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w e l c o m eWelcome to the special launch issue of fête

– a bi-monthly, free, online magazine – a collection of simple, beautiful, entertaining ideas for the table, the setting and the host.

We believe in making time for family and friends,

making it just a little bit special and celebrating.

every idea in fête has to pass our time-poor

test.We are the real deal – it's got to be easy,

accessible and authentic. We want you to enjoy

entertaining as much as we do!

Our premiere issue is just a taste of what we

will bring to the table in 2012. We wish you and

your family a happy christmas and look forward

to celebrating together in the new year.

issue One will be released in february. please visit

our website, fetepress.com.au and our Facebook site

for regular updates.

a N N a B e l l e K e R s l a K e

a N d J a N e c a M e R O N

a familychristmas

b y a n n a b e l l e k e r s l a k e p h o t o g r a p h s b y w h i t e w a l l p h o t o g r a p h y

a familychristmas

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t h i s s p R e a d

1. French Mercury Glass Acorns $24.95 each, balhannahbydesign.com.au

2. Tied with White Cotton Tape $0.99 per metre, spotlight.com.au

3. Handwritten White Scallop Tags $5.95 for a pack of ten, emeraldandella.com.au

p R e v i O u s s p R e a d

1. Mercury Glass Ball Vase $39.95, balhannahbydesign.com.au

2. Danish vintage chairs and table, danishvintagemodern.com.au

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as our extended family just keeps on growing i have had to simplify

the plans a little. long gone are the days of elaborate floral displays

and pristine linen. While i have scaled down on the formalities i never

want christmas lunch at my place to not feel ‘special’ so i always like

to add a little bit of sparkle to get everyone in the mood. i found a

mercury glass vase – perfect for the white hydrangeas which bloom

in abundance in my garden at christmas – the combination is a

foolproof tablecentre.

i love mercury glass so inexpensive ornaments were the token ‘gift’ for

each of the adults, also doubling as a bit of extra sparkle on the table.

it's nice that everyone gets something by which to remember that

christmas, especially as there are so many of us now that we only give

gifts to the children. i like to add my own trim to the details and in

keeping with the relaxed feel of the day torn calico and cotton tape

is all i need. these little touches are a great job to do in front of the

television. i have to admit i love putting carols by candlelight on and

getting all those little jobs done ahead of time.

Christmas with my family is always relaxed, loads of kids and lots of fun. Harking from a long line of traditionalists

it’s just not Christmas for me without all the trimmings so it’s all about finding the perfect compromise.

a f e s t i v e , f a m i l y g e t - t o g e t h e r

a t h o m e

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as luck would have it, one of my favourite pieces is a conveniently seasonal

deer head, which sits over my dining table. to pretty up the table i like to include

napkins in a favourite fabric. there’s no need for them to be christmas specific

or to have them all matching. adding plain white or natural linen napkins

and finishing them all with matching trim the whole extended family can

be accommodated.

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1. Ponyrider Flowerbomb Teakin $39 each, loveloansandlinen.com.au

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1. Small Mercury Glass Ornaments, onerundle.com.au

2. Napkin as before.

3. Assorted cutlery from family is bundled together and secured with White Cotton Tape $1.49 per metre, spotlight.com.au

4. Table Runner made from Natural Unbleached Calico 120cm wide $3.99 per metre, spotlight.com.au

5. Tags as before.

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1. Josephine Large Oval Platter $30 and Dinner Plates $21 each, all from perfectpieces.com.au

2. Vintage platter (shown with beans above) $5, from local junk shop.

3. Antique servingware from family and danishvintagemodern.com.au

4. Christmas lunch by foodbusiness.com.au

O N t h e c h R i s t M a s d ay M e N u

Green beans with fried garlic chips

Smashed potatoes

Roasted bird with marjoram and onion stuffing and grapes

Individual Christmas puddings with brandy custard

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1. Pokal Glasses, $0.95 each ikea.com.au

2. Name Place Baubles £12.50 for set of ten, coxandcox.co.uk.

3. Christmas lunch by foodbusiness.com.au

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My shopping list for the table

trimmings is pretty simple – i try

and use items that i can reuse for

entertaining well after christmas,

or bits and pieces that i already

have at home. i normally have to

pull together my christmas table

at the last minute so little tricks

like wrapping gaudy-coloured

bon-bons in kraft tissue paper

and using fabrics with torn edges

help to bring the setting together

with minimum fuss.

t o b u y

A s t r i p o f c A l i c o l o n g e n o u g h t o f i t y o u r t A b l e

o r n A m e n t s f o r g u e s t s ' g i f t s

n A m e c A r d s

s t r i n g f o r n A m e c A r d s

d e c o r A t i v e n A p k i n s

W h i t e c o t t o n t A p e

k r A f t t i s s u e p A p e r

c h r i s t m A s b o n - b o n s

f r o m h o m e

A f A v o u r i t e v A s e

o n e b u n c h o f y o u r f A v o u r i t e W h i t e g A r d e n b l o o m s

W h i t e l i n e n n A p k i n s

A s s o r t e d v i n t A g e c u t l e r y ( m i x & m A t c h A n d b o r r o W f r o m f A m i l y m e m b e r s )

W h i t e c r o c k e r y

g l A s s W A r e

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1. Kraft Tissue Paper $6.50USD for 50 sheets, etsy.com/shop/leboxboutique

2. Natural White Twine $4.50, followstudio.com

3. Store-bought bon-bons from local supermarket.

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O p p O s i t e p a g e

1. Bonnie & Neil Hand Screen Printed Robin on Linen Tea Towel, bonnieandneil.com.au

a B O v e

1. Name Place Baubles £12.50 for set of ten, coxandcox.co.uk.

at christmas time i love to embrace all the traditions. a few years ago

i decided to serve up eggnog – needless to say it was an absolute hit!

My christmas parties have become quite famous for it and it definitely

adds to the merriment of the occasion.

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1. Pokal Glasses, $0.95 each ikea.com.au

w h a t d o e s c h r i s t m a s m e a n t o y o u ?

h o w w i l l y o u b e s p e n d i n g c h r i s t m a s d a y ?

w h a t w i l l y o u b e l i s t e n i n g t o o n c h r i s t m a s d a y ?

o n t h e m e n u ?

y o u r f a v o u r i t e s h o p s f o r g r e a t g i f t s ?

a N N a B e l l e K e R s l a K e , f ê t e p R e s s

an office christmas partyp h o t o g r a p h s a n d s t y l i n g b y j e s s i e j a m e s

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1. Beeswax Candles, honeybeehomewares.com.au

2. Pale Pink Bowl, mudaustralia.com

When you work for one of the country's most stylish designers, it's a pretty good bet the annual Christmas

party will be something special.

w o r k i n g i n a d e s i g n s t u d i o h a s i t s p e r k s

We asked Jessie James, the creative force behind Follow Studio, how

she plans on celebrating her office christmas party. her take on the

festivities is like a breath of fresh air – there is something quite special

about a little bit of calm around christmas. Jessie fills us in on the

details, "My aesthetic is natural and ethereal but still a little rustic.

Lots of white-on-white textures, with bursts of fresh pastels – it’s my

version of a white Christmas – Australian summer style".

When Jessie lays down this spread for team they will be set to enjoy

delicate sweet treats and champagne as they celebrate the year that

was. "For our Christmas I like everything to be simple – nothing too

formal or traditional, lots of beautiful festive details and a little bit

of indulgence. And of course, gifts! A simple but special celebration

of everything Christmas – gifts, crackers, decorations, lights, food,

family... peace and joy!"

pa r t y o f f r i e n d s

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a B O v e

1. Wooden Cutlery $8 for pack of 25, followstudio.com

O p p O s i t e

1. Flowers and Styling by Jessie James, followstudio.com

2. Silver Hammered Bowl and Dish, cittadesign.com

3. Assorted Dinnerware and Pouring Jug, mudaustralia.com

4. Assorted vintage glass jars and bottles

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1. ‘Noel’ Muslin Bag and Natural White Twine $4.50 per role, followstudio.com

2. Recycled Silver Bell 473JPY, foglinenwork.com

3. Handwrapped bon-bons.

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1. Assorted Dinnerware and Pouring Jug, mudaustralia.com

2. Wooden Cutlery $8 for pack of 25, followstudio.com




o n t h e m e n u ?


J e s s i e J a M e s , f O l l O W s t u d i O

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1. Flowers and Styling by Jessie James, followstudio.com

2. Assorted vintage glass jars and bottles.

3. Letterpress Swing Tag and Natural White Twine $4.50 per role, followstudio.com

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c h r i s t m a s d e c o r a t i n g

1. Gold Acorns, small, medium and large from $7.00, perfectpieces.com.au 2. Pinecone Garland $32USD, anthropologie.com 3. Beeswax Candle, Pinecone Pair, small $7, heaveninearth.com.au 4. Birch Wrap Candle $28USD and Birch Bark Pot

$14USD, both from shopterrain.com, 5. Snow White Merino Wool Felted Acorns $15USD for set of 12, etsy.com/shop/leboxboutique 6. Acorn Ornaments in

fine white bone china $40 for a set of six, haveyoumetmissjones.com.au 7. Large Christmas Tree Candle $39.95, queenb.com.au

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1. Handmade Large Star Decorations $50 for a set of five, letterboxcostore.com.au 2. Taupe Ribbon Wreath $250, papierdamour.com.au 3. Noah Bell 1,260JPY,

foglinenwork.com 4. Serif Prawda Pearls Ornament €7.5, etsy.com/people/rennadeluxe 5. Zinc Bell Wreath $10, ornamenta.com.au 6. Havant Laser Cut Decoration $6.95, countryroad.com.au 7. Cowbell Tree Decorations £25 for a set of six, toast.co.uk. 8. Recycled Newspaper Holiday Ornament $16USD, etsy.com/shop/kissadesign

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1. Rifle Paper Peace On Earth Card, telegram.net.au. 2. Lovebird Mini Brooch in Teak $19, naomimurrell.com 3. Pottery Bowl Lacy Bird $22USD,

etsy.com/shop/PrinceDesignUK 4. Dove wax seal $39.95, waxsealshop.com.au 5. Kotori Mobile $26.95, uponafold.com.au 6. Bird pegs $15 per pair, designforuse.com.au

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1. Glassine bags$5.95 for pack of ten, emeraldandella.com.au

2. Swing Tags, $11.40 for pack of 300 from local newsagent.

3. Striped Washi Tape 15mm $4USD, cutetape.com

4. Humbugs $2.25, 200g bag from local supermarket.

When it's our turn to host christmas lunch we usually hold it at one

of my husband, John's, restaurants (there are some advantages to being

married to a chef). it is much easier to cater for a large number of

people with industrial stoves – and more importantly – dishwashers at

hand. John handles the food, naturally, and i am in charge of decorating.

given we usually host around 30 people, my trimmings need to be

simple and easy to reproduce en masse. By christmas day most of us are

feeling a little worn out by the manic lead-up to the big day. Nobody

wants to be up until the wee hours setting a table or making decorations

so a production line is key.

cute glassine bags filled with peppermint humbugs are an homage to

the inner scrooge in all of us. and a little bit of a laugh to get the table

talking. these also make a great gift for schoolmates or workmates

when a large quantity of gifts is needed to keep the peace.

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1. Le Premier Noel 100% Linen Tea Towel $30.00, attik72.com

John's Aunty Janice and Uncle Robin make two huge ones for his family's lunch of

30-plus people. it's a highlight of the day when the pudding and custard are brought

out, despite having just eaten an enormous hot meal.

My mum makes a rich, dark pudding that is delicious the next morning, cold with cream

and sugar. her pudding is scattered with old sixpennies and threepences – definitely not

modern-day change as it is poisonous. it's good luck to find one of these coins in your

serving when it comes time to eat, the trick is not to swallow it first!

Me, i make two different recipes each year. One is a Maggie Beer recipe that is pretty

much foolproof. John – who is a chef – worked with Maggie for years so i know her style

of cooking suits our taste – simple, uncomplicated flavours, nothing too fancy. John makes

up a big batch of vanilla anglaise and we eat the pudding warm, swimming in it.

the second pudding i make is for my sister, Lucy, and her family – nut-free, dairy-free

and egg-free – to accommodate our niece, Isobel's allergies. it took a bit of trial and error

but i've got a recipe i'm really happy with now and the pudding tastes great. i'd hate to

think of Isobel missing out on such a big part of the day.

it's really not as daunting as it may seem to make a pudding. it just takes a bit

of preparation and forethought to make it ahead of time, allowing the flavours

ample time to mature.

as a special gift for friends or family i know won't be bothered or can't make their own,

i make an extra one and then wrap it in a nice tea towel as a gift. this is an easy and

quick way to make any pudding – bought or homemade – look really special.

Pudding is a must-have in our household. It just wouldn't be Christmas without it.

o h , b r i n g m e s o m e f i g g y p u d d i n g

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ever since looking deep into the eyes of a turkey at the Royal Agricultural Show all those

years ago, i haven't been able to eat the strange creatures. i tell myself i'm a vegetarian

– which i am for most of the year – but i do enjoy chicken occasionally and simply can't

resist if there is stuffing involved. a good stuffing lifts a roast chook from an everyday

dish to something befittingly special.

there's no skirting the issue here – a good stuffing requires lots of oil. But olive oil is

good for you – right? let me live this delusion. the bread sucks up every last drop, making

it golden and delicious, worthy of a meal within itself. i'm forever stashing whizzed up

breadcrumbs in the freezer, knowing they're there, ready at a moment's notice.

so, yes, when i am masquerading as a vegetarian, i roast the stuffing in a dish of its

own and forego the poultry. it still feels special and given the amount of oil, it's certainly

not something we have very often during the year.

as an incredibly affordable and easy gift for friends, i make up a little bouquet

garni from whatever herbs i can find in the garden, tied with white cotton twine so it

can go straight into a pot if required. Woody herbs like rosemary, thyme and bay are more

hardy than the leafy varieties like parsley and marjoram so keep that in mind if gifts

can't be handdelivered shortly after making them. i pop a kraft notebook into the box,

with a favourite recipe written on one of the pages so the herbs can be put to good use.

a l l t h e t r i m m i n g s

1. Rigid Invitation Box, 150mm square in Black Matt $3.71 (if purchasing between 10-49 pieces – price comes down with larger quantities), newbound.com.au

2. White Cotton Twine $4.20 from local supermarket.

3. Moleskine Cahier Pocket Ruled Notebook (90mm x 140mm) in Kraft $10.95 for pack of three, notemaker.com.au

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i'm lucky enough to have lots of

family christmas recipes from

my grandmother and my mum.

cooking is a big part of the festive

season for me but it has to be

quick, easy, deliver on taste and

look good.

Whilst i cherish my family recipes,

i have also added to them over the

years with my own favourites. i

like to think of it as starting new

family traditions. Not wanting

to stray too far into the unknown,

i originally turned to Margaret

Fulton's fruitmince recipe and

haven't looked back – so very

quick and simple – it's a winner.

i couple it with a Rick Stein

sweetpaste and together they

make a seriously good mincepie.

a smart looking jar, filled to the

brim with a serving of fruitmince

makes a great gift on its own.

topped with brandy, sealed with

a jam cover and an ordinary old

rubber band, they look humble

and wholesome. i made the labels

by snipping the edges off of a

standard label, handdrew a border

then date stamped the year in

black ink.

stored in the fridge, this gift is

ready to go at a moment's notice.

if you can bear to part with it.

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4. Avery White Dispenser Labels, rectangle 13mm x 49mm $6.11, officeworks.com.au

5. Deskmate Rubber Date Stamp, 5mm $10.59, officeworks.com.au

6. Artline Premium Stamp Pad Black $7.98, officeworks.com.au

7. Spoon 50c from local junk shop.

1. White Ceramic Confit Jar $40 each, loveloansandlinen.com.au

2. Number 64 Belgrave Rubber Bands $2.85 per pack from local newsagent.

3. Fowlers Vacola Kleerview Jam Covers $2.80 for pack of 24 from local supermarket.

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o n t h e m e n u ?


J a N e c a M e R O N , f ê t e p R e s s

1 Vintage mincepie tray.

2. Linen Table Runner $19.95, balhannahbydesign.com.au

a court christmas

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in a truly aussie beachside setting, Sibella’s christmas picnic lunch

celebrates her time in the usa with a patriotic flavour. “You can set

a beautiful scene in the fuss-free setting of a picnic table by the sea.

I've done my own version of upholstery on an existing park bench by

throwing a Sally Campbell quilt to create padding on the table and then

folding vintage flags over the chairs to cushion the seats. The picnic

basket looks so cool and deserves to be displayed! Have it open so

people can help themselves. And it’s Christmas – make it fun! The kids'

table doesn't have to be a table, it can be a teepee.”

don't bring out your finest china, make it indoor/outdoor and look

the part with plastic tablesettings. Now you can have as much eggnog

as you like!

i n t e r n a t i o n a l s t y l i n g ' r o y a l t y ' , s i b e l l a c o u r t , h o s t s …

a pat r i o t i c c h r i s tm a s b a s h

t h i s s p R e a d

1. Similar teepee, Indigo Spirit Teepee $287, littlelinen.com.au

2. Similar Porcelain Rabbits from haveyoumetmissjones.com.au

3. Symphony in the Park 4 Person Picnic Set, cittadesign.com

4. Quilt from sallycampbell.com.au

5. 5" Holiday Magic Ball of Yarn Ornaments $19USD for six, m.grandinroad.com

6. Melamine Large Stars Tumbler $4.50 each, putthekettleon.com.au


1. Navy Kookaburra Round Melamime 26cm Plate, zuster.com.au

2. Wendy Addison Glittered Shooting Star, wendyaddisonstudio.com Similar Glittered Mockingbird Stakes $28USD, bhldn.com

3. Vintage flags available at douguponbourke.com.au

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if you're into all the trimmings, buy a plain wreath and add your own

details – Sibella adds her touch with pretty felt flowers. When it comes

to easy, eclectic, christmas style, Sibella is our ‘go to girl’

– nobody does it better.

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o n t h e m e n u ?


s i B e l l a c O u R t , t h e s O c i e t y i N c

1. Recycled Stocking $60, papierdamour.com.au

2. Wicker Wreath, Small $38, Large $48, onerundletradingcompany.com.au

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dress up a casual setting with fancy handmade cushions like these by the very

talented Tara Badcock. "These are my cushions, made during 2009/2010 summer,

as part of the Carnivale Collection. I only have one cushion left from this series

(the 'Dress Circle' cushion not featured in the image) but I'm creating a new

collection with stripes and in more chocolatey & spicy colours", Tara told us.

to see more from Sibella visit her inspirational shop, thesocietyinc.com.au.

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1. Carnivale Collection Cushions by Tara Badcock from $360, paristasmania.com Other Tara Badcock Cushions available from thesocietyinc.com.au

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a c h r i s t m a s d a y l o o k

1. Dragon Alliance Roosevelt Gold Sunglasses $189.95, dragonalliance.com.au 2. Kimono Sleeve Print Top $149 countryroad.com.au 3. Rusty Trilby $49.95,

frenchconnection.com.au 4. Pierced Cuffs $198USD for set of two, anthropologie.com 5. Tassel Hem Midi Skirt $149, countryroad.com.au 6. Meg Sandal $99, witchery.com.au

7. Fiorelli Havana Shopper in Red £89, asos.com

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personalised stationery – invitations – boxed stationery sets

eliza's third birthday

b y a n n a b e l l e k e r s l a k e

BON FÊTE

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O p p O s i t e

1. Filled recycled glass bottles (we used Santa Vittoria Apricot Fruit Nectar Bottles, $10.98 for pack of 6 from local supermarket) with handwritten round Quiks Label, $5.90 from local newsagent.

2. Red Spotty Paper Straws $7.95 for pack of 25, emeraldandella.com.au

3. Twine $13.99 per roll, premierartorders.com.au


1. Pink Polkadot Plates $6.95, Party Treat Boxes $12.95 (also shown in Red Polkadot and Cups $6.95 all in packs of 12, sambellina.com.au

2. Woods and Willow French Linen Runners $19.95 each, balhannahbydesign.com.au

3. White Latex 90cm Helium Balloon, $29, balloonsgalore.com.au

a few days before my daughter, Eliza, turned three i realised that she

thought she was having a ‘ladybird’ party. up until that point i had

made no plans and with a few days to spare i resolved that i would pull

off a party that she would love without overloading my already crazy

schedule. despite having organised and styled my fair share of big

events i was terrified – the thought of letting my three-year-old down

filled me with dread, sending me into a mild panic.

i pulled myself together and made a pact that i wouldn’t go overboard.

the golden rule with toddlers' parties is to keep it simple, they have

absolutely no desire for an over-complicated party, it's so easy to get

caught up in our own childhood fantasies – striving to be the perfect

parents. so i put pen to paper and made a quick plan for food and

decorations – then what ever i had planned, i halved. We ended up

with a fantastic day that was so easy to pull together and one very

happy little girl.

n o s t r e s s , n o f u s s , w e p u l l e d i t o f f …

e l i z a's t h i r d

b i r t h d ay pa r t y

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the key to keeping it simple was including only family and a couple of Eliza’s

closest friends. We still ended up with twelve children which was perfect.

given that both my sisters also have three-year-olds, my family alone is an

instant party. Eliza also loves her older cousins and luckily they could make

it on the day as they definitely help to keep a party of toddlers in line.

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1. Ladybird Cupcakes, sweettreatscakes.com.au

2. Hangsell Nut & Party Cup $5.35 for pack of 25, baldocks.com.au

3. 20cm Red Cake Stand $40.95, emeraldandella.com.au

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to make things easy i planned an

afternoon party so we could keep

the menu small. popcorn was an

instant hit and kept the children

satisfied while they settled in.

a batch of my homemade sausage

rolls followed and were a real

winner with the kids and adults

alike and made sure that nobody

went home hungry. after some

fun and games and a round of

pass-the-parcel, fresh strawberries

and cream were a crowd-pleaser.

o n t h e m e n u …

p o p c o r n

h o m e m A d e s A u s A g e r o l l s

s t r A W b e r r i e s A n d c r e A m

b i r t h d A y c A k e & c u p c A k e s

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t h i s s p R e a d

1. Fantastisk Napkin in Pink $1.95 for pack of 50, ikea.com.au

2. Wooden Cutlery from $3.95 for pack of ten, emeraldandella.com.au

2. Birthday Cake, sweettreatscakes.com.au

N e x t p a g e

1. Party Treat Boxes, as before, sambellina.com.au

2. Kraft Tape $8.58 and Twine $13.99 per roll, premierartorders.com.au

3. Wicker Basket $99, balhannahbydesign.com.au

emma's baby shower

emma's baby shower

BON FÊTE

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1. Homemade Cauliflower Fritters in Kraft Chinese Take-Out Boxes $9.95USD for 20, etsy.com/shop/whachuneed

2. Boxes tied with Green and White Bakers Twine $14.25USD per roll, etsy.com/shop/kawaiigoodies

3. Forest Green Gingham Check Fabric, spotlight.com.au

t h i s s p R e a d

1. Homemade cupcakes in Pleated Cupcake Papers $9.96 for 50, donnahay.com.au

2. Cupcakes topped with deer $4.95USD for 12, etsy.com/shop/HeyYoYo and store-bought chocolate caramel tarts.

Emma is a domestic goddess in the kitchen and when it came time

for her baby shower we knew guests would be in for a treat. heavily

pregnant, Emma kept the details simple with a few store-bought items,

however she still enjoyed adding her own favourites to the menu.

along with classics like chicken sandwiches and cupcakes, Emma

whipped up some amazing treats – asian prawn spoons, cauliflower

fritters and chocolate panna cotta cups. Knowing she was expecting

a boy Emma chose a quaint, woodland theme. a gorgeous spring

afternoon was shared with her family and friends – everyone loved it!

b a b y s h o w e ra b a b y b o y i s o n h i s w a y

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1. Store-bought Lemon Curd Tarts and homemade cupcakes as before.

2. Cupcakes topped with deer $4.95USD for 12, etsy.com/shop/HeyYoYo and store-bought chocolate caramel tarts.

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t h i s s p R e a d

1. Napkins and Wooden Cutlery set $7.95 for six settings, emeraldandella.com.au

2. Napkins tied with a strip of kraft paper and green and white twine as before.

3. Mini Bottle Brush Tree $3.95 for six, etsy.com/people/SeeSpotStamp

N e x t s p R e a d

1. Green Striped Straws $8 for 50, etsy.com/shop/HeyYoYo

2. Kraft Tin Tie Coffee bags $3.95 for set of ten, etsy.com/shop/leboxboutique

3. Kraft paper cups from pack-mart.com.au

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Emma made the most of her baby shower to spend some quality time with

friends and family before her new arrival. it was a great way to brush up on

everyone’s baby tips and to stock the nursery with some extra special gifts.

a summer birthday brunch

p h o t o g r a p h s a n d s t y l i n g b y w h i t e w a l l p h o t o g r a p h y

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1. Birthday gifts wrapped in Flower Garden, Vines and Baroque Wrapping Paper $3.95 per sheet, lovemae.com.au

2. Flowers by poppiesflowers.com.au

t h i s s p R e a d

1. Alia’s Buckwheat Pancakes with banana and gooseberry (recipe follows).

there is something special about spending time in the garden, relaxing

and enjoying a sunday birthday brunch. Our friends, Alia and Scott,

invited everyone around the table to sample some of Alia’s very own

recipes. they have a gorgeous old apple tree where they laid out the

food on a rustic table. the vibrant and wholesome spread, highlighted

with seasonal summer fruits, was the focus of the celebration.

h o n e s t t o

g o o d n e s s

h o s t a b i r t h d a y b r u n c h w i t h s o m e …

h o m e s t y l e r e c i p e s

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1. Assorted vintage cutlery and linen.

2. Buckwheat Pancakes as before.

3. J. Friend & Co Honey, nzartisanhoney.co.nz.

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b u c k w h e a t p a n c a k e s

½ c u p u n b l e A c h e d W h i t e f l o u r

½ c u p b u c k W h e A t f l o u r

½ t s p A l u m i n i u m f r e e b A k i n g p o W d e r

½ t s p b i c A r b s o d A

½ t s p c e l t i c s e A s A l t

1 c u p m i l k ( s o y o r r e g u l A r – A d d A l i t t l e m o r e i f y o u p r e f e r A t h i n n e r b A t t e r )

1 e g g

1 t s p A g A v e o r 2 t s p h o n e y

2 t s p u n s A l t e d m e l t e d b u t t e r , c o o l e d

Mix dry ingredients together and

then add the wet, mix to combine

and cook two at a time in a frypan

with a little butter.

c a s h e w c o c o n u t m u e s l i

3 c u p s r o l l e d o A t s

½ c u p h o n e y

2 t s p o l i v e o i l

½ c u p s h r e d d e d c o c o n u t

½ c u p r A W c A s h e W s

½ t s p c A r d A m o m

Preheat oven to 150oC. Heat honey

and oil in a small saucepan and

simmer for a few minutes. Combine

all the ingredients in a bowl

and pour in honey/oil mixture.

Stir until combined. Spread over

lined baking tray and bake for

10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Remove from oven and allow to

cool. Can be stored for up to a

month in an airtight container

– if it lasts that long!

R e c i p e s B y a l i a e l a R a J

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1. Coconut, Cashew Toasted Muesli with peaches, vanilla bean yogurt and honey.

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1. Homemade Muesli is stored in an airtight canister and labelled with reusable ‘Muesli’ Pantry Label $59.95 for sheet of assorted labels, lovemae.com.au

2. Vintage crockery and cutlery.

3. Sourdough rye toast stack.

4. Seasonal summer fruit.

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Brunch included a little bit of everything – a mix of sweet and savoury and

then a tasty muesli for something lighter and healthy. With a focus on summer

fruit, the apple tree offered a perfect ornamental canopy – an organic decorative

installation, with no need for extra details.

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1. Sourdough rye with lemon thyme fried eggs shown on vintage crockery.

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