Blue cocktail for a wedding. By new Gold Coast event venue Kirra Beach House featuring Margot Robbie's Papa Salt gin.
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Cocktail Friday: The Coastal Margarita by Kirra Beach House
  The Something Blue Issue is all about flooding your wedding day with as many soulful and refreshing blue hues […]
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Cocktail Friday – Captain Melville’s Tea Lady Teeni
Ingredients 45ml Plymouth Gin 15ml Burnt orange & Vanilla bean syrup White Cacao 30ml Lime Juice 2 bar spoons orange […]
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Steampunk pocketwatch DIY lipgloss
Pocketwatch Lipgloss DIY Tutorial
Did you like the watch cufflink and buttonhole set from last fortnight’s post? Well this time I have something in […]
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DIY Paper Lanterns Tutorial
These can be as elegant or as funky as you like. They can be any size- tiny to go over […]
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Tuesday Type – Anna Clara
  Anna Clara  is a whimsical handwritten style of font. Its organic quality makes it perfect for a pretty, handmade […]
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Etsy Roundup – Wedding Favours
1. Sample box of natural handmade soap from seventhtreesoaps  2. Handmade clay hearts from hodgepodgearts  3. Handmade soap from viceandvelvet  […]
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Cocktail Friday – Captain Melville’s Afghan Camel
  Ingredients 45ml Gran Centanario Plata (Tequila) 30ml Lime Juice 20ml Bartender Agave A few cardamom pods Method: Shake and […]
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A Bringing Back Blue Polka Dot Made DIY Roundup
  Beautiful, bonnie blue – a hue to fall very in love with, and is a star colour in the […]
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The Reception Issue

From elegant sit-down affairs to lively cocktail parties, create magical moments at your wedding reception with creative themes, heartfelt speeches, and unforgettable festivities. Read all about planning to dancing and everything in between.

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Cocktail Friday: The Elderflower Gin & Tonic
Today on Cocktail Friday we raise our glasses to the exquisite art from Elizabeth of ELK Prints, who have crafted […]
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Cocktail Friday: The Drunken Apple from Running Postman Bar
Hey there, cocktail enthusiasts! Today, we’re super excited to introduce you to a true gem, The Drunken Apple cocktail from […]
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Cocktail Friday: Chocolate Orange Martini from Running Postman
Today, we are excited to share with you a delectable recipe for a Chocolate Orange Martini, courtesy of Running Postman […]
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Dearly Beloved: A Look Back At Your Polka Dot Made Picks For 2023
We don’t know about you, dotties, but we think our DIY blog – Polka Dot Made – just got bigger, […]
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Cocktail Friday
Dearly Beloved: A Look Back At Your Polka Dot Made Picks For 2023
We don’t know about you, dotties, but we think our DIY blog – Polka Dot Made – just got bigger, […]
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Meet The Makers
Boho Luxe Huntress
The Huntress & Co. is a rustic bohemian design and lifestyle brand based in Gippsland, Victoria. Creator Klaire Anderson makes […]
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Downloads & Freebies
Free Bridesmaid Proposal Cards & DIY Tutorial
Looking for creative and affordable ways to make your wedding planning experience even more special? As a terrific treat for […]
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Recipes
Creamy Coconut Ice Heart Favours Tutorial
Is there a childhood Aussie treat that is more romantic (if a treat could be romantic) than our old favourite […]
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DIY Celebrations
Minna & Simon’s Love-Filled DIY Engagement Party
Minna & Simon’s Love-Filled DIY Engagement Party is incredibly fun and kistchy, and we’re so excited to share it with […]
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