A Guide to the Best of Southern California : AT HOME : Party Props From Wonderland: Alice and the Mad Hatter
IF EVEN ICE CREAM AND CAKE don’t guarantee smiling cherub faces at your child’s birthday party, it may be time to create a “CynSation” with party props made by Pasadena artist Cynthia James. Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat complete an Alice in Wonderland theme, while clowns and balloon-toting bears create the classic circus atmosphere.
James rents her colorful, papier- mache props for $20 to $100 a day. Weatherproof and as tall as children, they’re collapsible for easy transport, and, yes, they do hold up even under sustained playing.
Some of the whimsical folk-art pieces, as well as custom designs, are available for purchase; prices range from $35 to $1,200. CynSationS, viewing by appointment only; telephone Cynthia James, (818) 356-0668.
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