These are just a few of personalised kids print (in frames). If you’re interested, I can custom make one for you or randomly select a design from above. Just hover over here to contact me.
Size: 20 x 27cm
Price: $25 AUD
- Jun
- 18
- 2011
designer islamic canvas art
I love simple Islamic art. And I don’t like buying if I am capable of doing it myself. Inspired by motifs usually found in traditional mosques, I’ve transformed this piece into a modern art by simply playing with 2 colours and a range of shades. This piece is hung in my house and I get asked many times by visitors ‘Oh, where did you buy this’ or ‘ Did you make this?’. So I shall soon, one day, find a supplier and start selling Inshallah.
- Feb
- 28
- 2011
event planning // my sister’s married!
I’m excited to introduce to you, my first wedding (as an event planner)!
A few weeks ago, I was literally up every night till 5am! I was busy working on my sisters wedding that I had planned, designed and executed. I spent countless amount of hours on the intricate details of her wedding. She is my only sister. She is very special to me. So it was an outdoor garden setting and the theme was a floral, vintage, DIY recycled wedding.
Event: Fairuz & Omar’s Garden Tea Wedding
Date: 27th February 2011
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Location: Warrenwood Private Estate, VIC
Guests: 40 family and friends
Upon arrival, guests were greeted with a sign that informed them where to head next. I wanted to create a journey to acquaint them with the relaxing ‘garden’ atmosphere before heading towards the actual ceremony . Using a blackboard sign coupled with a few “wedding” arrows, a pathway was created to guide them towards the event which was held at the bottom of the garden (guest had to take the stairs downhill). The fresh air, the beautiful flowers, the greenery and the rusticness of the wood; all combined for a unique adventure.
Entrance “welcome” for guests arrival greeting. Bride and groom’s name printed on doily and mounted onto brown paper cardboard. A rustic vintage elegance.
The end of the “journey” but the start of the ceremony. At the bottom of this lovely garden stairs, was where everyone gathered.
Spectacular view of the event before the ceremony (view from high above).
Lovebirds signage made out of wood and painted in white. The sign was placed in front of a birdcage on a little table with other ornaments such as a vintage bell, old books and a cup and saucer….and of course, flowers!
The end of the “journey” but the start of the ceremony. At the bottom of this lovely garden stairs is where everyone meets.
Since the theme was ‘garden’, I wanted to strip all the glamorous lifestyle that is usually associated with weddings and go back to nature. Hence the use of twigs. They were used for guests seating arrangements. Most of the stuff that I used for this wedding are found and recycled objects.
You wouldn’t call it a DIY wedding if the bride didn’t make anything…so these scrumptious and gorgeous cupcakes were made by the bride. Yes, you heard me. She made them. Check out her blog, Made with love and sugar!
This is her wedding floral bouquet. Its a bunch of blue and purple orchids tied around with some natural fibre string on a bed of green ferns. Rustic yet simple.
Bombonniere gifts for the guests. A piece of fruit cake wrapped with brown paper packaging that has 4 languages printed on it and tied with natural fibre string. It signifies the culture of the bride (half Malaysian/Chinese) and the Italian groom.
Italian – Grazie
English – Thank You
Malay – Terima Kasih
Chinese (cantonese) – Dojeh
It was such a special and unique event; the weather was perfect and it was a dream wedding that the bride & groom will surely treasure forever. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of it. It was a truly memorable day.
All wedding design/decorations; including table + flower arrangements and event planning: Iva Izman
Photography: Iva Izman
- Feb
- 03
- 2011
creamy chicken pasta
I’ve only started to like creamy dishes. Can’t believe I never used to like cream, even in desserts! One night, I was invited over to a friends place for dinner, was the day I turned creamy. Then again, I didn’t used to like a lot of things until much recent, some of which are prawns and sushi but have now fallen in love with, thanks to my husband.
So now, whenever I’m in a hurry or running out of ideas of what to cook or just a little bit lazy…this is what I come up with. Simple, yummy, creamy goodness. If I have leftover sauce, I’ll grill some chicken breast and pour the sauce over for my dinner the next night. My husband loves the taste of the sauce so much he says, “I can drink it all up”.
RECIPE FOR EASY CREAMY CHICKEN MUSHROOM PASTA
Adapted from this recipeServes: 4
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 minsIngredients
1 chicken breast, cut into long thin strips
600ml thickened cream
2 cups mushroom, sliced
1/2 onion, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 chicken stock paste (i use homemade)400g spaghetti
1 tbsp butter
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (for garnishing)
parsley, chopped (for garnishing)
1/2 lemon (optional)1tbsp cornstarch (mix with a bit of water)
Method
1. To boil the pasta, fill a pot with water and some salt, bring it to a boil. Then add the pasta.
2. Whilst pasta is cooking,in a medium sauce pan, saute onions and garlic. Do not burn.
3. Add the chicken and stock and stir until just cooked. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add thickened cream and bring to a boil.
5. Lower heat and season with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch and simmer until sauce thickens.
6. Drain cooked pasta and serve in individual plates. Pour creamy mushroom sauce on top and garnish with some parmesan and chopped parsley. For some extra zing, squeeze a little lemon.
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