Hey there! I’m Katie, the founder of Katie J Design and Events. Here you’ll find party ideas, decorating tips and practical advice to help you create a celebration that feels personal, whether you’re planning a kids’ birthday, a milestone celebration or a special event.
Many of these ideas come from celebrations with my own family, alongside the wonderful parties our customers have shared with us. There’s also advice on personalised decorations, designing your own artwork and making the most of custom printing for your business or event.
Beyond the party planning, Katie’s Perspectives brings together my thoughts and experiences on business, parenting, community and equality, including my International Women’s Day series.
Browse the categories below to find something that sparks an idea for your next celebration, project or conversation.
Hey there! I’m Katie, the founder of Katie J Design and Events. Here you’ll find party ideas, decorating tips and practical advice to help you create a celebration that feels personal, whether you’re planning a kids’ birthday, a milestone celebration or a special event.
Many of these ideas come from celebrations with my own family, alongside the wonderful parties our customers have shared with us. There’s also advice on personalised decorations, designing your own artwork and making the most of custom printing for your business or event.
Beyond the party planning, Katie’s Perspectives brings together my thoughts and experiences on business, parenting, community and equality, including my International Women’s Day series.
Browse the categories below to find something that sparks an idea for your next celebration, project or conversation.
A practical room-by-room guide to organising pantry jars, storage tubs, drawers, appliances and guest spaces with personalised waterproof labels made in Australia.
Want to increase revenue from your Airbnb or short-stay accommodation without increasing your nightly rate? Here are simple guest add-ons and celebration package ideas hosts can offer to make stays feel more memorable.
Looking for personalised photo party decoration ideas? See real customer examples of banners, collage designs, chocolate labels, stickers and more.
Fun and creative winter birthday party ideas for kids including Arctic animal themes, Winter ONEderland, styling tips and personalised decorations.
Learn how to create a beautiful mimosa bar for your next party with easy setup ideas, styling tips and decoration inspiration.
Fun reptile birthday party ideas including decorations, food, games and cake inspiration. Easy tips to create an unforgettable reptile themed party.
Learn how to create your own AI party banner online with our step-by-step tutorial. Discover the different banner types, how to enter prompts, upload photos, add fun effects and personalise your design.
Not sure how many balloons you need for your party? Use our free Balloon Calculator to estimate quantities for garlands, ceilings, tables and backdrops. No guessing, just simple party planning.
How our Brisbane small business is turning production scraps into reusable materials for schools through our Little Hands Big Reuse sustainability initiative.
Have a little builder who loves diggers, trucks and getting messy? Discover fun Construction Birthday Party ideas, decorating tips, food, games and personalised decorations made in Australia.
Planning a bee birthday party? This guide shares bee themed party ideas, personalised decorations, food, games and real customer photos. Designed and printed in Brisbane, QLD, with shipping across Australia, the US and NZ.