Industrious

I so wish I could read Japanese - I love the look of these vessels from SML. Their products are just beautiful and have convinced me a trip to Japan is well in order.









Their products would look great teamed with our Just Married story from Issue 14. They have that industrial edge to them. Oh, and don't forget, you can download our nifty napkin design from this story - just perfect to complete the theme.





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Winter Wonderland

Taking its inspiration from from the newly reworked classic Alice in Wonderland, Spencerlacy's Winter Wonderland 2010 collection features gorgeous colours of shimmering silver, purple ash and charcoal grey. This luxurious loungewear is perfect for relaxing at home or in the great outdoors with the range including basics such as cardi's, chemises and leggings in fine knits, soft cashmeres and lustrous silks. Spencerlacy definitely makes leisure time much more chic. Visit www.spencerlacy.com to view the collection and shop online.


Floret print twisted satin dress $69.95 and long cable knit cardigan in luxe $189.95


Silk satin gown in Winter Bloom print $219.95 and knit dress with silk contrast in Shimmer $89.95

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Fitting Furniture

Great news, Whiteport, who are known for their gorgeous homewares, have just released a beautiful range of furniture. Classic French styling coupled with understated fabrics make a very versatile range. The best part? Whiteport sport a wedding registry so you can really go wild imagining the possibilities.


Avignon Linen Collection ottoman AUD$525.95.


Avignon Linen Collection armchair AUD$495 and 3 seater sofa AUD$1,495.

And if you do have a minute, have a look in the latest issue of Australia's great Real Living magazine - there is a fantastic story about Jennifer from Whiteport, with sticky-beak pics of her lovely home.

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Wire Works

Look at these nifty wire works from Debeaux Souvenirs in France. They would make really interesting talking points for reception decoration, especially if one spelt out the bride and groom's names. Luckily for us they ship worldwide via Etsy.


This one would be an ideal spot for guests to drop a handwritten note to the couple.


Papier mache hearts flutter inside a cage




They range in price from USD $36 to $110 plus shipping.

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Crystal Clear

Clear, the new sophisticated stemware collection from Waterford Crystal, is perfectly perfect for modern living. The stylish yet understated new collection retains the intrinsic brilliance of crystal with each stem featuring the simplicity of a clear bowl paired with a Waterford Crystal signature cut focused on the foot of the glass. These differing crystal cuts form the collections’ two gorgeous patterns; Light (star-cut) and Caro (diamond-cut). Not only is entertaining at home effortless with Clear stemware, Waterford Crystal's design team created this new collection with the wine lover in mind. The range offers classic varietal-specific shapes, designed to enhance both the taste and aroma for each variety of wine. Furthermore, the glasses are perfectly proportioned, having fine rims to allow for the perfect tasting experience. The versatile collection makes a beautiful addition to any type of party. Be adventurous and create cocktails in the balanced proportions of the Caro Tumbler. Champagne is especially delicious when sipped from the tulip shaped flute. The Light wine glass, with its radiant star-cut on the foot, will delight your guests and enhance conversation. The Caro and Light collections will inspire your creativity by tempting you to use individual pieces in daring and unconventional ways. They are beautifully packaged in sets of 4 and come presented in a wooden box complete with a rope handle – making them an ideal choice for gift giving and bridal registries. Priced at $399AUD for a boxed set of 4, Waterford Crystal is the world’s leading crystal brand and makes living with luxurious crystal stylish and accessible. The Clear collection will be available nationally from January 2010 from leading stockists, including selected David Jones and Myer stores and specialty gift and homeware retailers.




Caro red wine


Light red wine

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The Right Type

I love to read through magazines, books and websites searching out new and interesting typefaces. I've blogged before about the importance of choosing the right typeface for a job - whether that be for a magazine spread or for wedding stationery - each font has a personality of its own and imparts a very particular style.

Earlier this week I was very excited to have a look through the new Lonny magazine. One of the cofounders is Michelle Adams, owner and designer of Rubie Green - they supply a fabulous range of geometric-patterned fabrics. What passion this woman must have - to run her hugely popular company AND start up a 150 page digital magazine! I am so impressed.



There was one typeface in Lonny magazine that really caught my eye - Emmascript.



It's fun and relaxed, mimicking a casual handwriting. I've used it a number of times in Wedding Style Guide - this was for our Garden Party story in Issue 6.



A handwriting-style typeface will put the reader at ease - it's inviting and unpretentious - like reading something from an old friend. Maybe a typeface like this is worth considering for your stationery.

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Coffee Break

Further to my previous posting on Pantone and all the wonderful products they produce, have a look at these fun espresso cups and mugs available from Melbourne Wedding Registry. They come in a huge range of colours - it's just a matter of choosing your own signature shade.





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The Payoff
It sure does pay to be blantantly obvious about secret wishes and deep-seated desires... imagine my delight when I arrived at my desk to find a GORGEOUS little package.



Firstly - tiny stationery is a bit of 'thing' for me - the teeny, tiny pink envelope is definitely a keeper. Then the beautifully coordinated cotton tape in the hottest of pinks sent my heart racing...

Then to find 3 fabulous tubes of the beautifully-designed Marvis toothpastes!



Thank you soooooo much Kimberlee from Brown Button Trading - you have made my day. All I have to do now is conquer my intense desire to place these marvels into some kind of uber-chic still life, never to be touched because they're just too gorgeous to use!

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A Variation on a Theme

No 1. Bistro cutlery from Toast in the UK. No 2. Shaker Blue from the Milk Paint range from Porters Paints. No 3. Linnet linen ribbon in Delave. No 4. Waldorf Collection from Cole & Son. No 5. Votive candle holders from Country Road. No 6. William Arthur invitation from Fine Stationery.

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More on Turquoise
Still on my turquoise trip. Here are some inspiring pieces to build on the theme.


No 1. Vera Wang invitation with lined envelope from Fine Stationery. No 2. Deep buttoned velvet upholstery photograph from Getty. No 3. Paper sculpture from Ferry Staverman via Cafe Cartolina. No 4. Bud vases from Ochre Store. No 5. Handbags from Coach. No 6. Turquoise and seed pearl brooch from Celeste33 Flickr photostream. No 7. Divine Malachite, hand-dyed silk yarn from Hedgehog Fibres. No 8. Cornucopia invitation from Gryphon Stationers.

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Crowning Glory
Going through a bit of a crown phase at the moment - delusions of grandeur perhaps. Would love to get my hands on any one of these lovelies. Have ordered a few things from Etsy so I can't wait to get them.



No 1.Votive holder from Danish design company House Doctor via Nelson & Co in New Zealand. No 2. Rhinestone crown brooch from Dusty Road Antiques via Etsy. No 3. Vintage pewter crown filigree pendant stampings from Foundlings via Etsy. No 4. Paper crown made from vintage papers from Carnivale of Fortune. No 5. Papeterie Crown from Bell'occhio. No 6. Crown and bird photo from Suzanne Duda's photostream on Flickr.

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Becker Minty
When artists and collectors Christopher Becker and Jason Minty opened their eclectic lifestyle store Becker Minty in Sydney's Potts Point in June 2007 they had a very definite idea in mind. With furniture, art, ceramics, glass, antiques, jewellery, clothing, books, rugs, candles, cushions, lighting and much more collected from around the world it's a fine reflection of their extensive travelling and cultural experiences. A second store, Becker Minty Woman opens in September 2008, also in Potts Point. Becker Minty Woman offers luxury designer fashion, shoes, bags and accessories selected from around the world. If you're looking for that perfect place for your bridal registry look no further than Becker Minty. Is guaranteed every gift you receive you'll love! Visit www.beckerminty.com for collections and registry details.


Antique and modern homewares


Fine antique diamond jewellery


Exclusive accessories

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Sweet Dreams
Spring is in the air and there's no better time to ditch your daggy winter sheets and upgrade. Aura Lifestyle have released their new ranges for spring/summer and I have to say they're pretty luxe! In the most gorgeous of shades they are the perfect addition to any gift registry. Even when the sun is shining it's going to be tough to get out of bed when you're in gorgeous sheets!


Scrunchy Marshmallow


Elli

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Lush Designs
You may be familiar with these ever-popular pillowcases from Lush Designs, in the UK, - the perfect gift for newlyweds…




…but have you seen their stationery range? These designs from the Beast Wishes series, includes 6 designs in each set with each card featuring a different animal or bird.







Be sure to look over their whole site for lots of other lovelies. Lucky for us, they ship to Australia.

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Pretty Crystal Things
The new collection from crystal powerhouse Swarovski is anything but boring. I'm loving the new Crystaline glassware and Waterlilly collection. What a great gift idea for your future mother-in-law! I think the tealight holders would look gorgeus on a table for a dinner party too... very speccy!
Visit www.swarovski.com to see the gorgeous collection.


Silex vase


Waterlilly tealight holder


Crystaline cocktail glass

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Display Rights
Like a trusty old friend, Ikea keeps coming up with the goods. The new 2009 catalogue was launched last week and includes these lovely vases. Imagine them en masse along the bridal table with brilliant full peony blooms in each.



The Blomster vase - small AUS$4.95 and larger AUS$9.95.

At these prices, you can afford to go for high impact.

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Left Hanging
Banish the wire variety to the back of the wardrobe and replace them with these gorgeous padded coathangers. Perfect for protecting precious gowns and dressess, they're available from Toast in the UK. They ship internationally so don't allow your clothes to suffer any longer than necessary.





Thanks to Emily Style for the lead.

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Flutter-buys
I so love these little butterflies, and how brilliant do they look en masse. Eli Edwards has created a magical collection from interesting materials. I am so going to keep this idea in mind!



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A Soft Landing
Look at these stunning cushions from Country Road, top to bottom, Shimmer in Silver AUS $99.00, Emma in Marshmallow AUS $79.95, Twist in Cafe Late AUS $29.95 and Clare in Cafe Late AUS $49.95. Why not consider registering for gifts at Country Road because not only will you get the gifts you really love, but you'll receive a voucher valued at 10% of the total amount purchased from the registry - as if the gorgeous cushions weren't enough of an incentive!



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