Advent calendars have come a long way in recent years and gone are the days of just chocolates and sweets. There are now beauty calendars, toys, teas and even treats of our four legged friends!
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Advent calendars have come a long way in recent years and gone are the days of just chocolates and sweets. There are now beauty calendars, toys, teas and even treats of our four legged friends!
One of my favourite settings has always been Bordallo Pinheiro’s cabbage leaf setting. From the plates to the serving ware, everything comes together so seamlessly. I have eyed them for many years, and finally decided to purchase a setting, and haven’t regretted it.
2021 has been a big year full of ups and downs for all of us! Why not treat yourself or someone you love to a decadent Advent calendar full of surprises. Get in quick though, as the best ones sell out fast!
Take a look at how I celebrated my 40th birthday with a floral themed garden party in my new home. From three delicious birthday cakes to Lebanese dancing, incredible food and more.
Take a look at how we celebrated Neve's 12th Birthday with a Hawaiian Luau Pool Party - and find out how to recreate this party in your own home.
Should you go to an ex's wedding? Can you invite a plus one? Do you have to attend the entire wedding day? Can you share photos from a wedding on social media? Do you need to buy a gift from the wedding registry? Get the answers to all of your questions and get the rundown on Modern Day 21st Century Wedding Etiquette.
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Style with this Easy Chinese New Year Table Setting. Perfect for a delicious dinner party with friends or family, this table setting uses items you may already have at home (or can pick up from your local homewares, thrift shop or second-hand store) and includes a fun centrepiece DIY combining cactus, succulents and a cheap bamboo steamer.
Find out what things I missed the most about Australia whilst living abroad - and take a look at some of my Australia Day celebrations in London with some fun throwback photos.
Learn about 10 Unique Christmas Traditions You've Never Heard Of from around the world! From traditional ornaments and decorations to stories, foods and more!
Be inspired this Christmas with The Best Christmas Gift Wrapping Tips and Tricks - from how to digsuise obvious gifts to wrapping hard to wrap items and stopping gift snooping with a very sneaky trick!
This Throwback Thursday I'm digging through the photo archives and sharing some of Nawal and Neve's favourite Halloween Costume Ideas from years gone by!
Looking for Halloween party inspiration? I've got you covered with four free Halloween Party Game Printables as well as decorating and table setting inspiration.
In need of some spooky inspiration? This budget friendly, easy to recreate Halloween Table Setting is perfect for any kind of Halloween Party, big or small.
La Dolce Vita! Life really is sweet with this easy but beautiful Mediterranean inspired table setting. Perfect for parties and easily customised, this blue, white, yellow and red colour scheme inspired by Capri is sure to impress your guests.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these 4 Easy 4th of July Dessert Recipes from The Real Housewives of Sydney's Nicole O'Neil. There is chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate dipped oreos, a red white and berry fruit tart and the best rolled sugar cookie recipe.
Be inspired by this Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Do You Know How Loved You Are Baby Shower, featuring invitations, full dinner buffet and dessert buffet menus, grazing table ideas and take home gift/party favor ideas.
A floral themed baby shower with a hint of blue to celebrate the impending arrival of a sweet baby boy. Be inspired by this gorgeous Hydrangea Themed Baby Shower and take a look at the gorgeous invitations, party favors and delicious family style lunch menu.
Simple Rustic Autumn Table Setting Ideas for Dinner Parties and Wedding Reception Inspiration – Gorgeous fall leaves and red, orange, yellow and maroon roses and floral centerpieces combine to create a magnificent tablescape. This would be perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday entertaining instead of cliché pumpkins and turkeys.
Get ready to finish season one of The Real Housewives of Sydney in style by throwing your own RHOS Reunion Viewing Party. This easy set up by cast member Nicole includes free printables for "team" cupcakes, a DIY Skinny Bitch Cocktail Bar set up, invitations, Real Housewives of Sydney Bingo Cards, iron on t-shirt transfers and more.
Be inspired to host your own Cinco de Mayo Party with this table setting inspiration by The Real Housewives of Sydney's Nicole O'Neil. Combining vibrant colour with fresh florals, mini cactus favors and sombreros, this fun Mexican Themed Fiesta Party would be perfect for birthdays, celebrations and casual get togethers with friends!