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Inspiration: Christmas Decor

A little preview of my personal fave ideas for this Christmas. Enjoy xx

Window Shopping At Bergdorf Goodman

You may have noticed that I am a fan of & get my inspiration from shopping windows. One particular time of the year I wait patiently for and look forward to, is the reveal of the holiday display windows, especially those of Bergdorf Goodman. This year the theme was “Carnival of the Animals” which took two full weeks to install and took David Hoey (Bergdorf's director of visual presentation) & the visual team of BG, 60% of the years work hours to make this fantasy come to life!

All I have to say is that these windows are amazing! There are 5 wonderful worlds that each tell a story and amaze with the amount of detail in the window. There are tropical birds, an aquarium, zebras and dalmatians, a north pole party and amazing hunting extraordinaire. What more could we ask for?!? I truly admire their imagination, creativity and patience. Take a look and let us know what you think xx 

Diy : Christmas Lightened Pinecone Arrangement

Each year I like to do a DIY project & make something for Christmas as it helps me get in the spirit of things. Last year I did a wonderful cone like hanging ornament. My inspiration is Martha Stewart of course. Currently, I am planning a few Christmas parties and I came across this stunning DIY project that I just cannot pass up! I guess this is what I will be making in my spare time. Enjoy xx

Into:

Pinecone "flowers" with glowing centers fill a simple vase in this exquisite arrangement. For the petals, snip woody scales from pinecones, and glue them to plastic flowers on specialty string lights. Arrange the lights in a vase, and add tiny pinecones on wire stems for a lush, compact bouquet. Set it on a side table or a mantel for easy cord-hiding.

You Will Need:
Pinecones
Flower lights
Hot-glue gun
Vase (a cylinder vase works well; an opaque one hides the cords)
Electrical tape
Floral wire
Extension cord

Step 1.
Clip scales from large pinecones. Remove a plastic flower from a string of flower lights. Hot-glue scales behind the plastic petals, making 2 rings of 5 each. Repeat for every third light. Clip flowers back onto lights.

Step 2.
Gather lights into small bundles of 2 or 3 (leaving some pinecone flowers single); use floral wire to wrap their wires together, creating "stems" about 4 inches long.

Step 3.
Gather bundles together. Near the ends, wrap with electrical tape to secure, leaving the end of the cord loose to attach to an extension cord. Place in a vase. (A cylinder vase works well; an opaque one hides the cords.)

Step 4.
Give small pinecones wire stems: Cut 8-inch lengths of floral wire; wrap the middle of 1 wire around bottom of 1 pinecone, and twist wire ends together. Tuck "stem" into arrangement. Continue to fill out bouquet as needed, arranging the lights in a pleasing way.

Halloween: Lovely Pumpkins

Halloween doesn't have to be so scary when it comes to decorating. Here are a few lovely pumpkins to help inspire you xxx 

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Inspiration: Vintage Halloween

Have you started planning for Halloween this year? This is just the most stylish way to do it. The kids will loooooove it! Enjoy xx 

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Father's Day!

Father's Day is this Sunday (tomorrow!!! yikes) so we are sharing a few ideas to make your dad feel special :) 


1. Packaging 

a. Bow Tie Wraps, b. Ties and Suspenders , c. Paper Ties 

DIY Project- Bow tie and Necktie Boxes :) 

Supplies you’ll need:

gift box template + bow tie / necktie template
a printer
cardstock for the box and tie(s)*
scissors
a ruler
a pen or pencil
glue dots
double-sided tape
1/4 inch circle hole punch (for bow tie box)
a scoring tool (optional)
a cutting mat (optional)

Print the box template onto lightweight cardstock, cut out along the solid lines, and assemble according to the directions found in the template file. Place your gift in the box, and use double-sided tape or glue dots to securely close the flap. Print bow tie/necktie templates, cut out, and trace onto your choice of patterned or solid colored paper. Cut out the tie(s) and attach to the box flap using double stick tape or glue dots. If making the bow tie box, punch out three 1/4 inch “buttons” using a hole punch, and attach to the front of the box using glue dots (small Zots are the perfect size).

Alternative directions: Assemble the box and attach the tie to the top flap first, and add your gift last.

These boxes will hold a variety of small Father’s Day gifts, including watches, fishing lure, small food treats, gift cards, and tech gadgets like iPod Nanos or USB thumb drives.

2. Cookies!! 

Photo Credits:{1} The Pastry Tip {2} Bakerella {3} Bees Knees Creative {4} Eleni's NY  {5} Amy Atlas 

Happy Father's Day Everyone :) xx

The Tiffany Suite at the St. Regis NYC

Honeymoon destination: NYC 

Hotel: St.Regis

Room: Tiffany's Suite thank you very much! 

Enjoy xx

P.S.  The $275,000 Aquamarine and Diamond Tiffany brooch does not come with suite! 

Melbourne :)

I do have to apologise for the lack of posts however I am in Melbourne for a wedding and I have been very busy shopping down Chapel St!!! Still, I have news !!! Take a look at the below picture and you will see what is coming this June to Melbourne!!! Yes, that is correct - ZARA will open up across 4 floors in Bourke St (next to David Jones). How exciting! And my other piece of news is my new shoes that I am totally, utterly in love with. Enjoy xxx

I <3 Melbourne 

And my beautiful new shoes :) 

Easter Bunny

Considering Coles and Woolworths have been plugging Easter for quite some time now, I realise that it is never too soon! I love the Easter and all the decorations that come with it. I remember when I was a child, my mum and I would colour the eggs, stick stickers on them, gently place them into pretty baskets and give them to our neighbours. As kids, we would swap eggs and try to get the prettiest collection. This year I am determined to revive Easter- starting with our household. If you have any amazing Easter decorations of your own - send them to sara@amicievents.com.au Can't wait to see your work guys! xxx 

If you would like to learn how to make these Bunny napkin folds please click here. 

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