Party Hard

These quirky and chic party accessories make perfect conversation starters at your shindig. Plus, tips to make sure your party runs smoothly!

Nov 2016

These quirky and chic party accessories make perfect conversation starters at your shindig. Plus, tips to make sure your party runs smoothly!

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Make guests feel welcome with a personal touch, such as placing a name card on each seat or place setting. Lighting helps create ambience. For an intimate mood, opt for fairy lights, which are affordable and convenient to take around – from the living room to the backyard! – Noura Aljunied, co-founder of events company Plan B.

Hoop bowl, $58, from Boxes n Things.

Champagne Kiss dish, $39.90, from Dreams & Confetti.

Menagerie Collection cake plate, $101.25 each, from Decordinary.

Totem stacking bowls, $135, from Decordinary.

Tapas fondue, $75.90, from Tott.

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To ensure your cakes look their best on the day of the party, bake them the day before, then ice and decorate them on the morning of the event. – Jenna White, pastry chef from artisan bakery Baker & Cook. Store party decorations in labelled boxes for future use.

Categorise them according to items or by themes, such as birthdays or baby showers – this will make planning much more convenient in the future! – Noura Aljunied, co-founder of events company Plan B.

Tweet salt and pepper holders, $28, from Pylones.

Jazz Age champagne fl utes, $160 for a set of four, from Dreams & Confetti.

Scallop dessert stand, from $18 to $18.50, from Jom! Style.

Wood-marble square platter, $29.95, from Crate & Barrel.

Drink dispenser, $119.95, from Crate & Barrel.

Dessert plate, $20, and spoon, $16, both from Pylones.

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For that rustic organic look, dress your dessert tables with garden herbs and tropical leaves. Using wooden wine crates as dessert stands also gives the table more dimension! – Jenna White, pastry chef from artisan bakery Baker & Cook.