Little Kokeshi ~ Real Party Feature!

Hello :)

Today's party feature is a gorgeous 'Little Kokeshi' themed birthday party submitted by the lovely Tali from A Party Studio. 

All the details are super cute and I love the bright colourful lanterns.  Below Tali tells us all about her gorgeous party.  Thanks so much for sharing with us Tali xx

For my daughter’s 6th birthday party, we decided to do a Little Kokeshi theme. She was born in Japan and is fascinated with anything Japanese. When we lived there, I’d brought her some kokeshi dolls and she absolutely loves these beautiful wooden dolls that have become a representation of the traditional folk arts of Japan.

I wanted her party to be very colorful so I used plenty of color in the printables and I included traditional Japanese prints. The girls at the party loved learning about the Japanese country and culture and I tried to incorporate the learning experience into all aspects of the party.

For the dessert table, I displayed fresh raspberries and angel food cake to look like the Japanese flag. I also put out strawberry and chocolate Poky sticks. These were my favorite treats when we lived in Japan. Of course, we had cupcakes with personalized labels, Hershey kisses, and chocolate bars with personalized wrappers. The table was decorated with little kokeshi dolls, origami cranes and flowers. Our apartment in Japan had a beautiful tatami room, which I used for inspiration. I used beach mats instead of a tablecloth to achieve the tatami look.

For food, I served traditional Japanese udon noodle salad and Japanese-style meatballs. I also put out spicy wasabi peas for the adults to nibble on. I made extra wide pinwheel sandwiches to look
like sushi rolls and also served open face boursin and cucumber sandwiches. I cut cucumber into little sakura (cherry blossom) shapes using a fondant cutter. I talked to the girls about Japanese food and they loved making candy sushi and using special children’s chopstick that I got from Japan. These chopsticks have a finger ring to help them master the sticks.

Afterward they ate, the girls got to color in Kokeshi dolls and then have their individual photograph taken in front of a rice screen by Danielle of All Things Great and Small Photography. They absolutely loved the parasols and fan photo props.

For the favor bags, I used plain white paper bags that I decorated with thick grosgrain ribbon and a hang tags. Inside, I included chopsticks, origami stars and cranes, their coloring pages, a fan, and
an assortment of Japanese candies.

Vendor Credits:

Printables & Party Styling: A Party Studio

Photography: All Things Great and Small

Origami cranes: Trinkets By Dana

Kimono dress with Obi: Pink Mouse Kids


Kate xx

My Little Kokeshi ~ Real Party Feature!

I am very excited to show you this beautiful birthday party styled by Toni from Fairydust Stylish Stationery.  A gorgeous My Little Kokeshi themed party held for her daughter Sophia's 8th Birthday. 

Such a beautiful colour scheme, the details in this party are amazing and the cake and desserts, just divine. 

And how is this for a sit down table? ~ Just stunning! Love the sweet lolly jar party favours. 

Thank you so much Toni for letting me share your gorgeous party!

To see more of Toni's work be sure to visit her at Fairydust Stylish Stationery for beautiful party printables, prints, cases & more! 

Vendor Credits

Styling, My Little Kokeshi Printables, Carry Cases - Fairydust Stylish Stationery

Printing & Supply of 'Sophia' Banner - Buggyboo

Cake - The Cupcake Lady

Couture Cupcakes & Cookies - Le Pink Petite

Lollipops & Plates - Occasion by Design

Cookie Pops - Linda Huddy

Cupcakes - Interior Motif

Baking Cups - Sweet Style

Macarons - Lil Miss Macaron

Straws - Leo & Bella

Kate xx

Kokeshi Girl ~ Real Party Feature!

I am excited to bring you today's fabulous party feature, shared by one of our lovely clients Michelle, of 'Oh So Party' in Perth.  Michelle designed this stunning 'Kokeshi Girl' party for her daughter Tayah's 7th birthday.  Stunning pink and lemon colour scheme with amazing attention to detail, this party is just wow!

The gorgeous dessert table and fabulous birthday cake!  Love the unique use of the cupcake topper in the marshmallows.

Some of the amazing details - Invitations, place cards, delicious cookies, persian fairy floss & gorgeous milk bottles with paper straws.

Well done Michelle on creating such a beautiful day for your daughter!

Vendor Credits;

Oh So Party - Invitations, Banner, Sweet Cups, Place Setting, Loot Bags, Sweet Treat Decorated Lolly Pops, Miniature Glass Bottles and Tags, Decorated Chopsticks, Plain Lanterns 

Piece of Cake Parties & Celebrations - Robert Gordon Lanterns, Straws, Mini Pails

Bella Bambini Birthdays - Cherry Blossom Cookies, Kokeshi Doll Cookies & Cake

Michelle runs 'Oh So Party' a party and event company in Perth who pride themselves on creating a fun and funky look for your next party .  To find out more about this gorgeous business and how Michelle can help you create a perfectly planned and coordinated party,  please visit her page. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhSoParty?sk=app_4949752878

I would like to thank Michelle for sharing her party and allowing us to feature it on our blog.  We would love to feature more gorgeous party and dessert tables for our readers so please feel free to send us your party pictures and details to pieceofcakeparties@iinet.net.au and you may be our next feature party :)