Archive for February 29, 2012

Tent Decor Inspiration

February 29, 2012 / Tan

First off, happy leap year everyone!!!!!!!!

Last week I displayed my inspiration for our outdoor wedding ceremony.
This part of the design planning process is pretty easy as there isn’t a whole lot that needs to be decorated (especially since the orchard itself is beautiful). It’s the shortest part of the day so there isn’t as much of a need to put tiny details into every aspect of the ceremony.

The reception however

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I’m pretty overwhelmed by the grand task of decorating for the reception. It’s not because I don’t want to or don’t love it. I am most excited about this part of the whole planning process! But there is SO much to it and it is such an involved task.

Thankfully there’s pinterest for inspiration.
Here are my favourite ideas so far on how to decorate the tent for our wedding reception:


Poppy Talk: Giant helium balloons with strands of circles hanging below. Genius.


County Marquees Flickr: Running bunting along the tent ceiling.



Green Wedding Shoes: Stitched fabric banners add colour and charm.



Bowties and Bliss: I’m all about christmas and bistro lights for lighting (imagine this picture in a tent).

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Cake banner DIY

February 28, 2012 / Tan

As part of a future project (which will remain under wraps but I assure you it is very exciting) I’ve been playing around a lot with cake banners. The first one I made was for Valentines day and I was just thrilled at how it brought life and personality to the cupcakes treats.

The great thing about these banners is that they are completely customizable and super easy to make. Yup you heard me, easy. I whipped one up yesterday last minute to go with my friend’s son’s birthday cupcakes.

And so I wanted to present you with a little DIY on how to create your own. Once you start making these guys you’ll want an excuse to bake a cake to go with it ;)

Cake Banner DIY

Materials

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You will also need:
- Scissors
- Ink Pad
- Preferably a cake or cupcakes to decorate with

Step #1: After deciding on your message, figure out how many banner pieces (pieces of washi tape) you will need. One banner per letter. Cut your washi tape accordingly in a larger size than what you want to allow for error.

Step #2: Tie one end of your bakers twine to an item to keep the string taught and aloft, leave the other end on the roll. It will be easier to fold your washi tape over the string this way.

Step #3: Fold your piece of washi tape over the twine, making sure the ends and sides align. You will also want to make sure you tape them down the same way so they all hang in the same direction. This is the trickiest part and takes patience and maybe a couple redo’s.

Step #4: Trim the ends of your washi tape so they are all the same size

Step #5: Stamp your message

Step #6: Tie each end of the twine securely to the bamboo skewers, making sure the flat end is at the top so the pointed end will go in the cake. Make sure the length of twine between the skewer and the first banner letter is the same on each side.

Step #7: Stick into your cake or other dessert and enjoy!

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Nomads – Crystal Smith art series

February 27, 2012 / Tan

Last week I introduced you to Crystal Smith, my lovely artist friend who never ceases to amaze and inspire me. The interview gave an insight into the mind of the woman who creates beautiful artwork, my favourites of which are up on last week’s post.
Starting today and for the next 3 weeks, we will shift from her artwork to her photography.

This week – nomads.
After around a year of creating the elaborate costumes for this mystical piece, Crystal rounded up some friends and a pickup truck to create one of her favourite and most nostalgic photoshoots. Here’s her input on the drive behind it:

This photoshoot was all about creating clothing that incorporated traditional nomadic styles, fabrics and colors together with a few modern ideas. Throw it all in the back of a pickup truck and you’ve got some strong travelling women.

Here are my favourites from Nomads







What thoughts/feelings do these images conjure for you?

Come back next week for my first photoshoot with Crystal – murder scenes

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Recipe: Yeast Free Cinna-roll buns

February 24, 2012 / Tan

Three cheers for Friday!

One of my favourite things about Friday is all the baking I anticipate doing on the weekend! Mind you, I don’t always get around to baking either because I’m trying to be good (gotta watch the waist line) or because I fill up my weekend with everything but.
Not long ago however, we really wanted to bake but had no yeast. So we whipped up these bad boys. Everyone loves a good cinnamon bun, and these tasty treats are super yummers and sparse pantry friendly (mostly).

Happy baking everyone!

Yeast Free Cinna-roll Buns

Makes 12 cinna-rolls

Ingredients

Rolls:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for the counter
2 Tablespoons white granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/4 cup soy or almond milk (or dairy milk if you prefer)
1tbsp and 1tsp apple cider vinegar
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cinnamon Filling:
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Method

Step #1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Generously coat a x129 inch rectangle pan with vegetable oil spray.
Step #2: Combine the milk and apple cider vinegar and whisk vigorously until frothy. Leave standing for a couple minutes.
Step #3: Make the filling by combining together the brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated white sugar, cinnamon, salt, and the 1 Tablespoon melted butter. Get your fingers in there to really mix it up! (the whole point of baking is to get a little messy).

Step #4: In a large bowl, make the dough by whisking together the flour; 2 Tablespoons white granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
Step #5: Stir the milk mixture into the flour with a wooden spoon until absorbed, like the picture below.

Step #6: Generously cover your counter with flour and knead your dough until smooth, about 1 minute
Step #7: Spread the dough out to about the shape of your pan
Step #8: Melt 2tbsp butter and brush it onto the dough. Sprinkle the dough evenly with the filling and press firmly into the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border


Step #9: Roll the dough to form a tight log
Step #10: Slice the dough into even pieces by always cutting in the center of each piece
Step #11: Place the slices in your pan, making sure the open sides (where the cinnamon shows) is placed right side up
Step #12: Brush with the remaining melted butter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown
Step #13: Using a spatula or knife, pop the cinnamon buns and let them cool down on a wire rack.
Step #14: EAT

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