Recipes for Small Kitchens by Food Blogger Angelina A

Those of you with teeny tiny kitchens will relate to food blogger Angelina Anderson. She's a food blogger/model based in Hong Kong that shares easy to follow, mouth salivating recipes - all created from her shoebox sized kitchen (1.9m wide and 1.8m long).  If you've paid a visit to a Hong Kong  apartment, you'll know it's no easy feat. It's why we are so impressed with the variety of recipes Angelina has come up considering the limited space she has. Between modelling for billboards and magazine covers, she blogs at www.foodtasticangelina.com.

Some of my favourite recipes from her blog:

Mango Pomelo Sago with Agar Jelly

Peking Duck Pancakes

Chocolate Macarons

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New DIY Party Planning Kits - You can win one!

"I love the products at the shop but I wouldn't know what to do with them". This is the feedback we've been getting lately and we've listened! We're thrilled to announce the arrival of our DIY party planning kits. Available in different colours, the kits are hand-picked by our stylists to help you create themed parties to celebrate your special occasions. 

Tell us, which is your favourite? Read on to find out how you can win a party kit. 

Pink Themed Birthday Party Kit $40

Close up: Pink Party Supplies 

Lemon and Lime Party Kit, $40 (My favourite colour combo)

A fresh burst of citrus

Baby Blue Birthday Party Kit, $40 

Happy Birthday Wooden Forks and Spoons

Classic Black Zebra Birthday Party Kit, $45

Close up: Classic Black Zebra Birthday Party Kit, $45

Sidenote: These images were shot at our humble offices with a Canon EOS 600D. We shot these party kits in natural light, it's the easiest light to shoot in if you are a beginner. The background is astroturf we bought at our local hardware for $39/roll. 

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Friday Favourites: Bon Voyage! Things for a Farewell Party

I'm not travelling anytime soon but I've always wanted to throw a proper farewell party. Red, blue and white would be my colour theme of choice. Here is a collection of my favourite travel related finds. Do you have any to share? Let us know!

Clockwise from the top left:

1. Stationary by Little Bird Lane, email our design crush for pricing =) | 2. City Wooden forks by Pretty Pickles, $10 per pack | 3. Mixed media journal, $24 | 4. Paper luggage tags, $3.13 | 5. Mini paper suitcase printables for goody bags , $5.95 | 6. Duo coloured pencil, $3.50

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Free Printable Cupcake Topper for Mother's Day

My mom and I 

What do you have planned for Mother's Day? My mom lives overseas and every year I send her flowers. It's not very original but when there is that much distance between you, cupcakes aren't very practical. Of course it doesn't mean I love her any less. In fact the older I get, the more I appreciate my time with my parents. Even in my 30s, I find myself turning to mom for advice on practically everything. Her intuition is second to none!

Mother's Day is only a few weeks away and even though I won't be baking cupcakes this year, us pickles have a gift to share with you and your mom. Courtesy of one very pretty pickles, you can download your free Mother's Day Cupcake Topper Printable.

Print and glue the printable on a skewer or toothpick.


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An Easy DIY - Mini Tissue Pom Poms

DIY Tissue Pom Poms

Since Nikki at Think PR and Events styled our photoshoot, I've been a bit obsessed with tissue pom poms. During our Sunday crafternoon sessions, I found a simple way to make them. You don't need much to start and I am sure you will already have most of the tools at home.

Everything you need for DIY tissue pom poms

Fold small pleats upwards

Once you've folded the pleats, tie a bow in the middle with a piece of string

Peel each layer of tissue back gently

Repeat on the other side and use them as cupcake toppers, hanging decorations or centrepieces

For multi-coloured tissue pom poms, alternate the layers of tissue with different colours. We love how gold complements pink. 

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Friday Favourites: Retro Aprons

For those who don't already know, Pretty Pickles started with my obsession for retro aprons - particularly ones that look like dresses. Here's a collection of our top four favourites pretty retro aprons. Which is your favourite?

Clockwise from left to right:

1. Meadow Green Gingham Courtney apron, $33.95
2. Strawberry Sundaes apron, Pretty Pickles, $30
3. Penny's Kitchen Apron, Peter Alexander, $39.90
4. Key Lime Apron, Anthropologie, $32 

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How to Set Up a Pastel Pink Candy and Dessert Bar

Nikki from Think PR & Events sprinkled her styling magic for us several weeks ago. This table setting was for a pink and pastel themed candy and dessert bar. It might look like there's a lot going on here but  we are going to break down everything you need for a pink themed party - suitable for children and the young at heart.

What you need to recreate a pastel themed candy and ice cream bar:

• Pink dessert cups
• Pink paper straws
• Mini wooden spoons
• Recycled glass jars
• Lolly jars 
• Pink lolly bags
• Wooden scoops
• 4 pots for flowers
• 1 metre of astroturf
• 1/2 metre of pink striped fabric
• 4 multi-coloured pastel pom poms (you can purchase these or learn how to make your own pom poms here)

Pink Themed Candy and Dessert Bar

Flower arrangements with glitter butterflies add the perfect touch for birthdays

Pink Fairy Floss in Cute Pink Ice Cream Cups

Candy Bar - Pre Ice Cream


Do you have a suggestion for our next party styling project? Email us at prettypicklesshop@gmail.com.

Thanks for reading!

Little Pickle - B x

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