So excited to share a quick shot of the new range of party items that have just arrived! More details to follow soon soon!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
GOODIES - Sneak Peek
my little day
So excited to share a quick shot of the new range of party items that have just arrived! More details to follow soon soon!
So excited to share a quick shot of the new range of party items that have just arrived! More details to follow soon soon!
Saturday, May 25, 2013
GOOD TASTE - The Perfect Lemonade
when life gives you lemons...
Make lemonade.
Make lemonade.
Prep time: 10
minutes
Yield: Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
1 cup sugar (can
reduce to 3/4 cup)
1 cup water (for
the simple syrup)
1 cup lemon juice
3 to 4 cups cold
water (to dilute)
DIRECTIONS
1. Make a simple
syrup by heating the sugar and water in a small pot until the sugar is
dissolved completely.
2. While the
sugar is dissolving, use a juicer to extract the juice from 4 to 6 lemons,
enough for one cup of juice. (Or you can even use shop bought lemon juice).
3. Add the juice
and the sugar water to a jug or dispenser. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water, more
or less to the desired strength. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. If the lemonade
is a little sweet for your taste, add a little more straight lemon juice to it.
4. Serve with ice
and sliced lemons.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
GOOD LOOKS - The Great Gatsby
greatness
The Great Gatsby premiers today, and to say I am excited is an understatement. The film promises to be the hit of the year, and I think (considering it has already for the past year) has a huge influence on décor and design for parties (amongst other things).
Are you looking for inspiration? Check our our Art Deco inspired Good Plan here and we have a new collection Monochrome Magic that is just made for a 1920s premier party!
The Great Gatsby premiers today, and to say I am excited is an understatement. The film promises to be the hit of the year, and I think (considering it has already for the past year) has a huge influence on décor and design for parties (amongst other things).
Are you looking for inspiration? Check our our Art Deco inspired Good Plan here and we have a new collection Monochrome Magic that is just made for a 1920s premier party!
Saturday, May 11, 2013
GOOD ON PAPER - Mothers Day Goodies
for your Mom
Inspired by the Meri Meri Love in the Afternoon Collection, we created a matching Mothers Day card and patterned paper for us to create a little treats tray for your Mom tomorrow.
THE CARD
The card can be printed at home in under a minute, or if you are like me and your Mom is far away you can send the graphic image in an email with your message below.
THE COFFEE
Give your Mom her favourite beverage nice and hot, with a patterned paper band. You can also cut out little food flags to top of a stack of mini sugar dusted doughnuts.
THE PANCAKES
For breakfast we made a stack of flapjacks with fresh raspberries and cream, on the pretty plates and napkins from Meri Meri. And for a similar look use the patterned paper to line a breakfast tray and wrap a band around a plain napkin.
THE GIFT
For the pressie, use the patterned paper to wrap the gift. If your pressie is small it will be easy to print the paper at home on your printer using normal thin paper. But if you have a big gift you may need to have the design printed on bigger paper - great thing is our file can be printed as big as you like without loosing any resolution. One can also use the paper to wrap around a bouquet or vase of flowers for a co-ordinating look.
IN GOOD COMPANY
GOOD ON PAPER - Free Downloads
Download the free card and paper printables.
Inspired by the Meri Meri Love in the Afternoon Collection, we created a matching Mothers Day card and patterned paper for us to create a little treats tray for your Mom tomorrow.
THE CARD
The card can be printed at home in under a minute, or if you are like me and your Mom is far away you can send the graphic image in an email with your message below.
Give your Mom her favourite beverage nice and hot, with a patterned paper band. You can also cut out little food flags to top of a stack of mini sugar dusted doughnuts.
THE PANCAKES
For breakfast we made a stack of flapjacks with fresh raspberries and cream, on the pretty plates and napkins from Meri Meri. And for a similar look use the patterned paper to line a breakfast tray and wrap a band around a plain napkin.
THE GIFT
For the pressie, use the patterned paper to wrap the gift. If your pressie is small it will be easy to print the paper at home on your printer using normal thin paper. But if you have a big gift you may need to have the design printed on bigger paper - great thing is our file can be printed as big as you like without loosing any resolution. One can also use the paper to wrap around a bouquet or vase of flowers for a co-ordinating look.
IN GOOD COMPANY
GOOD ON PAPER - Free Downloads
Download the free card and paper printables.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
GOOD TO KNOW - How to Edit Photos
picmonkey
My friend Debbie of Cook Culinary Studio in South Africa, just shared the most amazing little tool. All of the details are on her blog, but I figure these pics will convince you to go and actually check it out. It is a picture editing tool online and free that suddenly is going to make our new blog party series that much more exciting don't you think?
My friend Debbie of Cook Culinary Studio in South Africa, just shared the most amazing little tool. All of the details are on her blog, but I figure these pics will convince you to go and actually check it out. It is a picture editing tool online and free that suddenly is going to make our new blog party series that much more exciting don't you think?
BEFORE PHOTO
AFTER PHOTO
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
GOOD EVENTS - Snaps of the Show
our stall
On Sunday, we exhibited at the Expat Expo and had a great time. Our stand followed along the lines of a traditional BAKE SALE albeit their were no actual baked goods but lots of things to bake with. All our ranges come with lovely cupcake kits so we were able to showcase our wide range of designs in stock as well as encourage people to get baking.
We also did a mini lemonade stand and this week I will share more detailed photos of how to create your own Lemonade Stand, plus the perfect lemonade recipe!
On Sunday, we exhibited at the Expat Expo and had a great time. Our stand followed along the lines of a traditional BAKE SALE albeit their were no actual baked goods but lots of things to bake with. All our ranges come with lovely cupcake kits so we were able to showcase our wide range of designs in stock as well as encourage people to get baking.
Monday, May 6, 2013
UP TO GOOD - Expat Expo Sneak Peek
in action
Yesterday was the Expat Expo in Cham and we really enjoyed setting up our "Bake Sale" stand. Here is quick shot of us in action, but we will be sure to post lots more photos plus tips on how to set up your own Bake Sale and Lemonade stand.
Yesterday was the Expat Expo in Cham and we really enjoyed setting up our "Bake Sale" stand. Here is quick shot of us in action, but we will be sure to post lots more photos plus tips on how to set up your own Bake Sale and Lemonade stand.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
UP TO GOOD - Behind the Scenes - Expo Prep
bake sale
As part of our prep. for our stand at the Expat Expo this Sunday, I have been updating our website with all of our new stock. I haven't even loaded up half of the goodies, but thought I must share so long... check it out here.
As part of our prep. for our stand at the Expat Expo this Sunday, I have been updating our website with all of our new stock. I haven't even loaded up half of the goodies, but thought I must share so long... check it out here.
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