Archive for the 'Christmas' Category

Stiletto Chic - A Truly Fabulous Christmas (or anytime) Decoration

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

What could be better than combining a Christmas Decoration with a girl’s best friend?  Nothing!  These divine little stiletto chic Christmas decorations are perfect to hang on your tree, in your car or next to your desk to remind you why you’re plugging away at work!
We’ve all gone crazy for them here at Pink Frosting.  [...]

Christmas Tree Decorating 101: It’s Time to Trim Your Christmas Tree!

Friday, November 28th, 2008

This is probably my favourite time of year.  The smell of Summer is in the air, the crickets are buzzing at night and party season is in full swing.  All of these marvellous things point to the most wonderful weekend activity of the whole year:  it’s time to decorate your Christmas tree! 
I’ve bought every Christmas magazine [...]

Nigella Christmas - A Heavenly Christmas Entertaining Guide

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

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 [...]

A little bit of Greek goodness - Divine Kourabiedes Greek Shortbread

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

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 [...]

Start Planning Your Christmas Cocktail Party Now! This is our classic Christmas Cocktail Party in Red.

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Red never goes out of style as the colour of honour for Christmas celebrations of every kind.  Red on white is my favourite for the holiday season.  Red is traditional, fun, frivolous and very very hot all at once.  If you’re planning a Christmas party for friends, loved ones or colleagues this year, here are some seriously good [...]

The New Pink Frosting Site is Now Live - Join the Celebration-Loving Community!

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

It’s time… the new Pink Frosting website is now live, with planning ideas, inspirations, galleries, a forum for anyone interested in celebrating and entertaining… and of course, Australia’s best loved celebration and wedding shop.  The site will continue to evolve as time goes by and more and more celebrations make their way into our lives!
Please [...]

Please Reply to an RSVP Request: Simple Etiquette

Monday, October 20th, 2008

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 [...]

Christmas Favours with Personality and Style for Corporate Christmas Gifts and Friends

Friday, October 10th, 2008

When planning Christmas gifts for people you don’t know terribly well, corporate clients, colleagues and neighbours, it’s always hard to come up with a creative idea that packs a punch.  This Christmas, I am so excited to present personalised options for your Christmas gifts - ideas for giving smaller items at Christmas.
These have just landed [...]

Christmas 2008 Has Arrived - Here’s Our Countdown to Christmas

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

With only eleven weeks until Christmas, it really is time to start planning your holiday parties, entertaining, decorations and calendar.  If Christmas always seems to creep up on you, make 2008 the first holiday season you plan everything well in advance and get organised for a more relaxed and fun December.
Pink Frosting has a countdown [...]

Decorating with Lanterns - Outdoors by Day and Night

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Anyone who has had a scout around this site will know that I’m a big fan of decorating with lanterns for weddings and other special occasions as they are a budget conscious way to achieve a dramatic high-impact result. The amazing Vanessa from I Do Events Whitsundays has a similar passion for lanterns and sent [...]

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