We christened our daughter’s on the weekend. It was such a beautiful day and being older they really enjoyed themselves. We went for a little bird/garden theme day based around the Alannah Rose Two Little Birds invitation. Some images below of how we tied the theme in with the day.
BIRTHDAY!
On the 1st of October 2005, the first Alannah Rose stationery website was launched under very little fanfare - I simply pressed upload!
So today it’s our 3rd Birthday! So much has happened in three years, and there’s still so much more to come!
In three years we’ve: launched our new website and blog, tripled the amount of designs for wedding invitations and baby cards, worked with thousands of gorgeous clients across the globe, worked with celebrities, been nominated for awards, featured in over 25 magazines, and made our range available to resellers in Australia. (phew, no wonder I’m a little tired today!)
And it’s all due to you, our wonderful clients, supporters, suppliers, retailers, family and friends. Without you we wouldn’t be here, and your wonderful feedback and continued support is what keeps us going. So thank you, this little piece of cake is for you!
So stay tuned - the next year is going to be bigger and better! 10 new designs for weddings on their way, an exciting new retailer in Sydney for Spring and a huge surprise to be announced later in the year!
love and hugs to you all
Suzi
xx
…there’s some gorgeous new baby thank you cards coming! And we thought we’d share a new design with you which features a stunning image by Pru at Little Bird Photography.
Above: New Powder Puff Baby Keepsake thank you card coming soon to Alannah Rose
I’ve long been a fan of Pru’s work (Mama Bird!), she has a knack for working with children and for creating images that are out of the ordinary.
If you have a sitting booked with Little Bird Photography and are booking your keepsake or birthday cards through us, please chat to Pru about including a digital negative in your package - she is only too happy to work with us to create amazing memories!
This would have to be one of my favourite images by Little Bird - the gorgeous Miss Mimi! how divine is the Keira Eve Pettidress? Take a look at the Little Bird Blog for more images from this gorgeous shoot.
Another cold and freezing day in Melbourne, not to mention rain - which whilst needed is very grey and gloomy! This has got me thinking to warmer pastures, and confessing that I’m a hotel addict - I love them - so I thought I’d share some of the places I’ve stayed in the past that are just gorgeous - and I would love to be at any one of them right now!
Palazzo Versace - Gold Coast, Australia
The Versace Hotel is as gorgeous in real life as the images look! We stayed here a couple of years ago and it is just divine. The architecture, the art, the Versace detailing is amazing and even just walking through the corridors to get to your room is a feast of fashion prints that line the walls. We stayed in a suite and I’d highly recommend this over the standard rooms, which I did inspect and find to be a little on the small size. The suites on the other hand are large and luxurious, so if you are like me and like a bit of space in a room, then this is the way to go.
One of my favourite things at Palazzo Versace was the lobby, you could sit and people watch (or handbag watch!) for hours and it had such a wonderful feel to it with the high windows and light flooding through.
If you love fashion, art and detailing, then you would love Palazzo Versace.
Above: The stunning Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast - views over the pool and onto the marina.
Thavorn Beach Village - Phuket, Thailand
We stayed here a few years ago (before children!) and it was just divine. Such a perfect spot for a honeymoon. We had one of the Pool Terrace Villas which was literally on the pool - you can just step off your villa deck and into the water - bliss. Another highlight were the aquabeds - like a spa but a bed, that sat in a section of the huge lagoon pool.
Above: The pool terrace room entrance from the pool- swim in and out of the pool directly from your room
For those looking for something a little more self contained, or maybe a family holiday, we’ve also stayed at some great apartments in Broadbeach, Queensland.
Aria Broadbeach - Queensland, Australia
These apartments are spacious and modern, they contain everything you need in terms of beds, kitchen, dishwasher etc. They are located a block from the beach and above all the fantastic restaurants that Broadbeach has to offer. Directly below is a gelati shop that has the best ever Ferreo Rocher gelati - just zip down the elevator into ice cream heaven! Other highlights include it’s own cinema that you can book out, and a gorgeous pool/bbq area.
Above - looking down on the pool area at Aria.
Air on Broadbeach - Queensland, Australia
We stayed here last year. Very similar in style to Aria, this is also a modern style building and located directly opposite the beach. It’s on top of the Broadbeach shopping centre so is very handy to walk down to get groceries and supplies. For those with children, Air has a separate childrens pool and a lovely bbq area downstairs. A bit more of a walk to the gelati shop… but closer to the beach and supermarket. If you do have children, only the Solataire apartments have baths, so be sure to request this if it’s required.
Above - views from the Solataire Villa
