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Last fall, 2 of my Aussie friends traveled on a world tour and stopped in Canada to stay with us for a few weeks. I was super lucky to shoot the lovely couple.

heart shaped sugar cubes

I LOVE these heart shaped sugar cubes! Wouldn't they look super cute on each table at a wedding or party? I was also thinking they would be awesome to give as a favour with a little bag of coffee or espresso!

The best part about them...they are so easy to make!

Equipment:
small bowls
greaseproof paper (parchment/wax paper)
small heart-shaped cookie cutter
teaspoon
granulated sugar
food colours

1. Prepare bowl with sugar. Then add a tiny drop of food colour to the sugar, and a little water to make it damp. Mix until evenly coloured.

2. On a piece of greaseproof paper, push a small amount of sugar firmly into the heart cutter (see 1) and level the top with a spoon (see 2). Carefully lift off the cutter and let dry (see 3&4)**

3. Repeat until all the sugar us used up.

** note: make sure that you do not try and move the cubes until they are dry, about 1/2 hour

p.s. how awesome are my damask cappuccino cups!

monograms, monograms, monograms

I heart monograms! Monograms date waaaay back, and were used as royal signatures for the Romans and Greeks on coins to identify their rulers. During the Victorian era, the monogram was used by high class people to show their place in society. Today, monograms are everywhere! They are used for weddings, parties and more. I love how a monogram can personalize any occasion!
I have gotten tons of requests for circle monograms lately. They are great for favour tags, takeout boxes for candy buffets and look great on your stationary!

welcome!

Welcome to my blog, all things nat! OK, so I am not quite Natalie Spencer yet...only 6 short weeks to go...hmmm I think that's close enough.

I will be adding photos, stationary, and all things wedding to the blog. Enjoy!