Ruby & Scarlett

Festive things...

Who can believe 2010 is almost over... and Christmas is just around the corner?! Certainly not us, this year seems to have flown!

Speaking of things festive, aren't these Christmas decorations/homewares from Australian company Polli rather lovely? (discovered via the latest issue of Inside Out magazine)...

They also do some very beautiful jewellery... hint, hint Santa ;)

Images from Polli

 

 

DIY wedding goodies

So it seems we have been bad again with our blog posting... ahem. But let us not dwell on our faults, instead let's focus on the cute things we have found to post!

Just came across the lovely Olive Manna shop via the new issue of Wedding Style Guide magazine (out today!). We have been so very lucky to be featured in its lovely pages again, but more on that later. In the meantime, here is some lovely DIY wedding inspiration, all available online from Olive Manna... if you're planning a wedding with a country/rustic French feel, wouldn't any of these items be just perfect?

Some gorgeous rustic ribbons and twine...

Sweet little cotton bags... perfect for bonboniere/gift bags

Lots of gorgeous packaging supplies...

Mini pegs! Find me something - anything - to do with mini pegs!

My favourite... baker's twine...

And I can think of lots of things to do with this little stamp... (comes in 'thanks' too)

Images from Olive Manna

Coveting that clutch...

Although I think I have used a clutch possibly twice in my entire life, I have to say that these ones from Etsy seller Pretty Lulu Bridal have got me thinking about becoming more of a clutch-er.

For the bride who must have lipstick on her person at all times, or who just wants something pretty to carry all those bits and pieces around on the wedding day, one of these would be perfect. Or, if you can bear to part with it, wouldn't it make a lovely gift for your dear bridesmaids?

    
 Although I have to say, if I managed to get my hands on that one with the gorgeous Liberty Mauvey print (third from top), I don't think I would be parting with it at all. Ever. Now that is a clutch that would go the distance long after the wedding day. Which obviously, COMPLETELY justifies buying it... right?*

*Seeing as we have a baby arriving in approx. 3 months' time, I will use this opportunity to show remarkable self restraint and NOT buy that clutch. Even though I have a deep, knee-trembling love for Liberty prints. Because apparently babies need clothes and prams and cots and bouncy things and nappies and not, unfortunately (for their mothers), Liberty-print clutches.

Images from Pretty Lulu Bridal 

For the love of kraft

I must admit I have a bit of a weakness for all things kraft paper related. Such as these great cards I just stumbled across by Sydney design duo Raven & Lamb. I love the contrast of the metallic silver ink against the organic charm of the kraft. Simple, sweet and stylish - just what a good card should be.

 

 

See more in their Etsy shop... (love the Little Birthdays series too!)