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

Board#196: Pretty in Purple

Well I thought we needed a good dose of pretty for the end of the week so that's what we'll finish off with this Friday afternoon. Doesn't this make for the sweetest colour combination? How pretty would that lavender couch be in your reception area? I love the idea of a breakout zone at your wedding for guests to just kick back.

Do you have some fabulous plans for the weekend? I'm off to see the Flight of the Concords Show tonight which should be a great laugh, and Charlie girl is having a sleep over at the in-laws so woo-hoo, I get a sleep in and Saturday morning to myself whilst hubby plays golf (yes I fully appreciate how ridiculous that sounds - she's a puppy for goodness sake!!). And then no definite plans for the rest of the weekend which is just how I like it. I have been meaning to check out the Coatesville Markets for so long now so perhaps this weekend it'll finally happen! Whatever your plans are I hope you have a good one! K xo

Photos from top left; Couch | via This is Glamourous, Pink Dress & Orange treats | Martha Stewart Weddings, Calligraphy | Kathryn Murray, Lavender Dress & Copper Vases | Sutherland Kovach, Lavender & Apricot Tablesetting | Martha Stewart Weddings, Purple Tie | Oh Darling,  Macarons | via Style Me Pretty

Board#190: Citrus Crush

Good morning... I know it's a day late but did you have a nice weekend? It's definitely getting cooler around here! We had an IN.CRED.I.BLE shoot for the next issue of {MAG}rouge on Sunday. Seriously I completely fell in love with the stunning venue... could have camped out there for a week! It was a shoot that came together so well. You'll have the chance to see it all in a matter of weeks!! This third issue is even bigger and better than the previous two... can't wait to share!
I love the crisp freshness of this board. Bouquets full of a variety of white flowers with wee pops of colour are always a winning combination. And fresh citrus with white never goes out of style.

Photos from top left; Bouquet | Ryan Ray, Cocktails | Adam Barnes, Napkins | Giardino, Stationery | Linea Carta, Model | Belathee, Oranges | Cannelle Vanille, Wreath | Watson Studio, Oranges | Belathee, Cake Toppers | Goose Grease

Board#189: Spring Fling

Ahh Spring... it's anything but spring like out doors right now, and whilst it's months of coldness away for us in the Southern Hemisphere I'm already dreaming of it! And what better way with a fresh kelly green and aqua colour palette. What colours get you in the mood for spring?

Photos; Bird Display | Olaf Szczepaniak, Cake | Martha Stewart, Mini Daffodils & Shoes | Jose Villa, Door | Simply Bloom, Asparagus | Tina Rupp, Chrysanthemum | Kate Parker, Martha Stewart, Fan | Martha Stewart Weddings, Baby's breath | Click Photo, Tie | Leo Patrone