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Wedding Gift Registry: From The Owl

Written on October 26, 2011 by in Gifts, Sydney Boutiques, Things I love, Vintage Wedding, We Amour

On a cool Spring evening last Thursday, Sydney’s wedding crowd celebrated the creative space of talented wedding professionals; Photography by Nadean, Oscar & Ruby and The Simple Things Studio, as well as the launch of From The Owl, a unique wedding registry concept.

From The Owl offers a highly edited selection of stylish homewares, art, books and even bicycles!

 

From the Owl also offers a Wishing Well option where guests to write a message for a more personal way to gift money. Creators, Marisa and Alex have thought of every detail for your wedding day, even providing couples with a personalised mini-site to share their wedding details.

 

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5 of the Best: Wedding Gift Registries

Written on March 2, 2011 by in 5 of the best, Gifts, Wedding Registry

With so many options to choose from for your bridal registry, we’ve put together a truly unique top five. They’re perfect if you’re after gifts that really shine with taste and individuality, with each of these beautiful boutiques showcasing a stunning range.

5. Coco Republic
Create a beautiful home with Coco Republic’s range of furniture and homewares. Whatever your style, the choice is endless. Give your guests the option to gift you with unique homewares such as this gorgeous feather placemat or contribute to a piece of furniture from their comprehensive designer collection.

 

4. Whiteport
Another for simplistic styling is Whiteport which boasts lifestyle designs centered around a monochrome palette. Their range is refined and ultra chic with a French vintage finish, perfect if you love an elegant flair.

 

3. Alfresco Emporium

Alfresco Emporium is a really great choice if you’re looking to create an elegant and stylish setting that oozes luxury. They offer the best in chic lifestyle pieces reminiscent of Hamptons style luxe which will instantly transform your living space.

 

2. Dinosaur Designs
If you have a distinct taste for edgy homewares, Dinosaur Designs is your go-to for modern lifestyle pieces. Their current collection Bones features neutral tones and bold shapes. Stocking handcrafted Australian-made products, the colour, texture and form of each piece will leave you feeling inspired.

 

1. Orson & Blake
A love of contemporary furniture will see an instant attraction to Orson and Blake’s designs. Revamp your home by choosing from an extensive range of utterly sophisticated and elegant items from charming dinnerware to lavish lounges.

Where is your wedding registry? What would you recommend? We’d love to hear!

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Gift Ideas For The Bride to Be

Written on June 13, 2010 by in Bridal Shower, Gifts, Hens

I often receive emails from bridesmaids asking for gift ideas for their bride friend as well as parents wanting to get their daughter something special for her wedding day.

Here are just a few thoughtful gift ideas for the bride in your life;

Anya Hindmarsh Maude Bespoke Satin Clutch

Anya Hindmarsh has created a classically styled ivory satin clutch with a bride in mind. With the option to embroider the brides initials on the bag as well as create a secret personalised message on the lining, this is something she will treasure always.

Personalised Address Stamp
Not only will an address stamp help with all those post-wedding Thank-You notes, the bride to be will get a thrill seeing her name together with her husbands for the first time.

Personalised stamps from Lettergirl on Etsy.

Flowers
Make a standing order at her favourite florist for a fortnightly or monthly delivery so she can relive some of the beautiful blooms that made up the floral arrangements on her wedding day.

Bouquets by Ruby & Joy.

Vanity Tray
A vanity tray or crystal ring holder to keep her precious wedding and engagement rings and other little treasures safe.

Vanity trays and ring holder from Vera Wang


Lanvin Notebook
This gorgeous little notebook will help keep her organised or is a sweet place to journal happy memories.

Lanvin Notebook from Net-a-porter

Luxe Travel Accessories
Spoil her with luxe travel accessories for the most special holiday ever!


Smythson hot pink travel wallet & passport holder, Smythson blue croc-print travel clutch both from Net-a-porter. Luggage tag from Tiffany.


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A Beautiful Wedding Gift Idea: A Moroccan Wedding Blanket

Written on April 19, 2010 by in Gifts
These stunning Moroccan Wedding Blankets would make a beautiful, unique wedding gift or if your like me, something special for your own home.


Moroccan Wedding Blankets are sourced high in the Atlas mountains in Berber villages. They were made for Berber brides, who would wear them as capes to keep warm as they were walking to their new husband’s house. The women in the bride’s family would work on each one for months, using hand loomed sheep’s wool and painstakingly adding round, metal sequins one by one, by hand. All that work takes a lot of time, so these precious creations were reserved for the best and most important day – the wedding.
Available from the gorgeous new online boutique, Table Tonic.

Images and information also from Table Tonic.
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5 of the Best: Wedding Registries

Written on September 23, 2009 by in 5 of the best, Gifts, Wedding Registry

The options for wedding registries are endless however below are just five of my favourite wedding registries.

Each featured store stocks an exceptional range of products which will create a memorable start to your married lives with gifts you will always treasure.

5.

Form + Design
Form + Design specialises in designer kitchenware, homewares, luggage, pens, art glass products from Australia and all over the world. Big name brands include Alessi, Rosenthal, Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Georg Jensen, Iittala, Bodum and designer luggage from Mandarina Duck and ZERO Halliburton as well as Molton Brown Beauty products.

If you can’t make it into the St Leonards (Sydney) store, Form + Design can have your purchases delivered to you anywhere in Australia and accept orders and payment via email, fax or telephone.


4.
Jimmy Possum Wedding Registry
Australian furniture company Jimmy Possum offers a wedding registry service, perfect for couples who have all the bits and pieces but none of the “big stuff”. Jimmy Possum is designed and manufactured in Australia and is a family business meaning you will have quality furniture which will become an heirloom for your own family one day.

Choose from an extensive range of dining furniture, occasional furniture, office and bedroom furniture, sofas, rugs, paintings, lamps and decor.


3.
Orson & Blake Wedding Registry
Orson & Blake offers a wide range of contemporary and inspiring products and ideas for the couple who wants to select from an extraordinary range of furniture and homewares from local and international designers including John Derian, David Edmonds and Jonathan Adler New York.

Products range from fabulous leather homeware, Villeroy & Boch, Diptique, Iittala, Missoni and a huge selection of furniture.


2.
Whiteport Wedding Registry
Whiteport is an online homewares store offering lifestyle accessories themed around a stylish white palette. Whiteport offers inspiring gift suggestions and is a one-stop shop for home décor and furnishings.

Make selections from tableware, linens, French Country homewares and home accessories including a stunning range of photo frames, clocks, candlesticks and vases.


1.
Wedding List Co.
Wedding List Co a world of choice when it comes to setting up a wedding registry. Ideal for the modern couple, you can choose gifts from over 300 brands, experiences with Red Balloon vouchers and even contribution funds for your honeymoon, home renovations or a charity of your choice.

Wedding List Co stocks all the most popular dinnerware and kitchenware brands as well as Coco Republic, Legnoart, Christofle, Georj Jensen, Nintendo, Magpie and Florence Broadhurst… the list goes on and on!


A couple of tips;

  • Select items of a varying range of prices to accommodate your guests who will have various budgets.
  • Don’t be shy to put a couple of big-ticket items on your list; your parents might be looking for a meaningful gift or groups of friends sometimes like to club together to get a bigger gift.
  • Two registries is fine especially if you have a favourite store but also want the accessibility and range of a department store like Myer, David Jones or Peters of Kensington.
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5 of the best: Dinnerware Collections (Wedding China)

Written on September 1, 2009 by in 5 of the best, Gifts, Wedding Registry
Choosing your ‘Wedding China’ is one of the many decisions you will make when deciding on your wedding registry when creating your new life together. Even if you have been living with your partner for some time it is unlikely that you will own a dinner set as special or as meaningful as this.

With this in mind I have compiled a few of my personal favourites.

Only the dinner sets are pictured however each design is accompanied by a large range of platters, frames, teapots, serving bowls and in some cases crystal glassware.
Image: Apartment Therapy

5.
Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton
Inspired by the luxurious fabrics that go into the the create of a Monique Lhuillier gown; opulent silks, lace and tulle, the Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton table range features exquisite workmanship and will suit every occasion.
” Sharing a meal, exchanging gifts, these are life’s greatest pleasures. With this in mind, we created this collection, hoping it will inspire you and everyone you love to come together for great food and conversation. We wish you a lifetime of happy and beautiful celebrations. Enjoy!” – Monique Lhuillier.
Pictured ranges (from left to right); Femme Fatale, Etoile, Dentelle Place, Point d’Esprit.

4.
Kate Spade for Royal Doulton
The Kate Spade range of American-designed luxury homewares is stylishly functional.
Laughter spills into the front room as guests arrive.
Children clamour to push their chairs back from the table.
Conversations linger in the air long after the dishes are done.

Pictured ranges (from left to right); Kate Spade Belle Boulevard, Kate Spade Library Lane, Kate Spade June Lane in Platinum and also Gold.

3.
Jasper Conran for Waterford Wedgewood
Jasper Conran is one of London’s foremost fashion designers. His trademark is simplicity – in form, function and in style. Structure and proportion are everything to Jasper Conran because without function and usefulness, he believes that beauty has no purpose*.


Jasper Conran Chinoiserie, Jasper Conran Pinstripe, Jasper Conran Platinum Lined Dinnerware, complemented by Platinum Striped accent plates and cup and saucer.
*copy from Waterford Wedgewood.

2. Vera Wang for Waterford Wedgewood
Drawing inspiration from her famous wedding gowns and ‘Seven Days a Week I Love You’ jewellery range, Vera Wang has created a range of stunning dinnerware.

Pictured ranges (from left to right); Vera Wang Blanc Sur Blanc, Vera Wang- Vera Lace, Vera Wang With Love, Vera Wang Grosgrain.
The Vera Wang by Waterford Wedgewood can be added to your registry at Myer, David Jones, Peters of Kensington and The Wedding List Company.

1. Legle Porcelain de Limoges
Porcelaine LEGLE is a famous family from the French city of Legle that has worked for over one century to continue the family tradition; a timeless passion for china. Ceramists and enamellers work with the same meticulousness, continuing a prestigious know-how, while using state-of-the-art processes, which are Porcelaine LEGLE’s trademark.
Pictured ranges (from left to right); Limoges Sous le Soleil in either Platinum and Gold rimmed, Limoges Alliance, Limoges Carbone, Limoges Pastille.
Images: Limoges

The Wedgewood,Royal Doulton ranges can be added to your registry at Myer, David Jones, Peters of Kensington and The Wedding List Company.
The Wedding List Company and Peters of Kensington has Limoges available as does boutique homewares stores.
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Little Gifts And Pretty Things From Skye’s The Limit

Written on August 31, 2009 by in Gifts, Stationery

If you’re looking for thoughtful, stylish gifts for the special women in your life, namely bridesmaids, girlfriends, mums and mum-in-laws, these pretty little things from Skye’s The Limit will meet the brief.

Illustrator Skye Rogers says ‘Always there is the desire is to create something with emotional weight, something that will be enduring.’

Paper Journals, a lovely gift or a pretty way to keep track of your wedding to-do list and memories. Made from 100% recycled paper.

Gorgeously wrapped soaps, so pretty they might just stay that way!


Antique style thank you notes

Such pretty things I know you’ll want them for yourself!
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Anne-Julie’s enchanted garden

Written on November 26, 2008 by in Etsy, Gifts

Anne-Julie is a French artist who sells her wares on Etsy. In case I haven’t mentioned it before, I am OBSESSED with Etsy! I am like an Etsy stalker, trawling through the sites of the most fabulously, talented people in the whole wide world. Bizarre then that I have to confess… I am yet to make a single Etsy purchase… but I have a feeling that is going to change in about oh, 5 minutes.

Anyway. I digress. Introducing Anne-Julie’s enchanted garden collection.
There is also a range of mirrors, postcards and bookmarks.
The mirrors would make wonderful gifts for your bridesmaids. They are sure to treasure such a pretty and useful item!

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