A Serving Idea for Your Next Party Thanks to Donna Hay

Oki Dokies my lovely readers.  The weekend is coming up and the weather in Sydney is looking fine.  Perhaps it's party time at your house?  Well I have a new idea for you to try.  After some serious oogling over the Donna Hay 10 Year Anniversary Magazine (she is a goddess if you don't know her already) what struck me in their dinner party feature was the clever use of glassware as serving ware.  Its unexpected but adds an oh-so-glam touch to your dinner party.  Let's explore.....

1. Glass Bowls as servers for a meringue dessert bar

2. White condiments are perfectly complimented by glass hues

3. Oversized glass bowls in clean lines make modern punch bowls

Source: Dustjacket Attic, Donna Hay

Why Don't You Have A Picnic This Weekend?

It's Friday! So how about a picnic this weekend??? And for inspiration will you just look at this darling picnic basket from Georgina Brandt & Co via Simplesong? Devine!!

Source: Simplesong

Details that Inspire

There are so so so many details I love about this Ritzy Bee rehersal dinner event. What can we learn from this lovely shindig? 1. Flowers don't always need to sit in vases instead, how about in gorgeous monogrammed tote bags? 2. Don't ditch the vases, use them instead to create a serve your own nuts bar. 3. And serving drinks? For a glam touch,serve them on a tray over stacked glasses. Voila!

Source: Snippet and Ink

Vodka Cocktail Anyone?

I've just discovered The Wee Lass and she has a love for Vodka, clever girl. Check out her post for this deliciously refreshing Mint, Rosemary and Cucumber Vodka cocktail.

Source: The Wee Lass

Awesome! This is Right By My Work

It is always awesome when you see something inspiring from blogworld and then realise it is actually close to your own neighbourhood. Take for instance, The Sydney Dance Company Cafe - it's a stones throw away from my work and the food is delicious.

Source: Aubrey Road

Make A Martini Bar

Do it yourself bars are such a neat idea. Everything placed out, ready for people to mix up their own drink. Here's Sunday Supperstake on a Martini bar - loving the rustic italian feel they have going on with the simple tablecloth, almost industrial decanters and pops of silverware. It makes me want to make a little Martini for myself, and I don't even drink Martini's!

Source: Sunday Suppers

Buy This: Cloud Cookie Cutter

The clever people over at Forty Six at Grace have been busy making cloud cookies with the special use of this darling cooking cutter from Herriott Grace. Visit here to see the full tutorial. Mmmmmm.

Source: Herriott Grace and Forty Six at Grace

Something to Try

A new spin of a simple glass of water, toped with fresh sprigs of mint. I think I'll try this at our next dinner party, it looks pretty refreshing hey?

Source: Sunday Suppers via A Cup of Jo

Cookies .... In The Shape Of You!

Mmm cookies.  And for a twist, cookies in the shape of you.  Cool hey? The Victor Trading Co. will create custom cookie cutters of your silhouette for your special sweet treats.  Just send them in a photo and then they create your custom cutter. 

Source: Abbey Goes Design Scouting