I'm hoping to get some of these tomorrow. Friday, February 18, 2011

Personalised flowers - no words but awesome!

Please forgive us Thursday, August 26, 2010

Dear devoted readers,

This is an official apology from Deane & McLoughlin...we are so sorry to have neglected you over the last month...it has certainly been a busy and exciting one for us both but we promise to try not to run off again. 

Much love

L & C 

x

image from apartment 34

Dear L.,

Here are some Peonies to brighten up your day. Know that I will always be your friend and am here for you no matter what.

Love you lots,

C. x

Event inspiration Friday, July 2, 2010

I recently had a lovely email from one of our regular readers about event styling inspirations and how she loved the last event pics I posted....so I thought I would share with you another one we did recently to launch ethical foie gras's arrival into Australia.  Aside from the amazing the table settings (the flower arrangements were done in copper cooking pots), the traditional method of producing foie gras is both disturbing and horrific, so I was extremely excited to be able to work on such an exciting product.   Enjoy... x

Without giving too much away, the next event I'm working on involves me tracking down a life size sculpture of a cow.....

Defying gravity Friday, June 18, 2010

Get your green thumb ready because this is probably one of the most clever innovations I have ever seen.  A hanging plant... upside down!

Not only does it look ridiculously awesome but it also saves water, defies gravity and saves space!  I'm currently deciding on if I should hang them on my balcony or throw caution to the wind and hang them from the roof in my kitchen.

For more information you can go to www.boskke.com and from there you can watch videos on how to maintain your plant and find out which plants are most suitable.  I'm a big fan of using herbs like mint and parsley so that I can have my very own kitchen garden.

And there is no need to fret my pet because there is an Australian distributor based in Melbourne and you can download an order form from their website to purchase with delivery anywhere in OZ  

Contact Design for use on 03 9602 2632 or visit their website www.designforuse.com.au

Happy planting!

L x

Lara Stone and David Williams wedding Monday, May 17, 2010

Supermodel Lara Stone married funny man David Williams at Claridges in London yesterday in a £80,000 wedding....

Guests included Natalie Imbruglia, Tom Ford, Geri Halliwell, and William's Little Britain co-star Matt Loucas 

The wedding featured a flowing cream £30,000 Givenchy gown, £10,000 worth of white roses from celebrity favoured florist Rob Van Helden, and a £100,000 vintage Tiffany's wedding ring on Lara's left hand...

For more info visit Mail online

L x

Mother's Day gift guides Monday, May 3, 2010

For all you readers who have not yet planned your Mother's Day presents, here are a few ideas from D&M - traditional ideas that we have refreshed a bit for the stylish mum in your life.

A Cookbook.  

Cookbooks can generally be a very boring gift idea but Jennifer Joyce's Meals in Heels is the perfect gift for a stylish mum.  Then just add to it a stunning pair of heels to host her next party in and hey presto! Mother's Day is sorted.

An Hermes Scarf

The gift that keeps on giving...that is, it becomes an heirloom to be passed on to loving daughters and grand daughters later in life

Flowers

Another boring option that can be freshened up if you go for something like a beautifully potted phalaenopsis orchid that will last longer than your regular bunch of tulips 

Happy Mother's Day!

P.S. The author of Meals in Heels, Jennifer Joyce also has a super cute blog.  Go to http://mealsinheels.wordpress.com/ for more

x

Astral Celebrity Mother's Day Lunch

Last week, in my non-blogging life (yes I do have a life that exists outside of technology), I organised an event for one of our clients.  Now I know I'm going to sound conceited when I say this, but...it was flawless and amazing in every way possible.

  

I am slightly obsessed with our florist and the table in the Private Dining Room at Astral looked divine so I thought I would share some pics with you.  Meanwhile, Anneliese Seubert is just as flawless in real life as she is in the many pictures of her in Vogue.

Sorry we have been gone so long.  We missed you guys.

L x

Place setting at the table 

Astral Private Dining Room

Anneliese Seubert and her mum Gretta

The Desert....by Sean Connolly

Caitlyn Wilson Thursday, March 18, 2010

This amazing home belongs to designer Caitlyn Wilson from Style Files blog.  The Dubai based home is stunning and currently offering me plenty of inspiration for my own abode. 

L x 

Obsessed Monday, March 15, 2010

These are the things capturing my attention on the world wide web this week:

1.  Lady Gaga and Beyonce

2. Whitney Port collection in Miami

3. Cheap and Chic ways to update your bathroom.

As a recent renovator I found this particularly interesting.  It is surprising how far a few candles, some interesting small floral arrangements and some pretty packaging on toiletries can go.  Click here to read more

4.  Mr Shuffles

I just can't get enough of the little guy!  However, I am strangely conflicted about the whole thing... last time I checked, living creatures should not miraculously come back to life after 3 days unless they are possessed in some way.

5. The Time Traveler's Wife

I'm reading this amazing book at the moment after stealing it off my flat mate.  
I have seen the movie twice and both times I cried like a baby.

L x

Fat Noodle Friday, March 5, 2010

One of Sydney’s leading celebrity chefs, Luke Nguyen had a big night on Tuesday night with the launch of a new restaurant at Sydney's Star City, enticingly named Fat Noodle.

Nguyen is also the head chef and operator of Red Lantern restaurant (one of my favourites in Surry Hills ) and has expertly mixed Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Malay influences to create a new eatery which is sure to become the new night spot of choice....Especially for when you have had a few too many with your friends and need something to munch on late at night. 

I'm a particular fan of the Salt and Pepper Silken Tofu, and the Fat Pho Noodles with beef broth, thinly sliced Angus Sirloin and fresh aromatic spices (Luke's signature dish).  Delicious!

I was lucky enough to attend the opening on Tuesday night and the place looked fantastic.  Hope you like the pics.

L x

Magnolia Tuesday, March 2, 2010

I have just discovered Kari Herer photography and I need some help deciding which pieces to choose for my apartment.  I am totally sold on the one below, but if you go to her Etsy shop and there are sooooo many more to choose from that I can't decide.  Please help me.

L x

Lonny mag is here!!! Thursday, February 25, 2010

Wohoo!  Oh joyous occasion!  Pop the champagne and settle in for a read girls coz Lonny Magazine issue 3 has arrived online!

L x

Flowers for C Monday, January 25, 2010

You may have noticed C's absence of late...she does still exist I promise.  However C is crazy busy right now so I thought I would send her a bunch of virtual flowers so that she realises how much all our loyal blog followers miss her.

See you soon C

L xxx

Image from Design Sponge

Preston Bailey Tuesday, December 22, 2009

I am a huge fan of Preston Bailey's work.  I think his events are beyond and it is an ultimate wish of mine that one day I could have an event done by him.   I would particularly kill for him to plan my wedding.  Huge Sigh.

Anyways so when I found these beautiful pictures of the recent christening he did for Jennifer Hudson and David Ortega's new baby I was so excited I had to share them with you....Oh but to dream.

L xxx

Photos from ellyB

Mini trend Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Mismatched vases seem to be everywhere around the interior design and event blog world and I love the look.  Use these pics for inspiration and go to your local vinnies or salvos store to find some great old bottles and jars for next to nothing.

Laura xxx

Spring is here.... Saturday, September 5, 2009

We are now officially in Spring in Sydney and it's georgous! So in tribute, I'm posting everything floral. 

Happy spring time!

LD xxx