Cookie Bar for Peekaboo Magazine

I hope everyone is enjoying their time celebrating over the holiday season. To say it's been a wet few weeks here in Brisbane is an understatement. We've been laying low, sleeping, reading and watching movies. Exactly what we needed I think.

I wanted to share with you all these images taken by Naomi V Photography of the Christmas Cookie Bar I styled for the Christmas edition of Peekaboo Magazine. All printables were designed by Polkadot Prints.

I wanted to create a Christmas Eve Cookie Bar that was kid and adult friendly. So for the kids I made up miniture cookie bags (Jordon from Polkadot used iron on transfers for the graphic) and used our signature mini glass bottle to house the milk.

And for Mums and Dads a Baileys Shot with a handmade liquor chocolate. Exactly what you need to help you get through all that wrapping Christmas Eve!

If you would like help creating a fabulous party of your own contact me about our event styling services. You can also purchase many items I use in my parties here.

My Oprah Moment!

I've got some super exciting news to share with you all.

Just this past Friday I styled and event for Oprah. Actually it was a Baby Shower she hosted for an expectant Melbourne Mum, Catherine Schrank at Bebe Online, a baby shop in South Yarra.

What an absolute honour it was to prepare this event for both Oprah and Catherine. The show will got to air sometime in January and I'll be sure to let you know the date and time when that information is available. I'll also be able to share photos of the entire event with you then, along with all the generous and talented people that helped make this event fabulous.

But until then this photo will have to do!

This is me, Oprah and Ruth Buzzard from Specklefarm

I'm off to Sydney tomorrow to see the taping of the show! Talk to you all on my return.

More fabulous products added

It's been a frantic week with two trips to Melbourne down and two more to go before the end of next week. Added to that school and kindy break ups and heaps of lovely new products arriving each day and you could say I've been kept on my toes all week.

I'd love to share with you the newest additions to our range.

First up are these sweet little compotes in an array of pretty colours.

They can used for so many things. Dessert, candy, sweets, a small posy of flowers or even place a plate on top for an instant cake stand. Available here.

Next up are two new cake stands with a sweet scalloped edge. The are both hand made here in Australia, as are the compotes above.

Round stands from here, Square stand available here.

As you know I love a little ruffle edge. So I was thrilled when I spotted these gorgeous plates.

And something festive and fun for the silly season. A set of two chalkboard Christmas Trees. Available here.

I'm on the hunt

for new and exciting dessert table goodies for you!

I know how much joy you get from creating beautiful parties for your family and friends because I get the same joy out of it too.

I also know it can be hard to locate the items you need to help you create a beautiful dessert table.

That's why I'm asking you my loyal readers and appreciated customers what you would like to see stocked in my shop. What can't you find at the moment that you just have to have?

For every reader that sends me an email with a suggestion of product, I'll send you a gift voucher to use in my store.

Please send your suggestions to me directly at sharnel@sharneldollardesigns.com.au. This way I can email you your gift voucher directly.

Thank you for your time. I'm really looking forward to reading all your suggestions.

100 Layer Cake

Head on over to 100 Layer Cake to see a gorgeous handmade wedding I had the pleasure I working on earlier this year for Salma and Ziyaad.

Peekaboo is out today

I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the Spring edition of Peekaboo Magazine. If you can't wait for a hard copy though, it is available now online.

It's always a big thrill to see your work in print!

Product available at Sharnel Dollar Designs

As some of you know I've started a styling business and I wanted to share with you some of the products I have available now for purchase.

I used these footed bowls here, stacked and filled with macarons to form an elegant tower.

Magical Fairy dust and Grass and flower placemats (used in the Woodlands Party)

Grass and Flower placemats (they can be joined together to make a table runner)

Polka dot vases

Plastic drink glasses and sundae float cups

Pink sparkle tulle pom poms

Butterfly balls

Contact me on grumeti76@mac.com if you would like to purchase any of these gorgeous products prior to our website launch.

Giveaway

To celebrate the launch of Sharnel Dollar Designs and to thank all my readers for their support I've organised a great giveaway.

I contacted some of my suppliers and they have all (very kindly) jumped on board. The prize bundle includes:

1 length of 10 flag bunting valued at $39.95 in the winners colour choice from Giggleberry Creations.

A set of 5 poms from Ah-Tissue valued at $25 in the winners choice of colours.

25 striped paper straws from Details Details valued at $9.95 (choose from green, red or blue and white stripe)

and lastly a custom e-inspiration board from Sharnel Dollar Designs valued at $50. Our e-inspiration boards consist of at least 10 photos and credits for the images, along with an e-mail detailing ideas for decorations, food, favors and activities.

To enter simply leave a comment here telling me what was your favourite element of Camilla's 11th Birthday Bash. Winner will be drawn close of business Friday, 2nd July 2010. Competition is open to all blog readers worldwide.

Good luck everyone!

Aloha!

Well only one more sleep till we depart for beautiful Hawaii. I can't tell you how excited I am to be going on holiday. First reason is we've never been to Hawaii and most of our holidays are spent in Africa. Whilst I love Africa, I haven't felt this sort of anticipation in quite awhile.

Our children are also bursting to go. Olivia wants to learn how to hula dance and William seems to be focused on the hotel!

I'm also looking forward to a little shopping! It's been a while since I've been to the USA, last time I was seven months pregnant with a 15 month old in toe. Shopping wasn't on the radar. This time however, is a whole new story. I'm hoping to find some props for my event styling business, plus lots of clothes for the kidlets.

See you on our return!

Photo courtesy of Leanne Stamatellos Photography