Archive for December, 2009

I stumbled upon these gorgeous felt cakes and cupcakes via the holamama blog.
Created by Etsy Seller Sweetie Pie Bakery, you can buy these gorgeous felt delicacies ready made or you can purchase the patterns to make them yourself.

Sweetie Pie Bakery owner Jessica, a retired interior designer, also has her own blog full of ideas, inspiration and crafty bits, take a look here.

Imagine how much fun the kids would have decorating their own three tier cake!

Or DIY with a pattern for these delicious felt cupcakes

I’m always told I’m difficult to buy for, but I do beg to differ. A shopaholic (ok confession time) really does love most things, and presents well, what’s not to like about presents?
Here’s some things I’m loving (and wishing for) xx

Silver Pearl Fob by Mimco

Diptyque Tuberose Candle from Peony Melbourne

Verbena Shower Gel – Loccitane

High Flying Barbie Tote by Mimco

I’ve got another beautiful client wedding to share with you today.

Simone and Curtis celebrated their wedding on the 15th August last year – and they were blessed with gorgeous Sydney weather.

Simone and Curtis’s wedding theme was inspired by the beautiful blue stripes in our Chocolate Box Wedding Stationery.

“I fell in love with the invitation design which I thought was both feminine & masculine. It became the starting point for our colour scheme. The location of our reception was surrounded by water (Sydney Harbour & North Sydney Pool) so I thought the blue of the invites would tie in so well”. says Simone

Above: Our blue striped Chocolate Box invitations set the scene for the day; The beautiful detailing of Simone’s Monique Lhuillier gown from Helen Rodrigues; Stunning bouquets by The Naked Flower

Married at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lavender Bay and followed by a reception at Aqua Dining, Milsons point – Sydney Harbour was at it’s best and the reflection of the water in North Sydney pool made for an amazing backdrop. Photography by Craven Images.

“My favourite part of the day was arriving at the church and seeing the two beautiful boys in my life in their kilts (my husband to be and our baby son Luca)” says Simone.

Above: Chocolate Box Menu Covers by Alannah Rose set the scene for a blue and white colour palette with a hint of chocolate. The stunning cake inspired by our invitations was created by Faye Cahill.

A beautiful setting and a cheery colour palette was the perfect recipe for a day filled with love and joy. We asked Simone her number one tip for brides:
“Relax and enjoy the whole day – tomorrow comes too soon”.

Congratulations Simone and Curtis
xx

Tis the season! I’m pleased to say my Christmas shopping is complete! For those still looking for ideas, here’s some little treasures I’ve seen along the way. Happy shopping!

Honey Bake Baking Set from Little Wagon

Maileg Rabbit from My Brood

Birdie Dance Necklace by Little Bubble and Tree

Pippi Longstocking book from Borders

Dolores doll from Happy Little Hippos

Brio Race Cars from Ekidna Kids

Magnetic Plane from Little Wagon

Wood Bear Activity Bear from Little Wagon

Soldiers Skittle Set from Design Child

With two little girls, I’m always on the lookout for beautiful dresses. Every Christmas I search for something new and special. I tend to always go for red and white, there’s something festive and bold about it, and of course it’s what Santa wears!
Here’s a few I’ve seen this year that caught my eye – gorgeous for Christmas, parties and everyday wear too! In Australia, it’s nearly always a scorcher Christmas day, so my selection is summery. xx

Oobi Baby & Kids – Elisabeth Dress from Design Child

Princess Ratbag Pettiskirt in red from La Toriana

Rock your baby Flamenco Dress from Cradle Rock

Eternal Creation Tolouse Party Dress from Ekidna Kids

Following from our last post, I received another gorgeous circus theme party in my inbox this week. This time from the very talented Sacha at Bridal Survival.

Sacha arranged this fantastic party for her partner’s 30th Birthday – held in the rotunda of a local park and themed in true Big Top style, Sacha wowed not only her partner but their guests and friends.

Being in the park Sacha’s main requirements were that everything was easy to set up and take down. Casual was a must on the birthday boy’s list – so a fun, relaxed setting in the park with bbq lunch and friends was the perfect way to celebrate.

The theme started with our Roll Up Circus party invitations and was carried through with beautiful details including make your own lolly bags, pinwhirls and giant lollipops, whilst guests clowned around with red noses, moustaches and juggling balls.

Sacha sourced her supplies from a variety of online and local stores including:
Bunting – made by Sacha; fabric from spotlight, Paper straws and popcorn cups from Bake It Pretty, Striped table runners from Details Details Toffee Apples from here, Balloons and ties from Pink Frosting, Red noses, mustaches and juggling balls from ebay. White raspberry fairy floss and movie style popcorn from Flossy’s fairy floss , Cake – Homemade, Lolly buffet contained old fashioned circus fair – toffee apples (as above), fairy floss (as above) movie style popcorn in boxes (details as above) candy bracelets, redskins, crackle and pop bars and different lollipops. Star and Elephant shape cookies made by Sacha.

The gorgeous pinwheel centrepieces were also made by Sacha using instructions, sticks, pins and beads from Pin Whirls on the recommendation of Prue from Gigi & Lulu. Pinwheel paper from Paper Heaven.
Invitations and lolly bag tags from Alannah Rose.

Thanks so much for sharing with us Sacha – what a beautiful party!