Saturday, September 29, 2012

Little Salted Butter Caramels




These little caramels will cure any cravings for sweet treats.  You can find the recipe here.

Once set, we indivdiually wrapped them in baking paper, placed them into jars, and turned them into take-home favours for a dinner party.  They could also serve as an affordable halloween treat for the kiddies!


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Breakfast in Bed




Sleep in, relax and spoil yourself this weekend with breakfast in bed!

Chargrilled asparagus, organic poached eggs and muesli with fresh strawberries was on our menu. We visited our local market to purchase fresh produce in anticipation for the perfect breakfast. The sunshine spilled in and around the aroma of coffee while we sat and read the newspaper.

Tip: If your breakfast is a special occasion, incorporate floral blooms and a handmade note on the tray for a cute touch.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Little Herb Garden: Gift Idea

This is a great little gift idea to inspire the green thumb in all of us this Spring!

mint, sweet basil & italian parsley

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Night Market

The Sunday Night Market at Glenfield Shopping Centre is a popular place to be. There is an abundance of cuisines from all over the world to fulfil any appetite and the aromas will instantly lure you in. The markets run from 5.30 to 11pm and are a great way to finish off your weekend with friends and family.
 

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Project Terrarium








You will need:

  • a clean and dry glass bowl / apothecary jar
  • rocks / stones
  • charcoal
  • potting mix
  • plants
  • decorations

Depending on which plants you decide to grow, will depend on your soil.  We used a king fern and a golden club moss - succulents and cacti will need a well-drained soil.

First, add a layer of rocks or stones for drainage.  A small layer of charcoal to keep the terrarium mould-free and healthy and then enough soil to cover the plant roots.  Generally, the base should equal about one-third of the terrarium's height. 

Remember, you don't have to buy all your plants either.  If you live near the bush, forage for some beautiful different mosses - they will be perfect for this environment. 

Lastly, have fun with your new terrarium!  You can add anything you like.  We handmade and painted these tiny clay toadstools which look adorable.  We also added some Billy Buttons for another pop of colour and a little Venetian glass penguin picked up on overseas travels. 

Keep your terrarium in indirect light and give a light watering.  Prune it back when growth starts to overcrowd and replace plants which grow too big. 

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day
 
We hope you enjoyed your radish themed breakfast and "woven bacon" as requested.
 
Love you always xxx

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Spring Nails

a custom-blend blush Colour Gloss, with a neon feature nail and striped Minx

Happy times, winter is officially over... that means it's time to turn up the contrast for spring.  This season's ultimate colour impact is all about neon's, pastels and patterns.  Sophie York specialises in Minx, Colour Gloss and makeup artistry and is available for events, showers or even a fresh colour for the weekend.  These nails last up to three weeks without chipping so are fantastic before your next summer holiday.  Her colour palettes follow up-to-date trends or can be inspired through your own custom blend.

Like her Facebook page here and  have a look at her make up artistry portfolio.


Sophie York  - Minx, Colour Gloss Nail Technician, Hair & Makeup Artistry
sophie.york@hotmail.co.nz