Pantone might have picked radiant orchid but the i do it yourself blog readers have gone for aqua turquoise as their colour of choice for this year. Purple came a very close second while poor old brown wins the wooden spoon for coming in last. If you're having trouble choosing a wedding colour scheme, your favourite colour is a great place to...

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Turn a simple seating chart into something spectacular with a beautiful floral frame. You can use fresh or artificial flowers, just pick shades to match your decor. The Creative Place has a great petal frame tutorial you can follow. Or check out Paper and Stitch for their gorgeous fresh flower frame. Photo via Phillipa Craddock Flowers ...

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Bold shades of pink and purple combine to create a babies room with the wow factor! Credits: Striped ceiling via Project Nursery,  pink wardrobe via House of Design and Style, Rain Cloud Nursery Mobile by The Butter Flying. Paper Butterflies by Hip and Clavicle, pastel clock from ArtisEverything, pink and lilac crib unknown, Purple Rain printable wall art from 'i do' it yourself.  ...

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As this month is all about radiant orchids on the blog, we'd better have some inspiring orchid bouquets to look at... Pics: Pantone, Belle Magazine, Belle Magazine, Glamour ...

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The ombre trend continues to be super popular, still one to look out for in 2014, especially when it comes to sweet treats. These are two of our favourite ideas using the layered ombre look to delicious effect. Try triple berry mini cheesecakes consisting of strawberry, raspberry and blueberry layers. Yumm. From The Lady. Or purple ombre mini cakes fron Glorious Treats. ...

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Pantone have just released their 2014 colour trend prediction. This is the shade they think will be hot next year, and released their pick is - radiant orchid. We think this pretty shade of pink, which we call cerise, looks gorgeous with lilac and shocking pink for a punchy wedding palette.  Credits: Pantones colour of the year Radiant orchid. Stunning reception setting (pic unknown). An orchid bouquet...

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The pantone colour gurus have just released their pick for the 2014 colour of the year - radiant orchid. So in honour here is our pick of 2014s hottest shades - cerise, lilac and shocking pink -  as a free labels download. Use them for just about anything - favours, decorations, place settings, just get creative! Available for download from the 'i do' it yourself websites freebies...

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Cyber Monday is here and we have a massive 50% OFF all instant downloads in store TODAY ONLY! Just visit www.idoityourself.com.au add your chosen items to your shopping cart, and select view cart to add the special discount code above. ...

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Yay! The nursery is done. Except for a few more pictures and obviously lots more baby "stuff" - poor little guy doesn't really have anything except furniture and clothes at the moment. But Im sure that will change and we have plenty of storage space ready for it.There were quite a few little DIY projects which might explain why I feel so exhausted....

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Pattern, pattern, pattern.Love this image by Cape Town based photographer Nico Krijno ...

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...this. But it sadly doesn't seem to have a home.  :( ...this. But it sadly doesn't seem to have a home.  :( ...

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Who doesn't love a good before and after pic?! So here we go - the kitchen is finally finished. Looks amazing and is SO easy to work in. We removed the wall between the old kitchen and the 'sun room' which was a big waste of space just storing the fridge which was too big for the kitchen.  We removed the wall between...

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The work of Linda Arthurs caught my eye this week. Big on my to do list has been the idea of mixed media or pen drawn interiors, just full of pattern, and Linda has a few pieces that remind me of this. ...

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Something sweet was going on in September, it seems just about everyone wanted to know about cakes this month! With the spooky season just around the corner, lots of people wanted to know how to make their own halloween wedding cake. So we have some goolish inspiration for you. We're loving this classic cake from Bittersweets in Stow Ohio, just a traditional wedding cake...

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Pic Boots Photography, Brisbane Printing onto kraft paper is a great way to give items an old, antique look or feel without churning through your ink if you are printing from home. Packs of brown kraft paper are available from most craft and stationery stores in various shades. As it is thick, it's best to feed one piece of paper at a time...

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Due to popular demand we have extended the vintage telegram range. It now includes a full stationery range including rsvps, thank you notes, and tags. You can create this cute wedding stationery with our unique designs. The aged paper look is all part of the file, no special paper required! Or we can supply you with a blank background so you can print...

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I thought we'd try something a little bit different today - and a bit of an announcement. We're expecting! Yup, Im due to pop in a couple of months and of course it's been baby, baby, baby on the brain constantly. After being part of a few baby forums over the last few months I've heard a lot of new parents struggling with...

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If you loved the look of Nichola and Hugh's rustic 1920s wedding, here's how to get it: Dotted Bridal Cap, US$245 by Melinda Rose Design Antique Early 1900s  Scales, US$49.50 from Second Wind Antiques Vintage underwood typewriter, US$125 from  The EmaE74 1920s wedding dress US$495 from  Salvato Collection Wedding Wands with bell ribbon US$56 from Craft Up Your Life Vintage Telegram and Vintage...

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Today we have another beautiful real wedding to share from lovely customers Nichola and Hugh. Their country ceremony and reception with 1920s theme was captured by Sheer Image Photography. Held at Hermitage Hill in Wellington, (369 km north-west of Sydney) the converted grand old hospital was a magnificent setting for the day. Nichola's dress was the real deal - a 1920s find. The vintage vibe...

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