Our story

Hi there, and welcome to Hello Parker & Co!

I’m Candeece — designer, creative brain, and the one carefully assembling every cake topper you see — and alongside my husband James (laser-cutting wizard), we’re the hands and hearts behind Hello Parker.

We officially became the new owners of Hello Parker & Co at the end of 2024, already obsessed with the brand’s fun, playful vibe and the way it brought joy to so many celebrations. With a few years of running our sister brand, Elkwood Designs (focused on keepsakes and memory-making), we knew this was the perfect way to bring a little extra sparkle and personality into the party space.

While Elkwood is all about the sentimental, Hello Parker is where the confetti lives. It’s bold, bright, and just a little bit cheeky — home to custom cake toppers that bring themes to life, make cakes pop, and add that finishing touch people always remember.

Every single piece is lovingly created right here in our Melbourne studio. I design, prep and assemble each order with care (and a lot of love), while James handles all things laser-cutting and keeps the machines humming.

We’re also parents to two little ones, Oliver and Florence, who keep things lively and inspire us every day to keep chasing creativity (and coffee).

Thank you for being here — and for letting us be a small but sparkly part of your celebrations.

Celebrate and Top it with love,
always.

– Candeece x