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| The menu and tablecloth inspired this table setting - the menu was rustic Italian and the tablecloth is actually a scarf collected during a trip through South Africa. Go rummage through your accessories drawer!! |
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| Winding some artifical jasmine through the table setting softens the edges of the angular vases and the bright orange orchids add just the right amount of colour. |
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| Christmas Eve spent at home on the terrace. I wanted an Australian Bush Theme with splashes of red and also something kid friendly - hence the candy canes! |
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| My daughters favourite tree decoration - the angel. |
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| Red and silver combine with natural colours and textures. |
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| Repetition creates balance. |
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| The gum leaves on the table blend into the natural surroundings rather than compete with them. |
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| Adding silver beads with random gum leaves (which smell so fresh) and striped candy canes scream Christmas. |
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| The setting changes at night in the glow of the candles..., and the removal of the white tablecloth after some dinner spills! |
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| We hosted a dinner party for 10 guests visiting from overseas. I used all native flowers in the floral arrangements and placed a simple gum leaf from the backyard on each napkin. Much fun was had as we tried to get a whistle happening a la 'Skippy'. |
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| A simple tapas setting on the terrace. Inspired by our orange outdoor chairs I used lots of bright yellow tealight holders, brightly patterned napkins and large bunches of gum tree branches picked from the backyard. |
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| A Valentine's Day dinner using flowers that were my gift and bright pink accents that, by a complete stroke of luck, coordinated brilliantly with the colours of the sunset. |
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| My dining table 'nude' which is always nice for a change. Simple white placemats and bunches of greenery picked from the backyard are all that's needed. |
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| It might be just fish and chips on a Sunday night enjoyed in the park, but pack a table runner and plate up the salads and bread and it turns into a beautiful family friendly setting. |
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| Christmas table setting for the inside guests. Pinecones collected locally add an earthy feel with simple yellow flowers and silver accessories. |
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A coordinating table set for the guests sitting outside and enjoying the view from the terrace. |
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| The table is set and ready for us to sit down and enjoy a wintery feast. |
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| For my daughter's 5th birthday we created a 'Charlie and Lola' theme! |
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| We served up pink milk and swirly straws, ocean nibbles from under the sea (fish fingers) and cloud fluff from mount fuji (mashed potato). |
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| A colourful balloon party for a 4 year old! |
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