You know you live in Auckland when it has been freezing cold and snowing during the week and then hot and sunny on the weekend! We have had the most perfect Sunday pottering around the Takapuna markets, wandering up and down the beach and then catching up with friends over tea, hot chocolate and french pastries. Total bliss! I have to thank everyone for all their lovely comments about Made From Scratch’s 1st Birthday, so sweet of you! I hope everyone has had a truly wonderful weekend, xx

I’m so sorry for the late post today, our friends Nick and Steven took Ben and I to the Puhoi Pub for lunch in their boat. It was a awesome calm winters day pottering along in the water admiring the ever lovely New Zealand landscape followed by a beautiful lunch and some oh so delicious Puhoi Cheeses! It is one of the best parts about living in New Zealand as this little piece of wonderfulness is only 20min north of Auckland! I hope that everyone has had a lovely start to their weekend. xx

 

1. Picnic 2. Wedding Dress 3. Snow 4. Tea-lights 5. Dessert Table 6. Spiced Apple Cake 7. Hot Chocolate 8. Pine cone Bouquet 9. Favors 10. Table Setting

Winter is well and truly here now, and for some oh so lucky brides to be they’ll be getting married soon. I love winter weddings, there is something so special about them the sound of fresh snow {if your lucky enough to live where is snows} and beautifully layered dresses. It’s also a wonderful excuse to enjoy a delicious hot chocolate with your guests and share some spiced apple cake with warm caramel sauce. It sounds like perfection to me!

If you’ve recently been married or know of someone that has been. Feel free to email me and submit a wedding, its too special a day not to share. xx

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Autumn Layers

1. Ballet Flats 2. Welly Socks 3. Stripe Scarf 4. Cardigan 5. Jumper 6. Striped Socks 7. Knit Hat 8. Grey Scarf

Its a stunning Autumn day today in Auckland, its not so cold that you need to pull out all you’re winter goodies but cool enough to add another layer of clothing and enjoy a yummy cup of hot chocolate to keep those chills away!