Goodness me, what a fantastic couple of weeks it’s been, gorgeous weddings, amazing new guest bloggers, delicious cakes, and of course some very exciting news! Im beyond honoured and so very excited to share that my baking and decorating classes will now be held at the incredibly gorgeous Studio 46 in Takapuna – which if you haven’t visited you simply must go to one of their Stylists Garage Sales, they’re absolutely amazing! There are so many gorgeous classes to choose from over the next few months, everything from flower bombs, floral crowns, high teas, midwinter christmas’s and of course some delicious baking classes – be sure to take a peek at the classes and book your spot before they’re all gone! x
Oh and be sure to follow Studio 46 on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with the workshops! x
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You will come to learn rather fast that I am, and always will be a fan of the white out. But only recently have I been wanting to turn my black hole of a wardrobe into beaming white. So here are a few ideas for white outs, in the wardrobe, or in the home, complete domination of white, or just a taster. You pick.
Post by Gem//Blackbird – click here to see more of my whiteout style crush!
Goodness me, could this incredibly gorgeous wedding featured on Smitten Mag be any more wonderful! Everything is just so pretty, relaxed and incredibly inviting – plus how cute is the sweet flower girl and the gorgeous pup and floral collar, I adore that even the paper goods had little puppy prints on them, it’s just so perfect! I could gush on forever about this lovely wedding, but I’m going to let the pictures tell the story – I’d love to hear what your favourite part of the day is. x
Event Designer: Gray Harper Event Maker | Photographer: Jade + Mathew Take Pictures | Flowers & Decor: Harvey Designs | Invitations & Stationery: Strawberry Moth | Location: Forsyth Park Inn | Bride’s Dress: BlueBelle Bridal | Shoe Clips: Gray Harper Event Maker |Brides Floral Crown: Harvey Designs | Brides Bolero: Gray Harper Event Maker | Grooms Tie: Gray Harper Event Maker | Makeup Artist:Jessica Mock | Vintage China: Lillian’s China | Ring Pillow & Dog Collar: Gray Harper Event maker
Happy Monday everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Mine was filled with meeting the very lovely Natalie Dent for a hair and make up trial for amazing friend Emily, before celebrating the night away with her and some very gorgeous ladies at her hens night and of course a little baking – it was the perfect weekend! I often find that after I bake cakes like my pretty Ombre Tinkerbell Cake I crave making something simple and incredibly delicious, plus my hubby needed a birthday cake for some lucky work mates so it was perfect! This Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cake is so divine, I promise that it will be your go to cake in no time at all! x
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Happy Friday everyone, I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week so far! I’ve had such a wonderful week of new things, introducing the gorgeous Gem from Blackbird to the blog where each Wednesday she will share her Creme of the Crop posts and of course announcing that my classes are going to be held at the wonderful Studio 46, the next few months are going to be so wonderful and I can’t wait! I’m so excited to share the prettiest new cake with you all – it’s been called the Tinkerbell Cake as it’s for a gorgeous little ladies 5th Birthday today, I think it’s the perfect name for such a pretty ruffle cake! I hope you all have a fantastic weekend planned, I’m going to be out celebrating my incredible friends Hen’s night tomorrow night – I can’t wait. x
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hello.
I am Gem. I am a wife & a stylist, a photographer & a friend, a blogger & a maker.
The ever so lovely Rachael has asked me to guest post for her…blush.
But to give you a little context to who I am, I need to go backwards, before we venture forward. After 4 years of running our business HUNTER GATHERER, my husband and I decided to take a break. This sending me running with open arms into the world of styling. I studied fashion styling which naturally progressed into my obsession with interior styling. And so was born BLACKBIRD, I am now a lost cause to the world of object, colours and shapes.
Each wednesday I will bring you a fresh post. A little window into my ever changing mind, a place where I will share my ‘get-in-my-home-or-closet’ items .
Throw in a few tips on home decorating and personal style, Fill it to bursting with images and BAM. I bring you Creme of the Crop.
Brr, Winter really has settled -but how lovely is snuggling under a cozy blanket and watching a movie I love it!! I could hardly believe my eyes when I stumbled upon these gorgeous pins from The Little Drom Store they really are the cutest things ever and I simply had to share them! Now the hard part, choosing which one to get – I’ve a feeling that one really wont be enough, I’m a little in love with the bunny and hopscotch pins, which ones do you love? x
Happy Monday everyone, I hope you all had the most wonderful weekend and of course spoilt your gorgeous Mama for Mothers Day! We had a really lazy but productive weekend after a week away, it was perfect – plus a little lazy Sunday afternoon is wonderful while it’s a little chilly outside. My gorgeous Mother-in-law gave me this delicious blondie recipe years ago, I’ve made it more times that I can remember – it’s just so good!! Her recipe calls for macadamia nuts but I didn’t have any so I added in pistachio nuts and crystallised ginger – either way this recipe is absolutely incredible and so quick to make I promise it will be your go to treat in no time! x
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