GOOD LIFE - Real Life Parties

happy, happy


Now this really is a party in an instant and on a penny! All I bought to create this polka dot frenzy were some circle stickers from the stationery store and a bag of balloons from the supermarket. Total cost R25!


Then I stuck the polka dots onto the plate rims, champagne glasses and some white pillar candles. Tied ALOT of balloons to some ribbon and made a garland all around the room. And for little favours tied some sparklers to coloured polka dot card. Done!


Wishing you all a very Good New Year, can't wait for all the new exciting things we have planned for 2011!

SOMETHING GOOD - A Good Idea

tape a toast


Love this idea from One Charming Party! And yes! it really is possible to come up with 101 things to do with washi tape - what do you do with yours? Get yours here.

GOOD DAYS - Oh Happy Day!

TINY PRINTS

GOOD ON PAPER - Printable Parties

bright dots


In keeping with my dotty New Years Eve Party theme, you might also like to use our bright dots printable party collection that we designed earlier this year - it fits the look perfectly!

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Bright Dots Printable Party
This Printable Bright Dot Party Collection contains: 
Invitation 
Envelope 
Note card 
Place card 
A4 Paper sheets 
Cupcake Wrappers 
Food Picks 
Favour box 
Pennant Bunting 
Once payment has been made, the pdf. file will be emailed.
R50 for the pdf. file.

GOOD EXAMPLE - Party Inspiration Board

here comes 2011


I have just decided it would be fun to throw a little bit of a party for New Years Eve. Especially after reading the latest Martha Stewart Living Magazine. The January issue has a great "Happy Birthday" article brimming with bright ideas, so I will definitely be putting some of these to use. I don't have a detailed inspiration board, but I think this image from tinyprints sums it all up quite nicely.

GOOD NEWSLETTER - Our Online Magazine

sneak peek

Our latest issue available online this Thursday!

Baby and Kids Parties Galore

GOOD HOLIDAYS - Have a Good Day

merry christmas morning!

UP TO GOOD - Behind the Scenes

last minute


Here are a few last minute Christmas shopping pics. I took when we went into Luzern today - my favourite must be the old building that is made up into a giant advent calendar - notice how all the windows are open except for the 24th - one day to go! Have a very Merry Christmas!

GOOD HOLIDAYS - Have a Good Day

wishing you all a very merry christmas!

GOODIES - Our Online Shop

dear santa


Have your prepared your little plate of goodies for Santa? We figured Jolly St. Nick would love our favourite party product of the year too - retro paper straws. And you are seeing correctly these ones are candy pink. Lots of other great new colours on the way in 2011!

GOODIES - Our Online Shop

bundle of joy

Our Circle Baby Photo Announcement and Ribbon Kit provides a wonderful way to announce the arrival of your newest, little bundle of joy! Fashioned in a daintily designed pink, yellow and chocolate design, these heavy cardstock announcements can also make beautiful baby shower or birthday invitations!

So, whether you choose to announce your little girl or boy in style or are just looking for a great invitation idea, let these one of a kind stationery kits be your go-to find!

Perfect for do-it-yourself moms and dads, our printable invitations are easy and fun. With only a few simple steps you can print these invitations on your home computer or at your local printer.

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Circle Baby Photo Announcement & Ribbon Kit

Baby Announcement Kit Includes:

• 50 announcements

• 50 envelopes

• 50 coordinating ribbons

• Test Printing Sheets, Instructions & Template Information

Also available in blue

R360 for the Kit

SOMETHING GOOD - A Good Idea

quick and lovely


Need a quick centrepiece? Borrow some baubles from the Christmas tree and pop them in glass vases or apothecary jars.

STYLEMEPRETTY

GOOD TIES - 101 Ways with(out) Ribbon

no ribbon?


At In Good Company, our love for ribbon is a bit obsessive and we are always looking for ways to use it everywhere and on everything. Well, whilst wrapping my girls' Christmas pressies, I actually found a reason not to use ribbon! Shock, horror - I know! I just figured that using some of these pretty things might be a better, cost effective and longer lasting alternative.

jumping elastic band

hair band

hair clips

beaded necklace

GOOD FUN - Party Fun

christmas everywhere


I just had to share this with you all! I was shopping in our local grocery store and just had to buy a packet. Is a bag of Christmas washing up cloths taking Christmas décor a bit too far? Last year, I even found "pine needle scented" toilet paper (must be all sold out this year!).

GOOD LOOKS - Themed Parties

christmas cooking class

Invite close friends and family to spend an afternoon in the comfort of your kitchen learning a skill or two. And more importantly taste testing the results.

Here are a few good tips, and even though our shop and showroom is closed, you are still more than welcome to drop us a mail and buy online this Country Christmas Printable Party. As we can just email it straight to your inbox in minutes!

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Country Christmas Printable Party

This collection includes:

Invitation 

Envelope 

Note card 

Place card 

A4 Paper sheets (to use to make paper chains/lanterns/wrapping paper/crackers etc.) 

Party Circle Tags

Favour box 

Gift tags 

Front door sign 

Christmas tree decorations 

Pennant Bunting

Paper photo frame

R50 for the complete pdf. file.

UP TO GOOD - Behind the Scenes

GOOD LIFE - Real Life Parties

swiss christmas


On display at Zurich's largest and only typical "shopping mall" they had set up centre court a typical Swiss Chalet all decorated for Christmas. So here are some quick snaps and a few tips that one can def. put to good use.


GOOD TIPS:
Fit the room, don't fight it
Match your Christmas theme to the current decor of your room. This "Country Christmas" look works so well because it is set up in rustic wooden chalet. A fancy and opulent theme would just not have had the same impact.


Pack away
A good first step for decorating for any party is to "hide" away any items that don't suit your party theme or colours, it is better to have fewer items that co ordinate than a whole host of goodies that draw attention away from the look you are going after.


Buy seasonal items
Instead of buying decorations for "Christmas" consider buying decorations that suit the season first, and your party secondary. That way you can decorate your home all season long rather than just for one day. Here many elements would work all winter long: the antlers, the reeindeer napkin rings, the skis, the logs in a basket etc.


Invest in quality tableware
Many of the items used for this display are not Christmassy at all and work well for all sorts of other celebrations: the three tiered white metal stand, neutral linens, white dinnerware, clear glassware and silver flatware. Don't be tempted by the "cute" Christmas tableware if you first need to build up a smart collection of the basics.


Colour co ordinate everything
Decide on a colour scheme early on and stick to it. Plan that your wreath matches your tree matches your  table matches your wrapped gifts. It may seem overkill but actually all of these elements will be on show come Christmas Day, so for a cohesive look follow through with your colour scheme.