A colour story - Caramel & Pecan

Ooo I'm such a sucker for neutrals... especially when they combine lots of scrumptious textures like this does! This was the colour shoot I did for the current issue of {MAG}rouge, and one thing I learnt was 'never include so much sweet treats on a shoot'!! I mean as much as I like a good pear, you can bet your bottom dollar that was my last option with hazlenut meringues, coconut marshmallows and hokey pokey on offer! Nom, nom!!

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Style Files: MochaRougeCaramel

Today see's the start of a new 'column' here on Magnolia Rouge... I thought it would be fun to pull together some items to work with the board I posted yesterday. What do you think of this style of post? We do them in the magazine, and I know as a reader I've always loved these sorts of pages... they're so attention grabbing to me. I would love to hear your thoughts?

Boots | Lipgloss | Dress | Nailpolish | Bread Bin | Jacket | Bracelets | Trousers | Charger | Flats | Wooden Canister

Board#183: Mocha & Rouge

Doesn't this board have you wanting to rug up and wander the streets of _______ (enter European city of your choice!) stopping in at cozy cafes to sample the local fare and drink warming hot chocolates? It does for me! Mine would be Salzburg by the way! All things going well I will be walking the Tongariro Crossing today... a beautiful 20km walk across stunning Volcanic mountains (for my non-kiwi readers!). And we end up at the stately Chateau for the night so if it turns cool, I'll be doing just this!

Photos from top left;Couple on street | Benj Haisch, Cake | I am Baker, Pinecone | Sarah Hasstedt, Buttons & Spool | Styling by Jill la Fleur, photo by Jose Villa, Cheese Cake | Segerius Bruce, Couple | Benj Haisch, Cheese | Sunday Suppers, Cookies | Fresh New England, Shoes | We love Pictures, Coffee Cups | Sunday Suppers

Board#174: A Winters Beauty

Whilst I wouldn't describe myself as a 'winter girl' and I'm not sure that I could live somewhere that had heavy snow for months on end (I did it for one winter and that was enough!!), there is no denying that winter has a certain romantic element to it that is very appealing. Especially a fresh snow fall that turns everything it touches to magic. So getting married in this environment would be rather special I think, especially if you had a cute and cozy little place to stay in whilst getting ready or to honeymoon in. Nothing like an open fire and toasting marshmallows to get the romance element up! Would do you think... would you have a winter wedding?

Photos; House | Steve Veilleux, Couple in snow | Benj Haisch, Flatware | Chris Court, Tablesetting | Sweet Paul Magazine, Couple | Anastasia Photography via Grey Likes Weddings, Cabin | Jose Villa, Birch Trees, Twig Pencils | Sunday Suppers

Board#168: Creme Caramel

Happy Friday!! I'm delighted to say that the sun has made an appearance over Auckland the past few days and has been welcomed with open arms!! I went to the beach a few nights ago and it was swamped (well by New Zealand standards... probably equivalent to a winters day in California!)... families picnicking everywhere, people swimming, full of the joys of summer... twas great to see! I even managed to shoot a couple of invitations suites finally (2 down, 22 or so to go!!) so I'll start to share them on the blog just as soon as I can. Maybe tomorrow.

So for those of you who read Postcards & Pretties this board may look a little familiar since a couple of days ago she posted a board that is remarkably similar.. even using a couple of the same images! When I saw Chris's board I messaged her to ask if she'd somehow taken a peek inside my computer and/or head since I put this together weeks ago!! This happens so often with us it's uncanny. We'll very often say the same thing or be about to feature the same thing, but as they say great minds think alike and since her wonderful blog is one of my very favourites that can only be a good thing right? So today we're doing our first team shoot for Issue 2 of {MAG}rouge which is very exciting!!! It's coming along nicely with some amazing contributions lined up! I hope you have a wonderful Friday planned whatever you are doing :-)

Photos; Gold headpiece | Lo Boheme, Cake | I am Baker, Bride | Polly Alexandre, Favour Jar | Michael & Anna Costa, Honey in glass | Fresh New England, Cupcakes | Rachel Peters via Style Me Pretty, Creme Brulee | Chris Court, Bride | Adam Barnes, Pears | Fresh New England, Kraft Programs | Tec Petaja via Style Me Pretty, Fall scene | Pottery Barn

Board#153: Desert Candy

Another day of rain!! Spring around here seems to be all about rain... gotta say I'm kinda fed up with it! After a rainy winter we'll all craving sunny days and whilst it's warmed up the rain hasn't disappeared!
This board was completely inspired by this amazing shoot from Simply Bloom, styled beautifully by Jen from Green Wedding Shoes. I love the idea of using these pretty sorbet colours in the desert as a change from the more earthy colours you'd usually expect to see. And hello cute teepee... don't we all want one of them in our garden? I know I do! I love this pink paired with the warm caramel tones. Head over and check out more stunning shots from this shoot here.

Photos from top left; Teepee in the Desert | Simply Bloom, Glassine favour bags | Sunday Suppers, Brides in sand | Erin hearts Court

2nd row; Gold Lanterns | Jose Villa, Invitation | Ruby & Willow

3rd row; Ring shot | Jose Villa, Macarons | via Green Wedding Shoes, Model with floral crown | Simply Bloom, Invitation | Ruby & Willow

Outfit of the week - Navy & Tan

So since my Tuesday Shoesday posts have turned into whole outfit posts I thought it was time to change the title... and let's face it I was always pushing the boundaries of getting this up on a Tuesday (well in my time zone!). How cute is the style of this dress? And whilst I'm not usually a navy girl (she says whilst wearing a navy shirt!!) I adore it with this ivory and tan combo.

To see more shoe love visit:

Superburbs | Brancoprata | Postcards & Pretties | LandlockedBride | Unreal Bride | Meant to be sent
The Demoiselle | Simply & Forever | Luna & Chloe Weddings

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