Selasa, 31 Januari 2012

Minted Giveaway!


Who doesn't love Minted?!

We sure do & are super excited to announce this awesome giveaway!
$100 toward Minted stationery or wedding invitations could be yours & it is as simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. Head on over to Minted.com
2. Check out their lovely goods
3. Leave us a comment telling us your absolute favorite

We will announce the lucky winner next Wednesday!

Minted Giveaway!


Who doesn't love Minted?!

We sure do & are super excited to announce this awesome giveaway!
$100 toward Minted stationery or wedding invitations could be yours & it is as simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. Head on over to Minted.com
2. Check out their lovely goods
3. Leave us a comment telling us your absolute favorite

We will announce the lucky winner next Wednesday!

Minted Giveaway!


Who doesn't love Minted?!

We sure do & are super excited to announce this awesome giveaway!
$100 toward Minted stationery or wedding invitations could be yours & it is as simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. Head on over to Minted.com
2. Check out their lovely goods
3. Leave us a comment telling us your absolute favorite

We will announce the lucky winner next Wednesday!

The Most Amazing Industrial Home Decorating

I discovered David Prince's work over at the beautiful White and Wander and I was taken with how striking this amazing apartment is, so I just had to discover more.  Industrial and crafted is how I would describe the look and that colour palate - ooo I am in love! The mantle is my absolute favourite spot - I am digging how he's combine these objects together perfectly with that amazing artwork.  Do you like this look? 



Source: White and Wander and Desire to Inspire

Putting it together...

This week is a whirlwind, as we race around like mad pixies sprinkling the final fairy dust on all our new pretty things for this Sunday's fashion show. Can't wait to show you what we've been up to! In addition to dozens of new gowns, there will be beautiful bells and whistles from some of the best wedding artisans out there--Lille Trousseau, Ink & Peat, Twigs & Honey ... Some tickets are still available for the show--get yours here!

Putting it together...

This week is a whirlwind, as we race around like mad pixies sprinkling the final fairy dust on all our new pretty things for this Sunday's fashion show. Can't wait to show you what we've been up to! In addition to dozens of new gowns, there will be beautiful bells and whistles from some of the best wedding artisans out there--Lille Trousseau, Ink & Peat, Twigs & Honey ... Some tickets are still available for the show--get yours here!

Senin, 30 Januari 2012

Gold Jewelry - Bracelet and model with gold sets






Glam French Wedding Interiors Inspired By Chanel

As soon as I saw these shots of Chanel's latest runway show I immediately thought there are some brilliant learnings to take away for a glam french style wedding.  So what's making it tres special?  Number One - the use of height creates a sense of grandeur. Ceiling chandeliers, high floral arrangements, mid height candelabra's - they all combine to create scale. Number Two - the colour palate. Creams, whites, golds and glass tones mix perfectly to create a luxurious palate.  Number Three - Opulent displays - Would you just look at that amazing food piled high?  Interspersed with flowers the display gives a sense of opulence.  So while you may not be able to do the Chanel version you sure can take a few learnings to apply!  


Source: White and Wander

Minggu, 29 Januari 2012

How We Threw The Best. Ever. Australia Day BBQ

Last Thursday we celebrated Australia Day and boy was it fun! This year The Big A and I invited everyone over to celebrate at our place and we had so much fun I had to stop and take a mental picture to remember just how good it was (PS Does anyone else do mental snapshots or is that just me being a dag?!?)  The rain stopped just as the BBQ started, the peach bellini's were free flowing and as evening fell we ended up on the street with more drinks and a marathon game of cricket.  Even passers by joined in on the fun.  For me, the success of this BBQ came by including lots of detail to give the day a special feel, we had a great combination of guests and we kept the party momentum up by introducing activities. What do  you do to make your parties a success? 


Diamond jewelry

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Buying diamond jewelry can sometimes be a daunting task, you must be careful when you buy and be alert. It would be nice to know how to identify fake diamonds and real ones and the ones you buy quality.

Most women love diamonds becoming the first preference when it comes to buying jewelry. Through their unique beauty, diamonds look bright women offer. Diamond jewelry can go with any outfit. Women who wear diamond jewelry are the center of attraction at any event. Diamonds have various colors, shapes and sizes. Buying them can be a challenging task. Before investing in diamonds, you might want to know certain things about them. First, you need to know to make the difference between real and fake diamonds so as not to be deceived.

Buying diamond jewelry

When buying diamond jewelry, check how the diamond was positioned. Real diamonds are mounted on the cheap metal. A real diamond reflects various tones of gray. If you see rainbow reflections of the diamond is fake or low quality. Most people want to be owners of shiny diamond. However, it is difficult to tell the difference between real and fake diamonds, that may be similar in color and brightness. But you can identify real diamonds and jaws in various ways:  
  • The first method you can use to test the diamond would be to use a device for testing diamonds. This is an electronic device that can check all the diamonds except moissanite stone. 
  • A weight test could identify real or fake diamonds. For example, cubic zirconium weight, the "fake" diamond is 50% higher than that of a real diamond of the same size and shape. 
  • A test of transparency can help to differentiate the two types of diamonds. Diamond back with the top down and place it on a newspaper. If you can clearly read through the stone, then there may be a diamond. If you can see only the bottom of the diamond it can be a diamond that has been mounted on a jewel.
In general, false diamonds sparkle on top. Look at the edges to check how the light reflects and shines like. The real diamond reflects light from all sides, while the false hair fade when seen from the side. False diamonds sparkle on top. Look at the edges to check how the light reflects and shines like. The real diamond reflects light from all sides, while the false hair fade when seen from the side.

Buy diamond jewelry at Shiree Odiz 

Each piece of diamond jewelry purchased from Shiree Odiz is created in accordance with the highest industry standards and in accordance with our endless pursuit of self improvement continued to exceed all expectations.

All of our jewelry is hand crafted, not mass produced, and all diamonds are manually set into the gold. Unlike the wax setting of diamonds which results in dull and crooked settings,

by cutting the gold to set the diamonds so buy diamond jewelry at Shiree Odiz 

Selasa, 24 Januari 2012

Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung.  60's attire.  Vogue Shoot.  Oh what a glorious combination of words!  I would like to wear each and every one of these outfits, I really think the 60's is my era!





Source: Dustjacket Attic

Indian Wedding Inspirations in Marbella

As Indian Weddings take Marbella by storm, we thought we would share some of the inspirations we are creating for our weddings. 

The explosion of colours used for Indian weddings are glorious and here we have created a more cohesive look to our weddings by keeping to a heady mix of beautiful colours.

Ivory, gold and red are a hugely popular colour combination, mix this in with a fushsia and yellow and a dash of purple creates a vibrant combination.

We have kept one of our designs to just using a peacock colour theme of purples, turquoises, aquas and golds but throwing in a touch of orange for the reception tables.

There are so many glorious details from floral elephants, embellished gold confetti cones, lots of lots of bling, particuarly this year with the latest rage for metallic wedding cakes and we love the idea of using slightly different textures and fabrics to bring different elements into creating our Indian wedding styles.

A fuchsia, red and yellow Indian Wedding Inspiration

An explosion of Colours

A Peacock Inspiration

Muted Golds, Ivories and Red
Images have been sourced from Karen Wise and Maharani Weddings

We hope you enjoy our inspirations as we publish them and to keep up to date with us, as we move into 2012, join our Facebook page

Senin, 23 Januari 2012

Styling Secrets To Steal From Fab Stylist Kirsten Bookallil

Super smart interior stylist Kirsten Bookallil welcomed the Moore Park Supa Centre team into her home to chat how interprets style in her space.  As soon as I saw this table scape i was IN LUUUURVE.  I totally digging the the use of orange as an accent colour and the idea of filling a jar with cotton spools is inspired.  What do you like best about this table scape? 



Minggu, 22 Januari 2012

Mason Jars - What I Love and Where I Got A Great Deal

Lately I've been ooogling over mason jars. Why? We are hosting a little bbq for Australia Day and these are going to be the perfect alternative to normal glassware.  Served with a cute striped straw these little puppies are going to add a fun home spun feel to our bash.  I picked up a great deal here for a dozen of them and better yet the purchase helps support Aussie farmers. So, what do you reckon - Are you a fan of mason jars? 


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Kamis, 19 Januari 2012

Gold Jewelry with Model Photos in India

The Indian bride really looks stunning in her ceremonial dress and vibrant abundance! Brides are decked up in jewelries which covers almost the entire part of her body. The range of bridal jewelry encompasses mangalasutra, earrings, nose ring, necklace, bangles, waistband, anklets, and toe rings. Indian jewelry for brides is created to enhance the beauty of the woman.

Gold Jewelry Model

Gold Jewelry Model

Gold Jewelry Model

Gold Jewelry Model

Gold Jewelry Model


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Big and massive necklaces and brooch

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Modern and Luxury Indian Jewelry

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Coach Launches Jewelry Line Based on Late Costume Designer Tony Duquette

Hutton Wilkinson, who continue to create objects based on Duquette's designs, has teamed up with Reed Krakoff for the limited-edition collection.

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Who was Tony Duquette? A Hollywood icon that created delicate and wonderful costumes for Broadway shows and Hollywood movies -- and also loved to tie up together found objects into unbelievable wonderful creations.

Duquette died in 1999, and left after a collection of fine jewelry -- at very high prices -- that his huge friend Hutton Wilkinson has sustained to create. Sold in Bergdorf Goodman, Tony Duquette jewels is highly collectible and colorful it's all about big pieces, over the top. Wilkinson lives at and runs the Duquette estate in the Hollywood Hills, Dawnridge, one of the most famous houses in Southern California.

And now comes collaboration between Coach, planned by Reed Krakoff, and Hutton Wilkinson. The resultant collection is being carried in the Beverly Hills Coach boutique on Rodeo and Coach Stores approximately the country. There are gold-plated pendants and great necklaces with suns and moons and fun stones, bracelets with charms or spikes, dangly sun earrings, and bug stick pins. The bib jewels are the real stand out -- they've got a lot of color and shine.

Romantic Blossom Cupcake Class by Sweet Things by Fi

We are delighted to introduce our first cupcake decorating class hosted by Sweet Things by Fi at our wedding studio on the 8th February. 

If anyone does not know Fi's work or indeed has not eaten one of her cakes they are truly missing something and life is not worth living until you do! 

Fi is one of our favourite wedding cake designers, whose creations continue to amaze our clients and us, plus she buys me creme eggs so I am heavily blackmailed!

Fi's first cupcake decorating class will be held at our shop, based in Elviria, on the 8th February from 3pm until 5pm.

The theme of our first cupcake decorating course is Romantic Blossom Cupcakes.

Fi will bring the freshly baked cupcakes and each student will be provided with 6 cupcakes each, 3 chocolate and 3 vanilla along with all the decorating materials to create beautiful cupcakes ready for you to take home. 

You will learn the art of creating sugar craft roses, pearl and bows as in our photo above and get to take them home.

Fi's cupcake course is 60 euros per head and this includes tea, coffee and cakes to test along with a lot of fun plus 6 fabulous cupcakes unless we have eaten them first! 

This cupcake decorating course is limited to 6 people with a minimum of 4 people so first come first served but there will be more classses to follow.

If you would like to book this class please contact Fi on 697228088 or email her on mail@sweetthingsbyfi.com

To view Fi's website and see her amazing creations visit