Spring pastels shoot by Katie O'Neill

Good morning... how was your weekend? I spent it on cloud 9 over your lovely comments and feedback for the first issue of the Magnolia Rouge magazine, and it has me so excited to start working on the next one!! Oh the plans I have going around in my head right now!! I absolutely love working with the many amazing photographers and vendors whose work graces the pages, they are all just so so lovely, and make my job super easy! I'll be sharing the features from the magazine here on the blog over the coming weeks but to start this week off we have a sweet styled shoot by Katie O'Neill Foto, out of Taranaki. How incredible is that beautiful pastel peony bouquet? And I'm especially loving the statement necklace that the bride is wearing!

Photographer | Katie O'Neill Foto, Florist | Eliza Jane Flowers, Make-up and Hair | Kim Jordan, Dress | Kelly and Shirley of Churchwood Bridal

A photo study | Peonies & Washi Tape

My lovely friend Kristi posted a little teaser of this yesterday so I thought I'd post the complete study of the lovely peonies I brightened up the house with on Friday. Kristi asked for a photo and it turned into a very impromptu photo shoot - I think I was just excited about having a house with lots of light finally cause trust me I NEVER turn things around that quickly!! But they really were too pretty not to document! I am utterly swamped this week, just keeping my head above water but hoping to get ahead of the game over the next couple of days!! Happy hump day everyone! Kx

The perfect bloom!

The oh so brief Peony season has come around again in New Zealand (well it's brief here up north, I believe they're more abundant in the south), and I've taken advantage with a beautiful bouquet of pink ones on my dining table right now....they just make me happy! It is a much revered bloom and for good reason, they are quite simply, stunning! And the perfect flower to have for your wedding bouquet and tablescapes. These vibrant luscious blooms look magnificent en masse and come in a variety of shades. Below is a selection of some of my favourites.