Creating your perfect save the date cards
If you’ve just experienced the exciting moment of booking your wedding day, then you may wish to send out save the date cards to your guests. Save the date cards are different to your wedding invitation, as they allow you to send your guests an informal greeting, revealing the exciting news. Whereas an invitation will…
Halloween costumes – getting in on the fun with your kids
Halloween is just around the corner and given that it’s the one event where masks are expected, it might be the surprising hit of 2020. Trick or Treating is a lot of fun for kids, so why not make it fun for the supervising adults? If you are a truly enthusiastic adult who really wants…
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How to write funeral thank you cards
After the loss of a loved one, you will receive help from family, friends, colleagues and even neighbours. Some will give cash, materials and services such as cooking and catering for guests, or singing. Others will assist you to organize the funeral, send you condolences messages or attend the wake and funeral. While they may…
Don’t fall into these wedding thank you card traps!
Thanking your guests for their attendance at your big day, as well as showing appreciation of any gift they’ve provided, is a courteous gesture that’s an important item on the post-wedding “to do” list. Whilst it would appear at first sight to be a fairly straightforward task – after all, you’re saying thank you -…
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Five secrets to DIY fancy dress
For some party-goers, designing their own fancy dress is all part of the fun. Whether you’re dreaming up a DIY Star Wars costume that’s going to have the wow factor or deciding on Christmas costumes that showcase the season, a homemade outfit can work really well. Unfortunately, without proper planning and preparation, a DIY costume…
The key design factors you need to think about for your wedding invitations
For many of your guests, the wedding invitation will be the first hint of things to come at your ceremony and reception. How you choose to style the invitations you send out will be a huge indicator of what sort of theme and aesthetic your attendees can expect when they arrive on the big day.…
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Staging a successful fancy dress party
Almost everybody loves a fancy dress party! No matter what your age might be, or the occasion to be celebrated, fancy dress is a chance for guests to let their hair down and enjoy being someone else for a few hours! A great idea for a family get-together, fancy dress also works well at anything…
Five essentials for funeral thank you cards
Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience, and it’s good friends and relations that can often be a real comfort in the aftermath of the bereavement. Those attending the funeral frequently provide considerable support to loved ones, as well as pay their respects and show their esteem for the departed. It’s only natural to…
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Five occasions to wear fancy dress other than Halloween
More than almost any other date on the calendar, October 31st has become synonymous with dressing up. From ghouls and ghosts through to zombies, witches, pumpkins, black cats and more, Halloween is always a great excuse to put on the face paint and be something spooky for a few hours. Luckily, Halloween isn’t the only…
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Seven tips and tricks to turn any costume into a zombie halloween costume
A great costume is key to a fantastic Halloween! If you fancy creating a DIY costume that’s going to stand out from the rest when it comes to spooky impact, a zombie is one of the best options. Zombies come in all shapes and sizes, so makes a suitable costume choice for every member of…
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5 benefits of shopping online for groceries
Many grocery stores now provide an online shopping experience for their customers. It’s not just the big chain supermarkets offering this convenient option, now even small, local grocery stores are jumping on board. When shopping online, you can see the range of stock available at the store and can fill your pantry from the comfort…
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How to word your wedding invitations
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to creating your wedding invitations. You’ll want to avoid spelling and grammatical errors, and ensure all formalities are considered. Your wedding will be one of the most important events of your life—and your guests will be a huge part of it—so you’ll want to make sure…
What is the proper etiquette for choosing funeral flowers?
A thoughtful and well-considered funeral flower arrangement is a way to commemorate the deceased, as well as providing some comfort and support to the mourning family. Throughout history, funerals have been linked with a floral arrangement, and they can add beauty and calm to a challenging day. Here are some of the things to consider…
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6 foolproof ideas for creating your own superhero
Superhero movies are more popular today than ever before. Filmmakers are breathing new life into the great comic book characters of the past—and with this comes a new, young fanbase. Superheroes are more than just guardians and freedom fighters to young children—they’re role models. When a child dresses up as a superhero, they become the…
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5 St Patrick’s Day costume ideas
If you’re taking part in a St Patrick’s Day parade, attending a party or you just love the Irish and want to get into the holiday spirit, there are a number of brilliant costume ideas available to choose from. Held on the 17th of March every year, which is the traditional death date of Saint…
The best options for kitchen flooring
Your kitchen has to withstand a lot – spills, dropped pots and pans, heat, constant wear – so not every material is suitable for this room. Some flooring options will last longer than others, so balancing function and style is important if you’re going to make the right choice. With this in mind, let’s take…
Tips for organising a party or event
Parties and events can be a lot of fun but when you’re planning a function how do you make sure it goes well and everyone enjoys themselves? Below is a checklist that will ensure your event is a success. The right venue Where you hold your event is important. Whether you have it at home…
What to consider when planning your party or event
Planning the perfect Melbourne event or party requires attention to detail. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary or fundraiser, the choices you make about tables, marquees, cutlery and glass hire in Melbourne can say a lot about how you plan to entertain your guests on the day. 1. Number of attendees and guests First up,…
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Six timeless fashion items for men
Fast fashion trends come and go – remember parachute pants or spray-on jeans, anyone? Colours also morph their way through time periods, demarcating the years by different hues – think the vibrant citrus shades of the 1970s or metallic tones of the 1980s. However, taking a classic approach to menswear never grows old. By bedding…
How to make party planning easy
Planning a large event can be stressful and exhausting, and when you’re looking for party hire, Melbourne has loads of options. There are so many things to consider and forgetting one key component could render your party a flop. Here are five tips to make planning your party a breeze. 1. Choose a theme Selecting…
Dispelling four urban myths about engineered oak flooring
Urban myths seem to arise about almost anything. These are the things someone says with complete confidence in a bar or has read from some ‘fake news’ site on the internet. The myths gain credence simply by repetition, even if they usually bear little or no relation to the truth. This is certainly true when…
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5 reasons why you will love hybrid flooring
Your flooring is one of the most expensive parts of decorating your home. However, when you consider how much wear and tear your floor takes, and how much its style influences the rest of your home, it’s an investment you want to get right from the start. There are so many choices when it comes…
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What to Consider Before Staining Your Timber Floors
Wooden floorboards are a beautiful feature in any home. Unfortunately, they can wear easily and require ongoing maintenance to look their best. Therefore, if you are looking at your wooden floorboards and thinking they’re looking a bit tired, consider these few tips before you break out the sander and bucket of stain: Stain or polish?…
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Best Women’s Halloween Costumes for 2019
As Halloween beckons, there is much that needs to be organized, especially if you are hosting a Halloween party. Being a Halloween party host comes with a great deal of responsibility; the biggest of those responsibilities is having the best costume. We know it can be difficult when it comes to your outfit, so today…
Funny Halloween Costumes
If you are like us, you’re probably fed up with seeing the same old Halloween costumes year in and year out. We all turn up to a Halloween party to be greeted by twelve Harley Quinn’s and four skeleton onesies. Halloween is a time for fun and joy on top of the occasional terrifying story.…
Cleaning tips for vinyl floors
There are plenty of reasons why you would want to have vinyl floors in your home. They’re cost-effective, look great, and they’re comfortable to walk on, too. They’re also durable, and with only a little bit of maintenance, can stay looking as good as new for many years to come. However, even though they’re not…
Caring for your new Timber Floor
So, you’ve got a brand new timber floor? Good for you! Flooring like this is a fantastic way to take your rooms to the next level. Timber flooring certainly has the edge from both an aesthetic and practical point of view. And that’s before you consider how well-cared for timber can last the life of…
HOW TO PULL OFF A LAST MINUTE OKTOBERFEST OUTFIT
October is a time of many delightful pleasures. In Germany, this is when people have traditionally gathered together to celebrate the completion of the harvest. Head to Germany at this time of the year and you’ll see people enjoying a great meal, sampling varied types of beer and relaxing with family and friends. If you’re…
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HARDWOOD VS LAMINATE: WHICH IS BETTER?
Comparing Laminate and Hardwood Flooring It can be difficult to make strong flooring decisions at times. That’s due to the fact that choices in floors are rather plentiful in this day and age. It can be tough to pick between grey ironbark vs spotted gum offerings. It can be equally tough to pick between laminate…
Sexy Women’s Halloween Costumes – Because Horror can be Hot too!
This Halloween, scary is the new sexy. You don’t have to give up hotness to celebrate the year’s most frighteningly fabulous holiday with our seductive Halloween costume hire options. From gorgeous goths to sexy skeletons, turn heads at this year’s party with help from our Halloween costume hire Melbourne. If you love zombies but don’t…
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Spice Your Local Karaoke Nights with These Great Dress Up Ideas
Are you looking to take your karaoke nights to the next level? Need a way to get your friends more excited about singing? Try choosing a theme for your karaoke nights and have everyone dress up to that theme! Whether you’re holding an in-house karaoke party or going to a venue out on the town,…
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Rigid Plank Flooring
Rigid Plank Flooring is a great flooring option for many clients. Many clients love the look of hardwood flooring. Whether it be the wide farmhouse style planks or the sleek and modern looking bamboo, wooden flooring is really hot right now. However, when people see the cost, they start to look for alternative solutions. Rigid…
Choosing the right flooring for your home.
Choosing the right flooring is an important step in renovating a room or your home. The floor is a feature that is seen and used the most. It might not get as much conversation as the marble countertops in the kitchen or the chrome finishes in the bathroom. But, the floor can quickly become a…
Fancy Dress – Hire vs. Buy. What are the pros and cons?
If you have been invited to a gala or fancy dress party, you probably want to show up in an awe-inspiring style. You already imagine yourself in a fancy dress and Hollywood-style accessories that will guarantee you the perfect outfit for the night. Some women like to buy their own dress just to be sure…
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Welcome to Melbourne Independent Business Page!
Welcome! Melbourne Independent Business Page is a business blog for local independent Melbourne businesses. Join today and have your business listed, including a nice backlink to your website.
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