Wednesday 28 April 2010

Props and such...

Some of the props which may be entering Mariah & Sham's Isle inventory soon...


Beverage Dispenser


Petite stands

Silver stand
Backdrop decor
AKAN DATANG
Mariah & Sham's newly designed favor boxes and chinese-takeaway boxes with their matching cupcake wrappers.
Retailing soon at stores near you? Well, we're woking on it! So stay tuned...

Wednesday 21 April 2010

Events Feature : Amy Atlas


Extremely inspired! That's how I've been feeling, stumbling upon one great blog after another.

Today, I found Amy Atlas...apparently a very established events planner, whose many great works can make young businesses like ours blush in embarrasment...yet hopeful of the possibilities.

Afterall, how can we not know Amy Atlas? Her works are so well established, inspirational and relevant to us. And so many other event planners have in fact adopted her style and presented their Amy Atlas-inspired dessert bars time and time again, consciously or otherwise.

We're jumping on the bandwagon...and we're set to be inspired, by not just her creativity, but her fervour as well. She's a lawyer turned entrepeneur...one of those inspiring stories about people following their hearts and doing what they love best.

We can learn from her... yet we aspire to be original and mostly create our own spread - which we have all along named the 'Isle'. After all, while it's nice to be inspired, it's much nicer and satisfying to be original. Hopefully, Amy Atlas gets a wind of our existence and invites us over for a feature...hehe ok we're dreaming again...

So really, our next action plan will be to source out for more stands, jars, plates, props and maybe even platforms (I'm envisioning a 3-tiered isle)

But for now, here's presenting Amy Atlas....



Monday 19 April 2010

Events Feature: Ice Cream Buffet



Last night, I stumbled upon a gorgeous post by Amy Moss. It featured her Ice-Cream buffet, and this was just the sort of stuff Sis and I would always dream and talk about.

Thing is, we've always had plenty of ideas (quite similar to amy's too, I dare say) on how to set up a party isle chock-full of candies, chocolates and ice-cream. And when we get into our dreamy mode, we'll start rattling off fanciful ideas, and get all excited wistfully planning for our next possible Isle or Buffet project.

But until then, let us entice you with Amy Moss's brilliant set-up. Hopefully you can be convinced that a designer party isle can be a worthwhile rare indulgence...and hopefully you know where to find us in case you're interested in one ;)

So enjoy.....














Saturday 17 April 2010

Lifestyle Feature : Arabian

Here's introducing our first "Be Inspired" feature post. Look out for more e-mag postings and links to all things beautiful, spanning topics like Lifestyle, Events, Hobbies, Design & Architecture, Art, Food & Drinks, Favors & Gifts and many more.....



Arabian domestic architecture and decor encompass many different syles and influences ranging from persian to moorish.

They normally feature breezy and open garden-like spaces, stylized decorative patterns (arabesque), domes and fountains. Colours can range from pale sandstones to bright tones.

Featured here are the more contemporary designs. They still bear the common abovementioned elements, but are integrated into a more streamlined and minimalistic decor style.

Most of these more modern styles can be found in Dubai, following the architectural boom of the arab world there.



A seating hall like this is common in Arabian-style interiors.



Baths and gardens are also common in arabian architecture. This one's been cleverly designed with a modern pool (howz) amidst an indoor garden courtyard (sahn) .




This store is an epitome of modern arab-european integration. Notice all the dome shaped lamps and damask cushions amidst the crystal chandeliers & tableware, against a contemporary gothic-style black & white striped feature wall.

Our Departments

When asked what our biz is all about, we're always at a lost for words.

Truth is, we do not have a single label defining us. Not that we are fickle, unfocused or anything. We are just open to possibilities. We are about All Things Beautiful.

In any case, we've decided to organize our services into the following departments. Let's see how this goes. If need be, we'll just add on more departments ;)






Monday 5 April 2010

A glimpse

Last weekend, we decided to try a new set up right in Mariah's own dining room. It was just a mini set up....perhaps a glimpse into something bigger which we'll definitely embark on, once we're done with all the packing, moving and unpacking.