Relaxing Easter Sunday Lunch

For me this would be the perfect Easter Lunch setting. A group of friends and family gather outside, sitting under the shade of a huge old tree. The kids playing happily together, collecting chocolate eggs, but only eating one or two!

We will be on the beautiful Sunshine Coast this Easter long weekend, visiting my Dad and celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary.

What are your plans this weekend?

Image 1 - source unknown Image 2 - Country Living Image 3 - Fiona Carter Ribbons Galore Image 4 - Cake Journal

Easter decorating

I don't know about you, but it's crazy busy at the Dollar house at present. We won't be here for the Easter weekend, however I wanted to create a simple Easter decoration we could enjoy in the lead up to Easter that wouldn't take long to put together and didn't cost the earth.

I've got a fasination with cloches and terrariums at present, so I knew I wanted to include a glass jar in the display.

Paper and ribbon bunting from Details, details! (thanks girls!)

Pink milk glass cake stand from Donna Hay General Store (I already had this)

Glass jar from Ikea (I had these left over from Christmas 2008)

Choc Lindt Bunny and Darrel Lea eggs

As you can see, there's no need for a tutorial. I literally popped the eggs and bunny in the jar and voila! Hope you are enjoying the lead up to Easter.

Image Sharnel Dollar My Life My Loves

Please give Jakob five

My very good friend Kathryn has a remarkable son.

Jakob

Jakob is raising money for his friend Kelcey who is fighting for her life.

Kelcey

If you can spare NZD$5, head on over here.

Thank you in advance for your kind donation.

Beautiful bedroom

I just can't take my eyes off this bedroom. It's just too gorgeous for words.

Love the fabric used on the window treatment. It's the same as used on this sidetable.

The same designer (Joe NYE Inc) is responsible for these perfect spaces too.

How sexy is that bar?

Images JoeNYEinc

Grace's Sweetshop Party

Do yourself a favour and head on over to Glorious Treats to see all the eye candy from Grace's 6th Birthday this past weekend.

Image Glory Albin

In the news

I was contacted a few weeks back by the Sunday Mail (South Australia) Home Mag to share some party planning tips. Here is the article. Hmmm, not exactly what I said, but hey what can you do. Oh and the web address is wrong. It's going to be www.sharneldollardesigns.com.au. But it's not live yet, all in good time.

Pant wetting material

I think I would literally wet my pants if I were to come across masses of flowers like this. We are so sheltered here in Australia. Don't get me wrong, I love this great country of ours, but we seriously lack:

Cool furniture from Craigslist. MFAMB finds the best stuff.

Antique markets like the one's Brooke and Steve visit

Stuff from Anthro

Single coloured M&M's

What else do we need here people? Let's discuss .....

Image via Mary Ruffle

Midnight ramblings

I've joked with my husband and friends over the past fews days and suggested that if I ever over commit myself again, like I have this week, please flick my eyes with a plastic spoon.

So here I am, sitting on the lounge at precisely 12.15am waiting for the last cake to bake, drooling over Phoebe Howards portfolio and listening to the Skirted Round Table.

Anyhoo ......... I'd like to share with you some of Phoebe's interiors that I love.

I love how this room is bright and fresh whilst relaxing at the same time. Gorgeous use of colour.

I adore little havens like this one. Perfect place to hide or take a mini break during the day. I'm currently working on creating a space like this in our bedroom at present. Can't wait to show you the finished product. I'm working with one of my favourite designers!

This pinky/peachy colour is one of my favourites.

Phoebe is the queen of twin beds in my opinion. No one does it like her.

Really digging this balustrade. The natural "tree stump" table is great too. I'm sure there is a proper word for the table, let me know if you know it.

She just gets it hey?

Guest bedroom perfection.

Nothing like a bit of Hollywood Regency to sexy up your reading material.

Mummy and Me Tea Party

My friend Stacey from Sunny Mummy hosted a Mummy and Me Tea Party for her daughter's birthday this past weekend. What a lovely way to celebrate her Starshine's special day. Be sure to pop over to the Sunny Mummy blog, you are sure to be inspired.

Wonderfilled weekend

What have you all got planned for the weekend? Me? Well, I'm teaching a little cupcake class tomorrow, school social dinner in the evening and not much planned for Sunday. But I'm sure I'll be kept busy. Olivia is very excited that her Daddy is taking her to the rugby Sunday afternoon.=

I'll leave you this weekend with this link to one of beautiful friends, (inside and out) Tracey Lau. She is a mama to five and has the most generous soul. Here are some of my most favourite photos from her blog. Amazing talent!

Hope you all enjoy your weekend. Soak it up I say!