flowers diy

I'm thinking about making my own centrepieces for the wedding. The web is a treasure of diy tutorials so hopefully I'll be able to find out that is relatively easy to create. Save me the headache from worrying about deciding on flowers, whether they are in season and if they're going to wilt during the wedding.

picture credits: once wed, domestifluff, once wed, thefabricofourlives via elizabethan design, vintage glam,

twilight

I am a new Stephenie Meyer fan. Well, really, a Twilight fan. The story is intriguing. Love story between a vampire and a human. Truth be told, I turned a blind eye to all the media hype when the movie first came out. Mr R thought it was just some teen flick and so we didn't bother checking it out. But we watched the dvd on the weekend. I didn't even know that Edward Cullen is Cedric Diggory (Harry Potter) and that he plays the piano. I love just playing on my piano composing any melody in my head so I always have an instant soft spot for actors who does just that in movies i.e. Richard Gere in Pretty Woman and Adultery.

Just got to put a pic of him here. I was embarassed to admit it but after listening to mums professing their obsession for Rob Pattinson on radio a few days ago, I have to admit that I do have a crush on him after watching the show (geez, feels like I'm a teenager again!). I think it's his character though so give me a few weeks and I'll be back to my old self again, fingers crossed.

Oh yea, can you guess? The Twilight saga books are on my reading list after my exam.

The other thing that I have to gush about is the Cullen's House. OMG, jaw dropping wow. I love how it's secluded and its modern minimalistic interior design. Such clean lines and white walls, floor to ceiling windows and bright rooms throughout the house looking out onto the lush green greenery outside. At least, I'm not only thinking boys (phew!). Ahhh... it's beautiful!

picture credit: just jared, remainder from design tavern

favor boxes

I'm loving these ideas for our favor boxes. We had a fantastic meal at Hidden Kitchen in Paris last year. At the end of the night, they served tea and coffee with petit fours and they were this ultra cute and yummy treats in a silver box. I've sorta taken that as an inspiration for our favor boxes. No way are we going to be able to afford silver boxes but these ones here will be perfect for our chocolate favors. Is it too obvious that we're chocoholics??



Right at this very moment, our chocolate favors consist of rocky roads and this DIY chocolate pretzel. Maybe some chocolates from Haighs and a rum ball? I was going to compartmentalised the boxes so the different favors can have their own sections in the box.


I'm still trying to figure out how to fit the pretzel in the box. I'll be customising my favor boxes to model the silver boxes but I don't think it'll fit the pretzel still. Maybe we just have to swap it for something else instead. Chocolate marshmallows maybe?? Or hazelnut chocolate fudge. Maybe this awesome Homemade Turtles! Any other ideas??

picture credits: 100layercake, elizabeth anne, once wed

kaang

I found an Etsy-ian who makes great looking headpieces. For a very reasonable price too. I've been looking for one to wear for my engagement shoot and these are more contemporary and funky than bridal-like and they'll be perfect. Now to decide which one to buy.

picture credits: kaang

mexicana fiesta

How very apt. I have been lusting over these Mexican pictures taken by One Love Photo and dreaming about our future big trip down that part of the world and tonight, we're catching up with some friends at my favourite Mexican spot tonight for dinner. Give me some fajitas and sangria!!

And then a friend emailed to tell me he's in Chile having soo much fun (jealous, much?)!

picture credit: One Love Photo

headpieces

Since I have been scouring the internet for headpieces for my engagement shoot, I thought I might as well keep a folder of headpieces I love for the wedding should I choose to wear them. I'm definitely not having a veil, so it's either a birdcage veil, fascinator or nothing at all. Not surprisingly, most of them are beautifully handmade pieces from Etsy. And I love every single one of them. Why can't all wedding budget be infinite?!

picture credit (clockwise from top left): twigs and honey, k autumn, stylesmith, ohmydeer, urban outfitters, kasia fink

kids by mgmt

Have you heard this song on Gossip Girl where the boys are playing football at Nat’s grandfather’s place?? They were looking hot! And the song is such a catchy tune… I have never searched for songs off tv shows before but there are websites dedicated to Gossip Girl’s songs!! It’s crazee…

end of the easter break

I'm stuffed from all that eating. We all chipped in cooking up a feast this long weekend - none of us went hungry. Mum whipped up all my favourite meals which are pretty much everything she cooks and I baked loads of cookies. We didn't end up doing the muffins as we originally planned because mum didn't have the bakeware at home and some of the other ingredients that we needed it and well, the shops are closed for Easter (duh!) and Mr R made some fantastic chorizo pasta.


And then I spent all day and night with my beloved, spoilt and pampered doggie. Oh, he's getting old... he used to be sooo much like Marley but now that he's older, he's mellowed now and I can bring him out for walks without a leash and he'll stay close by instead of running into oblivion. Isn't he just gorgeous?

It was an awesome Easter. How was yours?

easter

Ahh, long weekend!!

We're off to my parents' place this Easter. Mum's gonna cook up some home cooked goodness and I'm going to try this cupcake recipe out and play with my lovely lovely dog. I'm going to try stay away from any Easter bunny chocolates though coz I've had too much of it already this week.

I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend and I'll see you next week!

picture credit: alice's looking glass shop via ritzy bee

old style colonial houses

Vaucluse House

Elizabeth Farm

I happened to chance upon the Historic Houses Trust website today. They have a collection of houses and museums that you can hire for functions, weddings being one of them. I knew these houses existed but I didn't know that you can actually hire them out. I think the Vaucluse House and the Elizabeth Farm - Australia's oldest surviving homestead would be really pretty for a wedding too.

picture credit: Historic Houses Trust

when he's gone

I'm missing my other half. He's up in Brisbane this week for a work course and though I'm relishing my time at home alone, I'm missing my other half all the same.

picture credit: lelove

jenny packham

I have been on Martha Stewart's wedding blog and wedding site all weekend checking out the new spring '09 collection of wedding dresses. They are all so beautiful. Espcially in love with these Jenny Packham's lovelies.

picture credits: top two from wedding site and bottom from wedding blog.

cosy cool

Since putting down a deposit on our wedding venue a few weeks back, our wedding planning has taken a back seat to our everyday lives. Mr R has been working crazy hours, while I have been looking for a job and catching up on my studies. Boring, huh? I thought I'll share with you this modern vintage apartment I found on deco8. Maybe one day, when we have our own place, then I could decorate the place instead of just dreaming about it now. Enjoy!

picture credit: deco8

timekeeper

He is not a watch person, my Mr R. The many times I've suggested we get him one - he would entertain the idea for a few days and then decide that he doesn't really need nor want a watch. His mobile phone serves him just fine.

I'm liking this Burberry Prorsum watch though. The watch reminds me of the Hermes Cape Cod watch though I do prefer the round face of Burberry. I do need a watch since mine died...

photo credit: Valet Mag

nancy and andrew

Go check out Nancy and Adam's wedding at the Bride's Cafe Blog. This is how a wedding should be, simple and unfussed yet so beautiful and intimate. Absolutely gorgeous.