It's good news for bridesmaids (and those who like to turn heads at special events), Ruby & Liam have edited and updated their Celebrations collection to include a variety of styles to suit every occasion. From refined classics to modern sophistication, there is a suitable piece for every special event. Below are a few favourites of ours from the new collection...
Wild (and creative) hearts get to run free at the Mahana Estate Wild Hearts wedding fair in Nelson in 10 days time...
My most common request this season has been for pastels, and for this bouquet I couldn't help adding a summery pop of colour. I typically use non-commercial foliage sourced from my garden, and a few favourite foraging spots. Here I've used olive, and one of my favourites - lacebark - which is a New Zealand native and in summer is covered in delicate, sweet, honey-scented flowers. I've also used some twisted willow for a bit of movement.
Yellow makes people smile! I think it reminds them of sunshine and happiness, but strangely it's a colour I never usually consider when selecting my flowers... For whatever reason, this week I threw out my misgivings towards the yellow and created this lovely big golden handful of sunshine.
Perhaps the key to Eleanor and Valentin Ozich’s individual successes is a marriage and partnership that encourages ambition, creativity and thriving. Valentin is founder of menswear brand I Love Ugly, Eleanor is founder of Petite Kitchen blog and business and author of two cookbooks. Having just celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary and with two children now in the mix (and a third on the way), neither show any sign of changing...
My favourite time of year for hydrangeas is when summer's ending and the season begins its change to autumn. Gone are the bright hues of blue, white and pink, to be replaced by various shades - lilac, dusky pink, cerulean and boysenberry.
The clever folk at Crane Brothers have partnered with Muck Floral this Valentines day allowing Auckland's most dapper gentlemen to peruse the latest in refined menswear whilst also taking care of their Valentines day requirements. So why not send your boyfriend, fiance or husband off to buy a new ensemble this Valentines weekend. It might just bring out his romantic side. More on this wonderful collaboration below...
Together Journal talks trends, and how they translate to weddings, with The Block winner and interiors extraordinaire Alex Walls of Alex & Corban...
Playing in my studio one afternoon creating strictly-this-palette-only-thanks wedding bouquets, I felt compelled to put together something unusual and bright.
Nothing says sweet decadence like a table set with a delicious confection of cakes and flowers.
There are countless ways to be charmed by the Cook Islands. Greta Kenyon took a trip out to discover just some of them...
This time we've combined soft and strong elements with delicate blush tones to create a lush, boho and 'fresh from the garden' feel.
