Eat Drink Chic

Don't these images put you in a party mood?

Top left: Loving these fashion editorial pics for the latest issue of Rue Magazine. (Photography by Lara Rossignol. Fashion styling by Kate Riney for Aim Artists. Props created and styled by Jess Hammer.)

Top right: The most adorable photo of a dog I have ever seen! ( via Creature Comforts )

Bottom left: Bonbon Balloons- these are simply awesome.

Bottom right: Neon fabric bonbons by Wholehearted Studio- A lovely blog, by the way.

For our Australia Day BBQ back in Jan, I put together this little Ice-Cream Sundae bar. (Yes, I am obsessed with Sundae bars.) It is now a permanent fixture in our home.

It may appear to be intended for small children but no, it, in fact, catered for full-grown adults. All of the objects I've used to style it are part of my own collection because, basically, I am a large child. This table design is totally a manifestion of my colourful, eclectic and exceedingly infantile mind. 

And yes, perhaps including a pic of Audrey Hepburn these days is a tad cliché, but I don't care, she's awesome. (It was a toss up between her and Audrey Tautou.)

Oh and, by the way, if you ever plan to use plastic amber bottle dispensers for your toppings, don't get anything too thick- it will be a massive fail :(

I'm so in love with my test tube rack of colourful sprinkles! (I've re-used some old Happy Lab tubes.)

Confetti sprinkles are the bomb.

Happy Easter/Passover weekend everybody! :)

Cloud Napkin holder from Ikea (I use mine as a letter holder on my desk!)

Love the gorgeous colour block pots from Pop Plant.

Lamp from Fenton and Fenton (I liked it so much I bought one for our living room).

This retro style chair from Freedom is definitely on my wishlist.

Red Bird origami patchwork cushion from Kissen Studio.

Yellow Alarm Dock from Areaware (such a clever idea).

Star paper cup from My Little Day.

Recycled Leather Fuchsia Tablet folder from Paper Thinks (I want!!)

Black Heart Wall Flag from Pony Rider.

Pixagon Rug from Fenton and Fenton.

I've been stumbling across lots of inspiring and colourful bits and pieces lately. As a result, here's double the 'Fab Four' fun...

one: graphic stripes wooden utensils from brown button trading | two: tennis ball gift bucket from harry barker | three: leather mousepad in neon yellow from freshly picked | four: malmo stool in mint from crate expectations

one: hearts and crosses coaster set from pony rider | two: you + me card from sugar paper | three: little heart note cards from anthropologie | four: rainbow gel pens from kikki.K

I'm back! Did you miss me? ;-) I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!

I'm still putting the finishing touches on the new website design that I promised you, but I hope to push it live early next week! A huge thanks to the hubby for all his hardwork in building it.

During my break I also managed to get a bit of a head start on some holiday freebies which I look forward to bringing to you over the next few weeks.

In the meantime I'll leave you with some colourful bits n' pieces to inspire your parties and gift packaging...

Pink wooden { forks } from Pretty Pickles 

Sunshine Yellow reversible { wrapping paper } from Sugar Paper 

Stripes and Dots Paper Bakeware { Loaf Pans } from Little Ink 

Wooden { feather gift tags } from Anthropologie 

Felt rainbow { garland } from Little Nest Box 

Striped { envelopes} (as part of Stripe and Dot envelope set) from kikki.K

As promised, here it is, another "Bon Appetit" cutlery tag free download. Brighten up your table-setting with this summery floral pattern!

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So I promised you another 'Bon Appetit' cutlery tag freebie. However, I'm still awaiting those props I ordered. {Sigh}. Crossing my fingers and toes in the hope that they'll arrive next week. 

In the meantime, I thought I'd play around with watercolour paints...

These are just a bit of fun and super-easy to do. Using thick watercolour paper (not exceeding 280gsm) I've cut out tag shapes with a craft punch then basically just messed around to see what kinds of pretty and striking colour effects I can make with watercolour paints, (e.g, gradients, colour-blocking, etc.)  Nothing fancy, just keeping it simple. I've then used some mini alphabet stamps and coloured inks, to print some messages on them. Voila. Easy as pie.

You can use them to decorate gifts or to add a splash of colour to a table-setting!

Happy Friday! xo

{ images by Amy Moss } 

...our next shindig (whenever that may be), so I can show off my tumbler collection!..

... and stir up some Lemonade with orange blossom water. I fell in love with this beautiful drink after tasting it for the first time at Mama Ganoush (a lovely middle eastern restaurant in Windsor). I generally make it whenever we entertain- it's been popular with guests. Awesome with sparkling water, instead of still. Make sure to grab the recipe!

{ all images by Amy Moss } 

As you probably have figured out, I love details. I'm a consummate 'details' nerd.

Some might say that attaching a tag to your dinner party guest's cutlery that wishes them 'bon appetit'  is gratuitous nonsense. I, on the other hand, live for this stuff.

You know you do too.

Continue to download your freebie and for information on your nearest 'details freak' support group.

Absolutely loving the work of Lucille Michieli- see more of her beautiful projects on her blog and make sure to check out her shop.

{ via papier mache. photos by Lucille Michieli }

Go grab yourself a supremely awesome, fully-customisable marquee or wood lettering sign from Sideshow Sign Co. You know you want to.

I promise to be jealous.

{ photos from Sideshow Sign Co. website }

Boxes, gift tags, and labels...oh my. I feel like a kid in a candy store browsing through this online shop full of colourful paper goodies. If you love getting creative when it comes to gift packaging, you'll adore "Blank".  (Oh, and it's based in Australia too!)

In particular, I'm loving these 'blank' wooden eggs. Gorgeous Easter gifts!

I probably spent a good half hour today scrolling through this awesome collection of yummy paper ephemera from tropical (or tropical themed) bars, restaurants, hotels and the like... Definitely worth a look!

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:

• Simón Coll Umbrella Chocolates from 'The Department' ( a new and interesting concept store) in Prahran
• Glitter hat from Woolworths (pick up some munchies while you're there) in Kew
• Felt balls from The Colour Lab ( lots of pretty colourful things ) in Prahran
• Happy Birthday candles from Daiso ( could spend hours in this cute japanese store. everything is $2.80! ) in Westfield Doncaster.

{ photography by Amy Moss }

Spotted these on Pinterest today- the cutest cookies you ever did see.

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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