You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Ice-Cream
There is nothing better than delicious ice-cream on the hottest of summer days. Some ice-cream scoops aren't so user friendly but check out the amazing Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop and Stack. The scoop and stack makes cylindrical blocks of ice-cream that can be stacked to add colour to any desert or ice-cream cone. I reckon it would be a great addition to any registry. Go to Everten Online to order anywhere in Australia.





Posted by Emilie Harrison

White Out

One of my favourite sites for homeware is Whiteport - their products are dreamy, delightful and oh so desirable. We featured their sweet linen lingerie bag in our latest issue.





Well I found out some jolly good news today - they've launched their wedding registry this month. You may find it hard to choose what to include - I would simply say 'absolutely anything please'.

Posted by Jane Cameron

Pick Your Nose
I laughed and laughed when I saw these funny cups from one of my old-time favourites, Remo. What a fun way to bring any party to life. I can only imagine how hilarious they would look at a bridal shower. AUS$13.00 + delivery for 24 cups. What a great idea.



Posted by Jane Cameron

Lovely Louli
The mastermind behind the Australian label Louli, Lucy Young, has released her Spring/Summer 2009 collection. Personalised napkins are becoming the in thing for snazzy weddings and Louli has this art perfected. From monograms to the prettiest patterns in the most gorgeous shades they make the perfect gift for your guests to take home. She also has a range super cute fashion pieces such as singlets and divine cotton summer dresses. Visit www.louli.com.au to check out the range.



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Tiffany & Co Makes Shopping Breezy
Tiffany & Co has just launched its much anticipated Australian e-boutique. With more than 2,000 pieces now available to buy online it's never been easier to own a piece of the iconic jewellery. You can sort by price, save to your wishlist and even send pics of your fave pieces to those who need little hints. It couldn't be easier. Looking to buy a rock for that special someone? Schedule a private in-store consultation to have an up close and personal encounter with their divine diamonds. The icing on the cake? Everything purchased online will be sent to your door in the famous little blue box with white satin ribbon. Oh the glory! Click www.tiffany.com to start shopping!



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Becker Minty
When artists and collectors Christopher Becker and Jason Minty opened their eclectic lifestyle store Becker Minty in Sydney's Potts Point in June 2007 they had a very definite idea in mind. With furniture, art, ceramics, glass, antiques, jewellery, clothing, books, rugs, candles, cushions, lighting and much more collected from around the world it's a fine reflection of their extensive travelling and cultural experiences. A second store, Becker Minty Woman opens in September 2008, also in Potts Point. Becker Minty Woman offers luxury designer fashion, shoes, bags and accessories selected from around the world. If you're looking for that perfect place for your bridal registry look no further than Becker Minty. Is guaranteed every gift you receive you'll love! Visit www.beckerminty.com for collections and registry details.


Antique and modern homewares


Fine antique diamond jewellery


Exclusive accessories

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Nano-tastic!
Getting in shape for your big day is something that every bride aims to do. Why not make it that much more enjoyable with your fave tunes and a hot new coloured iPod Nano or iPod Shuffle? Available in the coolest selection of colours I suggest you visit www.store.apple.com/australia, pick your colour and get moving!


iPod Nano from AUS$199


iPod Shuffle from AUS$65

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Badge of Honor

If a preppy style wedding tickles your fancy then I suggest you get your hands on these cuter than cute preppy badges. Available from Bloomsbury Store they are such a cute idea for an engagement party or wedding. I think the bridesmaids badges would even look cute pinned onto your maids bouqets. Priced at £3.43 each they are a fun way to add a bit more personality to your day. Bloomsbury Store will ship internationally so visit them at www.bloomsburystore.com to place your order.



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Domestic Art
I've been hearing a lot about Third Drawer Down lately - their work has been popping up on blogs all over the world - and if I'm not mistaken, I thought I saw their distinctive shop front in a car ad on telly (uber-stylish woman exits the shop).





I have long admired their take on the domestic essentials - making them works of art, something to treasure. I think their teatowels would make a lovely gift for anyone artistically-inclined, framed and ready to adorn a new home.





Posted by Jane Cameron

Melangerie Magic
The lovely Elana from Melangerie Inc in New York kindly emailed me some pics of the amazing work she's been doing for her hip clients across the US. Based in Brooklyn, Melangerie Inc are the top of the ladder when it comes to curating, creating and presenting custom gifts, memorabilia and event related bits and pieces. The pics I've featured below are from a recent early summer wedding held in the trendy Hamptons. How divine! To find out more about Melangerie Inc's absolutely incredible work visit www.melangerienyc.com.


A gorgeous gift bag of beach-day essentials packaged for guests in a RuMe reusable tote containing a custom designed guide to the wedding weekend filled with important info about wedding events, places to eat and hang out, as well as directions and a hand-drawn map of the area. Guests also received snacks from local producers incl. Hampton Popcorn Company, Tate's Cookies and NY Spring Water.


The hand drawn, letter pressed guide to the Hamptons, poppped in the goodie bags for guests to enjoy. Such a fab idea!


The couple who commisioned the gifts also gave guests travel backgammon sets, one of their fave beach pastimes

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Family Jewels
Last week I was alerted to the beautiful works of Barbara Rabito, a jewellery designer, who makes spectacular use of bits and pieces from all over the place. Barbara can customise neckpieces for brides, and will also work with family heirloom pieces to create something truly personal for your special occasion. Most recently Barbara created a standout necklace for a client using odd bits of pearl jewellery the client had from her grandmother. What an amazing idea! Her neckpieces are assemblages of vintage, antique and found pieces sourced from all over the world, with particular use of Art Noveau and Art Deco items. The new collection is inspired by her travels in the wonderful Argentina. To find out more about her pieces or to get something special made for your big day visit www.beckerminty.com.







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The Beautiful Mrs Strong
There is noting quite like receiving a truly gorgeous handwritten card or invitation in the post. If you were to receive a Mrs. John L. Strong invitation I would think you'd be a pretty happy camper! Mrs John L. Strong was founded in New York in 1929 and immediately set the standard for exquisite hand-engraved stationery. For decades, its founder Flora Strong built a loyal following for her special formula papers and beautiful hand engraved dies. World leaders, American presidents, royal families and society's prominent personalities and celebrities have all used Mrs. Strong's distinctive papers. To view the collection and enquire about orders visit www.mrsstrong.com.









Posted by Emilie Harrison

Paper People
In my web travels I stumbled across the lovely Melangerie Inc. and thought I just had to share. One thing we do love here at Style Guide is unique and stylish stationery and Melangerie Inc. have hit the nail right on the head. Designing bespoke gifts, memorabilia and event details for all occasions, big and small they are a creative force to be reckoned with. With great attention to detail Mélangerie Inc. can help design everything from a gorgeous invitations and favors to a whole wedding identity (think super-supped up monogram) and accompanying paperie suite. Just need some advice? Mélangerie Inc. is happy to offer design or gift consulting for an hourly rate. Just some of the pieces they can create for your wedding incl.

Save the Date cards
Wedding Identity or Monograms
Invitations
Programs
Guest Books (or creative alternative)
Escort Cards & Place cards
Table Numbers
Menus
Favours
Wedding Stationery
Thank You Notes
Welcome Gifts for Guests
Bridal Party Gifts
Custom Memorabilia

One thing I was particularly taken by was Melangerie Inc's. wedding genealogy charts (images 2 & 4). Wedding genealogy's are customised charts, simialr to a family tree, that detail the realtionships of the bride and groom to all of their wedding guests. Such a great idea for those couples who opt for the bigger wedding! Melangerie Inc. can also post to Australia! To view all of Menagerie Inc's. great work visit www.melangerienyc.com.



Bespoke invitations


Wedding genealogy chart


Bespoke welcome gift for wedding guests


Wedding genealogy chart


Bespoke beach day essentials "for two" to encourage guests to make the most of the weddings destination

Posted by Emilie Harrison

The Prettiest Flowers
I was thrilled this morning to receive a gorgeous arrangement of flowers sent to me by the lovely ladies at Elizabeth Arden. In celebration of the launch of their newest fragrance Pretty I was lucky enough to receive the flowers, along with a bottle of the pretty fragrance itself. It's such a gorgeous fragrance and will delight all those like me who love pretty flowers. I'm sure it's going to become a very popular wedding fragrance! Available from Myer, David Jones and selectied pharmacies from 19 April 2009 at 50ml $80.





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For the Kiddies
These days it's very common for children to be involved in weddings whether they are in the bridal party or just guests. Mini Style is a great website filled with great ideas for clothes and gifts for the little one's. It's always a nice idea, if you're having a kids table at your wedding, to have some bits and pieces on the table to keep them occupied. The rubber alphabet stamps are a great idea! They also have sweet silk dresses that would make cute flowergirl dresses. Visit www.ministyle.com.au to browse the collection.


L-R - Mia silk dress & Milan flax dress both $104.30 by Elephant Berry.


Musk lollipop purse $16.95 by Mini Style.


Alphabet stamps $44.95 by Cavallini & Co.

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Do Me A Favour
One thing we love here at Style Guide are the cutest, most gorgeous favours. They're not the easiest things to get right and often you run the risk of repeating what many brides before you have done. So unoriginal! However, during my daily net surf I came accross the site Products with Personality. Not only do they have bucket loads of the most amazing favours but they also have place cards & holders, favour boxes, eddible favours as well as accessories like fans, cake toppers, decorations and bridal accessories. Not only is their selection and colour range amazing they ship to Australia! There will be no doubt your guests will ohh and ahh after receiving a gorgeous favour from www.pwponline.com. Visit the site to browse the massive collection and learn about shipping costs.


Damask mint tins (mints not incl.)


Monogramed Hershey's Kisses


Tea pot place card holder


White wooden fan

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Cath Kidston inspired kitchen tea party
I absolutely love Cath Kidston fabrics and am excited to have found some of her stationery items at Amazon. The recipe organiser and kitchen notes would make great gifts or favours. It would match in really well with our Tea Party story that we featured in Issue 1 of the magazine. You could download our FREE tea bag labels and tea tin labels from our website and buy some matching Cath Kidston napkins from a good newsagent to fit in with the theme. I have also seen at Spotlight a similar strawberry fabric sold that you could use as an inexpensive table cloth or runner.









napkins

tea bag label template

tea tin label template

Posted by Emma Henderson

Gorgeous Groomsmen's Gifts
It's always a nice gesture to personally thank those people who have made your special day that much more special and your groomsmen are no exception. Royal Selangor has just released the Octane range of mens gifts that includes eight desktop designs. The range includes the indispensable card holder, memo pad tray, pin tray, letter opener, ruler and box along with a 4R photo frame and ashtray. The Octane collection is styled to be sexy and sporty but at the same time fun and quirky. I think it's always nice to give a gift that can be engraved and these pieces would be perfect for that extra special, personalised gift. The Otcane collection starts at $49.95 and is available at all Royal Selangor stores, authorised dealers or online at www.royalselangor.com.


Box


Letter Opener

Posted by Emilie Harrison