Aw, some things really are far too beautiful not to share – and this gorgeous assortment of flowers by Naked Bouquet is one of those things! I’m a little in love with Kiana’s stunning collection of beakers, cylinders and flasks, they really do make the most perfect vases and would be absolutely stunning for any wedding table decor or simply just having around your home – plus how lovely is her chalkboard of flowers to show what was used? Be sure to take a peek at her beautiful blog, it’s beyond gorgeous!

Oh and I’m beyond proud and excited to finally be able to share with you that there is a Made From Scratch recipe card is in this months gorgeous Sample Bar pack. If you haven’t heard of Sample Bar, each month they send out a gorgeous collection of luxury products to try, all of which are a complete surprise – it really is too lovely for words! x

 Oh, I hope everyone had a lovely lazy weekend rugged up inside while the rain fell over the weekend – I secretly adore weekends where it rains the whole time, it’s the perfect time to catch up on doing nothing. You may remember me prepping for this crumble that I made last week – it’s beyond delicious and wonderfully simple to make which is absolutely perfect for chilly winter evenings! I hope you all have a lovely weekend planned, I’m hosting my Ruffle Class at Studio 46 this Wednesday evening which I’m beyond excited about! x

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A Whimsical Garden Wedding

A Whimsical Garden Wedding

A Whimsical Garden Wedding

A Whimsical Garden Wedding

A Whimsical Garden Wedding

A Whimsical Garden Wedding

A Whimsical Garden Wedding

Happy Friday everyone, I hope you’ve all had a lovely week so far!! I’m so excited to share these absolutely incredible wedding photos of Rylee and Andrew’s wedding by photographer Tec Petaja that I stumbled upon on the beautiful Fox in the Pine blog! Rylee and Andrew were married in Rylee’s parents beautiful backyard, the very same spot that they got engaged, how gorgeous is that! From the beautiful details, venue, her incredible dress and of course the most magical photos ever - their whole wedding day really is just too perfect for words! You simply must have a look at the rest of their wedding here, it’s beyond breathtaking! x

Original sources, Once Wed & Fox in the Pine | Styling and Design, Joy Thigpen | Photographer, Tec Petaja | Planner, Ginny Au | Flowers, Joy Thigpen with assistance by Cloth of Gold | Paper & Calligraphy, Meagan Tidwell | Pana Cotta, Caitlin Van Horn | Hair, Joanna Ballentine | Makeup, Brittany Massey | Chairs & Flatware, Market 46 | Tables & Lines, Special Events | Brides accessories, Hair Piece & Veil, Vintage | Earrings, Wildlife Wonders | Gown, Cheryl Taylor | Shoes, Cheryl Taylor | Assistants, Nina Mullins and Mandy Busby | Napkins, At Home Furnishings | Grooms Suite and Tie, J Crew | Glassware, Zara Home | Venue, Bride’s Home | Wholesale Flowers, Fifty Flowers

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46

Terrific Terrarium Workshop at Studio 46Last week I along with some very lovely ladies had the absolute pleasure of attending Annie Oxborough’s gorgeous Terrific Terrarium workshop at Studio 46. Where Annie showed everyone how to create a beautiful terrarium before our lovely guests made their own gorgeous terrariums to take home – along with a bag full of goodies from MOR Cosmetics, All’anticaMade From ScratchHome Style Magazine, and Annie O. The whole evening was so wonderful, I can’t wait to host my Ruffle Cake class next week before the gorgeous Mid Winter Christmas workshop at Studio 46, they’re both going to be so gorgeous – if you’d like to attend either of the workshops, be sure to email hello@studio46.co.nz for more information. If you’d like to see what happens at one of our gorgeous workshops, be sure to take a peek at this stunning video! x

A very special thank you to our amazing sponsors for the Terrarium Workshop

| Venue, Studio 46 | Photography, Gem Speeden Blackbird Blog |  MOR CosmeticsHome Style Magazine | Made From Scratch | Annie O | All’antica |

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Pumpkin Pie

4Happy Monday everyone, I hope you all had a wonderfully relaxing weekend – ours was a lovely lazy winter weekend of doing nothing really, oh and creating lovely new walls of art! I’m really enjoying the slow pace that winter brings with it, it’s the perfect excuse to stay inside watch movies, re decorate and of course bake something delicious! I have to admit I’d never tried or made a pumpkin pie before so I sort of made this recipe up along the way and nervously took it to a family dinner (where thankfully everyone loved it!) It’s wonderfully silky, not too sweet and the perfect comfort dessert – everything a winter pie should be really! x

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Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-May

Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-May

Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-May

Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-May

Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-May

Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-May

Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-May

Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-May

Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-May

Bridal Shower Inspiration | Hello-MayHappy Friday everyone, I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week so far! I’m so excited to share this incredible Bridal Shower that was featured on the stunning Hello May recently. From the delicious cakes and treats, macaron towers, little moss bunnies, wreath DIY’s, recipe card favours and the most perfect table settings and venue,  this would be such a wonderful shower to throw for a beautiful bride to be! I’m a little in love with the pink flamingo on the front porch – it’s just so gorgeous! x

Featured on, Hello May | Photography, Willow & Co | Styling, Ashdown & Bee | Stationery, Sunshine & Confetti | Cakes, Cake Myers | Macrons, cupcakes, cookies Mudgee Made | Flowers, Boo Shi | Chalkboard art and props, Ashdown & Bee | Balloons, Born To Party | Floral crowns, Mermaid’s Kiss | Champagne Bucket, Dedece | Wine, Logan Wine | Location, Trelawney Farm |

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Jean Shirt // Patchwork Jeans // Duffel Bag // Necklace 

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 Beanie // Jeans // Shirt // Watch

Here is a little something for you, to channel your inner sunshine kid. And what could be  better than with a dose of double denim. And  we didn’t forget that man in your life this week, or the one to be in your life…If he dresses like this that is. I mean come on, who can say no to a bearded man with tattoos in denim? Most of you? Well not I.

Think different textures, Think unusual cuts, Think more layers, Think double denim.

Till next time,

Blackbird.x

I hope everyone had a wonderfully relaxing cozy long weekend – winter really has settled in, so I thought it would be the perfect timing to share one of the most beautiful weddings from summer to help brighten the day! I’m so excited to share Hayley and Heath’s amazing Raglan wedding with you – I could hardly believe my eyes when Coralee first showed me these photos, they’re just so beautiful! Photographed by the insanely talented Coralee and Alex, Hayley and Heath’s wedding really is everything you’d want from a summer wedding, the boys firing shot guns before getting ready, picnics, first looks, incredible scenery and of course saying I do on the beach before watching the sunset over Raglan – it’s all just too perfect! You can see more of this beautiful wedding here, plus how could I not mention their gorgeous Rottweiler Kal, who proudly wore a sign around his neck announcing that “My humans are getting married”, how gorgeous is that! x