

This is such an original and creative theme for an artsy soul.  I love the use of so many colours, which makes it easy to find and fit together different décor pieces.  Literally like all the colors on a painters paint palette! 

​Enjoy the pictures.  

​SERVICE PROVIDER CREDITS
​
Function design and planning - Vintage Rose Weddings & Events
Photographer- Spiekerish
Petit Fours & Macaroons - Nicoles Macaroons
Chocolate thank you gifts -  De Villiers sjokolade
Flowers - Royal Functions and Flowers
Decor - Vintage Rose Weddings & Events