July 06, 2011

22.22.22

Photos from my birthday party on Wednesday 22nd June. I had a nautical theme, with reds, navys, whites and golds throughout.





Choux Pastry Swans

Some delightful paper straws we bought at Jessica's in Napier



My triple-decker, raspberry lamington cake. Sponges are trickier than I thought!

From lycra bike pants to stylish scarf!

I was inspired after reading Disney from Ruffles And Stuff 's post on how to make a pleated scarf to try one out for myself! Now, I don't have much fabric that is 4 1/2 metres in length, but I came across some green lycra in my Mum's fabric scrap bag that had been cut into bike pants (a project never completed, fortunately for me!) After much straight stitching, and meticulously searching for the perfect lace and buttons to match, here are the results!