Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Did I hear you say...GIVEAWAY!


I found this blog or rather this blog found me today and I am just loving it. The blogging realm is so vast that no one soul could ever touch all of its sides and so I find it particularly wondrous when a lovely blog links you to someone near or far. Take a look at Lana's blog - lanalou. It ticks all the right boxes...colourful, fun, inspirational pretty and might I add she is having a giveaway. Tough to resist - off you go!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009



Miss Bibi is inspired by children's books, games, toys and miniature objects. These intricate, tiny designs made me think twice about the Monopoly pieces. I can see it already top hat, doggie, iron, ship all dangling from my new charm bracelet!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Your invite...


Remember there are three I heart Markets in December. How jolly!

Longing for some Light

I am a big fan of these LED and neon letter lights. Available from M.Goldstein where my favourite Madame hangs out. Pity they are all the way in London. Excess baggage?

Craft Rooms

It is so nice to peer into these craft rooms. So interesting to see how other creative minds arrange and organise their thoughts.

Straight-laced


I think the idea of painting or drawing on plain shoes is so cool. These are from Academy for Wayward Girls. TWO recently did something similar for their Sanlam SA Fashion Week show.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

New Creations

Here are a couple of my weekend creations. These are all off to Mooi, Fat Tuesday and a new shop that I will be stocking, but more on that in the new week. Happy Monday to all!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Perfect Penner


I need prints like these for my home to add a super cheery feel. I discovered them via N.E.E.T Magazine. See more...

I am just about ready to move into this heavenly home in Basset Road - a location in London that can be used as a set or for stills. The colours, the layers...just lush!
Moderniteter is another one of those blogs that I can't understand, but just love. If pictures speak a thousand words then these are worth millions. I have seen these girls grow, change and evolve over the three years I have been following their blog. Delightful!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Cracking the Nod


Thank you to Elle Decoration for posting about the Cupcake Couture Crackers!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Christmas Crackers

Christmas is just over a month away. Who can believe it! Cupcake Couture is making crackers to do a little bit for our environment this Christmas. You can pick the gifts inside...mini tape measure corsages, small sewing kits, pencil crayons, wax crayons, matchbox notebooks...take your pick. The ingredients...the fairly useless insides of toilet rolls which usually land up in the bin and magazine pages. Once Xmas day is over make sure that the crackers are recycled. You can pop the wrapping and cardboard into the same recycling bin that you drop mags or newspapers off for recycling. Orders are open so make sure that you... "Give back to the environment this Christmas". You can mail me on lovecupcakecouture@gmail.com.

My favourite things this week

Danka from Black Butterfly gave me these buttons as a post market treat. We always swap gifts to brighten each other's days. I have turned them into clip on earrings.

I found this brooch at Kammersvol - the colours are fantastic. Minty and edible.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Cupcake Couture's Measuring Tape


This little measuring tape just had its 15 minutes of fame - hope it isn't too fleeting. Thanks to Durban Live for including it in the Made in Durban Holiday Shopping Guide.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Cupcake Couture's Weekend

Outings, Durban...love, life...
Several small outings made for an eventful, yet relaxing weekend. I met Lauren from Glossary for a twirl about town and some tea to top it off. Fat Tuesday's lomo exhibition was another stop coupled with cake. Not to forget a trip to Mooi to see what was on offer. Lastly I waved my friend Kelli goodbye she is off to fulfil her dreams and to mark the occasion I made her a typewriter themed shopper. A wink, a glance and before you know it the weekend is over.