wedding

I love love love how simple this tutorial is, yet super practical! It was inspired by these fancy ceramic Anthropologie ring cones, but instead of shelling out $38 you can now make them at home with a few supplies from the craft store, for a fraction of the cost. As always,…

Remember making potato stamps when you were a kid? Well this is the very pretty grown-up version, using radicchio lettuce. I used it to stamp a table runner but it is great for all sorts of stationery like place cards, tags and wrapping paper. Plus, it’s a sustainable way to…

These sweet trinket dishes are made from kraft box lids, can you believe it? And don’t worry, I have a post coming up soon with a use for the kraft boxes as there is no wastage around here! All you need is some enamel paint in your fave colours and…

Boozy popsicles you say?! Yes indeedy! I have managed to squeeze a favourite summer tipple into ice block form just for you. These refreshing popsicles are perfect for barbecues, brunch parties or weddings!

Fancy a change from the usual kitchen tea with the ladies? More often than not, couples already have a kitchen full of stuff so why not try a bridal book tea instead?! Everyone brings a book for the couple, it could be a novel, cookbook, design book or whatever they are in…

Gin is a fantastic tipple on it’s own, but when you add these complimentary botanicals, it’s lifted to another level. I like to have it with tonic water, grapefruit slices and ice so you can really taste the flavours but it would also be great with lemonade. Pink grapefruit, cucumber and lemon…

These fun heart banners make great engagement party or wedding decorations. They look super pretty hanging from trees and bushes too. And of course, due to my lack of patience in the sewing room, the banner doesn’t require any sewing! It’s all just iron and glue work! So easy, even…

So infused rum sounds fancy doesn’t it? It’s sure to wow the pants off your party guests when you tell them you flavoured your own tipple! Plus this tropical-infused booze is really easy to make, you just need to start a week ahead of time. And of course you can then…

This savoury infused vodka is perfect for those day-after brunches when everyone is nursing a sore head. Or pop little bottles of it in a hangover kit for your bridesmaids. Serve it straight-up over ice and you have yourselves a low-cal bloody-tini. But it’s also yummy with a splash of…

These mojito-inspired ice cubes make the perfect refreshing long drink. Packed with lime and mint flavours, they are delicious in a tall glass, topped up with fizzy water. And of course you can always add a slug of rum if you fancy……. You can make a big batch well ahead of time and…