Thrifty Thursday

So you've splurged on the invitations and now the budget has become a bit tight as far as the day-of stationery is concerned? I've stumbled upon this very original seating plan that you can make for next to nothing. All you need is a permanent marker or two and some rocks!

Source: Drikus le Roux Photography

A Little Project

A while ago I've made some laser-cut paper birdcages for a bride in Italy. She was lovely to work with and even though we haven't met in person, I felt as if I had made a new friend. I was therefore thrilled when she contacted me again, this time in need of some of my little wooden pegs with the hearts on them. She was in a bit of rush, but I didn't mind. Loved making the pegs for her! I've mailed them last week, but I thought I'll share a picture:

The wedding will take place outside at a beautiful and oh-so-romantic venue, so I'm praying with my Italian friend and her fiance for some perfect weather for their special day!

Best Wedding Cake Ever?

Want a wedding cake with a difference? Then why not make your own from Rice Krispies and Marshmallows? I'm no genius in the kitchen, but I think I might just be able to manage this, if I had the right cake tins! Unfortunately I don't know who made this cake, but I found the image here.

Moody Monday: Shades of Pink and Glittery Gold

I've recently discovered The Perfect Palette, a blog by the incredibly talented Chrissy, dedicated to exploring colour palette possibilities for weddings and parties. If you're looking for some colour inspiration for your wedding or party, The Perfect Palette is the place to go. You will find loads of inspiration boards and fun and creative colour ideas, as well as colour tips. I fell in love with this beautiful inspiration boards in shades of pink and glittery gold:

Source: The Perfect Palette

Catching Up

Early evening in Salzburg.

As I've already mentioned I have some catching up to do. One of the things that I would like to mention is a wonderful week of travelling with Hubby and the Doggies. We didn't really plan the holiday. At first our intention was to stay at home and just relax, but then we realised that it would be better to take off somewhere. Working from home makes it hard to really take a break, relax and forget about e-mails, clients and everything work-related - especially when half-finished projects and your laptop haunt you from the dining room table! So, in order to forget about it all we got into the car and drove to Germany. Our next stop was Austria. From Austria we took a day trip to Liechtenstein and another to Italy and then we headed home through France, Luxembourg and Germany. 

As a South African I used to have to get on a plane and literally cross a continent to visit a European country. That is probably why I will never lose the feeling of excitement every time we cross a border to visit another European county! On the day that we went from Austria to Italy the road that we thought we would take was closed due to road works and we had to take a detour through Switzerland! Five years ago this would have been completely unreal to me! 

This was my second visit to Austria. Hubby and I aren't really city people, but we do try to always include at least one day in the city when exploring a country. This time we've been to Salzburg, which is a beautiful and friendly city full of culture, beautiful gardens and stunning architecture. The Alps however, remain my first love when it comes to Austria!

About 2 km above sea level.

Although the composition isn't perfect I love this photo. Taken from the car while Hubby was driving, I love how this photo shows how high up in the mountains we were. It really made me feel on top of the world!

Treasury List Featuring Almost Amsterdam's Wooden Airplane Charms

Etsy Treasury list by Alisha from Baby Bunny Creations on Etsy.

Printed Paper Bags

New in my Etsy shop: Custom Printed Paper Bags! These kraft paper bags are available with or without the lace border. They are perfect for weddings, showers and other celebrations. I have listed a few font options, but these bags may also be customised to match other stationery items for an additional design fee.

You can purchase these via Etsy or e-mail me directly. You will find the Etsy listings here and here.