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While sad things happen to normal families all too often, Ava’s story has impacted our lives, our journey as mothers, like no other. Perhaps it is because it happened close to home, beneath hot summer Queensland skies. Perhaps because we have a daughter, a niece who wears the same name and dreams the same three and a half year old dreams. But we expect it is simply because we know that Ava’s story could have easily been our story. Or your story. Ava was also loved by a community that followed her life through the eloquent words and stunning photographs shared on a blog by her mother, Sheye. Sheye has an amazing ability to connect with people through her craft and her posts since Ava's passing, while both heartbreaking and so very poignant, have drawn an even wider community. An international community of mothers, fathers, sisters, aunts, friends, grandmothers who find strength and inspiration through the honesty, courageousness and humanity of the Rosemeyer family. A community whose daily interactions with their own children have been altered through knowing Ava’s story. We count ourselves amongst them. |
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As all little girls do, Ava Rosemeyer delighted in the idea of a fanciful tea party with all the trimmings, in the company of her besties and her family. Sheye, as all mothers do, promised they would one day find the time and make a plan to hold one. Ava’s Tea Party never was. But now it is. In 2009, Ava’s heartbroken family started a new tradition to remember Ava on her birthday in August – Ava’s Tea Party - and in an emotional tribute to a Beauty Full child lost too soon, families from around the world sat still. And shared cake. And a cup of tea. And remembered Ava. At Details, details! we love a party, and this one, Ava’s Tea Party, has found a special place in our heart too. So this August, we’re breaking out the fancy china. We’re hanging paper chains amongst the trees. We’re letting the kids decorate the cakes. We’re picking flowers from next door’s garden to decorate the table . . .shhh don’t tell. We’re celebrating small things. We’re grateful for the moment. And we’re remembering Ava. We also had a little idea to help make it easy for you to join in. An idea that we hoped might build on the vision of the Rosemeyer family and help encourage and inspire families to sit still a little while, celebrate the small things, be grateful for moments and create memories. Because Ava’s Tea Party, big or small, simple or fancy, is the perfect opportunity to do just that. |
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We are delighted to introduce the Beauty Full collection (Invitations for Ava), our little idea translated in full colour and creativity. Nine of Australia’s most loved and respected children’s stationery designers have so generously given of their time and a little piece of their hearts to create a collection of Limited Edition invitations so that you might consider hosting an Ava’s Tea Party this August. Each invitation reflects their signature style and is testament to their Ava-inspired notion of a Beauty Full tea party. The stellar line-up of your favourite designers to choose from includes Alannah Rose, Belles and Whiselles, Imprintables, KatyJane Designs, P is for Printables, Paper Eskimo, Poppies for Grace, Sambellina and Style Me Gorgeous. We know you will love them. Wherever you are in the world, an invitation from the Beauty Full collection can be yours – these printable files emailed directly to you enable you to print and invite as many or as few as you would like. Whether it is with your mother's group, your family, your workplace or just a one-on-one with your child (and an imaginary cup of tea!), an invitation from the Beauty Full collection provides an opportunity to bring people together and celebrate life. While they are only on sale until 31st August 2010, you can of course purchase now and use them for a special occasion at any time of year. We also think you will love them all and have trouble choosing, in which case feel free to purchase more than one, or the entire collection - the Beauty Full invitations are timeless and it will give you an excuse to celebrate with a Tea Party more often. When you purchase from the Beauty Full collection 100% of your sale goes to Paradise Kids, an independent grief counselling service supporting families experiencing illness and loss. Paradise Kids is based on the Gold Coast, Australia, and continues to provide wonderful support to the Rosemeyer family. We have also put together some of our favourite Tea Party pretties into a complete kit ready for you to create the sweetest Tea Party in honour of Ava – and 30% of sales for these kits and all individual tea party products during August will also be donated to Paradise Kids. So please, won’t you join us for Ava’s Tea Party? Just click through on the links below to browse and purchase. We would be delighted and Paradise Kids will be grateful. |
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To the Rosemeyer family, and particularly, Sheye, we say thanks for giving so much of yourself along the path to making this happen. We are so honoured and humbled that you have allowed us to create something special in honour of your Beauty Full Ava. To our designers (our friends), we can’t thank you enough for your generosity of spirit and creativity and for making our little idea take flight. To you, our customers, thank you so much for supporting Ava’s Tea Party at Details, details! And finally to Ava, from wherever you are, we hope you will get to see the Tea Party of your imagination created beyond your wildest angel dreams. Eat as many cupcakes as you like, sweet one. Siobhan and Vanessa xo |
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You can find the official Ava’s Tea Party website here Read Sheye Rosemeyer’s inspiring blog here Light a candle at Ava’s memorial site here To read more about Paradise Kids go here Check out our blog for lots of Tea Party inspiration during the month of August |
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