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Brownie Gift Box DIY

All the chaos of Christmas is building up as we grow nearer and nearer to the silly season each passing day. buying gifts for numerous family members is no easy task when stress levels are high and time is running out. Plus getting everyone a present doesn't come cheap. Some times its nice to receive a hand made gift. why not have a hand made gift that's edible too! plus its made out of recycled materials - good for your wallet, your tummy and the environment - What more could one ask for ?

 Start with an old box (I'm using a perfume box) 

and some old ribbons.  

Remember to be creative ! Work with what you have available.



And try different variations -

bright coloured ribbons would be great for a kids brownie box

These glittery pink ribbons would be perfect  for little girly princess

ages 4-9



The gold is more sophisticated and traditional so would be great to bring as a gift to a Christmas party 

 The guests will defiantly be thanking you after they try them ! 

Because my box is silver and white, Im going to stick with the colour pallet and use silver ribbon and white tissue paper.

As you can see the box lid has a brand label on the front - so tie a pretty bow and stick it down to cover that label up.

Stuff you box with serviette's for height and lay the tissue paper on top .

Then make the brownies (do so whilst relaxing with a glass of wine and some music)

*I highly recommend using Bill Granger's recipe for brownies - they are the ultimate indulgence .

Chill brownies

Then cut and place in your box.

Decorate with fresh chilled berries

and finish with icing sugar.

 Divine ! Who wouldn't love to receive a hand made gift like this !

Very simple and cost effective , so rather than heading off to the shops and forking out most of your wage this year, try spending time at home with the people you love and making a handmade gift !

That's whats Christmas is all about right !

Sandra, Michelle and Brielle Stewart

Puppy Love

Daily dose of awwwww

 

This is our family dog 'Oxford'



Making himself quite comfy on my bed! 

His matching doggy bed !



Bedding co-ordination is a must for all self respecting pampered pooches LOL 

Its actually a very easy DIY, I made with a doggy bed frame and some left over fabric
-under $20  
Because we all love our pets but don't have Paris Hilton's budget.

Ill post if any one is interested !   

Sandra xx

Lifes short - Eat Macaroons

The fact we only live once - should be reason enough to indulge

 ones self from time to time.

So take a note from Ms Julia Roberts and

EAT

PRAY

LOVE 

Because were here for a good time....

Not a long time...

Ivy Black and White Party on Fashion TV

Last month I blogged the Ivy's  '' Black and White Party"

Check out this video of the event from Fashion TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIr8SymZfjo  

Brielles Birthday

Last month we celebrated my Daughter Brielles 4th birthday.   

Brielle decided she wanted a tea party- so a tea party it was ! 

Before the big day, I set out vintage shopping in Balmain to find some china and silverware.

I found this amazing set of Ridgway bone china cups.

I'm sure it was the Tiffany's blue that caught my eye! lol.

set of six for $4 - can you believe !

I also found some fabulous silverware and cute little tea pots .

All up I spent about $50 on the tea party accessories - Including the table paper balloons and ribbons

Gotta' love vintage  !

Whilst in Balmain I ordered my daughters favourite treat. 

Macaroons! 

Half from Adriano and half from Donner Hay (which is a bit of a drive).  

Now that might sound utterly pointless when you could just grab them all from one place and save yourself the hassle. - But there is a good reason

Adriano's macaroons are quite sophisticated flavours

 -rose, champagne , pistachio , beetroot. 

So they are great for the mature pallet ,

 Donner Hay does super yummy traditional flavours like

 - double choc, vanilla ,strawberry  

Great for the kiddies. 

 Since I will be catering to both adults and children

A mix is the only way to go.  

  

 On the day of the party my sister turned up with a bag of Lindt macaroons too!

official macaroon overload

(which isn't such a bad thing!)

Cup cake tower

 Candy bracelets in the tea cups

  Mini cupcakes

  

Brielle on her big day.

She adored her tea party - and still plays with the tea pot set!

 

Brielle's White Dress- Bardot Junior  

Hair pin - Diva

One of my favourite presents ,

A printed jumpsuit

Its so cute, and looks great with her olive skin.

she'll be wearing it all summer ! 

Thanks Auntie Victoria!

 

Brielle had a great day-

Lots of giggles from the kids.

 Friends, Family, Food, Fun. 

All the important things.

What Ive been up to...

Its been so long since I've posted ! But Ive been very busy, as you can see the blog has been changed a bit - to match my updated website. Its still being worked on so feel free to tell me what you think !  I also have a new business page on facebook ( Sydney Stylists). So drop by and send me a message ! Or just check out my latest work. 

So this is what Ive been up to over the last month ,

Up-dating my styling website - http://www.sydneystylists.com/ check it out !

Working on new Client Portfolios 

Face book Business Page - PS. Sydney Stylists is having a suggest a friend competition , suggest friends to win a fabulous Chanel gift and styling session. So definitely check that out !

Sportsgirl's Styling Event - with the fashion editor of Grazia Magazine. 

Valerie Tolosa Fashion show 

Manning Cartell Private Veiwing - Where I met the fabulous Sisters behind the brand ! 

Lisa Ho Luncheon - Where I met some amazing women, and viewed Lisa's Summer Collection.

Ben Hur stage production 

A weekend in the country - much needed break !

And various trips to Thai and The Victoria Room.

OK the best part is yet to come - I did a shoot for Cleo magazine!

My Daughter and I did a mother/child themed shoot for an article about - mothers that stayed at home to raise their kids. I will post about it at a later date , but the whole experience was fab ! Brielle and I will be in the December issue, so be sure to check it out ! 

Also I have been working on a line of clothing . SUPER EXCITING ! Its all top secret at the moment but the collection will launch next year . 

I have been so busy - but I promise to blog about all the fab things Ive been up to this month !

Here's some Pictures From my October Activities 

New Client Portfolios

updated website - http://www.sydneystylists.com/ 

Company Car



Lisa Ho - describing her inspirations for the summer collection

Valerie Tolosa Fashion Show

Manning Cartell Private Veiwing



Before the Veiwing



The sisters share their story and give us an insight to their lives and share their inspirations for the collection.



I will go into more details when I post the individual events.

Ive also found some fab shops on my ventures - cant wait to show you !

xoxo Sandra - Sydney Stylists