30 Rock

Cute invite by Nathalie at Imprintables

Bon Bon making

Beautiful Lilac

Pimms and lemonade.. Don't mind if I do.

Clearly I'm not drinking water.......

Me and my Davey..... please ignore the messy kitchen in the background.

So I'm feeling a little deflated. The house is quiet and clean. The tables are stacked, waiting to be picked up and oh yeah, I'm thirty now. The weather was not on my side as they say at tennis matches. It poured all day and was 9 degrees. So plan b involved us all squishing inside. My visions of croquet on the lawn did not eventuate. Lets just say it was intimate.

I am sharing a few pictures of my lovely soiree. I hope you like them.

I had a wonderful weekend and am truly lucky to have such a wonderful group of friends who I count as family.

Thank you to my mum and family for their help and my gal R for her expertise in the kitchen ;)

Invite by Imprintables.

Cake by hello Naomi.

Bon bons by me.

Special photography credits to S Archetti.

I 'll take warm weather for ten points.

Its 7 degrees here right now. I have clearly jinxed mother nature by putting away our winter woollies and spring cleaning. I accidentally left our bedroom window open all night. I was wondering why I was cold...We had a smoke alarm issue at 5am. Turns out Bella is scared of smoke alarms. She was shaking like a leaf. Either that or she was cold too. This is a picture of her sleeping in our bed. I know its really bad but she was scared. Note the bed head look, she pulls it off well don't you think?

I am rethinking my garden party concept for this weekend. Its more than likely going to be an indoor party with the fire on, pretend your outside party. It will be cosy. I can change our pimms to mulled wine and hope everyone drinks a lot. Should be ok. My friends like to drink. I don't take it personally.

Just a little to note to my gal R hoping everything is ok and that we are thinking of her and her family. Wishing I lived closer so I could give you a hug and a bon bon. Love you x

Nice things

I don't have this book so I can't really comment on its content. But it looks nice, has subject matter that I enjoy and I'd like it.

Fleur Wood: fashion food friends- recipes and styling for unforgettable parties.

love loans + linen

Images from love loans +linen

Is it just me or do other people have the annoying problem of elaborate party ideas without the mega bucks needed to pull them off.

Like the idea of hiring things but often the things for hire aren't so chic. And look as though they need to be retired from the party hire scene.

Love loans + linen in Palm Beach may have the answer. They hire nice stuff.

For small gatherings, parties, weddings. They also custom make anything your heart desires. I wish I had known about them sooner. x

I have a collection of glass bottles which is getting out of hand.

Visit their blog here.

W is for

Its 10.46pm. I can make a W is for post. Easy.

I died over this cake and chest of drawers set up as seen on style me pretty.

How very Garden party chic. There's a lot of that going around here lately.

Next stop Christmas in July luncheon.

Another thing that's nice...

Whoops I forgot to add this as my new fav party idea. It was easier to do another post. I'm lazy.

Nice idea from Sunday Suppers. A lovely site. A warning thought, guests at their Sunday Suppers make you want to go get your hair blow dried, take off your ugg boots and put make up on.

That's all. x

Tabletop worth writing home about.

If I was..... having a dinner party this weekend. I would copy this. Sad but true. I would also accept comments on how creative I was.

I seem to be obsessed with table settings at the moment. I think I would make a great wedding stylist. Or professional table setter.

Anyway this is my idea of heaven. Saturday night intimate dinner party. I can see it now. Taste the food. Hear the music. See the dancing shoes. There's always dancing. x

Images from Eddie Ross

I love Paris in the spring time. Who doesn't?

I had to share this sweet birthday party for three year old twin girls. So gorgeous and inspiring. I love the Eiffel tower cookies! Details details. They are all hand made by the creative mother. Super creative.

They have a great blog Icing Designs. Very delicious. Hope your Sunday has been a god one. IE better than mine! x

W is for Wednesdays, W is for Weddings

Check out this fun wedding as featured by Carter and Cook Event Co.

Loving all the details especially the dessert bar.
Love Love Love the pre wedding dance with the bridesmaids. Note the MOB grooving out in the background. I love it.
Happy Wednesday!

Don't dessert me

Image from Amy Atlas

I've become a bit obsessed with Dessert buffet's for parties. I really want one.
REALLY. NOW.
And I want a macaroon tower. Preferably made in Paris by these people. They've been making them since 1862 - so they should know a thing or two about them. If you want a good macaroon - go to Paris.
So look out, coming to a party or a Tuesday night near you. I'm doing desserts.

That's all. x