Guest blog post by Hayley Shum of Wholehearted Studio Styling, who is our resident thing finder, on the hunt for the cutest, most unique wedding favours to be found locally on the Sunshine Coast.   One of the big trends that has been taking weddings, events and homewares by storm is the humble Mason jar. First made in 1858 in Philadelphia America by tinsmith John Landis Mason, the Mason jar has become an iconic jar that is sought after by many collectors. So you can imagine my pure delight when I saw that one of my favourite local stores, Willow & Bird, located right…

  Guest blog post by Hayley Shum of Wholehearted Studio Styling, who is our resident thing finder, on the hunt for the cutest, most unique wedding favours to be found locally on the Sunshine Coast.   If you have been shopping lately you would have noticed one of the big trends hitting stores is wooden accessories. Wooden watches, sunnies and earrings to name a few are taking home wares and fashion stores by storm.  So why not carry this trend over into your wedding day!  These beautiful wooden postcards and gift tags would make for one very cool wedding guest book…

  Guest blog post by Hayley Shum of Wholehearted Studio Styling, who is our resident thing finder, on the hunt for the cutest, most unique wedding favours to be found locally on the Sunshine Coast.   Glass floats have been around for a long time! They were once used by fishermen to keep their fishing nets or lines afloat. Although they aren't used anymore they have become very popular collectors' items for beach-style decorators or the avid vintage collector.  When I came across these little beauties in Willow & Bird Cotton Tree, I instantly pictured them as favours or decorative pieces…

  Guest blog post by Hayley Shum of Wholehearted Studio Styling, who is our resident thing finder, on the hunt for the cutest, most unique wedding favours to be found locally on the Sunshine Coast.   On my travels I recently came across these gorgeous blackboard hearts from Maleny homewares haven, Giddy & Grace. Priced from only $2.50 each these would make perfect favours that could also double up as your place seating as well. Placed on a contemporary white plate with a napkin they could fit a more modern setting, or to channel that old school vintage charm you could…

Guest blog post by Hayley Shum of Wholehearted Studio Styling, who is our resident thing finder, on the hunt for the cutest, most unique wedding favours to be found locally on the Sunshine Coast.   How beautiful are these wedding favours from gorgeous store Giddy & Grace at Maleny? As soon as I saw these I knew they would make perfect wedding favours! Priced at $2.50 these beauties are ideal for a variety of wedding styles. Vintage, beach, industrial, french or even a modern wedding; these favours would work a treat.  Now the hearts come blank without engraving, but while…

The lovely Hayley Shum of Wholehearted Studio Photography & Styling is our guest blogger today, who is terribly clever when it comes to styling weddings and events. You may remember her as the lovely lady who creatively designed The Bride's Tree bridal expo stand and styled portraits of our team.   For Hayley, it's all about the little details, like bombonieres – or wedding favours – for your guests. We have asked Miss Hayley to go on a search for some special little trinkets in local Sunshine Coast stores. Today's is perfect for your Sunshine Coast beach wedding. Take it…