Candy shoot

I'm so fortunate to get the opportunity in my job to work with some fantastic photographers.

Here is a sneak peek of yesterday's shoot with Marissa from The Simple Things Studio.

Although, this pic is not hers! 

(it's an instagram -- anything can look great when it has been 'instagramed' don't you think?!)

We have another shoot currently being edited, that was shot by Nadean.

Can't wait to share those with you, but it's all a bit secret squirrel right now.

Have a great weekend, I'm off to Finders Keepers today. 

Perhaps I'll see some of you there???

boy in giant bow tie

Cutest wedding accessory I've seen in a while! 

Mini man in a giant bow tie.... Shame we don't have one in our props department.

The other gorgeous accessory is, of course the flower necklace by Emerson Made

Photography is by Lucida Photography, who's blog you must go over and check out. They've just done the most adorable Mothers Day shoot with another super cute mini man.

Thanks so much Melia for allowing me to share your work x

DIY pinata

Steve and I went to a kids party once, it was a friend of a friends, daughter. 

Who knows why we went. 

We didn't really know anyone. 

Anyway.

 They had a pinata that no matter how hard it was hit, it didn't crack. 

After about 10mins of nothing happening kids started to get bored and of course thought it would be fun to hit each other with the sticks. Not fun.

Steve, being the hero he is, took it upon himself to break the stubborn pinata. He managed to crack it open & the kids went nuts for the lollies and toys etc.

Unfortunately, in his excitement when Steve turned around to sit back down next to me, he sat right on top of his champagne glass that he'd left on his seat. 

It cracked too. And shattered every where. 

Cue red-faced pinata hero.

Ouch.

Ha ha. Poor Steve.

These mini pinatas look much easier to break, and easy to put together. Full tutorial is over at One Charming Party.

business tags

I just ordered 100 of these awesome engraved wooden tags for 50 bucks. Even with my pathetic mathematical skills I managed to work it out to be 50c a piece.

 I don't know who Greg and Addie are, so obviously mine will say Oscar & Ruby. And will be packaged up with my brand spanking new business cards by Tabitha for some very lucky people.

If you're not into self promotion, how great would they be tied around napkins/cutlery/glasses/beer

 at your wedding?

If you'd like, I can send you one in the post. Just email me your address! Gotta be better than bills and snail mail spam.

The Royal kiss

What a wedding. Congratulations Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Slush and boots

Image credit: http://www.pixelume.com/trashthedress/beauty-and-the-boots/

With two weddings booked this weekend (neither of them 'royal', although both equally as important!) rain has been on my mind (as it is every week before an event). 

But, you know what, it's not so much the actual rain that is the problem, as umbrellas and such take care of keeping you dry. It's more the soggy ground underfoot. Ugh. It's always great to have a plan B as mentioned in this article on Amour Amour.

But even better is to rock out a pair of beautiful gumboots for your bridal pics & embrace the weather!

These are my top three options (as a stylist needs her 'work' boots too!).

Yellow and pink from Hunter 

Super cute booties by Vivienne Westwood Melissa Shoes

P.s Or, there is always the DIY option.....

   !!!!

confetti

A super simple DIY perfect for thankyou tags/place cards or any kind of wedding stationery. It seems my confetti obsession continues! At least this way is council friendly.

Dots can be purchased here

And this awesome project can be seen over on Joke's blog. Along side many more inspirational paper projects!