For Australia Day, Mark and I hosted a bbq for some friends and family. About a year ago we moved into our beautiful house in the 'burbs, so I guess you could say that the occasion was also a housewarming of sorts. I'm still very much in the process of doing up our place- finding the right bits and pieces to transform it into a warm, cosy home.
For the celebration I decorated our dining table with some brightly coloured flowers in terracotta pots. The cane chairs, I'm proud to say, were picked up at an op shop for a mere $40 (for a set of four). They add some character to our dining setting. Best. Buy. Ever.
We're looking to eventually find a large, elegant, solid wood outdoor table for our deck but couldn't find one that we liked in time for the day so we settled for some cafe style tables and stools which ended up looking quite cute!
The gorgeous glass jugs in the pic above added a touch of Mexico and were found at Market Import (one of my fave homeware shops in Melbourne). I also laid out my ever-expanding collection of colourful bowls which contained the pre-bbq munchies.
Hmm... perhaps I should have made Sangria?
{ photos by Amy Moss }
I'm intrigued by this buttered popcorn ice-cream recipe by Trotski and Ash. I'm sure it would make a great addition to a movie night with friends.
While you're there check out all their other cute recipes accompanied by the gorgeous photography of Lauren Bamford.
{ photo by Lauren Bamford }
Dress up bottles of home made fruit juices, ciders, sodas or fruit
infused waters with these free festive labels. Take a bright and bold
decorative approach to summer picnics, home entertaining and even gifts!
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Loving these picks from Citta Design's latest season of homewares inspired by New York.
{ 1 } Loving all the cushions from Ourlieu
{ 2 } Tipple recycled wine bottle from Jme
{ 3 } Tiffin box from Jme
{ 4 } Ziggy Zaggy Quilted Doona from Oh Mabel
Dress from BHLDN
Felt flowers DIY tutorial by Miles of Sunshine
Lamp from Anthropologie
'Great Food' book series covers by Coralie Bickford-Smith
Settee from West Elm
Grandiflora Recipe Journal from Anthropologie
Shoes from Liebling { via Oh Joy }
Napkin Bow DIY by Martha Stewart
Love these cute patterned votives from Terrain.
01 Sweet Dreams teapot and teacup set in 'Ice Blue' from T2
02 Creme Royale collection from Sohum
03 Cushion cover from H&M
04 Limoges tea sets from The Cooking Company
05 Royale Savon Bon Bon collection from Sohum
06 Macarons from Paulette Macarons
07 Madeline Chair from Urban Outfitters
08 Pavlova dress from Review
09 Perfectly packaged P.J.'s from Peter Alexander
Retro or pseudo-retro? I'm not entirely sure of the exact origin of these little cuties (that once belonged to my husband's Oma). All I know is that, with their kitschy colours and bold designs, they're supremely groovy. Right on.
{ photos by Amy Moss }
Styling goddess, Donna Hay recently launched her new website. Some cute + irresistable things for parties and entertaining in her online store.
Pretty in pink, pastels and patterns...
1. Junior Daschund bookends from Jonathan Adler
2. Mathilde Tablerunner by Greengate Copenhagen from Mit Hus Home
3. Organic Weekend tote from ABC Kitchen
4. Set of fabric coasters from Shim & Sons
5. Pandora Bell handmade lollipops with packaging design by Studio Output
6. Blomst Paper Cups from Mit Hus Home
7. Set of No.2 'Love' pencils from ABC Kitchen
It's the height of summer in Melbourne and my thoughts are floating around cosy picnics and relaxed outdoor entertaining amongst colourful summery fabrics and cushions. Here's a collection of visual inspiration from around the web:
One: An innovative DIY outdoor lounge idea from Living Etc. Magazine
Two: Cath Kidston floral fabric tent. Don't know if this is still available but it's such a gorgeous concept! (via Brigadeiro de Colher)
Three: Go "Glamping" with a Laura Ashley fabric tent. (via Brigadeiro de Colher)
Four: LOVE the relaxing, neutral tones in this outdoor setting. Would be great to set this up in the middle of a forest somewhere. Source unknown. (via Brigadeiro de Colher)
Five: Cutesy outdoor caravan dining setting. Fabrics from No Chintz.
Six: Love this outdoor bed! Photo by Annika Vannerus
We have another giveaway! This time, two lucky readers will win an Eco Hostess Kit from Cat Seto.
Cat designs beautiful stationery including a custom wedding line and
each of her pieces are first hand illustrated or watercoloured. You may
have seen her products before in Kate's Paperie or Bloomingdales. Cat
has been kind enough to offer Eat Drink Chic readers the chance to win
this cute pack filled with her eco-chic designs to add some style to
your parties and events. Perfect for the holidays! Continue for more
information.
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One of my favourite blogs of all time is A Field Journal. I'm sure many of you have seen it before and are well aware of just how truly inspiring it is! Through her breathtaking photo-styling and the most adorable creative projects, Livy conjures up a perfect little world in which to get lost.
Last week was 'Apple Week' where Livy provided some tempting autumn-inspired apple recipes accompanied, of course, by her signature gorgeous imagery.
Feast your eyes on these: Apple Cider, Candied Apples, Caramel Apples and Apple Crisp. Yum. Yum. Yum.
I think I've just found my new favourite beverage! I am totally smitten with this Elderflower Pressé by Belvoir Fruit Farms. It really has quite an unusual flavour and is bubbly and refreshing- perfect for a sunny summer afternoon. I don't even know what an Elderflower is, but I thank god for it.
And yes, the packaging is heavenly and quite possibly a contributing factor to my reverence for this product. I am now really keen to try the other flavours in the series. Melbournites- you can find these at The Essential Ingredient in Prahran Market.
Very cute table design with recipes and free printables including these little flags in a multitude of pretty patterns from Morning by Foley.
Stunning in their simplicity and natural aesthetic, wooden
tableware has become a recent fascination of mine, especially pieces of
the miniature variety! They add such a beautiful touch to a table
design- great for parties and entertaining! Continue for more info on
my own personal collection as well as items on the wishlist!
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It was just before Christmas last year and my mother and I were in a
car headed towards Armadale when we discovered a little shop packed to
the brim with brightly coloured packages in a variety of beautiful and
exotic patterns. We were intrigued! Continue for more details and pics.
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Was flicking through old editions of Inside Out magazine, garnering inspiration for some future projects when I happened upon this gorgeous table design by stylist Jenny Louey in their Xmas 07 edition. I love the surprising juxtaposition of cherries with Haigh's chocolate frogs- I think it strikes a lovely balance between sophistication and whimsy. I also love the rich colour scheme with deep reds and browns and the inclusion of easily sourced, everyday food items like Petit écolier biscuits and Lamingtons within such a stylish and elegant context. Gorgeous! Is it too early to be pondering Christmas?
Ok, I am totally smitten with these Ceramic Cheese Markers by Rae Dunn- definitely one for the wishlist. Available at Rain Collection. What an awesome entertaining idea! They add a stylish finishing touch to any cheese platter.
