Outdoor party table styled with a pastel balloon garland, florals and gold coupes

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Pastel balloon arch behind a sprinkle birthday cake and cupcakes

Birthday Parties theme

Pastel Confetti Pop

A cheerful rainbow-sherbet palette that works for a first birthday or a fortieth.

Decoration ideas

  • Pastel balloon arch
  • Scalloped backdrop sign
  • Fresh daisies in jars

Tableware

  • Scalloped paper plates
  • Striped paper cups
  • Confetti napkins

Party supplies

  • Sprinkle cake toppers
  • Party straws
  • Favor bags

Hosting tip: Build the balloon garland the night before and keep it in a cool room so it stays plump.

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Hand-picked finds from trusted retailers, chosen for style and quality, at a range of price points that pair beautifully together.

Blue floral scalloped paper plates, napkins and striped cups

Paper goods

Floral scalloped paper set

Plates, napkins and striped cups that make a casual party feel polished. Easy clean-up included.

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Champagne coupes, wine glasses and coloured tumblers on marble

Glassware

Coupes, wine glasses & tumblers

Mix clear stemware with coloured tumblers for a playful, collected look on any table.

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Sage linen table runner with matching napkins and an olive-branch platter

Linens & serveware

Linen runner & serving platter

A soft linen runner, coordinating napkins and a statement platter to anchor the spread.

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Hosting tips that actually help.

Quick, practical guides to take the stress out of hosting — so you can enjoy your own party.

Hands tying a ribbon on a gift beside a bouquet of pink flowers

Planning

The one-week party prep checklist

5 min read

What to order, wrap and prep each day so the day itself feels calm — from invitations to the final bouquet.

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A colourful grazing board with fruit, cheese, pastries and charcuterie

Food & drink

How to build a showstopping grazing board

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Start with bowls, add cheese, fill with fruit and finish with crunch. Our simple formula for a board that wows.

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A woman hanging a pastel balloon garland on a pink wall

Decor

DIY balloon garland in under an hour

6 min read

Mix three sizes, cluster in fours and tape to a strip. The trick that makes any wall look professionally styled.

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Everything for a polished table.

Paper goods

Elegant napkins, plates, cups, placemats, invitations and place cards.

Glassware

Coupes, wine glasses, champagne flutes and tumblers.

Dishes & serveware

Dinnerware, dessert plates, platters and serving pieces.

Tablecloths & linens

Tablecloths, runners and coordinating napkins.

From affordable paper goods to special statement pieces — chosen to pair well together.

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The Party Planner helps hosts find curated themes and ideas for birthday parties, dinner parties, bridal showers, baby showers and holiday parties — along with the decorations, tableware and party supplies that bring each event together.

Every look is styled around pieces that pair well together, from affordable paper goods to special statement glassware, so you can create a cohesive, thoughtfully styled table for any occasion.

It is made for parents, friends, bridesmaids and anyone who wants a stylish, memorable gathering without the stress of searching for every detail.

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