In creating this 70’s rolled fondant cake, baker Rosemary Galpin says she was influenced by a recently purchased piece of fabric that “was the same print I used to sew my first dress in 1972!” Serve this whimsical confection at a backyard wedding, a birthday bash (for someone born or groovin’ in the 70’s) or [...]

Clear glass hanging candle holders make a stylish wedding and event decoration for both inside and outdoors.  Simply place a tealight into the holder and string from the ceiling, a marquee or a tree for a stunning effect.  Alternatively, you could fill the bottom of the vases with sand or coloured water and arrange miniature [...]

Here’s a modern twist on an old favourite!  These stunning aisle decorations are actually aqua paper lanterns tied with a red satin bow and used to line the wedding ceremony aisle.  Are these not the most stunning aisle decorations for a casual affair you’ve ever seen?  I am a big fan of kissing balls and [...]

If you’ve chosen beautiful crystal tealight candle holders or divine chrome bottle stoppers for your wedding bomboniere, they simply aren’t quite right for the kids!  You’ve got the choice of either giving the kids an adult favor, nothing at all (oh the shame!) or a child-friendly wedding favor just for them! 
Without fail, there is a [...]

Although my Australian Womens Weekly Kids Party Cake Book is treated like a bible in my house used for every child’s party when I am in a DIY mood, I love the decadence of asking a master cake maker to create a kids party cake for an extra special treat.  And, in terms of Australian [...]

I was flattered to be interviewed by Cosmopolitan Pregnancy magazine for their Spring edition (out now with Catriona Rowntree on the cover) about what it means to be a successful Mumpreneur.  In great company, with other Mumpreneurs such as Narelle Chenery of Miessence and Ally Schultz of Minimink, I thought I would share the full [...]

Today is Cupcake Day for the RSPCA. Given that my house is being packed up right now for a move, I haven’t had the chance to do any baking, so I haven’t been able to participate in this excellent and fun charity event.  Instead, I’m delighted to feature some gorgeous Pupcakes from Raspberri Cupcakes as my [...]

Butterflies are such a sweet theme for a birthday party – the colours, decorations and styling can take any number of roads from soft and sweet to bright and bubbly.  My daughter, Penelope loves the colour fuchsia pink (who doesn’t?!), so when she chose a butterfly theme for her fourth birthday we really had fun [...]

Little bite-sized pieces of art.  These simple, stunning lemon yellow and pink embossed couture cupcakes by The Cupcake Company in Brisbane represent everything that is good in the world!  Sweet, aesthetically pleasing, delicate and so intricately decorated.  Made with passion and love.  I love Sharnel and Keren.  Their cupcakes are little bite-sized pieces of art.  [...]

My best friend, Shannon and her gorgeous man Al married yesterday in beautiful but freezing Tasmania.  We have had the most wonderful time with their family and friends, decorating and celebrating their wedding.  Shan and Al shared their first kiss at Richmond Bridge, Tasmania five years ago exactly, which is why they chose the 4th [...]