Cloud cushion from Yume Store
The super easy baby blanket kit from Purl Soho
Photograph by Matt Wisniewski
Glitter cupcake flags from Luna and Chloe
A Thing of Beauty Cushion from Svenskt Tenn
Cast a Spell on Me bow clip from Alannah Hill
Pasco vintage poster by Donald Brun from Galerie Montmartre
As a kid I adored the game 'Memory'. The truth is, I still do. Sure, it's not exactly what you would define as 'challenging' but there's something charming about it's simplicity. So, for a bit of cute fun I decided to re-create the game with a slight twist. I've replaced the cards with paper popsicles. Who doesn't love popsicles, right?
Scatter these at a summer ice-cream social, bbq or picnic for a bit of interactive fun for guests!
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Lots of pretty paper treasures at Poppies for Grace including some cheerful lolly bags, colourful string and tie envelopes and a gorgeous 'rose garden' swing tag box and writing set.
It has recently come to my attention that the combination of pretty novelty chocolate, shiny+glittery hats and a collection of colourful felt balls = happy!
So, if you're out and about in Melbourne and you're looking for some cheering up, here's where to go:
{ photography by Amy Moss }
Talented UK designer Sandra Igbodo of Tea and Ceremony is generously giving away this gorgeous Happy Badge Party Pack (which I featured recently) to a lucky Eat Drink Chic reader. Sandra designs some very cute and colourful goodies that are all handmade with love so go check them out in her shop!
To enter, simply leave a comment at the end of this post. A winner will be randomly selected from the comments. Only one entry per person and please make sure to include your full first name and first initial of your last name as well as a valid email address. Competition closes on Thursday August 4th at 9pm (Australian EST). The winner will be announced the following day! Good luck and thanks Sandra! xo
I'd firstly like to apologise to fellow Aussies for my obvious neglect of their 'seasonal' interests in recent times. It is probably clear, upon viewing my last couple of projects, that I am a touch pre-occupied indulging in fantasies of the summertime. Please forgive me, I find that this helps me get through the cold winter months!
So, for those currently blessed with beautiful weather and thinking of enjoying a lovely picnic or two, I'm hoping that these little invites I've designed will come in handy!
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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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TOP: DIY bride and groom egg shell planters by Sibylle from Funkytime
BOTTOM: Handpainted vintage berry baskets from Olive Someday
{ 01 } 'She Believed She Could So She Did' print by Valentina Ramos from Beehive Co-op
{ 02 } Royal Plantation Elephant Basket from Kate Spade
{ 03 } Green Green Cushion cover from Marimekko
{ 04 } Pink Circles Countess tote from Jonathan Adler
{ 05 } Allergy food flags by Allergy Riders from Lark Handmade
{ 06 } Vintage blanket hot water bottles from My Poppet { via Frankie }
Love these cute patterned votives from Terrain.
Confetti Programs by Martha Stewart... Cute dresses from Dear Creatures Spring 2011... Gorgeous fabric tapes from Love My Tapes... Pastel Ice-cream cups from Sur la table { via Love from the Oven }... Cute pic of paint dipped pencils by Tokketok- Photography by Lisa Warninger and Styling by Chelsea Fuss { via Simplesong } ... British Baking book by Peyton & Byrne from Amazon...
Wedding Style Guide magazine's latest issue (which features my wedding!) also includes a mint green version of my Ice-Cream Parlour cups as part of their 'retro green machine' spread (pg.78). The cup wrapper can be downloaded for free from their website!
(Print onto glossy photo paper for best results!)
I recently bought a set of wood coasters from Carina Sherlock in Armadale. It struck me that they would look beautiful transformed into wedding table number signs for a rustic style wedding.
I thought they would look especially good when combined with a set of nature-inspired numbers I had recently illustrated.
After some research I discovered that I could use Lazertran decal transfer paper to transfer the numbers onto the wood surface and successfully create the table number signs I had imagined!
Continue to download this set of illustrated numbers and to get instructions on how to transfer them onto wood coasters.
a) Bernard and Tipton Stamp creation sets from The Small Object.
b) Easter Bunny card from Rifle Paper Co.
c) Hansi Pink Lemonade from Raw Materials.
d) Anna Olivia Animal cups from Danish Ceramics.
e) Esther short shorts from Olive's Friend Pop.
f) Pink Candy Stripe party cups from Sambellina.
g) Pink Donna Wilson cloud cushion from Smallable.
h) My Name is Simone plush toy from Smallable.
With a strong focus on eco-friendly practice and design, Apples and Jam in South Melbourne looks like a wonderful new space that hosts fun, crafty and creative parties for kids. They also provide children's classes and playgroups.
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Love the stylish, 'outdoor picnic' inspired space! Makes me wish I was a kid again...
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
Styling goddess, Donna Hay recently launched her new website. Some cute + irresistable things for parties and entertaining in her online store.
1 ) Cloud wooden board from Snug
2 ) Nadinoo Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
3 ) Pink stripe cupcake wrappers from The Cupcake Wrapper Co.
4 ) Daily Drop Caps by Jessica Hische
5 ) Note*Shapes paper blocks from Lox + Savvy
6 ) Beautiful illustrations by Ana Laura Perez
7 ) Laboratory Flower Vases from Urban Outfitters
( Oh, and the font I've used in this post, based on the typeface used in the movie "Where the Wild Things are" can be downloaded for free right here. )
Go crazy with a clash of bright, fun colours and patterns...
A 'truly scrumptious' cake stand from Talking Tables
Cirkus bulldog clips from Kikki K
Colourful small wall hooks from Rie Elise Larsen
Notecubes from Jonathan Adler
Fold over cards also from Jonathan Adler
Multi-coloured rhombes gift wrap from Minimega
