Dear Diary

The beginning of Semester Two inspired me to craft my own journal and sketchbook.  If you would like to make some of your own, follow this link.

Melbourne

xx

Ruby and Rose - a homemade sugar scrub

While Em is in Melbourne visiting, it has been wonderful to have the opportunity to make something together, we hope you love our homemade sugar scrub as much as we do! Recipe follows below.
A big Happy Birthday to our Dad, Robbo - we will be having a drink for you tonight at Mamababa xxx

1 1/2 cups of white sugar

1 1/2 tbsp sea salt, ground

1/3 cup grapeseed oil

1 tbs ruby grapefruit juice

Pulp of half the ruby grapefruit

25-30 drops of essential oil

Trunk - wedding styling

We wanted to share a few photos from Bec & Scott's beautiful autumn wedding held at Trunk in Exhibition Street, Melbourne.  Trunk has one of the most beautiful courtyards in Melbourne and their early evening ceremony was set amongst gorgeous trees, twinkling lights and uniquely displayed terracotta pots.

Bec and Scott wanted a vintage/rustic/industrial feel about their wedding.  With the combination of handmade decorations we crafted and pops of bright colour throughout, it made the ceremony and cocktail-style reception a day just for them.  Photography from the day was captured by the very talented Justin Hill of Dekuji Photography.

handmade "just married" hessian bunting

Astrid's Baby Shower

Saturday was filled with showering Astrid and her little one with love. 

The day was beautiful and the wisteria and apricot colour palette filled the room.  Congratulations to Astrid and Josh, we can't wait to meet your little girl xxxx

Orange & Ricotta Doughnuts

Arriving back to wintery Melbourne, after a week spent in the sunshine and high twenties, sent our bodies into a bit of shock.  I whipped up a batch of these orange & ricotta doughnuts to warm up the soul and our home.  These are delicious served hot with chocolate dipping sauce and a cup of coffee.  You can find the recipe here.  Enjoy xx

Bali

After a blissfully relaxing week spent in Bali, I have put together some of my highlights.  

Terima kasih Bali xx

the infamous Bali sunset over the Indian Ocean