I absolutely love this time of the year, but boy is it busy. As my children get older I am running in more directions. There have been end of year exams, awards assemblies, school item presentations, Kai’s Kindergarten orientation and so much more – but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Last Saturday we celebrated Tijana’s 10th birthday with a Spa Party, and I have finally had a chance to sit down and process the photos. We had such a wonderful afternoon, with lots of giggles and loads of pink.
We wanted to have a day, where Tijana and her friends felt very special and really pampered. The idea was to have an invitation that suggested the day was going to be beautiful, with a little bit of luxury. It was great to see the girls faces as they received their invitation, tied with a red velvet bow…they went down a treat.
As the girls arrived, we got them set up in their own Spa robe and hair towel, and then it was time for a little bubbly – raspberry lemonade of course!
Time for activities and pampering. The girls made a Yoghurt, Honey and Almond Meal face mask before applying it and relaxing, giving it time to work it’s magic.
Each of the girls then received a warmed face washer to remove the mask.
This was followed by a Brown Sugar and Vanilla Hand Scrub and then a Milk and Honey bath soak, which we used some of in a foot bath, topped with rose petals. They packaged up the rest of the Bath Soak to add to their take home goodies. It was then time for manicures, followed by Dessert. Throughout the day, Joe acted as the waiter for the girls, and they sure made him work….”oh waiter…!”
The Dessert table was all about pink, with a touch of red and a focus on pretty.
The table included Vanilla Cupcakes, Raspberry Tarts, Strawberry Macarons, Chocolate Beans, Bon Bon’s, Raspberry Mousse, Marshmallows, Meringues, Profiteroles and Strawberries. Every one loved the Chocolate fountain! My children have already requested another as part of our Christmas entertaining.
At the end of the day, each of the girls went home with a little pamper package that we had put together. Before the day, Tijana and I made some Raspberry Goats milk soap, Coconut Lip Balm and packaged up some Raspberry Body Butter. To that we added in some pink thongs, and a Strawberry and Cream Lollipop, along with the Milk and Honey Bath Soak the girls made on the day. We packaged it all up in these gorgeous little market baskets.
The afternoon was so girly and so much fun, and just the special treat we had hoped for our beautiful girl and her precious friends.
Sources:
I purchased goodies from the following three companies for the Skin products and packaging used on the day. We really enjoyed making our own body products, and plan to continue to do so – they are natural, fun to do and a little nicer on the wallet.
Aussie Soap Supplies
Heirloom Body Care
New Directions
Paper for invitations from Christina Re.
The food was homemade, with the exception of the Macarons, which I purchased from the Lindt Cafe.
The cake stands, platter, glass jars, white square bowls, and mousse pots are all available for purchase through me. You can see my Facebook page (product details will be added this week) or contact me on tracey@traceylau.com for more info.
If I may, your baskets, where did you get them from? And I think you made raspberry mousse? Those gorgeous pots. Can you tell me where you got them from too please 
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by Tracey
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