That may be a really bad metaphor to use in this instance...but hey...I'm back! :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your kind comments, emails and notes during my time away from blogworld. I truly felt loved, so thank you! xo
The week for me ended in our family farewell to my parents who are moving interstate! {Enough with the changes and emotions!! :)}
It was lots of fun, with food and family, you can't go far wrong! Everything was rustic, blue and white, floral - very mum! Given I was out of action for some of the lead up, it wasn't an all out decorated affair. As much as I love styled dessert scapes, I don't think all celebrations need to be 'perfectly styled' either. That's what gives them personality, right?!
Anyway, one styling highlight were these little potted Butterscotch puddings. So steamy and sweet! I found the pots at IKEA in the gardening section. Yes, they literally are pots, but luckily no holes in the bottom! We got them for a steal at $0.20 each! (Normally $0.50ea - still a bargain!) And with some party dots, turned into some little winners!
The other highlight will have to wait till later in the week. I used the party dots for an easy to make party favour! (I only had time to do party dots, can you tell?? - they truly are so versatile!)
The blue and white Party Dot design is now in my store.
Hope you all had a lovely weekend!
My parents are moving interstate and leaving all us children to 'fend for ourselves'!!...I'm sure it's meant to be the other way around isn't it??...
It really is an exciting move for them, and we are having a family farewell in a couple of weekends time to celebrate. With 17 adults and 12 children in the immediate fam (yes, I am one of 9 children!), it's a challenge to feed everyone without blowing a years' wages in one sitting!
We wanted to make it a little more special than a regular family get together, but not a huge fancy affair as we will still be seeing them a lot. Just a marker really to a new chapter of our families' life.
Here's a little mood board I did up for the occasion:
What's on the menu? - Think winter-y soups, crusty breads, delish puddings and of course lots of laughs and people!
So looking forward to it...but then again...*sniff*...
Image sources: Tablescape, Bread, Rustic table, Pudding, Favour Bags
