Where a Girl Goes

If you're a little stuck for ideas of where to take your mum for Mother's Day in Melbourne, book in for a High Tea at Cristina Re's Where a Girl Goes. 

elegant styling with paper craft

We Will Remember

As dawn wakens the night, we reflect on the Australian and New Zealand soldiers landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915 and symbolically recognise the quiet and isolated moments they endured during the war.  Anzac Day is a time to gather together and remember those who were lost, who fought, and who continue to serve for Australia and New Zealand today.  Spring of 1915 brought a red field poppy which scattered the battlefields of Belgium, France and Gallipoli.  It became synonymous with great loss of life during the war and thus signifies remembrance.  Anzac Day is a moving and sentimental experience which will always have great significance in our lives.

  We Will Remember

To mark the day we have baked an Anzac Tart with Macadamia Praline and Cinnamon Syrup.  You can find the recipe here

Cheats Ciabatta

Last weekend I gave bread making a go.  I used this recipe here from le Petit Brioche, which cuts out the pre-mix "starter", so you can be eating delicious warm bread in just a few hours.

Honey to the Bee

Here are a few pictures and ideas for a bumble bee themed first birthday...

Big thanks to baking-lady Cindy for your help!

dessert feature table, bunting, beehive pinata and honeycomb garlands

Bonjour

Bonjour's invitingly whimsical entrance

Bonjour! and welcome to Cecile Boston's gorgeous French and European lifestyle boutique giftshop.  Aptly named, Bonjour is located in the lovely suburb of Albert Park, Melbourne.

Cecile's store is bursting  with absolutely beautiful little treasures - such as European homewares and ceramics, handmade jewellery and crafts, genuine provincial antiques, ladies fashion and treats for the little kiddies.

From the gorgeous whitewashed beams, to the smell of beautiful soaps, scented candles and perfect lighting – this place oozes charm.  Every piece in this shop has been chosen by Cecile herself and handpicked with love. 

We love to support local businesses and are truly glad to have found this perfect little gem.  If you get the chance, pop by and visit this shop, I promise you won't leave disappointed (or empty handed).

 

Toffee Snow Apples

I'm a little bit obsessed with anything miniature, so when I saw these tiny snow apples at the market, I had to buy them! I decided to make a beautiful autumn treat and childhood favourite of mine, toffee apples.

These make such a cute gift and would also make a gorgeous wedding favour wrapped up beautifully as name and place tag for an autumn inspired wedding.

 

Lunch at the farm xx

Photos taken over an afternoon at our Aunty and Uncles's farm in Waimauku.

always spoilt with a beautiful spread and delicious wine to go with the picturesque
views of rolling green hills

Hen's Picnic

Last week I was asked to help out my cousin, Mel, with decorations and all things beautiful for a high-tea themed Hen's picnic, which was held in Melbourne's beautiful Fitzroy Gardens.  For those who want details, there is additional info below.

I had an absolute ball putting this together for the bride-to-be and am soooo excited to be helping with creating, designing and styling on her Big Day!

Good luck and congratulations on your up-coming wedding, Bec & Scott! xx

Eggs any style

 

Have a wonderful Easter xx

Tangerine Tango

Inspired by Em's advice and Pantone's Colour of the Year 2012, Tangerine Tango - I have put together a mood board for some palette ideas for my next DIY project! I'm in love. Hello colour! xx

all images found on Pinterest

Birthday Brownie

Happy Birthday J (for last Thursday)

J also stands for Jamie Oliver's bloomin-brilliant-brownies.  To celebrate, we made this gooey chocolate brownie and teamed it with Madagascan vanilla bean icecream, topped off with Nigella's salted caramel sauce and a sparkler. Heavenly! xx

Jungle - Birthday in a Bag



Feature Table looking gorgeous!
 

My friend recently held a first birthday for her son, Ryan. I helped her out with a few ideas for a jungle-themed party and food feature table by creating her a bag of tricks to decorate the event.

Felt Flowers

Inspired by Moochi's blog, their love for Martha Stewart and crafting, we decided to have a go at creating these beautiful felt flowers for ourselves - tutorial and templates found here. Using pretty autumnal coloured felt and wooden sticks forraged on a recent camping trip, we think they have turned out great and are a very pretty addition to the lounge room. x