tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71354787148805630462024-02-06T18:32:43.683-08:00My Life - My LovesSharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.comBlogger418125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-30338958263407705282012-12-01T13:35:00.000-08:002012-12-01T13:35:29.251-08:00Kids Cubby HousesI'm doing some dream shopping/browsing and I thought I would share with you what I would get our children for Christmas if my husband agreed with me. For some reason he doesn't think our kids would use a cubby house. I think they would go crazy for one personally, but you do need to agree on these things don't you?<br />
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<a href="http://www.hipkids.com.au/buy/jack-s-wooden-cubby-house/HP00046" target="_blank">Jack's</a> Cubby House</div>
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<a href="http://www.hipkids.com.au/buy/alice-tudor-style-cubby-house/HP00088#.ULp25EKzLdk" target="_blank">Alice</a> "Tudor" style cubby house</div>
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I would complete the cubby with <a href="http://www.hipkids.com.au/shop/activity-craft-tables/23#.ULp3OkKzLdk" target="_blank">chairs and table</a> and gourmet <a href="http://www.hipkids.com.au/shop/toy-play-kitchens/22" target="_blank">kitchen</a></div>
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a nice comfy <a href="http://www.hipkids.com.au/shop/kids-sofa-chairs/19" target="_blank">sofa</a> with storage</div>
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and one of <a href="http://www.hipkids.com.au/shop/pedal-cars-ride-on-toys/15" target="_blank">these</a> would look kinda spunky sitting outside.</div>
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All of these amazing cubbies, furniture and toys are available from <a href="http://www.hipkids.com.au/" target="_blank">Hip Kids</a>.</div>
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-62330641519845753512012-11-30T17:52:00.001-08:002012-11-30T17:52:08.439-08:00Candy Cane Hearts<br />
Here is another fun and easy Christmas treat to make with the kids. I showed you last <a href="http://mylife-myloves.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/leftover-candy-canes.html" target="_blank">Valentine's Day</a> how to make these Candy Cane Hearts with left overs from Christmas.<br />
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<b>What you will need:</b><br />
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<li>Candy Canes (unwrapped)</li>
<li>White and Milk Chocolate</li>
<li>Decorating sprinkles</li>
<li>Baking paper</li>
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<li><span style="text-align: center;">Unwrap your candy canes and place them in the shape of a heart on baking or wax paper.</span></li>
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<li>Spoon melted chocolate into the centre of the heart. Using the spoon carefully push the melted chocolate into the corners of the heart.</li>
<li>Decorate with christmas sprinkles and allow to set.</li>
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My kids absolutely love to make these with me. Their favourite part is eating them!<br />
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-67106475006655403992012-11-27T23:10:00.002-08:002012-11-27T23:10:41.497-08:00Thoughtful teacher giftsAs the year draws to a close and my children bid farewell to their teachers I'm always mindful of choosing something thoughtful and useful to give to their teachers.<br />
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This year I decided on a gorgeous lavender or geranium plant from <a href="http://www.greenthumbgifts.com.au/" target="_blank">Green Thumb Gifts</a>. They arrived overnight and in perfect condition. Aren't the french provincial wire baskets beautiful? I'm absolutely thrilled with them.<br />
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The printable tags where designed by Sarah at <a href="http://stylemegorgeous.com.au/" target="_blank">Style Me Gorgeous</a>.<br />
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What do you normally give as teacher gifts?<br />
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-33889738625779956922012-11-25T17:30:00.001-08:002012-11-25T17:31:52.828-08:00Healthy Christmas party foodHere is a super delicious and easy party food recipe you can make. They are perfect for 'bring a plate' Christmas break ups for kindy or school celebrations.<br />
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<b>Strawberry Santa Hats</b><br />
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<li>Dip the flat end of the strawberry into the white chocolate (approx 0.5cm). Let any excess chocolate drip off into the bowl.</li>
<li>Carefully roll the choc dipped strawberry into the coconut to create the fluffy trim of Santa's hat. Place them on baking or wax paper.</li>
<li>Cut the mini marshmallows in half. Using the spatula, wipe a little chocolate onto one end of the marshmallow and place it on top of the strawberry to create a pom pom effect and allow to dry.</li>
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I've wanted to make a rainbow wreath for our house for a few years now. Well today I finally bit the bullet and completed it. Perry helped me secure it to the balcony rail off our main bedroom and I'm really happy with how it looks. Do you like?<br />
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-18913290979639224592012-11-21T00:51:00.001-08:002012-11-21T00:51:30.784-08:00Candy Cane Christmas<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm a little obsessed with candy canes at the moment, so I thought I would show you a collection of my favourite images from the web. So many of these images are super easy to recreate yourself at home.</div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/about-food/food-gifts/chocolate-dipped-peppermint-sticks?click=main_sr" target="_blank">White Choc Candy Canes</a>, <a href="http://jennycookies.com/2010/12/ally-hudsons-gingerbread-party/" target="_blank">Candy Cane Cake Pops</a>, <a href="http://IMG_2813.JPG IMG_2817.JPG IMG_2818.jpg IMG_2819.JPG IMG_2822.JPG IMG_2824.jpg IMG_2825.JPG IMG_2827.JPG IMG_2831.jpg IMG_2832.jpg IMG_2833.JPG IMG_2834.JPG IMG_2839.JPG IMG_2843.jpg IMG_2844.JPG IMG_2846.JPG IMG_2847.jpg IMG_2848.JPG IMG_2849.JPG" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Holiday Season Sweets Jar</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://community.qvc.com/forums/recipe/topic/325404/candy-cane-flower-vase.aspx" target="_blank">Candy Cane Floral Centrepiece</a> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/267817/crepe-paper-bells?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/tissue-and-crepe-paper" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Red and White Table Setting</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/318807/candy-cane-cocktail" target="_blank">Candy Cane Cocktail </a> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/355781/candy-cane-marshmallows" target="_blank">Candy Cane Marshmallow</a> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/339680/peppermint-bark" target="_blank">Peppermint Bark</a></div>
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-47714116375063212222012-11-19T19:06:00.000-08:002012-11-20T01:40:04.191-08:00Black Milk Clothing Christmas celebrationI was so thrilled to be asked by <a href="http://blackmilkclothing.com/" target="_blank">Black Milk Clothing</a> to design a candy table for their recent 3rd Birthday/Christmas celebration held at <a href="http://www.lightspace.net.au/" target="_blank">Lightspace</a>.<br />
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Black Milk's logo is so clean and graphic I knew at once I wanted to create a table that reflected those elements. I chose to use cylinder and cube shaped vases instead of traditional lidded jars. To compliment the logo I used the same "running paint" graphic that is in the logo on the risers. The jar labels where adhered with black and white chevron washi tape. Even the table I chose had an industrial feel to it that complimented both the brand and venue.<br />
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I hope you enjoy the photos. <br />
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-32996862060900679652012-11-17T01:21:00.002-08:002012-11-17T01:21:59.453-08:00Holiday Cards<br />
Each year I send out personalised Christmas cards, always with a photo of our children featuring their big cheesy grins. I love the tradition of posting a heartfelt holiday message to loved ones near and far. But this year I've been a little behind the eight ball and haven't organised them. I know, it's scandalous.<br />
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Luckily I've found some gorgeous designs on <a href="http://www.minted.com/" target="_blank">Minted</a> and I've just placed my order. I love their range of designs, shapes and matching lined envelopes. Here are a few of my favourites. Can you guess which one I finally decided on?<br />
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Simple and clean. The <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/holiday-photo-cards/MIN-S09-HYC/happy-everything" target="_blank">image</a> speaks for itself.</div>
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I'm really loving this type of <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/holiday-photo-cards/MIN-1H3-HYC/merry-snowflakes" target="_blank">hand drawn typography</a> right now.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/holiday-photo-cards/MIN-1L7-HYC/peace-love-and-joy-branches" target="_blank">die cut shape</a> and the wreath is what got me.<br />
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One of my <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/holiday-photo-cards/MIN-2I6-HYC/be-merry-berries" target="_blank">favourite</a> colour palettes. The scalloped edge is gorgeous too.<br />
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I cannot wait to receive our cards and send them out. Thank you <a href="http://www.minted.com/" target="_blank">Minted</a> for making the ordering process so easy!</div>
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-86125349743106120522012-10-19T23:50:00.002-07:002012-10-20T00:49:09.939-07:00Baby Shower Dessert TableOne of my favourite customers asked me to create a gender neutral dessert table for her daughter-in-law's Baby Shower. <br />
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I love using beautiful serveware, cake stands and footed compotes and co-ordinating petite desserts with a floral centrepiece. The look is fresh and timeless. Just the way I like it.<br />
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Photography by Sharnel Dollar<br />
Florals by <a href="http://lillipollen.com.au/#!/pageHome" target="_blank">Lillipollen</a><br />
Petite Desserts by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lemony-Cupcake/110248975661028?fref=ts" target="_blank">The Lemony Cupcake</a><br />
Printables by <a href="http://www.stylemegorgeous.com.au/store/pc/home.asp" target="_blank">Style Me Gorgeous</a><br />
Macarons by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Authentic-French-Macarons/107938832576264?fref=ts" target="_blank">Authentic Fresh Macarons</a></div>
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-82999198583089116422012-10-15T13:29:00.002-07:002012-10-15T14:30:37.416-07:00Fave find - Cake Plate Clings<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm really excited about this brand new product from WH Hostess. I've got quite the collection of cake stands and the majority of them are the classic white variety. <a href="http://whhostess.com/cake-plate-clings" target="_blank">Cake Plate Clings</a> are used for decoration and are placed under the food to jazz up your dessert table. They come in lots of vibrant colours and patterns and can also be personalised.<br />
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To view the entire range head over to the <a href="http://whhostess.com/cake-plate-clings" target="_blank">WH Hostess</a>.<br />
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The best, easiest and cheapest way for me to cheer myself up is placing fresh blooms on my kitchen bench. They certainly don't need to be expensive nor perfect. They just need to be colourful, like these perfect Ranunculus. Did you know that Ranunculus means 'little frog" in Latin? The name was given because of the wet conditions these flowers where often found in. I can just imagine a little green frog between these beautifully formed petals.<br />
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Wishing you a relaxing and fun filled weekend.<br />
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-21656506718741673542012-08-21T06:09:00.001-07:002012-08-21T06:09:32.530-07:00Olivia's World Tour 2012<div style="text-align: center;">
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Olivia recently celebrated her 8th birthday in rockstar style. Our gorgeous girl (who we call Presh) is so into her music (in particular One Direction), it was no surprise she requested a rockstar party. If you've been following my blog for the past four years you would know that I love my children's parties to tell a story and the theme to be carried through from the invitation to final goodbyes. There are alot of images here but I want you to see how the party progressed and get a sense of what it was like to be at Olivia's World Tour 2012.</div>
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I have a wonderful team of talented vendors to thank for making Olivia's birthday so special.<br />
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Artwork including invitations, dessert table backdrop and signage, CD artwork, autograph book all by <a href="http://www.hamandpea.com/" target="_blank">Ham & Pea Design</a>. Li-Ann is seriously clever.<br />
Photography by <a href="http://stamatellosphotography.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Leanne Stamatellos Photography</a>. Leanne has now photographed Olivia's 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th birthday parties.<br />
Birthday cake and desserts by Coby at <a href="http://www.lemonycupcake.com.au/" target="_blank">The Lemony Cupcake</a>. Coby's attention to detail and service is second to none.<br />
Entertainment by <a href="http://www.tianasdanceparties.com/store/Default.asp" target="_blank">Tiana Dance Parties</a>. Tiana kept the guests moving and shaking.<br />
Makeup by Kimberely Steer<br />
Hair by Tina Demos from <a href="http://www.indigohair.com.au/" target="_blank">Indigo Cut & Colour</a>. Tina and Kimberely - you both did a fantastic job transforming our party rockers.<br />
Tassel garland by <a href="http://www.blushlovesmint.com/" target="_blank">Blush loves Mint</a>. Gorgeous garland - thank you!<br />
Party design & styling by <a href="http://www.sharneldollardesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Sharnel Dollar Designs</a>. Yay for me!<br />
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Gender reveal parties are the newest way to announce to your family and friends the sex of the baby you are soon to give birth to. Themes tend to be gender neutral and the soon-to-be parents will normally announce the sex by cutting of the cake to reveal either a blue or pink cake inside or by opening a box and releasing blue or pink balloons. <br />
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Husbands are encouraged to be more involved in a gender reveal party and both men and woman are normally invited. Second time parents also find this a fun way to announce what they are having, as a lot of second time parents like to find out the sex of their child.<br />
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Recently we worked on a story with <a href="http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/sunday-mail" target="_blank">The Sunday Mail</a> and put together a little gender reveal dessert table to inspire others. Two talented ladies worked closely with me on this table. Coby from <a href="http://www.thelemonycupcake.com.au/" target="_blank">The Lemony Cupcake</a> made amazing cake, cupcakes, vanilla bean custards and honey jumbles. And Sarah from <a href="http://www.stylemegorgeous.com.au/store/pc/home.asp" target="_blank">Style Me Gorgeous</a> created the backdrop, thank you tags and buffet labels.<br />
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I choose to work with a 'bee' theme selecting soft yellows, caramel, white and a touch of black as the colour palette. I also included some wood to add a casual, slightly rustic feel.<br />
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The table centrepiece by <a href="http://www.lemonycupcake.com.au/" target="_blank">The Lemony Cupcake</a>.</div>
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The hive or top cake was cut to reveal the sex of the baby.</div>
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Little daisy cupcakes with coordinating printables by <a href="http://www.stylemegorgeous.com.au/store/pc/home.asp" target="_blank">Style Me Gorgeous</a>. <br />
The beehive cake stand is from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/beehive-cake-stand-e687/" target="_blank">West Elm</a> (and the ship to Australia too).<br />
Baking cups and napkins from <a href="http://www.papereskimo.com.au/" target="_blank">Paper Eskimo</a>.<br />
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Sweet little individual vanilla bean custards topped with crushed honeycomb.<br />
I stamped some wooden spoons from <a href="http://www.papereskimo.com.au/" target="_blank">Paper Eskimo</a>. Stamp set from <a href="http://shoptomkat.com/item_250/Alphabet-Stamp-Set--Typewriter-Lowercase.htm" target="_blank">TomKat Studio</a>.<br />
Mini glass pots from <a href="http://www.sweetstyle.com.au/?page_id=63" target="_blank">Sweet Style</a>.<br />
I stamped "What will you bee" and "Baby Bumble Bee" on the spoons.<br />
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An oldie but a goodie - Honey Jumbles - yum! <br />
The milk glass cake stands I used here are my absolutely favourite cake stand. I love the shape of the pedestal and the smooth milk glass finish. <br />
They come in a heap of colours and can be found at <a href="http://www.sweetstyle.com.au/?wpsc_product_category=cakestands" target="_blank">Sweet Style</a>, <a href="http://www.shopsweetlulu.com/item/Milk-Glass-Cake-Stands/164/c3" target="_blank">Shop Sweet Lulu</a> or <a href="http://shoptomkat.com/category_6/Cake-Cupcake-Stands.htm" target="_blank">TomKat Studios</a>.<br />
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Milk and honey refreshments. Old school milk bottles can be found at <a href="http://www.larkmade.com.au/old-school-milk-bottles-crate-of-6.html" target="_blank">Lark</a>. Similar mini bottles can be found at <a href="http://www.shopsweetlulu.com/category/Milk-Bottles-and-Glassware/c4" target="_blank">Shop Sweet Lulu</a>.<br />
Striped straws from <a href="http://www.papereskimo.com.au/" target="_blank">Paper Eskimo</a>.</div>
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Toasted marshmallows, caramel jerseys and gumballs.<br />
Jars are my own. I know they are cute aren't they?<br />
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Jars of honey make a useful and inexpensive party favour for your guests<br />
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Diamond quilted jars from <a href="http://www.inviteme.com.au/products.asp?catid=61" target="_blank">Inviteme</a>.<br />
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Simple kraft paper bags enable your guests to take home a selection of lollies/candy.<br />
Thank you tags by <a href="http://www.stylemegorgeous.com.au/store/pc/home.asp" target="_blank">Style Me Gorgeous</a>, kraft treat bags from <a href="http://occasionbydesign.com.au/colour-paper-party-loot-gift-bags-pack-brown-kraft-p-426.html" target="_blank">Occasion by Design</a>.<br />
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Another gender reveal party that is on my list of most gorgeous parties is <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/blog/2011/06/30/celebrate-with-kate-baby-landers-gender-reveal-party/" target="_blank">this one</a> designed and hosted by <a href="http://www.katelandersevents.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kate Landers</a>. You can see all the gorgeous details of her own gender reveal party by <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/blog/2011/06/30/celebrate-with-kate-baby-landers-gender-reveal-party/" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</div>
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<i>If you would like us to design a dessert table for you next event you can get in contact with Sharnel <a href="mailto:sharnel@sharneldollardesigns.com.au" target="_blank">here</a>.</i></div>
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-68176482470418746032012-07-06T19:01:00.002-07:002012-07-06T19:01:41.824-07:00Jazz it up with jewellerySorry it's been so long between drinks. Between school holidays, bronchitis, work and life my little blog has taken a backseat.<br />
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I'm here to today to share with you some super cute and inexpensive handmade jewellery pieces by <a href="http://lucieellen.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Lucie Allen</a>. You may have seen <a href="http://allthatiadore.com/" target="_blank">Sophie</a> wear the bunting necklace during her time on The Block.<br />
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Well I'm in love with her stuff and wanted to share <a href="http://lucieellen.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Lucie's</a> beautiful work with you.<br />
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Hope you love it just as much as I do.<br />
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Childrens first birthdays are one of the big milestones parents love to celebrate. Here are a few images of Leila's 1st Birthday, a celebration we were lucky to be apart of recently.</div>
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Cake and desserts by <a href="http://www.lemonycupcake.com.au/" target="_blank">The Lemony Cupcake</a></div>
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Dessert table design and event styling by <a href="http://www.sharneldollardesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Sharnel Dollar Designs</a></div>
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Photography by <a href="http://www.kcfotografie.com/" target="_blank">KC Fotografie</a></div>
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Paperie by <a href="http://loraleelewis.com/" target="_blank">Loralee Lewis</a></div>
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Backdrop by <a href="http://www.inviteme.com.au/" target="_blank">Inviteme</a> (to match existing paperie)</div>
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Dessert Table</div>
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Fragrant Vanilla Cupcakes</div>
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Simple, classic but breathtakingly beautiful. Leila's birthday cake.</div>
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Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. Just the way a macaron should be.</div>
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White Chocolate Mousse Pots</div>
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Refreshments Stand</div>
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Strawberry Milks</div>
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Leila's 1st year in photos</div>
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If you would like us to make your next event extra special, don't hesitate in contacting Sharnel <a href="mailto:sharnel@sharneldollardesigns.com.au" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-52939129515192510192012-06-16T20:39:00.000-07:002012-06-16T20:39:00.234-07:00Life in a spinThe past two weeks have been far too busy for my liking and I'm looking forward to stepping on the merry-go-round for a week or so. <br />
I'm totally in love with instagram at the moment so here is a look into the past two weeks of my life.<br />
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-42546135230784478482012-06-09T19:37:00.005-07:002012-06-10T04:39:35.589-07:00Vintage Circus Wedding Dessert TableI am pleased to share with you the dessert table I designed recently, themed around the movie Water for Elephants. The bride requested a vintage circus themed dessert table in rich reds, chocolate brown, ivory, bronze and gold detailing. <br />
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Desserts and cake by <a href="http://www.lemonycupcake.com.au/" target="_blank">The Lemony Cupcake</a>. Table design and styling by <a href="http://www.sharneldollardesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Sharnel Dollar Designs</a>.</div>
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We make a great team!</div>
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Wedding Cake by <a href="http://www.lemonycupcake.com.au/" target="_blank">The Lemony Cupcake</a></div>
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Chocolate Macarons, Lemon Meringue Tarts, Raspberry Tarts, Caramel Popcorn, Petite Cupcakes</div>
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Chocolate Macarons</div>
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Petite Cupcakes</div>
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Baileys Mud Truffle Cake Pops and Chocolate Tarts</div>
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Cranberry & Pistachio Slice and Choc Cherry Slice</div>
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Caramel Popcorn in handmade vintage style popcorn boxes</div>
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If you would like us to create your dream dessert table please contact <a href="mailto:sharnel@sharneldollardesigns.com.au" target="_blank">Sharnel</a> or <a href="mailto:coby@lemonycupcake.com.au" target="_blank">Coby</a>. We would love to help you celebrate your special day with one of our delicious dessert tables.</div>
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This particular backdrop is for a vintage style circus wedding next weekend. I'm going to paint the inside of the 'tent' black and I'm making carnival style lettering with fairy lights and paper mache block letters to sit in the middle of the table.<br />
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Materials needed:<br />
MDF sheet (this one is 2m x 1m) approx 7mm thick<br />
1.5m of Velvet (we used dance quality as it's a little more affordable than real velvet)<br />
Tassel tie backs x 2<br />
Heavy duty staple gun<br />
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Firstly I pleated the side panels and stapled to the top MDF board. I folded the edges over the top and stapled to the back. Do this on both sides. Be sure to measure so the sides are even. I've left some fabric at the bottom and will either arrange it messily on the table or cut off on site. See what works on the day.<br />
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To complete the gathered billowy curtain at the top I centred the piece of fabric and stapled across the entire piece to the back of the board. Next I measured the centre and started to gather, pleat and staple until I was happy with the way it looked. I then played around with either end of that piece until I got the balloon effect and stapled in place.<br />
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Once you are happy with the way the curtain or tent is sitting you can then attach the tassels. I'm really looking forward to sharing with you the finished table next weekend. Coby from <a href="http://www.lemonycupcake.com.au/" target="_blank">The Lemony Cupcake </a>is in charge of all the delicious desserts and wedding cake!<br />
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I wanted to share with you the original sketch I did for the White & Pistachio Dessert Table.</div>
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As you can see the 'details' have changed a little but the main concept is there with wall panelling backdrop, the cake, meringue towers and tiered silver stands.<br />
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I always start with a sketch of my dessert tables and work from there gathering stands and vessels, selecting ribbon and right food labelling to match.<br />
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Thank you for all the kind words you have left Coby and I regarding this table here on my blog and on facebook.<br />
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<br />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-91207991142712476072012-05-28T05:02:00.001-07:002012-05-28T05:34:46.501-07:00White and Pistachio Wedding Dessert TableA few weeks ago both Coby (from <a href="http://www.lemonycupcake.com.au/">The Lemony Cupcake</a>) and I had the pleasure in designing this wedding dessert table for a bridal showcase hosted by <a href="http://www.powderroom.com.au/">The Powder Room</a>. These beautiful images were taken by none other than <a href="http://www.toddhuntermcgaw.com.au/">Todd Hunter McGaw</a>. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">A little side note: I grew up in Samford, a lazy rural town north of Brisbane. I went to school from pre-school to year 7 with Todd's younger brother Lachlan. About a year ago Lachlan and I reconnected via facebook he told me about Todd's fab photography business with his lovely wife Alyda. It was such a treat to see Todd again and reminisce about the good old days. And can I tell you, they were the good old days.</span><br />
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Classic and timeless. We selected a palette of crisp white with accents of pistachio and silver. I had the backdrop custom made to look like wall panelling.<br />
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Breathtaking 4 tiered cake<br />
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Hydrangea, quilting, beading and cameo detail<br />
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Handmade chocolate hearts<br />
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Homemade pistachio nougat on our custom made white timber footed platters<br />
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Petite Lemon Meringue Tarts<br />
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White chocolate mousse with choc mint leaf accents<br />
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This photo was taken by me. Mint white choc mousse cups, cookie cakes and cupcakes with hydrangea detail<br />
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White chocolate truffle balls<br />
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Meringue Tower detail<br />
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Meringue Tower with hydrangea ball decoration<br />
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Design and styling <a href="http://www.sharneldollardesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Sharnel Dollar Designs</a><br />
Wedding cake and sweet treats <a href="http://www.lemonycupcake.com.au/" target="_blank">The Lemony Cupcake</a><br />
Photography <a href="http://www.toddhuntermcgaw.com.au/" target="_blank">Todd Hunter McGaw</a><br />
Graphic design <a href="http://www.stylemegorgeous.com.au/store/pc/home.asp" target="_blank">Style Me Gorgeous</a><br />
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If you would like us to design a breathtaking dessert table for your next event, please email me sharnel@sharneldollardesigns.com.au</div>
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<img align="left" src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww29/Sharnel/signatureforblog.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px;" />Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-85563198834986007792012-04-02T04:38:00.006-07:002012-04-02T05:27:57.469-07:00Easter Lunch with friends<p style="text-align: left;">Hosting an Easter Lunch this coming weekend? Are you looking for inspiration that is stylish yet achievable? Do you love to entertain but wish you had more time to prepare a delicious meal?</p><p style="text-align: left;">Last Friday I hosted a very simple lunch for a group of four girlfriends. We all lead busy lives and only had a few hours to get together to celebrate our friendship.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/7038398509/" title="IMG_4072 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7038398509_2ecbcee5e6_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4072 copy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Bunny Cake Stand from Pottery Barn. Sorry I think they have sold out!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6892295084/" title="IMG_4062 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6892295084_3a9bb91aed_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4062 copy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Setting the theme for our lunch were these adorable salad plates from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/dinnerware-entertaining/easter-tabletop/?cm_type=gnav">Pottery Barn</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/7038394309/" title="IMG_4065 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/7038394309_c898de43eb_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4065 copy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">These divine 'gull eggs' where presented in a tiny nest as favours for each guest.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6892288320/" title="IMG_4036 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/6892288320_6e12fbd1e8_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4036 copy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6892293040/" title="IMG_4048 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/6892293040_7d8d3d2d40_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4048 copy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.inapickle.com.au/">In A Pickle</a> is always the first place I visit when I'm hosting a lunch or dinner. For our girls lunch I served tomato and sweet corn tart with silverbeet and rissoni salad.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/7038385431/" title="IMG_4045 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/7038385431_bd70766b69_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4045 copy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/7038400337/" title="IMG_4066 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/7038400337_831866ca77_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4066 copy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">A glass of Verve always puts a smile on my face.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6892286144/" title="IMG_4034 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/6892286144_b9b60b7a50_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4034 copy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">For dessert I served these decadent Pistachio Meringues with clotted cream from <a href="http://www.inapickle.com.au/">In A Pickle</a> and this wicked Turkish Delight Cheesecake from <a href="http://www.jocelynsprovisions.com.au/">Jocelyn's Provisions</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6892301528/" title="IMG_4068 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6892301528_2464ec5da3_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4068 copy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6892297396/" title="IMG_4064 copy by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/6892297396_b5a5c7eb35_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4064 copy" /></a></p><p>Are you planning on celebrating Easter with a beautiful lunch with family and friends?</p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Photography and styling by Sharnel Dollar</div><img style="border:0;" align="left" src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww29/Sharnel/signatureforblog.jpg" /><br /><p></p>Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-46410692792115127882012-04-01T14:53:00.002-07:002012-04-01T15:08:03.421-07:00Winners announced - French Navy giveaway<p>Wow what a wonderful response we received from you all for our <a href="http://www.frenchnavy.com.au/">French Navy</a> giveaway. Thank you to everyone that entered and most of all, thank you to <a href="http://www.frenchnavy.com.au/">French Navy</a> for sponsoring this fab giveaway.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6874195580/" title="french navy 1 by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6874195580_80769c5cf8_m.jpg" width="240" height="231" alt="french navy 1" /></a></p><p>Now onto the winners: <a href="http://adaywithspecialk.blogspot.com.au/">Special K</a>, Elena V, <a href="http://musingsfromsrilanka.blogspot.com.au/">Mystica</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/17917894835091575932">Jusmoiau</a><b style="font-size: small; ">. </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Winners please email me sharnel@sharneldollardesigns.com.au with your selection and your address so we can have your prize shipped out to you!</span></p><p><img style="border:0;" align="left" src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww29/Sharnel/signatureforblog.jpg" /><br /></p>Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-89244362364093794852012-03-30T16:37:00.002-07:002012-03-30T16:49:42.301-07:00Beautiful interiors<p>Recently I teamed up with <a href="http://www.thebrowntradingco.com.au/">The Brown Trading Co.</a> and <a href="http://www.verandahhouse.blogspot.com.au/">Verandah House</a> to photograph <a href="http://www.thebrowntradingco.com.au/">TBTC</a>'s latest range of cushions.</p><p>I wanted to share with you my three favourites from the day.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/7030677159/" title="539629_349837218386709_114843805219386_899444_1304671764_n by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/7030677159_d9eca6792a_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="539629_349837218386709_114843805219386_899444_1304671764_n" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6884577614/" title="538156_349837061720058_114843805219386_899442_323491641_n by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6884577614_ca3647f529_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="538156_349837061720058_114843805219386_899442_323491641_n" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/7030677065/" title="544820_349837158386715_114843805219386_899443_238881505_n by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7216/7030677065_98e690f035_z.jpg" width="400" height="600" alt="544820_349837158386715_114843805219386_899443_238881505_n" /></a></p>If you are in the market for an amazing interior designer than look no further than Judy Elliot from <a href="http://www.verandahhouse.blogspot.com.au/">Verandah House</a>. Judy is currently giving my home a freshen up and I'm totally in love with everything she has shown me. Not only do I think she is the best in the business, she isn't ridiculous in her pricing either. Judy knows how to achieve a high end look without the sting of a high end price.<div><br /></div><div>Do you love the cushions you see here? Well good 'cause you can purchase them directly from <a href="http://www.thebrowntradingco.com.au/">The Brown Trading Co.</a>'s brand spanking new website!</div>Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-70390443069575194202012-03-27T01:29:00.003-07:002012-03-27T02:51:28.682-07:00Giveaway - French Navy Stationery<p>Want to get your mitts on some high end stationery? Good, cause I've got some to giveaway.</p><p></p><p>The good people at <a href="http://frenchnavy.com.au/">French Navy</a> thought that you (my lovely blog readers) might like the look of their gorgeous stationery. And I think they might be right. I am in love with their quality and simple timeless designs.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6874195580/" title="french navy 1 by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6874195580_80769c5cf8_z.jpg" width="640" height="615" alt="french navy 1" /></a></p><p></p><p>We are going to choose at random four lucky readers and you will get to choose your favourite design.</p><p>All you have to do to enter is to head on over to <a href="http://frenchnavy.com.au/">French Navy</a> and have a look around. Decide what is your favourite design and pop back here and let us know.</p><p>The deadline to enter is 5pm, Sunday 1st April. Entries open worldwide.</p><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6874195734/" title="french navy 2 by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6874195734_05cf86ce07_c.jpg" width="401" height="800" alt="french navy 2" /></a></div><img style="border:0;" align="left" src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww29/Sharnel/signatureforblog.jpg" /><br /><p></p>Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135478714880563046.post-27991609294271818282012-03-14T15:13:00.004-07:002012-03-14T15:17:05.793-07:00The Party Dress Issue 5 - OUT NOW!<p>For the latest issue of <a href="http://whhostess.com/the-party-dress-magazine-spring-2012">The Party Dress Magazine</a> I created some fresh and easy floral centrepieces you can recreate for your own home.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57679936@N03/6836981032/" title="IMG_2288 by sharneledollar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6836981032_fd8c01dd8c_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_2288" /></a></p><p>Be sure to check out TPD latest issue for plenty of entertaining inspiration. Digital issue can be found <a href="http://www.thepartydress.net/the-party-dress-magazine/issue-5/">here</a>. Shop for the printed version <a href="http://whhostess.com/the-party-dress-magazine-spring-2012">here</a>.<br /><img style="border:0;" align="left" src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww29/Sharnel/signatureforblog.jpg" /><br /></p>Sharnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.com1