Come one! Come all!

I am not sure if reading Water for Elephants inspired me or if it just happened to come along at the same time but whatever the case may be I am loving Circus themed parties! I am in the midst of planning an annual staff party which takes place at a farm located just outside of Collingwood. Every year we try to mix up the theme but we always seem to fall back on the no-fail cowboy theme...I mean come on...it's a farm...right?

This year however I have been inspired to offer guests something a little unique. I have been working on graphic designs for circus theme papery lately and let my imagination run wild at the thought of working this theme into the staff party! Thus far we have an exotic petting farm (similar to the animals under the big top, no?), a jumpy castle (not exactly reminiscent of the vintage feel I was going for but fun all the same), a dunk tank, ring toss and bean bag throw.

We will offer guests treats like popcorn and candy floss in adorable packaging from vintage style machinery and there will be balloons galore! (what's a circus without balloons!) I put together a little inspiration board to show the imagery behind my theme - it's a little for your enjoyment a little to keep me on track.

Enjoy! PS I will follow up with pictures of the event in late July!

I'll keep you posted! Lyns