Chloe Santos-Perlas' Posh Shabby Chic Ballerina in Paris 2nd Birthday Party

When it comes to meticulous party and event planning, I always look up to my former Nursing School classmate and very good friend, Diana Grace Santos-Perlas. She wouldn't settle for anything else when it comes to suppliers and party venue. She is a wise spender and she knows exactly whom to contact. She is the right person to ask about suppliers that are affordable but offer the best services.

 Diana Grace Santos-Perlas with her husband, Philip, and daughter, Chloe

We were invited to the birthday party of her daughter,   Chloe, last December. As expected. It was a blast! 

I consider it as one of the best birthday parties I've attended! 

This photo was used in Chloe's 2nd birthday invites.

I asked permission from Grace if I could share the event on my blog and she agreed. She willingly gave me the list of her suppliers.

Grace said that she was hands-on in booking the party organizer and suppliers including the magician, photographer, videographer, and cake. The organizer was the one in charge in styling, photo booth, and other details because she was in Dubai during the party planning.

Here are the list of suppliers she contacted: 

CHLOE'S GOWN: Yumi's Nook Child at Heart 
 

This gown was intricately designed to match Chloe's dainty and adorable personality.

WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/yumisnookfanpage

 

CHLOE'S HAIRCLIP: Dainty Chic Boutique
Dainty Chic Boutique creates affordable and nice handmade hair accessories for kids. Miss Mary, the owner, is also behind The Ruffles Studio.

WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/daintycb 

VENUE DECORATIONS, KIDDIE SOUVENIRS, INVITATIONS, PRINTABLES, STYLING, & COORDINATION:  The Party Studio

All the details that Grace couldn't do, Miss Pinky Santos-Franscisco of The Party Studio was there on the rescue!

Grace trusts Miss Pinky and her team when it comes to party styling and other party details for years. She's very easy to transact with and what makes her more special is that she treats her clients like family.

The signage at the entrance of DML Tent

Wishes for Chloe

The ceiling of the tent with paper lanterns and other decors

Table Setting

 

Candy and Dessert Table

Souvenirs for Kids

Kiddie Prizes

Face Painting Area

Gifts

Decorated Water Bottles

Pinky also styled Chloe's Cake Smash Photo Shoot. Click THIS to view the album.

WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/thepartystudioevents

CATERER: Robert Camba Catering

Grace chose Robert Camba Catering due to its affordable package. Her mom liked the food during food tasting. Free chocolate fountain was included in the package too. Kiddie meals were also available and super sulit at masarap talaga ang food nila! 

Website: http://www.robertcamba.com

 

CAKE and  CAKE POPS: Sugarplum Pastries

Grace chose fondant cake instead of the one with butter icing due to aesthetic purposes. Sugarplum Pastries offer rotating cakes and other yummy treats!

This rotating cake was one of the highlights of the party.

These flower cake pops were pleasing to the eyes and taste buds.

Contact Miss Lovely Jiao at https://www.facebook.com/lovely.cakesandpastries

 

ICE CREAM CART: Nestle 
Booking and choosing of flavors was done online and the payment was done at the day of the event. 

The blockbuster Nestle Ice Cream Cart outside the venue

WEBSITE: https://icecreamparty.ph/step1.php 
 

MAGICIAN/HOST: Alex Lagula

He was chosen due to raves and good reviews about him. He was the magician of most of the birthday videos that Grace watched. He could win the hearts of both kids and adults. His antics were unique and something fresh! The sound system was included on his package too.

Here is his Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.lagula.

CUPCAKES: Iko's Bakeshop 

Iko's Bakeshop was recommended by Grace's brother. The cupcakes were yummy and affordable.

 

The cupcake liners and toppers were provided by The Party Studio.

Iko's Bakeshop has outlets in Caniogan, Pasig and SM Mega Mall Supermarket, Freshly Baked.

Contact Numbers: 468-9583/ 628-4383/ 409-1197



ADULT SOUVENIR: Tin Can c/o Grace's Mom & Chocolate Chip Cookies by COMFOODS 

Delicious Fibisco cookies were inside.

Here's Comfoods' Main Building Address:

Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (at Chino Roces Ave.),  Makati City

LIGHT EFFECTS: Rave Party One

Rave Party one was hired by Grace to illuminate the venue. 

WEBSITE:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rave-Party-One/338018782891923

VENUE: DML Tent

The party was supposed to be held at Camp Crame Multipurpose Hall. It was December and peak season. The management couldn't assure the time slot that Grace wanted. She chose DML Tent instead because the place was accessible and spacious. There was also a mini playgound outside for kids to play while waiting for the party to start.

DML Tent
Address: 46 7th Street, New Manila, Quezon City
Telephone No: 722-4979


PHOTOBOOTH: Photostrip
This was included in the event organizer's package.

 

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Check out all  photos HERE.

WEBSITE:https://www.facebook.com/photostrip.partybooth

 

PHOTOGRAPHER: Bea Caisip
Grace liked Bea Caisip's works. The photographer could capture candid moments spectacularly.

WEBSITE:https://www.facebook.com/beacaisip.photography 

PHOTO/VIDEO: Shutter Count 

Grace booked Shutter Count mainly for the video coverage.  It has the most affordable package with outstanding and superb output for kiddie parties. She closed the deal during the first quarter of 2013 and was lucky to get a photographer included on the package.

The photos taken by Shutter Count are found HERE.

Here is Chloe's 2nd Birthday VIDEO as shown towards the end of the party: 

Chloe SDE from Shutter Count on Vimeo.
 

WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/shuttercountworks 

Do you like what you see? If you are thinking of best suppliers for parties, I recommend the suppliers and venue above. You don't have to think twice. You'll never go wrong when you get their services. 

Photo Credits: Miss Bea Caisip

 

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GUEST POST: Kids' Artwork by Bonnie Joy Dewkett (The Joyful Organizer)

Children’s artwork is a bittersweet thing.  It’s beautiful and can represent a glimpse into the world as seen through a child’s eyes.  It can also be a great indicator of your child’s development.  However, artwork can add up.  Before you know it, artwork can over whelm your counters, refrigerator, and walls.  By implementing the following steps you will make sure your memories are kept in tact, and decrease the clutter.

1. Before you do anything with a piece of artwork, decide what it means to you.  Is it the best piece your child has ever done or is it just another piece they drew while waiting for dinner at a restaurant?  Be honest with yourself.
2. Do you have family members that live far away?  Have your child sign pieces of artwork, then write a quick note and send the artwork to friends and family who live far away.  It may sound silly to you because you have dozens of pieces, but to them it may be the only piece they have!
3. For three-dimensional pieces of art, the easiest thing to do is take a photo of your child with the piece; keep it for a little while, and then dispose of it.  I usually suggest moving it to another area of the house, such as the garage, after a period of time.  If its not missed, you can easily get rid of it.
4. Use frames that are easily changeable to house artwork.  Job tickets are small plastic sheaths that are designed to house contractor’s paperwork on dirty and wet job sites.  They are inexpensive and easy to hang on your wall.  Papers slip in and out quickly and easily.  Changing artwork is a snap.
5. Pizza boxes make great artwork storage.  Ask at your local pizza place to give you some unused boxes.  Most restaurants will give them away for free.  You can group artwork by date, child or academic year.
6. For artwork that is flat, consider scanning it in and storing it digitally.
7. Take photos of your child with their artwork.  Then you can print them and put them into an album or you can print a digital photo book.  This gives you a printed record of your child’s progress.  Print multiple books and give them to family members.
8. Set limits with your child on just how many pieces of artwork you will keep.  Stay within these boundaries and it will help them learn to determine which pieces have meaning and which pieces do not.
9. Combine storage with display.  Use a string and clothespins to display a large number of items in a small amount of space.
10. Make sure you hold yourself accountable to sit down and sort through artwork.  It will build up as the school year progresses.  Putting a date into your calendar to make those difficult decisions will make sure it gets done and make sure the artwork doesn’t pile up too high.  For the pieces you have determined should be kept and are important, take the time to have them laminated and to protect them in clearly labeled plastic containers.

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ABOUT THE BLOGGER

 

Bonnie Joy Dewkett, CPO® (Certified Professional Organizer® Board of Certification for Professional Organizers~Director of Communications) is a nationally recognized organizing expert, author, motivational speaker, and internet radio personality in the United States of America. She began organizing as a child, and she has been organizing ever since. Her company, The Joyful Organizer®, creates and implements organizational systems for the home and office. These changes allow her Customers to create calm from chaos at work and at home. Bonnie is passionate about helping her clients meet their organizational goals, and loves to see the positive impact that getting organized has on their lives.

Her diverse background gives her the ability to assist her clients with everything from the unique needs of organizing children’s rooms; to the organizational challenges ofmoving an entire family across the country. Working in special education in Maine, Bonnie helped her students exceed their educational goals by creating individualized programs that used their strengths to overcome their unique set of challenges. As a relocation consultant at Cartus, she managed the logistics of the moving process for hundreds of families that were being transferred through their employer.

Recognizing a gap in the information about moving and relocation, she authored The Joyful Organizer’s Guide to a Joyful Move—a comprehensive resource for families that are preparing to move. It helps them reduce stress by keeping them organized throughout their move. It is available on her website http://move.thejoyfulorganizer.com, and Amazon.com.  Her most recent book, 50 Tips to Get You Organized- In Ten Minutes or Less!, is available in print or Kindle formats on Amazon.com.

She has gained a worldwide audience through her radio show, The Joy of Organizing.  With over a quarter of a million downloads, her show is the most listened to show on the BlogTalkRadio Woman’s Business Network, formerly the Diva Toolbox Radio Network.  Airing weekly, the show provides practical organizing tips and tricks for busy families. She has interviewed many of the country’s top organizing experts, including Oprah’s PeterWalsh, JulieMorgenstern, DIY’s Karl Champley, Barbara Hemphill, and Barry Izsak.

Bonnie’s organizing advice has been featured in many local newspapers, and nationally in Better Homes and Gardens, Better Homes and Gardens’ Secrets of Getting Organized, Parents, and Woman’s Day magazines. Bonnie has achieved the prestigious designation of Certified Professional Organizer, CPO®, from The Board of Certification for Professional Organizers. Making her one of only six in the State of Connecticut, and less than twenty-five in all of New England.

Bonnie received a B.S. in Resource and Agribusiness Management from The University of Maine in 2001. She completed work on her M.B.A. in May 2011, graduating summa cum laude from Nichols College.

 
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My Simple and Practical Storage Tips

Storing food and other home materials is easy to manage by following these practical tips.

- Buy food storage containers like microwavable plastic containers or freezer-to-oven casserole dishes. You may also reuse plastic ice cream containers, screw top glass or plastic jars for storing refrigerated and non-refrigerated food. 

I prefer transparent ones because food items are easy to see. When using opaque containers, make sure to label them what's inside and when it's stored using masking tape and permanent marker to avoid spoilage. This also applies to clothes, linens, rags, toys, and crafting materials for easy location. You might also like reading Practical Tips on How to Organize Stuff at Home.

- Use clothespins or binder clips to seal packages of partially used food items.

- Empty shaker bottles of some spices can be filled with flour, corn starch, salt, sugar, pepper, or your own mixed spices for mess-free flouring or seasoning of meat, drinks, or other food items.

- Wire and plastic mesh baskets or bags can be used for fruits, root crops, vegetables that need air circulation like onions, potatoes, and garlic. You might also like reading My Simple Rules in Food Storage at Room Temperature 

- Empty mineral water and juice bottles can be used again for storing water or juice but make sure they are made of virgin plastic material. To make it safer, use empty glass jars or bottles. Do not store poisonous substances like kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, and liquid cleaners on empty beverage bottles to avoid accidental poisoning.

- Knives should be placed in their holders to avoid making them dull. Keep them away from children's reach.

- Store heavy cookware in the lowest portion of the kitchen rack to avoid reaching up further.

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