Candy Corn Fruit Kebabs

Amelia Recipes Fruit, Halloween, Party, Sweets

Here’s a nice simple idea for a healthy but super yummy Halloween party treat. I’ve become rather intrigued by Candy Corn lately after seeing it practically everywhere online these last couple of months. We don’t have it in Australia but I think it’s a super cute design and love seeing it used in so many different, creative ways. As tropical fruit is particularly good this time of year too (plus a favourite of mine) I thought I’d make some little fruit kebabs using the pattern. The syrup I’ve served alongside it is made from passionfruit and honey (and I liked that it looked rather creepy for the occasion too!)

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Simple DIY Halloween Drink Stirrers for Party

3 Simple DIY Halloween Drink Stirrers

Amelia DIY Drink Stirrers, Halloween, Party

I love the sense of occasion a fun, colourful stirrer can add to a drink . As halloween is coming up I thought I’d come up with a few simple ideas that would be quick and easy to make especially for the celebration. I created three (reasonably spooky) designs here that all take pretty much less than a few minutes to make. All the craft supplies used are also things you’ll probably already have laying about the house too!

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Shopping Ideas Post October 2014 - Black and White Accessories

Shopping Picks // Black and White Accessories

Amelia Fashion Accessories, Black and White, shopping

I went with a black and white theme for this week’s shopping post as I’ve been coming across so many great monochrome items lately – this houndstooth scarf, colour block bag and glitter shoes are my favourites. Even though I’m usually drawn to wearing lots of bright colour in the Spring, I still find it nice to return to black and white every so often for it’s stillness and simplicity.

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Colorblocked Faux Leather Tote FOREVER 21 $29.90
Rhinestone Teardrop Studs FOREVER 21 $3.80
Oasis Faceted Stretch Bracelet ASOS $26.90
Surreal Patent Blocked Heeled Sandals ASOS $57.80
Black Glitter Lace Up Brogue Shoes ASOS $38.50
Swooping Swallow Necklace MODCLOTH $11.99
Houndstooth Print Scarf FOREVER 21 $10.80

DIY Pressed and Dried Flower Confetti

Amelia DIY Confetti, Flowers, Party, Spring, Wedding

It’s been years since I’ve pressed and dried flowers but since our garden is completely covered with them this Spring, I thought it was about time I gave it a go again. These little blue forget-me-nots are particularly prevalent and I’ve always thought that they make the garden look like it’s covered in confetti – so I thought it would be a fun idea to try and actually make some!

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Life Lately

Amelia Life Photography, Spring

Spring Snow Drops in Bloom

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Get the Look: 2 Outfit Ideas for the New Season

Amelia Fashion, Get the look, Shopping black, red, Spring, Spring Fashion

Here’s both an outfit idea and shopping post in one today. Most of the shops I shop from are US based and I still find it strange shopping new season Fall fashions at Spring time – but they usually seem to work pretty well. I approached these as going out to dinner sort of looks. I know I did red and black a couple of weeks back but it really is a favourite!

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Look 1:

Cardigan MODCLOTH // Trousers MANGO // Shoes NORDSTROM // Clutch (Leather) ASOS // Earrings ASOS

Look 2:

Top MANGO // Skirt ASOS // Necklace ASOS // Bag ASOS // Shoes ASOS // Earrings BAUBLEBAR

* Not sure how the Mango links are working as the shop seems to be down for me today – the two items are called Slim-Fit Cotton Trousers and Floral Print Blouse if you needed to search for them.

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