Nigella-ness is next to Godliness in my opinion.  So, when the latest Nigella book - on Christmas entertaining - arrived in our warehouse yesterday afternoon, I simply couldn’t wait to get myself home, pour a glass of red and sit on the couch reading my new Christmas bible.  And, it’s fantastic!
It’s a wider book than [...]

I grew up eating some incredible traditional European cooking and as a consequence, there’s nothing more divine to me than European shortbread.  From the delicate German variety my babysitter taught us to cook to the heavy Greek Kourabiedes my Godparents family would serve at every important occasion such as Christenings, Christmas and anniversaries, this really [...]

Notebook: magazine is an Australian favourite for anyone who loves entertaining and decorating.  It’s got a homey, happy feeling that speaks to most Australian women.  They have a great website which is full of resources on decorating, DIY projects and how-to’s.  This is one from the Notebook: Magazine site I really found useful for weddings.  [...]

Halloween isn’t celebrated in Australia and New Zealand, so we don’t spend alot of time organising dress-ups, parties and decorations for this holiday.  However, it’s fun to see what our friends in America are up to and use some of these ideas for a spooky or haunted house themed party - perfect for adults and [...]

We organised a farm party this weekend for a three year old - my little girl, Penelope.  The party was magnificent - beautiful weather, entertained and happy kids and extraordinary fun!  I wanted to share some of the little details with you to help inspire your own E-I-E-I-O farm party.

Invitations, stationey and favors
We used invitations [...]

I have my knickers in a knot about guests not responding to an RSVP request when someone takes the time to send them an invitation to a party, celebration, wedding or other event.  It astounds me how many people think it’s perfectly ok to ignore an RSVP request. 
I don’t know how many stressed brides and party hostesses [...]

Two new spring paper ball lanterns have just arrived at our warehouse and I can’t wait to use them!
The garden of butterflies and tulips ball lantern is simply divine - so perfect for a garden wedding, a butterfly tea party or simply as a beautiful decoration for a child’s room.
The second is a lantern we’ve [...]

My baby Darcy is about to turn one, and I’ve been trying to come up with a unique theme to celebrate his first birthday. Teddy bears are passe. Elmo has been done to death. It’s time for something new and innovative. Something that is as unique as he is. So, we’ll have a “one of [...]

It’s every parent’s nightmare! The first slumber party. Your 10 year old daughter comes home and asks if she can have eight of her best friends stay over at your house for her birthday party next month. Yikes! What to do to make it comfortable for everyone? Here are our best tips for creating a [...]

What a divine present for a mum to be, a bride to be or a just someone you love with all of your heart.
When the amazing Edan from Prickly Pear’s Extreme Floristry contacted me about this delicious new treat which combines two of my greatest loves - cupcakes and roses - I just [...]