:: A Toy Story Second Birthday ::

My nephew turned two at the end of September and my sister threw him the cutest Toy Story themed birthday. He loves Buzz and Woody, and by 'loves' I mean - 'is obsessed with'. The only time he doesn't want to watch Toy Story is when he decides he wants to watch Cars, which is his other favourite movie.

My sister doesn't want photos of my nephew online, but I can show you some of the super cute details. My favourite are the alien cupcakes - soooo cute!!

See what I mean? SO cute!!

The Buzz pinata was made by a family friend, isn't it amazing! They have also made us an Ariel pinata and a Nemo pinata.

I love themed parties! I'm turning 30 early next year and I'm planning on having a 1920s themed lawn party. I can't wait! What is your favourite theme for a party?

:: I'm Going To Be An Aunty Again ::

Exciting news! My younger sister is pregnant! SO exciting! This time two years ago we were celebrating my other little sister's pregnancy, and now I am all excited to become an Aunty again. My sister is due a few days before my nephew's birthday, so my nephew could get a baby cousin for his second birthday!

And here's the best bit ... they're having a ...

Little girl!!!

Look at those little ballet shoes! Couldn't you just die? My sister is obsessed with ballet. Obsessed. She has been dancing since she was 12 and has spent most of her time either dancing or working at her ballet school. Needless to say, she's over the moon to be having a little ballerina.

They decided to have a cupcake gender reveal party to tell all the siblings what they were having. Such a cute idea!

I love all the creative ways to let people know if you're having a boy or a girl! I first saw the cupcake/cake gender reveal party idea on Pinterest. There are so many creative people out there!

Would you find out? How would you let everyone know? I'd definitely find out. I take my hat off to people who decide to wait 'til their baby is born - I couldn't stand the suspense!

:: Pink Picnic Party ::

Yesterday I helped celebrate Gracie's belated birthday. She set up an amazing little picnic inside her living room (the weather was terrible, but who says an indoor picnic can't be just as cute?). Gracie made pinwheels, wrapped adorable little glass bottle in lace, and served lots of pretty pink food. I had such a great time!

:: Here's To The Ladies Who Lunch ::

 

Here's to the ladies who lunch - everybody laugh. Lounging in their caftans and planning a brunch, on their own behalf.

Continuing on from my 'I am in love with all of this warm weather - I love Spring picnics!' post, I thought I'd show you something else I also love - morning/afternoon teas with my family. The girls got together at my sister-in-law's house and sipped delicious drink while eating cupcakes, little sandwiches and a super yummy pavlova.

Does it get any better?

A toast to that invincible bunch, the dinosaurs surviving the crunch. Let's hear it for the ladies who lunch - everybody rise!

Mmm ... pavlova. It is seriously my favourite dessert for the warmer weather (caramel and coconut win out in Winter). I adore cupcakes, but I'm not much of a cake person.

Do you have any morning/afternoon tea must-haves?

:: Look Book - Practically Perfect Picnic ::

I am so excited it's finally Spring! I love the warm weather - it means swimming, bbqs, bike rides, and picnics!

:: Dress - Vintage / Cardigan - Valley Girl / Shoes - Ruby ::

I love picnics, there's something wonderful about them. Don't you agree?

:: A Very Happy Unbirthday :::

Hello!

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending Gracie's 'Alice in Wonderland' inspired birthday party! I was great to hang out with her again and to meet some of her lovely friends. And indeed, I did arrive late ... for this very important date! I made gluten free cupcakes and decorated them in a 'Wonderland' fashion.

I created the toppers using two digital prints from an etsy store called Fish Paper. It was so simple to print the files, cut them out and stick them together!

Gracie had a photobooth set up and we had fun taking pictures with her props and background.

How was your weekend? Did you do anything exciting?

Much love!

:: Happy Valentine's Day ::

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope you all had a wonderful day celebrating everyone and everything that you love. Valentine's Day is a very special day for me because it is also Mr LG's birthday. We celebrated Mr LG's birthday with my family on Sunday. When I asked him what he wanted to do for his birthday, his only response was "cake". One particular cake - my Mum's chocolate cake. And so, we celebrated ... with lots of cake! There was chocolate cake, flourless chocolate cupcakes, chocolate choc chip muffins, lemon slice and caramelised pear cake!

My sister-in-law made some decadent flourless chocolate chip cupcakes. They were gorgeously decorated with a Valentine's Day theme. Baking cupcakes for Valentine's Day has become a tradition for her, and it's one that my stomach and I would like to encourage!

Find her recipe here

Mr LG and I celebrated his birthday together on Valentine's Day by cooking lamb roast (one of his favourites) and relaxing at home. We swapped presents and he gave me the most amazing Valentine's Day present!

Mr LG has decided to start his own Valentine's Day tradition - starting this year, every Valentine's Day I will get a Valentine post card (he knows me so well). I was so touched by what he wrote on the back - I almost cried! Accompanying the post card was some cute hair pins, a chef's pencil set, and a pair of incredible 50s 'rock and roll' shoes!

I have wanted a pair of these shoes since I was a teenager and last week I saw a pair in my size at a local antique store, but talked myself out of them because I didn't "need" them. I was so excited when I opened my present to find them nestled inside the box.

 

I hope Valentine's Day started your week off with a smile.

PS. Thank you all so much for your generous and lovely comments on my wedding dress.