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Sunday Find ~ The {perfect} Mascara

I’m pretty excited about today’s find – I’ve long be searching for a perfect mascara, I’ve tried quite a few different ones, they clump, they flake, all of these things that you don’t want to happen on a daily basis, let alone on your wedding day!

Sooo, finally I think I’ve found the perfect one! Kevin Aucoin’s Curling Mascara. (also available is a volumizing one). I purchased it this week from Mecca Cosmetica, and I love it! It glides on, no clumping and it doesn’t budge – I work long hours and have two small children, I rub my eyes a bit… you get what I mean. I highly recommend trying it out.

You can find Kevyn Aucoin Mascara in Australia at Mecca Cosmetica.

06/06/2010/by scofield

Sunday Find ~ Capital {kitchen}

life, sunday finds

Ok, so today’s find isn’t really a new find for me, – I’ve pretty much been a frequent diner since they opened – but it’s one I thought I’d share as it’s such a cold day in Melbourne today, Capital Kitchen really is the perfect place for a cold lazy Sunday.

I love good food and good coffee and Capital Kitchen never disappoints me – relatively new at Chadstone, this gorgeous cafe is oozing with charm and atmosphere.

Image Source: Hotpod

I love the grey, white and yellow colour palette with a rustic vintage feel, and I love how sometimes they change the table decorations – for mothers day they had daffodils in grey gumboots on the tables a simple yet effective idea.

It’s an inspiring space, and the coffee and food are delicious – the poached chicken wrap and the quince and raspberry muffins being my favourites. The kids love the $5.00 milkshake and cookie deal and a cup of yellow jellybeans on the way out the door is always a treat.

Happy Sunday!

xx

30/05/2010/by scofield

Sunday Find {A Pretty Pavillion}

life, parties, sunday finds, the rest, weddings

This week I was thrilled to attend a little soiree held by the lovely girls at Bride to Be magazine. Held at the Pavillion at Como House, it was a lovely afternoon. I’ve fallen in love with the Pavillion, it’s an intimate room, simply decorated to provide a blank canvas for your own theme, and it looks out over some of the beautiful gardens at Como House. It’s perfect for engagement parties, small cocktail style weddings, birthday parties, bridal or baby showers and events.

Catered functions are run by Bursaria Fine Foods, and I can testify that the fare I tasted this week was simply delicious. I found this sweet image on their gallery, so pretty!

12/04/2010/by scofield

Party {day}

alannah rose parties, life, parties

Well here I am exhausted after miss 5’s little lala bird party, lots of details to share, will be posting over the next few days. Here’s the party hats I made. xx

28/02/2010/by scofield

Tweet {christmas wrapping}

alannah rose new designs, life, parties, the rest

Well it’s officially December. The girls and I put the Christmas Tree up yesterday to much excitement and I have made a start (albeit slow) at wrapping presents. This is how I’m using our La La La Bird Christmas Tags this year, don’t forget to get your orders in for these, they are disappearing fast!

12/02/2010/by scofield

Behind The {scenes} Of Alannah Rose

life, media and press

I talk a lot about the business side of things at Alannah Rose, but today I thought I’d share something on a more personal level.

Some of you know we’ve been renovating for a couple of years now, it’s not been an easy task, with two small children under feet and a fast growing business! Many a day has been spent navigating around my husbands projects or occupying the children so he can get on with the task at hand. On saying that, we’ve loved every minute of it, and have enjoyed watching a green and yellow (yes!) 60’s house transform into a loved family home.

When the Herald Sun contacted me and asked if they could run a renovation story on us we were thrilled, the results were published in last weeks Herald Sun Saturday Home Magazine lift out, images below.

Our house is by no means finished, we’ve still got bedrooms, bathrooms, and a play room to go and there’s still furniture that needs updating and so on – but isn’t that part of the journey of owning a home? We’re currently working on the main bedroom and a cubby house for the girls which is almost complete – watch this space! xx

images in article by Chris Groenhout, words Louise Surette

30/01/2010/by scofield

Alannah Rose {party} – A Little Bird Party On It’s Way

alannah rose parties, baby, life, parties

My little lala bird turns 5 soon – where did that time go – she started school this week, so grown up!

I’ve started the plans for her party, she’s chosen the lala bird party invitations – she’s been saying for months “I’m having a bird party” so sweet!

Here’s a sneek peak of the colour theme I’m working on – soft pinks, a hint of red, birds, polkadots and hearts.

Now is the perfect time to be looking for things that are red with valentines day just around the corner, you can find little heart elements to tie in the theme.

Savvy shoppers keep an eye out for the last of the christmas decorations on sale – I picked up these red bird decorations at 75% off.

I’m also keeping an eye on the easter eggs starting to appear in stores which will tie in nicely with the bird theme.

Stay tuned early March to see the final product.

xx

02/01/2010/by scofield

Christmas Day {dresses}

life, parties

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

14/12/2009/by scofield

Christmas {gifts}

life, the rest

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!