tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12038208744780466482024-03-20T19:06:49.542+04:00La Vie De Rie- A lifestyle blog -Laviederiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05966139653849255909noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203820874478046648.post-23963959916866944822018-08-13T10:44:00.001+04:002018-08-13T10:44:30.878+04:00BIRTHDAY REPORT ~ LEO'S MR MEN PARTY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been sooo quiet on the blog for months so I thought it was time to update it with a happy birthday report!</div>
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Leo turned 4 recently and it's amazing how time flies when you become a parent. I can still remember the day he was born (down to the tiniest details of the delivery room lol) and now he's grown up to become one cheeky little fella!</div>
<a name='more'></a><span style="text-align: justify;">I wasn't really planning on doing a birthday party this year but after going to his friends' birthday parties, he really wanted one and kept on reminding me every single day until I said YES! Leo had a superhero birthday last year (see post </span><a href="http://www.laviederie.com/2017/07/birthday-report-leos-tsum-tsum-marvel.html" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">here</span></a><span style="text-align: justify;">) so this year I wanted to do a completely different theme. Leo had been really into his Mr Men bedtime stories so I thought what better theme than loads of bright and colourful Mr Men characters.</span><br />
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INVITATION</div>
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Starting with the invitations, Last year I used good old Microsoft Word to design but this year, I used the online design tool called<span style="color: #0b5394;"> <a href="http://www.canva.com/" target="_blank">Canva</a></span> which is sooo user friendly and has plenty of ready made templates that you can simply customise. I designed my invitation from scratch by combining the background, characters, details and text and I'm quite happy with the way it turned out.</div>
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Invitation designed on Canva</div>
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Printed invitations for Leo's school friends</div>
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VENUE</div>
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This is always a tricky one as you need to take into consideration so many things such as how far the venue is from home, is it indoors/outdoors, how big is the venue, do they offer catering etc. My main concern was the weather, with July being winter here in Mauritius, I'm always wary about the weather on the actual day. In the end, we decided to have it at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeCoffeeShopFloreal/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Le Coffee Shop</span></a> in Floreal. A lovely venue run by 2 sisters and it was the perfect place as there is a large outdoor space for kids to run around and inside is very spacious (thinking of a large indoor space just in case the weather wasn't great). I was told that the weather had not been great the days running up to the party but we were so so blessed with amazing weather!! So gutted that I didn't get a bouncing castle for the kids but I also didn't really want to risk hiring one and the weather wasn't great...</div>
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FOOD</div>
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In the past, we would either order or make the food and bring on the day but this year we decided to go with the food from Le Coffee Shop. They have a large selection of finger food and desserts to choose from and unlike previous years, I think we ordered just the right amount of food. The past 2 years, we miscalculated terribly and had food for days!! lol My favourites were the cheese samosas, gato piments (chilli cakes) and homemade canneles. I was too busy on the day and didn't manage to take any pictures of the food sadly :( but I can definitely say that they all went down a treat with our guests!</div>
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DECORATION</div>
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I spent a lot of time last year making all the decor but this year I decided to take a step back and have a mixture of handmade and store bought decorations. One detail I was dead set on was a balloon garland. I searched online and came across this <a href="https://prettylittlepartyshop.co.uk/collections/balloon-garlands/products/balloon-garland-installation-kit" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">one</span></a> from <span style="color: #0b5394;">PrettyLittlePartyShop</span> based in the UK. They sadly don't ship to Mauritius so I had to get my parents to ship it to me but it was well worth the additional shipping cost! I chose the rainbow balloon garland kit which included everything with clear instructions and although it was hard pumping all those balloons, the final product was well worth the late night crafting. It was actually really easy to make and the final result was awesome! And the best part was that it lasted for nearly 2weeks!!</div>
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Rainbow Balloon Garland</div>
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My lovely friend K made a fantastic rainbow piñata and I made some photo props, happy birthday banner and designed some games for the day.</div>
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I had fun assembling the goodie bags, with of course a Mr Men book being the main goodie inside it! </div>
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This year's goodie bag</div>
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CAKE TABLE</div>
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Ogu has been making Leo's birthday cake for 3 years now and this year we opted for 2 different flavoured tiers (top was vanilla and cookie dough & bottom was almond and chocolate chips). Last year, I also had some iced cookies but this year we had some colour sprinkle cake pops and colourful personalised napolitaines made by the Cafe. It was also nice to have the table at kid's height so Leo and his friends were all able to fit in for group photos (and no kids were fighting over who gets to stand on chairs lol)</div>
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Cakes galore on the table</div>
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GAMES</div>
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This year, I managed to squeeze in 4 activities. First up was blowing bubbles. I was reluctant to get a bouncing castle (due to recent weather at the venue) so I decided to get bubbles so that the kids could play with them indoor or outdoor. Bubbles are a must at parties, right? Luckily, weather was beautiful on the day and the kids had fun with them outside whilst the food was being prepared. Next activity was 'pin the hat on Mr Birthday' and then it was a quick character matching game before we ended with Piñata time! We managed to squeeze all this in in 2hrs in-between eating and cake cutting lol</div>
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Pin the Hat on Mr Birthday</div>
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Oh, and if anyone is looking for a great Mr Men Little Miss wallpaper background, check out <a href="http://www.ilovemrmen.jp/present.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;">ilovemrmen.jp</span></a> for new monthly designs. I got mine from their July edition.</div>
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On the day I was so busy running around like a headless chicken that I had no time to take photos so sadly there are no great photos of the day... Leo's birthday was a week later but remember I said that the balloon garland lasted for ages... </div>
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I actually managed to get some lovely photos of him at home.</div>
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Mini Birthday Photo Booth</div>
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Just realised my last post was nearly 2 months ago!! How time flies and it's nearly Easter already!<br />
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This year for Easter, I'm planning to decorate some eggs with my son and eat loads of chocolate lol<br />
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Anyway, this post is just going to be a quick recipe for some vanilla cupcakes that I made recently. They were much better than expected so I thought I'd share the recipe with you guys as it's so easy to make. I made it with chocolate frosting to go with the Easter theme but you can finish it off with anything like lemon icing or a dusting of icing sugar.<br />
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<span style="color: #132430; font-family: inherit;">1. Preheat the oven to </span><span style="color: #132430;">190</span><span style="color: #132430;">°</span><span style="color: #132430;">C and line the cupcake pan with paper cases.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #132430; font-family: inherit;">4. Add the vanilla essence, baking powder, salt, flour and milk and mix until the batter is smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #132430; font-family: inherit;">(I mixed in all the dry </span><span style="color: #132430;">ingredients</span><span style="color: #132430; font-family: inherit;"> first and then added the milk in intervals until the batter was smooth with no lumps)</span></div>
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I was clearing my son's toy cupboard the other day and I remembered that I had bought some felt ball garlands when Leo was born thinking
that I’ll one day have one of those house beds for Leo. I was planning to have
it wrapped and draped over the bedframe like below but I decided
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Obviously, I didn’t want them to go to waste so I've been searching for different uses for them and came across some cute alternatives
which are quite easy to do. Since I was looking for ideas, I thought I'd share them with you so you can see how versatile felt balls/garlands can be. It seems many felt ball garlands are used in nursery rooms and kids rooms but I wanted to look for ideas that can be used throughout the home too.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>The 2 garlands I got are completely different colour ways so I might use one for Leo's room and the other for somewhere else.<br />
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Here are the ideas I found whilst searching...<br />
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<b><u>Clockwise from upper left</u></b></div>
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<b>Basket 1</b>: via <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/472788538/beige-and-sand-tones-felt-balls-garland?ref=unav_listing-same-2]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Etsy</span></a> <b>Basket 2</b>: via <a href="https://www.mkkidsinteriors.com/product/blue-taupe-felt-ball-pom-pom-garland/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">MK kids interiors</span></a></div>
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<b>Room/wall sign</b>: via <a href="http://nordicinkent.com/category/room-signs/nap-hard-play-hard" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Nordic in Kent</span></a> <b>Teepee</b>: via <a href="http://www.moderntipi.ca/product/felt-ball-garland" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Modern Tipi</span></a></div>
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<b>Flower objet</b>: via <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/511148474/wool-felt-ball-flowers-pom-pom-flowers?ref=related-8]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Etsy</span></a> <b>3D letters</b>: via <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/549208069/felt-ball-alphabet-letters-play-nursery?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=felt%20ball%20letter&ref=sr_gallery-1-12]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Etsy</span></a></div>
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<b>Cloud wall hanging</b>: via <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/454439782/nursery-cloud-mobile-blue-kids-decor?ref=shop_home_active_1]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Etsy</span></a> <b>Paper clips</b>: via <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/552908115/jumbo-pom-pom-planner-clip-felt-ball?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=felt%20ball%20paperclip&ref=sr_gallery-1-4]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Etsy</span></a></div>
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I’m quite liking the idea of stringing some onto plain baskets and making custom wall banner/signs. I'm feeling a bit crafty so I might put the garlands/felt balls into use soon and will update this post once I've created something...</div>
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I was sorting through my photos on my phone last night and came across a quick artwork I did for Valentines last year. The picture above is from the February shelfie that I did last year. (and I've only just realised that I'd completely forgotten to do the January shelfie this month...)<br />
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Anyway, I'm not particularly the romantic type but since Valentine's is near, I thought I'd design a few prints to share with you guys! Hope you like them!<br />
<a name='more'></a>I didn't want to design them so they were only for Valentines (like Happy Valentine's Day!) but those that can be sent to friends and family throughout the year. They make great artwork in frames and on the walls as well.<br />
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They have a modern feel with a touch of femininity, humour and fun!<br />
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Printables are a fun and inexpensive way to quickly refresh any room decor so why not go ahead and pick your favourite and print one out or send one to your loved ones.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">1.<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/182svNLA_1Wl03LEb5MHroHoDseKEmgYb/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">LOVE IS IN THE AIR</a></span></div>
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I wrote this post last year and it's only now that I've been able to upload it, so HAPPY NEW YEAR!!<br />
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So lets look back on the new year goals I set myself for 2017 and see if I've been able to fulfil any of it.... (see my new years goals post <a href="http://www.laviederie.com/2016/12/new-years-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a>)<br />
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Driving - So... didn't pass my test so I will need to wait until April for re-test. Very annoyed with myself on this one as some of the faults were careless mistakes or out of my control... Hopefully better chance this year. Goal achieved: 4/10<br />
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Baking/Cooking more - First half of 2017, I'd definitely been baking more than I have ever had but I guess it sort of dwindled as the year went... my oven started playing up and since then, I've stopped making macarons as I could never get it right again. Goal achieved : 4/10<br />
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Blogging - This is one thing I've been able to keep up. Coming to 2 years in March! Goal achieved: 10/10<br />
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Hobby/New skills/Work - Still a stay-at-home mum for most of the time but last year I was able to keep myself busy with some activities like helping a friend on her shoots, crafting & doing mini sessions and getting involved in some Christmas decorating. It's been a learn curve and interesting to learn and discover new places across the island. Goals achieved: 6/10<br />
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So goals for 2018 is pretty much the same as 2017:-<br />
- I would really like (or more like NEED) to get my licence.<br />
- Cooking is not something I particularly enjoy but once you get into the swing of things, it's actually not so bad. Hopefully more cooking at home but I think I much prefer making sweet things though.<br />
- Blogging is something that I hope to continue too. Hopefully with more exciting content!<br />
- I won't (or more like can't) commit myself to the gym as I'm terrible at exercise but would like to lose a few pounds. Is that wishful thinking?<br />
- Try to get my son to eat as he is a very picky eater and<br />
- Hope to spend more time out of the house than in 2017! lol<br />
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'New Year, Same Goals' I guess lol<br />
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Being out pretty much everyday the first few weeks of December with 'work' has made me realise how much I enjoy what I've been doing. I've always enjoyed crafting and these past 2 weeks of crafting and decorating has been both fun, tiring but rewarding. 3 years out of work and it's probably the first time that I've been working hard for so many days! You often hear people say 'do what you love' but on the other hand get others saying that that's terrible advice and doing what you love doesn't pay the bills.... that you should do what you hate to do what you love. What do you think guys? Are you doing what you love right now or waiting it out for now?<br />
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Laviederiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05966139653849255909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203820874478046648.post-57516211127866668302017-12-03T20:01:00.001+04:002017-12-03T20:51:16.919+04:00'TIS THE SEASON ~ MY CHRISTMAS DECOR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can’t believe it’s December and 2017 is nearly over! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Last year, I bought a nice snowy Christmas tree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I think we bought our tree at the end of November and already the decorations I wanted were all sold out so I had to make do with silver baubles instead. </span>I also
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My 6ft snowy christmas tree and mascots protecting the presents</div>
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I also decorated my shelf to look Christmassy and it was lovely.
It may have been 28degrees outside but it was looking very festive inside!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Last year's Christmas shelfie</div>
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Last year was simple with round baubles so this year I went for
a different colour scheme for the tree and got a selection of red accessories
to add to the silver. I bought some red baubles, red berries,
red felt decorations, white/pearlescent baubles and cascading crystals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also during the year, I bought some faux sheepskin rugs that
look great covering the tree stand. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This year's colour scheme is red, white and silver</div>
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<o:p>Love all the different types of decorations this year</o:p></div>
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Leo helped me decorate the tree this year by stacking the
baubles on top of one another at the bottom of the tree… I had to redo it after he went to sleep...Sshhhh, he hasn't noticed it yet lol<o:p></o:p></div>
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I followed with the theme of red for my shelf also with a simple arrangement of baubles, berries and pinecones in gold/glass containers. The 'Merry & Bright' printable was something I quickly designed to go with the theme.<br />
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The last shelfie of 2017</div>
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The inspiration behind Leo’s advent calendar this year came
from those little pyramid shaped packets called ‘berlingots’. I wanted it to be
fairly simple so I searched for black and white wallpaper/backgrounds online
and made templates to create my 25 packets. Then they were sealed with washi
paper top and bottom and secured on an embroidery hoop with some threads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The finishing touch was a bit of Christmas
garland and berries!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Scandi inspired advent calendar</div>
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'Berlingots' in black and white patterns</div>
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Last year was a simple one with envelopes stucked to the
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Laviederiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05966139653849255909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203820874478046648.post-49237455415033117662017-11-23T15:03:00.000+04:002018-04-13T13:10:16.705+04:00WONDERBLY FOR CHRISTMAS<div class="MsoNormal">
I know I’ve done a post on these already (see post <a href="http://www.laviederie.com/2017/08/wonderbly-personalised-story-books.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a>) but
I wanted to quickly share their special Black Friday discount code with you
guys! They ship worldwide so why not get a special personalised book for your
little ones for Christmas. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Just a quick post as I wanted to share with you guys this lovely kids furniture company I discovered recently.</div>
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For those of you who have been following my blog since last
year, you will know that I have been searching high and low for a bed for my
son. I came across this company randomly one day when I was on facebook (popped
up as a suggested post I think) and it is where I finally got the bed!!</div>
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The company is called <a href="http://www.flexaworld.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Flexa</span></a> and they specialise in children’s furniture. It’s a Danish
brand that specialises in timeless Scandinavian interiors AND is eco friendly. This company is represented by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LittleBloomMauritius/?fref=ts" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Little Bloom</span></a> in Mauritius (you can find them own FB)and when
I enquired about their products, they were very
responsive and helpful sending me all the relevant information. There were a few
ranges to choose from but I ended up choosing the CLASSIC range which is made
of pine wood (and comes in 3 finishes) The beds come in different
configurations including storage drawers under the bed or a pull-out bed or
even both but we went with the one that had a safety rail as Leo likes to
rotate 360 degrees in the bed!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">There are also 3 other ranges called PLAY, POPSICLE and WHITE.
Initially I was drawn to the PLAY range with its lovely pastel colours and
curved headboard/footboard but this range is mainly made from MDF and I was
looking for a bed made from solid wood.</span><br />
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I was surprised by the variety of products that Flexa offers,
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Delivery of the bed took about 3 months from order and came flat
packed. It took me (with a little help from hubby) about 1.5hrs to make the bed
and the instructions were very straightforward and they also have instruction videos which can be found on their website.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The beds come with loads of optional accessories and I
couldn’t resist but get a shelf to hang on the safety rail. Here, Leo can put
his books and toys and it will make a great display area for mummy to play
around with too lol<o:p></o:p></div>
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Little Bloom also have other products for kids such as the PLAY & GO play mats. I have one of these also (the grey bag hanging on the wall in pics above) and they are so useful. I currently store Leo's lego pieces in it but I think these will make great beach mats also... once you're done, just throw everything in it and draw the string for easy transport! tadahh!<br />
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<o:p>Last year we didn't visit the beach very often so this summer, we plan to visit a little bit more and hopefully get my son to overcome his dislike of the sand underneath his feet. He loves to play with it but doesn't like the feel of it on his soles... It's strange and I'm baffled...</o:p></div>
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<o:p>Anyway, today I wanted to introduce </o:p>'La Plage' which is the private Beach Club of the Evaco Group. It is
located in Trou Aux Biches, on one of the best beaches on the north coast of
Mauritius.<br />
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It says that the beach club is exclusively for Evaco property owners and tenants but I have always been able to book for lunch and enjoy the beach afterwards... Maybe there is an entrance fee which is redeemable against food and drinks??</div>
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The Beach Club is located in an old stone house which has been renovated and decorated with the theme of 'seaside' in mind. It's like walking into someone's beach house with loads of sofas and chairs for the guests to relax. I love the combination of turquoise against the neutral shades creating a fresh feeling.<br />
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Love how the branches/tree trunks are incorporated in the shelving</div>
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If I had a beach front property, I would definitely use this colour combination as it's so relaxing and cooling. There's also a lot of texture such as rattan, aged or natural wood, woven raffia and soft fabrics which adds to it's relaxed 'beachy' atmosphere.</div>
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The restaurant is mainly situated outside and the tables are arranged under the pergolas and a huge Indian-almond tree which provides lovely shading creating a nice natural setting. It seems like they also did a move of furniture as I noticed that the shaded lounge booths that they had last year have disappeared... It's a shame as they were the perfect spot to catch up with friends over drinks and lunch and great for parents with younger kids as they could play in the sand in front of you under the shaded canopy.</div>
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The menu is varied with daily specials. On this day I had the mini beef brochettes bento box but the plat du jour of grilled capitaine fish also looked yummy. I've been to 'La Plage' a few times now and I have noticed the food is a little hit and miss.... One thing I would comment about my bento box is that either the coleslaw or salad should be replaced with something else as they're pretty much the same thing, right? just one is creamier with some raisins??</div>
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Mini brochettes bento box</div>
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Ecole Hôtelière Sir Gaëtan Duval is a Hotel and Tourism
training school based in Ebene. The school offers many courses ranging from
management, pastry making and food production but did you know that there's also a restaurant there called Saveurs d’Ebene!</div>
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The restaurant is there for the students to learn the
skills, undergo training and do their exams but I was pleasantly surprised with
my visit. Everyday, they serve a different 3 course meal and you can request to
have a weekly menu emailed to you so you can check out what’s on offer daily.
You get to sample haute cuisine prepared by the Culinary Arts students along
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the meal!! It was really nice and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The cheese ravioli
was al dente and wasn't overpowering and the shrimp sauce was so tasty! The pineapple ginger
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Chicken thigh cooked in garlic, cilantro chicken croquettes </div>
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accompanied with seasonal vegetables<o:p></o:p></div>
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I loved the presentation of this dish and it was so
colourful! A good balance of meat and veg on the plate and it was very filling.
The chicken thigh was cooked perfectly with a hint of garlic and the chicken
croquettes (more like roulades) were so tender and juicy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vegetables came in a variety of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>different ways, (steamed, pureed and as a
flan) which was great for enjoying different textures. The sauce that
accompanied it tasted a little like teriyaki sauce but it was very yummy
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<b>Dessert</b><o:p></o:p><br />
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Mirror Cake with espresso mousse and mango, accompanied with
a macaron<o:p></o:p></div>
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By this time, I was actually really full. The presentation
was nice but I was a little disappointed with the taste. The chocolate coating
could have done with a bit more 'chocolate' and the coffee mousse definitely lacked
the caffeine kick and I barely tasted any mango! I couldn’t figure out the
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You can enjoy the 3 course meal experience for ONLY
Rs375 (drinks excluded but all at reasonable prices) It really is value for
money and what’s even better, you probably get better service and food than many 5 star hotel restaurants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The students are very attentive and service
was smooth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I had a lovely lunch here and I definitely recommend
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Saveur D'Ebene</div>
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Ecole Hôtèliere Sir Gaëtan Duval</div>
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Reduit Ebene<o:p></o:p></div>
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For reservations – 404 7200<o:p></o:p></div>
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Laviederiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05966139653849255909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203820874478046648.post-17020779635197162382017-09-07T12:48:00.000+04:002018-04-13T12:59:21.207+04:00PERSONALISED TREASURES FOR KIDS ~ MY 1ST YEARS<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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Staying on the personalising theme from my post about
personalised books (see post <a href="http://www.laviederie.com/2017/08/wonderbly-personalised-story-books.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a>), I thought I’d do an update on one of
my favourite kids personalised gift site. I hadn’t been on it for a while but
since my last post, it seems that they have many new things and I’m loving it!
So many cute things for Leo <span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span>
I love the fact that most items come in boy/girl options and also the modern
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1. A handy little bag to store all their small toys or as a daytime bag to keep all their essentials. It's a multi-use bag that is affordable and unique.</div>
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2. A lovely drawstring bag to keep all your little one's toys. It's a stylish addition to any room and can be personalised in 6 different colour choices to cater for all.<br />
3. I'd been looking for a personalised birthday t-shirt for Leo's 3rd birthday and this would have been perfect. I ended up designing my own but this looks like great quality and the back can be personalised with age and name. The writing also comes in <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3964&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.my1styears.com%2Fgirls-personalised-birthday-t-shirt.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">pink</span></a> for girls.</div>
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5. Made from 100% cotton with a subtle star design, I wouldn't mind this for myself. It looks so soft and snuggly.</div>
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6. Leo is outgrowing his current hooded towel so I was looking for one to replace it and this looks like the perfect one with cute bear ears. </div>
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7. The perfect gift for a special occasion and it can be used for years to come. This silver-plated money box can be engraved with a special message for a personal touch.</div>
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8. The perfect matching mummy and baby set. I wouldn't mind the coffee sweatshirt for myself but I think Leo's outgrown the bodysuit...</div>
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9. Leo has the <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3964&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.my1styears.com%2Fspaceboy-backpack.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">spaceboy version</span></a> but this circus one is cute too. It's not a very big bag so probably best for little outings so they can carry their favourite toys and snacks. Leo has outgrown his as a nursery bag so it's used for trips where he can carry all his paw patrols and superhero toys.</div>
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11. A gorgeous yet practical item. I love it! Imagine all the pretty party dresses hanging on this rail.</div>
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12. A timeless mini rocking chair for your little one. It would make a great addition to the nursery or kids room but I can image Leo putting all his soft toys on it instead.</div>
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13. Made out of white wood, this is the perfect gift that will last a lifetime. When closed, it can be used as seating or even as a small side table. </div>
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14. This rug will be perfect for Leo's room! It's grey with stars and personalised, need I say more!</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I wanted to check that they ship the larger items too and it appears that they do! The table and stool set for example can be shipped to Mauritius for £23 and arrive in 5 days according to their delivery schedule. How cool is that!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I never get tired of browsing for cute things for my son, how about you guys? :)</span></div>
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Laviederiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05966139653849255909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203820874478046648.post-26046882559980475522017-09-01T00:36:00.000+04:002017-09-01T00:36:55.513+04:00THE BEACH HOUSE ~ RESTAURANT REVIEW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I’m sure everyone in Mauritius has heard about this well known place but I
only discovered this lovely casual restaurant/bar about 2 years ago and since then
I’ve been there numerous times with friends and family.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Beach House is located directly on the beach facing the
blue lagoon of Grand Baie, North of the island. It’s the perfect place for
sunset cocktails as well as lazy weekend lunches and this time we went for
Sunday lunch to celebrate my early birthday.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s always packed during evenings and weekends so best to book in advance and also see
if you can get one of the tables right next to the beach so you enjoy the
picturesque view in all its glory! We got there nice and early on Sunday.</div>
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There’s no menus here except a giant chalkboard on the wall.
Though it’s a nice idea, it may be a bit annoying for some if it’s their first
visit and they're not quite seated where they can view it. Anyway, they
have a wide variety and the portion sizes are very generous and when I say generous, it
really is!! Their signature burger ‘The Juicy Lucy’ is huge!! and enough to
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potato. Taste was good but the meat was a little tough and didn’t slide off
the bone like I was expecting. This was also a huge portion and sadly didn’t
manage to finish it. The others ordered The 'Juicy Lucy' burger and prawn espetada. The prawns on
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You have the perfect view and ambiance and it’s a great
place for families as it has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The weather was
overcast when we arrived but we managed to get some sunshine and the kids
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There’s nothing more special and exciting than receiving a
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I love giving and receiving personalised gifts as they are thoughtful and
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gift. Leo has a lovely personalised backpack and fleeced robe from his godmother and uncle A from
My1stYears (See post on personalised gifts from My1stYears <a href="http://laviederie.blogspot.com/2016/06/personalised-gifts-for-kids-my-1st-years.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a>) and I’d also been
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It's also a lovely way to get adults and little ones to
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illustrations are colourful and cute. The lost my name book also comes in 11 different languages (even Japanese!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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these back when Leo was born I would have definitely got them as they are just
so cute. They are much more fun than the generic ones and each card has the
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It's really great quality with nice thick textured paper. You can see how happy Leo is with his book. He's only just turned 3 so he's mostly enjoying the illustrations at the moment but he can spend a while flicking through the pages finding new things amongst the pages and discovering new words at the same time.<br />
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I’ve been a long avid customer of <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #073763;"><i>ASOS</i></span></a> for many years since
I was living in London. <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #073763;"><i>ASOS</i></span></a> is one of the largest independent online fashion
and beauty retailers so I’m sure that everybody has heard and bought from them
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stock some of the brands I used to shop back in the UK. New products are added
all the time so I like to keep an eye out for things I can get for the home. I've managed to source some affordable Scandi-style products here in Mauritius but it's always nice to find items that you know many won't have here like my flamingo neon light.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the past I’ve bought some quirky items for the home including this cute bulldog money box for my son. The acrylic lights are a little different to the usual fairy lights and the flamingo neon light was a spontaneous purchase which I love (you can still purchase it from <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fsunnylife%2Fsunnylife-flamingo-neon-light%2Fprd%2F7087750%3Fclr%3Dmulti%26SearchQuery%3Dsunnylife%26pgesize%3D36%26pge%3D0%26totalstyles%3D40%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D10%26gridcolumn%3D1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #073763;"><i>here</i></span></a>) The constellation lights are my favourite purchase so far as they are cute, unique and so festive.</div>
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ALL AVAILABLE FROM <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com" target="_blank"><i style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ASOS</span></i></a></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Felizabeth-scarlet%2Felizabeth-scarlett-palm-tree-cushion%2Fprd%2F8544315%2F%3Fclr%3Dmulti%26SearchQuery%3Delizabeth%2Bscarlett%26pgesize%3D6%26pge%3D0%26totalstyles%3D6%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D1%26gridcolumn%3D2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Elizabeth Scarlett Palm Cushion</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Felizabeth-scarlet%2Felizabeth-scarlett-jungle-leaf-travel-pouch%2Fprd%2F8544313%3Fclr%3Dmulti%26SearchQuery%3Delizabeth%2Bscarlett%26pgesize%3D6%26pge%3D0%26totalstyles%3D6%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D1%26gridcolumn%3D1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Elizabeth Scarlett Monstera Pouch</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">3. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fsass-belle%2Fsass-belle-cactus-jewellery-holder%2Fprd%2F6199964%3Fclr%3Dmulti%26SearchQuery%3Dsass%2B%2526%2Bbelle%26pgesize%3D30%26pge%3D1%26totalstyles%3D66%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D10%26gridcolumn%3D2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sass & Belle Cactus Jewellery Plate</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">4. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fmeri-meri%2Fmeri-meri-fruit-notecards-12pk%2Fprd%2F8423862%2F%3Fclr%3Dmulti%26SearchQuery%3Dmeri%2Bmeri%26pgesize%3D17%26pge%3D0%26totalstyles%3D17%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D1%26gridcolumn%3D2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Meri Meri Fruit Notecards</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">5. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Ftalking-tables%2Ftalking-tables-rose-gold-metal-tea-light-holder%2Fprd%2F6192606%3Fclr%3Drosegold%26SearchQuery%3Dtalking%2Btables%26pgesize%3D7%26pge%3D0%26totalstyles%3D7%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D3%26gridcolumn%3D1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Talking Tables Rose Gold Tealight Holder</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">6. </span><a href="http://www.asos.com/wllt/wllt-stacking-cups/prd/7548979?clr=multi&SearchQuery=wllt&pgesize=6&pge=0&totalstyles=6&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=3" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">WLLT Stacking Cups</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">7. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fsass-belle%2Fsass-belle-flamingo-mug%2Fprd%2F6199957%3Fclr%3Dpink%26SearchQuery%3Dsass%2B%2526%2Bbelle%26pgesize%3D30%26pge%3D1%26totalstyles%3D66%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D8%26gridcolumn%3D2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sass & Belle Flamingo Cup</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">8. <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fsass-belle%2Fsass-belle-cloud-light%2Fprd%2F6199834%3Fclr%3Dwhite%26SearchQuery%3Dsass%2B%2526%2Bbelle%26pgesize%3D30%26pge%3D1%26totalstyles%3D66%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D4%26gridcolumn%3D2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sass & Belle Cloud Light</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">9. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Ftalking-tables%2Ftalking-tables-celebrate-balloon%2Fprd%2F7801146%3Fclr%3Dmulti%26SearchQuery%3Dtalking%2Btables%26pgesize%3D7%26pge%3D0%26totalstyles%3D7%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D1%26gridcolumn%3D1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Talking Tables Celebrate Balloons</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">10. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fnew-look%2Fnew-look-heart-wrap-around-light%2Fprd%2F8452059%3Fclr%3Dpink%26SearchQuery%3Dnew%2Blook%2Blight%26pgesize%3D36%26pge%3D0%26totalstyles%3D40%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D4%26gridcolumn%3D1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">New Look Heart LED Light</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">11. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fsass-belle%2Fsass-belle-gold-brass-pyramid-terrarium%2Fprd%2F8368919%3Fclr%3Dmulti%26SearchQuery%3Dsass%2B%2526%2Bbelle%26pgesize%3D36%26pge%3D0%26totalstyles%3D66%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D2%26gridcolumn%3D2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sass & Belle Gold Terranium</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">12. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fsunnylife%2Fsunnylife-rainbow-neon-light%2Fprd%2F7087737%3Fclr%3Dmulti%26SearchQuery%3Dsunnylife%26pgesize%3D36%26pge%3D0%26totalstyles%3D40%26gridsize%3D3%26gridrow%3D9%26gridcolumn%3D2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sunnylife Rainbow Neon Light</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">13. </span><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=273793&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fpimkie%2Fpimkie-print-beach-towel%2Fprd%2F8192110%2F%3Fclr%3Dmulti%26SearchQuery%3Dpimkie%2Btowel%26SearchRedirect%3Dtrue" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Pimkie Round Beach Towel</span></a></span></div>
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You can never have enough cushions in the house and I like the embroidered palm trees on this pink one (1). A pouch is always useful whether it's to store your make up, kids toys or, in my case, to store my son's snacks in my bag!(2) The jewellery holder can be used to store jewellery but I'm just tempted to put it on my shelf just because. (3) I don't write many handwritten notes these days but this notecard set is too cute and a set on hand is useful for any last minute card writing. (4) I like all things gold/rose gold and these tealight holders will be perfect in my home (5) The stacking cups can be used in many ways such as snack dishes or even for planting mini succulents like what I would use them for (6) The flamingo cup is a fun addition to my very poor collection of cups and mugs (7) I must have a thing for lights as I am always drawn to them, this cloud one is no exception. I would get this for my son's room (8) I've noticed there's a lack of nice party accessories in Mauritius so I would be tempted to get these as the 'celebrate' balloons can be used for any occasion (9) Yes, another light on my favourite list. This will look cool hung on the wall of a little girl's room or amongst a gallery wall with a mix of different art and prints (10) I've been seeing a lot of terrarium recently but instead of putting succulents or air plants in mine, I would use it to store a (non-lit) candle so the scent is subtly released by my bedside table. (11) I already have the flamingo version but the rainbow is so colourful and I wouldn't mind adding another neon light to my collection (12) I rarely go to the beach but I love that it's round with a girly tropical print, perfect for beach-ing in Mauritius (13)</div>
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It's been a year since moving to the flat and furniture wise I think we pretty much have everything we need (I can't wait for Leo's bed to arrive in October and then I can do the final touches to his bedroom) so it's about time to start thinking about the walls...<br />
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1. All is pretty from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/544293951/all-is-pretty-andy-warhol-quote-print?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=andy%20warhol%20print&ref=sr_gallery_11]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">HandmadeLUXArt</span></a></div>
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2. Inhale Exhale from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/481775827/inhale-exhale-print-minimalist?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_12]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">GreenLifePrints</span></a></div>
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3. LOVE from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/223584138/love-wall-art-grey-prints-geometric-art?ref=shop_home_active_94]]" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">MelindaWoodDesigns</span></a></div>
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4. Hello Gorgeous from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/508828529/hello-gorgeous-plant-poster-neon-sign?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=neon%20sign%20digital%20print&ref=sr_gallery_1]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">WonderWallsStudios</span></a></div>
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5. Pink Green Botanicals from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/477367545/plant-prints-printable-wall-art?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_35]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">PrintsProject</span></a></div>
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6. Black and White Photo from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/508828529/hello-gorgeous-plant-poster-neon-sign?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=neon%20sign%20digital%20print&ref=sr_gallery_1]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BrightBlueStar</span></a></div>
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7. London Subway Signs from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/113518107/wall-art-subway-sign-typography-poster?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=london%20city%20print&ref=sr_gallery_17]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">DallowayPlace</span></a></div>
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8. Prada Marfa from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/266346950/prada-marfa-print-prada-marfa-art-prada?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_15]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">LamourFouPrintShop</span></a></div>
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9. Pink Grey Abstract from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/525184401/blush-pink-and-grey-abstract-art?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_36]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">LittleValleyStudio</span></a></div>
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10. London Coordinates from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/281797200/london-print-london-poster-wall-art?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=london%20digital%20print&ref=sr_gallery_39]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">maliladesigns</span></a></div>
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11. Green Abstract from <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/524241582/green-print-abstract-painting?ref=shop_home_active_62]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">LILAxLOLA</span></a></div>
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12. Green Abstract from<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/514283732/abstract-painting-teal-wall-art-print?ref=shop_home_active_63]]" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">LILAxLOLA</span></a></span></div>
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13. Green Abstract from<a href="https://ad.zanox.com/ppc/?37642647C2107521774&ulp=[[https://www.etsy.com/listing/527107155/abstract-wall-art-print-green-painting?ref=shop_home_active_61]]" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">LILAxLOLA</span></a></div>
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I didn't realise until I had compiled the above but it looks like there's a theme going on here... A lot of black and white typography (which I've always liked), pinks and greens (I'm especially liking green these days) and a bit of neon (since getting my flamingo neon light from sunnylife). I also want to have some art with associations to London so there's a few in there also. With the Prada Marfa one, I can actually get it customised so I might have it say LONDON, United Kingdom 9731ml (The distance from where I live to London)</div>
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There's soooo much choice out there so it might take a little longer to finalise which ones to get but I think I have an overall idea of what I like and want. Now, it's to convince DH on that Hello Gorgeous print ;)</div>
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<b>1. If you love it, hang it!</b><br />
While you may go for neutrals for investment pieces such as sofas, chairs and rugs, you can go more wild and eclectic with the art. Art is a very personal choice and it's something that you will be looking at everyday so choose something that you love and makes you happy! Art not only enhances the look but also brings life and dimension to a space.<br />
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You don't want to put a lovely small artwork on a huge wall or put a huge artwork in a tiny space overtaking everything in the room. Keep the artwork proportionate to where it's going to hang. If it's going above a sofa or sideboard, the artwork shouldn't be wider than the width of what it's going above or otherwise it will look top heavy. If you're planning to move the artwork around the home, it's best to stick to a standard-ish size so it is easy to accommodate in any room.<br />
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The artwork on the left is too small for the sideboard and it just looks silly whereas the artwork on the right is the right proportion with the bench and it instantly creates impact!</div>
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<b>3. If you go bold, keep the rest simple</b><br />
If your artwork is bold and fabulous, make sure that the rest remain simple so the art can speak!<br />
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The natural wood furnitures work well against the white walls and provides the perfect canvas for some large colourful art. </div>
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<b>4. No Matchy Matchy</b><br />
Don't try to match the room, instead contrast and complement the space. If you're aiming for a gallery wall, keep it organic and not symmetrical. Try different sizes, colours, mix media and just have fun like below.<br />
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I love her eclectic, bold and fun style and wish I was brave enough to reproduce the look... Her home in Dubai is absolutely lovely (you can see the article <a href="http://wearandwhere.co.uk/we-want-to-live-here-emilie-jacob-of-stella-and-the-stars-home/" target="_blank">here</a>). </div>
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Well, I've only just started to browse for prints so I wonder how long it will take me to actually decide, order, print and hang them....</div>
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Leo's birthday party is finally over and I don't need to worry about another one for the next 300+ days!! woohoo!!<br />
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Leo had been wanting a superhero birthday for ages so naturally it had to be the theme for his 3rd birthday. Last year, I don't think he quite understood or appreciated a birthday party but this year he was definitely more aware and excited!<br />
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This year's birthday theme was Tsum Tsum Marvel superheroes and compared to last year (see post <a href="https://laviederie.blogspot.com/2016/07/birthday-report-leos-2nd-birthday.html" target="_blank">here</a>), there was a lot more preparation involved! Leo had many more of his friends at this party and I think mummy went a bit OTT with the decor preparation lol A lot of late night prep and crafting but you probably have guessed already that I quite enjoy crafting :)<br />
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Good old Microsoft Word to the rescue and I can't believe I still don't have photoshop on this laptop! Anyway, the invitation sets the tone for the party so it was the first thing I designed.<br />
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I'd been searching for a potential venue for a while but we decided to do it at our favourite local cafe Miss Daisy. What I like about this place is that it is available for private hire on Sunday and it has a nice indoor/outdoor feel with a covered terrace at the back. We had 30+ adults and 20+ kids but it didn't feel crowded at all and the weather on the day was perfect.</div>
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Last year we prepared far too much food and people were taking some home and we STILL had sooo much left. This year, we toned it down a little and also added some freshly fried chips and chicken nuggets for the kids. I think this time, we had just the right amount.</div>
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I ordered the foil balloons from the UK and all the paper decorations were designed and made by myself. I sort of started to regret that I chose a Tsum Tsum version as I realised it's actually hard work and time consuming trying to design and make all the decorations to fit the theme. Nonetheless, I do love making things so late night crafting wasn't too much of a bore. I'm usually not into using primary colours but since it was a kids superhero birthday, it couldn't be avoided and a lot of bright colours were used.</div>
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I enjoyed making the treat bags the most as these were completely customised and designed from scratch. All with some fun details.</div>
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The birthday cake was made by Ogu (vanilla sponge cake with funfetti) with Tsum Tsum characters. Last year, I also had many mini cakes but this year I just went for some iced cookies and sweets and a few other decorations. The cookies were made by Sweet Treats and I also created a superhero lollipop stand with mini capes to keep with the theme. I also decorated the table with my Tsum Tsum photo props, a happy birthday sign, some blowing bubbles, a piñata, treat bags and some helium balloons.</div>
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Last year, I didn't do any games but this year I wanted to make it a bit fun so I had 3 games prepared. First one was a guessing game where you had to guess how many superheroes were in the jar. Second game was Pin the 'A' on Captain America and the last game was the sweet/treat filled piñata.</div>
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Lovely friend K made this piñata for Leo. I wanted a superhero piñata but didn't fancy one that looked like a superhero (not nice to be battering something that is shaped like a person, right? lol) But anyway, it was a pull string piñata for younger kids so no battering was involved. I decided on a speech bubble design and it was perfect! Loved it! and I think the kids loved it too. I filled the piñata with sweets, chocolates, jellies, superhero keyrings and shredded paper. I didn't put a lot of sweets in here as I had also prepared treat bags.</div>
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I thought 3 was a bit too young (for Leo anyway) for him to wear a superhero costume so I chose to design a custom t-shirt and got it made the day before. Leo managed to wear it for a couple of hours before it got wet and ruined.</div>
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Yes, it's that time of year again to start brainstorming for Leo's 3rd birthday. Last year was an animal theme (see post <a href="http://laviederie.blogspot.com/2016/07/birthday-report-leos-2nd-birthday.html" target="_blank">here</a>) as he wasn't particularly into any TV characters back then and he loved animals. Since then, he went through a phase of loving dinosaurs but now he is really into superheroes. More Marvel than DC (although he does like Batman and Superman)... so naturally this year will be a MARVEL AVENGERS theme!!<br />
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So... starting off with the invitation design. This year (same as last year) it will have to be designed on Microsoft Word again as I STILL don't have photoshop installed on this computer!! It's a bit tedious than photoshop but it's amazing what you can do with Word!! (Let me know if anyone would like a tutorial post on this!)<br />
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I just find the comic Marvel characters a little too grown up (?) for a 3 year old so I'm planning to create a cuter kawaii version for Leo's birthday lol. I've already started doing the invitation as it will make it easier to plan the rest of the party. I won't give it away yet but it's a more adorable version of The Marvel Avengers that you all know.<br />
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Next is deciding on the venue.... Last year we had it where Leo's grandparents meet up with their friends to socialise. It was indoors and was a perfect size for the party. Leo didn't have many friends at this point so it was a fairly small and cosy event. This year will probably be bigger so we need to find another venue. Ideally a place that has an outdoor area too but I don't want to risk having an all outdoors venue just in case the weather is unpredictable.<br />
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So the sweet ideas begin!! Iced cookies are a must and always a nice lovely touch for birthdays. You can customise them however you want and are great for people to take away.<br />
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So I guess you now get the picture when I say a cuter version of the usual Marvel Avengers. I quite like the mask cookies as they're simple and subtle but you can easily recognise the characters. The others are cute and I think are suitable for a 3 year old's birthday.</div>
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I loved last year's cake by Ogu (see dessert table pic above) so I might order from them again. So do I go full on, a cupcake tower or a simple one this year....</div>
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Leo actually likes all the main Avengers characters but this cake is so detailed yet so simple AND he loves THOR!!</div>
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A birthday cake more suitable for a kid's birthday with loads of fondant characters and tiered cakes. This one is a mix of Marvel and DC so it'll need to be reworked with other Avengers characters so bye bye to Superman and Batman...</div>
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This is similar in design to Leo's birthday cake last year and I like that it has reference to all the main Avengers characters (that Leo likes) without it looking overcrowded. This is a strong contender for this year's cake...</div>
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But my most favourite one so far is this but I will probably change the look of the fondant characters and swap Batman for Thor. I like the overall look of it with the city scene as well as the cute characters and speech balloon details.</div>
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Quite a simple dessert table but with an impact with the bright colours, speech balloon backdrop and awesome cake.</div>
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A subtle take on the superhero theme with no superhero character in sight!<br />
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Clearly a Superman themed party! I love the white backdrop against the primary colours and all the details gone into this one from the balloons and posters on the wall.</div>
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I like this setup a lot! It's very stylish yet still on point with the superhero theme. I love everything about this layout from the white props, trestle leg table to the carefully selected decoration like the lightbox and newspaper articles.<br />
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Now it's time to start making a list of what to buy where, good old Mauritius where there's no one-stop-shop for everything! lol</div>
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So much to plan and organise... no harm in starting early right? </div>
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The Pantone 2017 Colour of the year is 'Greenery' which is a refreshing and revitalising shade. Whether it means you embrace the colour itself literally or introduce it through plants in the home, it is the perfect way to add a breath of fresh air into your space.<br />
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Today, I am talking about the flora variety. I recently introduced some plants (both real and faux) into the home and I'm keen to introduce more! Just a few simple plants have instantly liven up the home and has added colour and texture to an otherwise very neutral coloured space.<br />
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Houseplants also improve air quality, are easy to care for, require minimal time and most importantly when positioned correctly, can truly make a space. They also have a positive effect on our moods, emotions and well-being.<br />
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You can add greenery into little unused areas like windowsills, corners, open shelves and even walls. I currently have a few in my living/dining space and I've positioned them on shelves and in dead spaces. My big fern is positioned near the window as I've been told it needs a lot of light to thrive. I would definitely like to have some hanging terrariums too but I'm not sure if it's possible with our false ceiling... They are not very heavy so it should be possible I guess...<br />
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Orchids are on my list too. I prefer the cymbidium variety rather than the phalaenopsis but I think they are both absolutely gorgeous and makes a space so much prettier!<br />
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Another plant I've been eyeing is the fiddle leaf fig but I don't think you can get it here... It's popular with a lot of bloggers I follow and I think both the tree and plant versions look so lush!<br />
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Also I've seen many Eucalyptus on instagram. It's simple, versatile and inexpensive and smells wonderful (apparently! I don't know) but again I haven't seen here in Mauritius.<br />
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Cacti and succulents are a great option for those looking for something low maintenance. They require minimal watering and are hardy and durable.<br />
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For those of you who don't have green fingers, you can always incorporate greenery by adding some faux flowers and plants. They are a hassle-free alternative and involve no maintenance whatsoever. I have some faux magnolias on my dining table and they instantly add a fresh touch and I literally don't need to do anything to them. I also bought some faux succulents which sit nicely on my shelf too.<br />
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So since I live on a tropical island I guess my next additions will be orchids and I wouldn't mind a big palm or two... I'll also be getting hold of some succulents and other plants from my inlaws soon.<br />
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Easter is this weekend and I'm a little too late to really do any of these DIYs but if I did have the time and knew where to go to buy the stuff I probably would have made some of them... It's a shame cos I love DIY especially when making cute things.<br />
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Anyway, the great thing about all of these DIYs is the fact that they can all be modified for other occasions like birthdays, room decor etc. (links and credits for each project found under the photos)<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2013/03/bunny-ear-bags-diy/" target="_blank">Paper Bunny Ear Bags</a> : Oh Happy Day</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1513554/stamped-easter-treat-bags" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Easter Stamped Muslin Bags</a> : Martha Stewart</div>
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The paper bunny ear bags are easy to make but such a cute idea for handing out treats not just during Easter. The bunny jar idea is something that I had wanted to try out with some other animals. Fill them up with treats and I think these will make great party favours. The Easter stamped muslin bags can be done with any motif suitable for any occasion and I love Miffy so this Miffy inspired bag was spot on!! (Shame I don't have a sewing machine and it'll have to be hand stitched if ever I decided to make one)</div>
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<a href="http://look-what-i-made.com/2015/03/27/easter-decoration-with-animals-out-of-egg-shells/" target="_blank">Animal Eggs</a> : Look What I Made</div>
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<a href="http://squirrellyminds.com/2014/04/17/diyholiday-paint-splattered-easter-eggs/" target="_blank">Paint Splatter Eggs</a> : Squirrelly Minds</div>
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<a href="http://honestlyyum.com/12980/diy-dyed-robin-eggs/" target="_blank">Food Colouring Eggs with Gold Speckles</a> : Honestly Yum</div>
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I thought the animal eggs were so adorable and something that can be done with the kids. It's an activity that can be done not only during Easter too. The sheep is my favourite. The paint splatter eggs are really simple and artistic. Again, these can be a fun activity with the kids but make sure you're either outside or the place is well covered before splattering away. Paint pens are an easy and convenient way of adding fine details to anything and that's including eggs too. I can only seem to get hold of brown eggs here in Mauritius so the staining option is probably not the best idea but something like this is easy to do with just two materials. I love the combination of turquoise and gold but can you guess what these eggs are stained with? The answer is... red cabbages, yes can you believe?! and the good thing about this DIY is, as they're stained with natural food colouring and edible gold paint, you can actually eat the hard boiled eggs. Decorative AND edible, perfect! </div>
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I used to love origami when I was younger so when I saw these I was both excited and thought it was a fab idea. But one thing I immediately noticed was the size of the paper you would have to use to make these. Normal origami paper is about 6x6' or 10x10' but this project requires paper that are 53x53' big!! It's a lovely idea but definitely not an easy one to do as 1. The only way to find paper that size is to buy rolls and they can be quite expensive 2. The instructions are quite complicated.</div>
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<a href="http://blog.hobbycraft.co.uk/how-to-make-a-felt-easter-bunny-wreath/" target="_blank">Felt Easter Bunny Wreath</a> : Hobby Craft</div>
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Happy 1 Year to La Vie De Rie!! (It was at the end of March but I totally forgot)<br />
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I can't believe I've managed to continue this blog for 1 whole year with 36 posts.<br />
Looking back at the content, it's mainly been a personal blog to share my experiences, recipes and things that I like and make me happy! (especially cute things for kids)<br />
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I don't know how La Vie De Rie will grow this year but I hope it will be a fun and helpful read for anyone who is checking it. Hopefully more recipes, DIY ideas, Interiors inspos and updates on living in Mauritius.<br />
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To another year!!<br />
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So my last updates were back in <a href="http://laviederie.blogspot.com/2016/05/pros-and-cons-of-moving-to-mauritius.html" target="_blank">May</a> and <a href="http://laviederie.blogspot.com/2016/10/mini-update-on-life-in-mauritius.html" target="_blank">October</a> last year so I thought I'd do another quick update to see if anything has changed since last year.<br />
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But really, life is pretty much the same as back in London or even more mundane than before... Mauritius is a nice place to live especially if you have a family but it sure is boring lol. After having Leo back in London, I did spend a lot of time at home during the weekdays but we also went out every weekends. It was also much more convenient to pop out back then but now a lot of time is spent at home. It's definitely nicer to spend your days in a much larger apartment but I miss the days when I could hop on a 10min bus ride into central to go shopping!<br />
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Anyway, I can't believe it's nearly 2 years since moving to Mauritius. I remember when we first came here Leo was only 8 months and was still not walking or talking. Now he's running around and recently started singing really loud. It's ok if he has a few songs up his sleeves but he likes to sing this one song nonstop sometimes and it can drive you crazy (I finally understand you S!)<br />
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So.... I have FINALLY started driving lessons!! Just had 5 lessons now and I think I'm getting the hang of it. I've decided to learn manual so it'll later give me the choice when I finally get a car of my own! Hopefully by the end of the year, I'll finally be driving!! (It takes about 4-5months to get a test appointment so if I fail this, it'll have to be next year... )<br />
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I've started baking more but this all happens after Leo goes to sleep. So it's pretty much late night baking for me but I find it quite relaxing... the only problem is, I want to eat them right away and late night snacking (especially on sweet things) is not really a good idea...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Clockwise: Matcha chiffon cake, marshmallow brownie cookies, chouquettes, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">matcha sables, napolitaines and macarons</span></div>
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Haven't been blogging on a regular basis but it looks like I'm managing to post something every 2-3weeks. The end of this month will be this blog's 1st anniversary! and I can't quite believe I've managed to keep it up.<br />
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Leo still cries every morning at school but it seems like it's more of an attention seeking thing as he seems fine when we pick him up early afternoon. He says he doesn't like school but seems to quite enjoy it when he is there. I've noticed that he likes to sing to himself more these days but he won't if asked to, only when HE wants to lol<br />
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On the home front, I still have quite a few things to do to the apartment before I can call it 'complete'. Still need to put all the floating shelves up, all the bathroom accessories, find nice frames and hang art/pictures up, get plants, more cushions, outdoor furniture for the balcony, the list goes on. Also need to find a bed for my little one and I'm on a look out for a nice desk too so if anyone sees a nice kids bed or desk, let me know! Without a bed frame, I can't decide on what to do on the wall under the air con...<br />
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Lastly, I've been keeping myself busy with a few things since the beginning of the year but I hope it all continues and it becomes a more permanent thing.<br />
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The other day I had a sudden craving for these (just remembering the ones I had from Maitre Choux back in London) so I decided to look it up to see if it was difficult to make. It seemed straight forward so I decided to try them out. First attempt wasn't a complete disaster but you can see in the pictures below, it wasn't particularly pretty to look at. I piped them like walnut whips and it just expanded out of control lol</div>
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Perfect with a nice cup of hot tea. You can easily finish this whole bowl if you're not careful... yes! they're THAT good!</div>
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PS You can also make loads of them and freeze them. Just take them out and reheat them in the oven for a few minutes at 180degC.</div>
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Laviederiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05966139653849255909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203820874478046648.post-10751250535054282442017-02-10T12:13:00.000+04:002018-02-09T12:22:26.743+04:00RECIPE ~ CHOCO MARSHMALLOW BROWNIE STYLE COOKIES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So after my first failed attempt on making marshmallow cookies (they turned out very dry and the marshmallow hardened like honeycomb) I decided to look for recipes for brownie cookies and then add the marshmallows during the last couple of minutes of baking. This time I made 2 batches, one with one marshmallow in the middle and quite chunky and the other with smaller pieces of marshmallows and spread out thinner. The thinner one is my preferred option as it turned out softer compared to the chunkier one.<br />
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These will definitely satisfy your chocolate craving!<br />
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Photos were taken under really bad kitchen lighting at night so excuse my images...<br />
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<b>INGREDIENTS:</b><br />
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140g butter<br />
170g of caster sugar<br />
180g all purpose flour<br />
6 heaped tbs of unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
1 egg<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla essence<br />
1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
50g of semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used 40g of 70% dark chocolate which I cut into smaller chunks)<br />
Marshmallows ( as much or as little as you want)<br />
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2. Cut the marshmallows and set aside to add on top of the cookies.<br />
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3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy with an electric mixer. Add the egg and vanilla essence and mix further.<br />
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4. Sieve the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and continue to mix until it forms a thick creamed mixture (I used a rice paddle to mix mine as the paddle is harder than a spatula and I find it easier to mix the mixture)<br />
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5. Mix in the chocolate chips.<br />
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6. Roll them into balls and press lightly onto parchment paper lined baking tray to flatten them a little.<br />
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7. Bake for 6minutes and then take out to quickly add the marshmallows on top. Put back in the oven to bake a further 2-3minutes.<br />
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8. Cookies will come out soft so leave to cool a little before transferring them on to cooling racks.<br />
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The cookies look so much more appetising in natural daylight!! I'm going to be having mine with some nice cup of caramel flavour Mauritian tea.<br />
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I currently only have 2 floating shelves installed in my home (one in the open plan living area and one in Leo's room)<br />
Shelves are one of the easiest areas to restyle on a regular basis and I especially enjoy styling my son's one!<br />
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These are my tips to creating a fun and cool shelf and ways to up your shelfie game! (sorry about the inconsistency of photos, these have all been taken with different cameras/mobiles, time of day and lighting etc)<br />
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<b>1. Fresh flowers</b><br />
They make everything look prettier. I'm limited to the variety here but simple flowers like the gerbera can make all the difference. The lily is one of my favourites as just one stem can make a statement without over doing it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Love the colour contrast between the green print and pink lily</span></div>
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<b>2. Metallic and Shiny objects</b><br />
These items catch the eye and add an extra something to the decor. It can be anything from a mirrored item, metallic detailing or even a simple glass vase. I love my memo paris candle with its gold lid!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Subtle christmas theme with gold candles from Manjoo</span></div>
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<b>3. Little trinket boxes</b><br />
I like using small trinket boxes not only because they make cute objets but also to store those little knick knacks. I like using ceramic ones but they can be any sort of material.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Can you spot my favourite marble print trinket box?</span></div>
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<b>4. Something belonging to your kid (If you don't have kids, then something that would belong to a kid)</b><br />
It adds a little quirkiness to the shelf and I love using Leo's little toys!<br />
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<b>5. Unexpected random objects</b><br />
It adds an edge and it's also cool! Can you spot the triceratops on my shelf?<br />
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<b>6. Prints of any size (but small ones are better)</b><br />
It's the easiest way to add personality to your shelf. It's an inexpensive way to restyle as well. I like to change my prints every time a redo the shelf or to fit in with the seasonal themes. I also like to produce customised prints like the ones for Leo's room.<br />
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<b>7. Make it about you, your family, your style</b><br />
At the end of the day, it should portray you and your style!<br />
I'm planning to install more shelves around the home so I can print more family pics to display on them. But first I need to find nice frames, any recommendations?<br />
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Ah, my love for macarons! They are so moreish and so pretty to look at.<br />
Macarons are colourful meringue-based almond treats made from a mixture of egg whites, almond flour, and both granulated and confectionery sugar.<br />
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The other day I had the opportunity to take a macaron making course with friend M. I love macarons and have tried from many places both here in Mauritius and back in London. My absolute favourites are from Laduree (especially the rose flavour) with their light and crispy shells but I'm also a fan of the chewy type too. I couldn't miss out on the opportunity of learning to make my own and also get cracking in fulfilling my new year goals of cooking and baking more!<br />
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We set off in the morning to drive up to our lesson up in the North hosted by the lovely Alice! The course is held with max. 3 people at a time which makes it a more cosy, friendly experience where you get to know each other other than just first names lol<br />
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The course started off with an introduction on how to make macarons and the 3 flavours we were making. Alice showing us a step to step guide (as well as some useful tips) on making the macaron shells and then showed us how to make the lemon curd filling.<br />
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We then go the chance to get our hands dirty in making the second batch of shells. The second batch of shells rose more compared to the first batch (pink shells) and they were less glossy on the surface but I prefer it this way as they looked more homemade.<br />
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The second filling we made was coconut with white chocolate and the last filling was dark chocolate ganache (which had already been prepared in advance)<br />
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Whilst the last batch of shells were baking in the oven, we were offered a lovely salad for lunch by Alice and it was a lovely opportunity to get to the know the lovely hostess.<br />
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Once all the shells were ready and cooled down, the fun bit of filling them started!<br />
We sat outside on the terrace with a nice cup of tea and filled these lovely colourful saucers with the 3 fillings. It was quite therapeutic! lol<br />
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We also got to take all the macarons home at the end!<br />
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It was a nice change from the usual mommy weekday routine and hopefully it is the start of more baking for me. Hoping to test out my macaron making skills soon!<br />
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The course is 3-4hrs long and is offered by La Cuisine D'Alice. She doesn't do the courses all the time so it might be worth checking her<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/La-Cuisine-dAlice-1753820278181126/?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Facebook page</span></a> </span></span>for any updates!<br />
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I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anybody!<br />
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A little trivia - Did you know March 20 is the Jour du Macaron in Paris - Macaron Day! Pierre Herme created the idea over 10 years ago and at Pierre Herme and few other patisseries in Paris and around the world, customers will line up for a selection of 3 free macarons. In return, it is customary to give a donation at the door to a selected charity.<br />
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Who likes macarons and what is your favourite flavour?<br />
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