Black & White Chic Wedding

My baby sister was married to her childhood sweetheart over the weekend and I was lucky enough to be able to create a lolly buffet for her.  Love you Steph - you were the most beautiful bride x

Instagram Inspiration

I've been inspired by a good friend of mine who has taken on a little happiness project by taking photos each day to be more aware of daily life and to capture each moment.  It's the little things that mean so much so I just had to post some latest pics (of course they are instagramed) of my 2 gorgeous boys who continue to suprise and amaze me each day...love you both to bits.

Directions

I'm back....... and with full anticipation and excitement for the year ahead.  I have been making some major decisions over the last few months (hence the non-posting) as to whether I pursue the events business, tackle some more study (I can hear my husband groaning already) or be satisfied with my stay-at-home mummy status for awhile longer.

The verdict.....I'm taking on some big event styling jobs this year and I'm also considering launching a little wedding and events hire company which will support my styling business.  I'm so very excited about it and hope you'll continue on my journey with me.  My first big event of the year is my sister's wedding which is next weekend.  My little addition to the reception is the planning and organisation of a lolly buffet.  It will be a display of black and white sweets and i've enjoyed putting it together so much that I will offer this option to my future clients.

Whatever you are doing this year......i hope you embrace it and enjoy every minute of this precious life.

Glamourous 40th

And here it is.......the reason why my blog posts have been few and far between lately is due to my biggest job of the year.  I was fortunate enough to be asked to organise and style a 40th birthday for a gorgeous lady who wanted a glamourous event in her backyard for 70 close family and friends.

The invitations were created and sent out months in advance, funiture was chosen and booked and decorations were made or carefully chosen.

I managed to pick up some amazing peonies on the morning of the event at the Brisbane Flower Markets which really set off the rest of the colours. 

I had so much fun putting this party together and couldn't of had a more relaxed and wonderful client to work with.  Thanks Lou & Pat for allowing me to take over your house for the day, I hope you had a wonderful night! x

Thank you to Roberta from Green and Bloom Flowers for the loan of the beautiful drinks dispenser which held homemade lemonade, Trina from Trina's Cakes and Cookies and my lovely friend Jo from Hausstylish for giving me a hand on the day to hang all the decor.

Beach Party Time

I'm thrilled to finally post up some photos and details of my son, Owen's 5th birthday party.  It was featured today on Amy Atlas's blog and you can view it here:

http://blog.amyatlas.com/2011/11/surfs-up-guest-dessert-feature-2/

The kids had a ball sliding down a huge water slide and then chowing down on some fish n chips served in bamboo cones.  Thank you to my suppliers who provided some of the amazing details to make this party what it was!

Cookies by Trina at Trina's Custom Cakes
Printables by Sarah at Chachkedesigns
Cake and Event Styling by Me

Marquee Weddings

There's just something about a marquee wedding that makes me swooooonnnn.  I'm not talking your traditional marquee with a perfectly lined roof and walls but those that let the night stars in and the breeze softly travel through.  I adore the lighting options of loosely strung fairy lights and the odd paper lantern or grapevine for that casual yet elegant look.

 Source: Style Me Pretty

My next big event is quickly approaching and i'm soooo excited about this one.  I have put together a stunning party for a 40th birthday party....just completing the final details this week and I hope to share some photos in a few weeks time.

A Hoot of a Baby Shower

A very special mummy to be, Yvonne, was treated to a sweet little baby shower today.  My sister and I designed everything from the invitations through to the take home gift and were inspired by Yvonne's love of Owls.  It was a gorgeous afternoon and even a thunderstorm hitting didn't spoil the fun and relaxing time that was had by 35 lovely ladies.  Now for the fun to begin and the countdown to little Baby H! xx