Hantaran Isle

Hantaran Isle presented by Izsra to Faizal

Due to time constraint, our pictures are not complete.

Hopefully the bride and groom can share their lovely photos with us soon ;)

Designer Backdrop

Here's another mini backdrop by us, for the solemnization of Faizal & Izsra.

Congrats to the lovely couple!

Same photo in smaller size for phone users to view in full.

Romantic

I've spent the last 3 months just getting the basics up for my new abode.
And because hubby and I are d-i-y-ing practically everything, we're STILL not done yet.
I've yet to finish wallpapering my master bedroom and the guest room.

But now that we're safely beyond our eighty percenth mark getting all the basics in place, 

I'm now in my decorating and accessorizing elements!

I've planned for the different areas of our house to elicit different moods and characters. 

So I've to really take time searching and purchasing the right furnishing and decorative pieces. 

I have a habit of with holding purchases of furnitures and even chairs and tables
until I can find the "right one".
I certainly do not believe in buying just for the sake of having one...even if everyone else wants it.
I prefer taking time to get something that suits me, my family and my home well...even if it requires more waiting.
Good things are always worth the wait.

So today I did some brainstorming for our spare room.
I want it to be romantic and dreamy, yet chic and  minimal...nothing too flowery.

The room has a nice small balcony that looks out into a row of other small balconies...reminding me of the quaint and romantic streets of Europe. So this room will do just that...bring us back there. 

A perfect mini Europe getaway.

But while I scour the globe for the right pieces to come by, here's a look at some romantic spaces...

Image via This is Glamorous

Accessories and arrangement by  Powder Blue

By This is Glamorous

Hotel Can Isabel, Spain

Interiors

There's something about mirrors that intrigues me.

They imbue glamour... but in a humble sort of way. 

Here are some worthy finds...

And I think a modern velvetted louis or wing chair or chaise longue will totally complement the pieces...

Her World Magazine feature

We were featured in Her World, Singapore's No. 1 Women's Magazine!

Now that's a big deal! :) We're totally honoured.

We'd like to thank Zarelda Marie Goh, the feature writer, for her interest in our story.

This March issue basically highlighted the dynamics of our sisterhood, and the lessons we've learnt from each other, running our business together these last 2 years.

It's been a journey, for sure, and we're enjoying this business hobby more and more each day. 

But all this wouldn't have been possible without Mum -our anchor and inspiration-,

our very hands-on husbands, our cheeky kids who bring sunshine into our lives, 

our supportive dad and in-laws, and our great great fans. 

It's a great recognition for us indeed, and may this be yet another stepping stone for us to continue evolving and striving. 

So get your copies yea! :D

The upheaval part deux

Still reorganizing....

More bespoke wedding cakes

Congrats to Rasyid & Halimatussa'diyah!

Their wedding gift from sister Masykura.

Their bespoke wedding cake place card

And congrats to another beautiful couple Hernani & Erffan.

More overdue pics - Hantaran

Ok so now it's pretty clear that I'm back to blogging. Having been unplugged for almost 3 months, I'm clogging up the web with plenty of 'archived' photos...

These photos are dedicated to Aishah & Firdaus. Congrats on your union and may your life together be blessed with plenty of goodness :)

Aishah contacted me several times for a slot, and her persistence paid off I must say. I squeezed her in, amidst the busy house shifting, and we really worked hard on wow-ing her with her dream Hantaran. She chose our deluxe package, which saw us using the slightly more expensive peonies as opposed to the more common roses, for a simple yet grand presentation.

Here they are...

Tea for Christmas

One of the greatest things about being in this family business is the opportunity to meet people like Anis, who shares our love for beautiful gift-giving.

From our brief meet, I found her to be very warm, generous and utterly full of life. She loves giving so much, even I got a beautiful gold Harrods mug and a warm hug from her when I delivered her Xmas orders last December! That was totally new for me and boy was I touched! :)

Anis wanted to give her friends our personalised tea favors for Xmas...so I suggested giving a set containing matching tea bags and swivel sticks, all nicely packaged in matching reusable tins. She loved them all and practically swooned over them non stop. I felt bad she didn't get one for herself though, and told her so....to which she replied "But the joy of giving surpasses that of receiving". How inspiring.

So Anis, this post is for you babe. Enjoy YOUR gifts :)

I customised them in different designs and colours

English Breakfast Tea and Earl Grey Tea inscribed with Anis's message

Another tin design, seen here with french floral wreath, just perfect for Xmas.
Ouh and notice the blue striped background...another Mariah & Sham hallmark.

Very long overdue pictures - Azean's Engagement

Last December, Mariah bravely took on a backdrop project for the engagement of Azean & Zayed. 

I was a bit skeptical about it initially...my house moving was such a fuss, and I wasn't enthusiastic about taking  on a new project when all our props were still in utter mess. 

But sis was confident about it...and even took the lead. 

So all of us were more than happy to give her our support.

Azean needed a photography corner that was substantial and classy, yet not too overly orchestrated... 

cos it was after all, only for her engagement. 

So sis went on site and suggested keeping the design simple...by covering up the blemished wall with a beautiful canvas, and prepping the place up with classy and expensive props...

instead of erecting a stage, dais or a tentage for instance.

Sis then got on to outsourcing the design of our backdrop to Haz Workz, 

who used the chandelier motif I had designed from scratch eons ago, 

and created a canvas wallpaper out of it.
Sis and Hazrin also teamed up to create a framed up memoir bearing the couple's names,
for display...just to up the exclusive factor.

Alas, I'm glad I played along...cos our maiden mini backdrop project turned out to be so much fun, 

and the couple loved the mini set-up.

Well done sis, and keep it coming! :)

The fine details

Mini 2-tiered fondant engagement cake.

An additional bouquet to spruce up their dessert table.

Our heartiest congrats to the beautiful couple! 

May you be blessed with great love forever...