Sneak a peek - X-mas gifts from the kitchen

Stylists and photographers are rather familiar with the particular task to create Christmas moods in the middle of spring. Or even more challenging during summer heat waves when candle wax is melting in the sun as fast as vanilla ice-cream. Having this in mind I can’t complain about my last X-mas production which has been shot in late March. Back then with still chilly breezes drifting it was not a big deal to capture several suggestions for DIY 

gift ideas from the kitchen. 

(Backdrop Color Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion Hague Blue) 

Easter Brunch Recipes

And here they are, some of my Easter brunch ideas:

A delicious and mellow yeast pastry wreath

 with hazelnuts and dried apricots, 

a fruity rhubarb curd,

a spicy and easily prepared graved salmon with cucumber mousse,

some crispy egg cookies,

an egg liqueur with rasberries, that brings you to your knees,

some pickled eggs, nice to look at and tasty, 

a springlike parsley soup and finally a classic - a well done

roastbeef with sauce tartare.

Easter Brunch Story

Draw from an abundance

Today I took the last pic of an Easter production which is going to be published next year. I enjoyed this one quite a lot because nature is offering so much right now. When I needed a little flourishing twig to pimp up a motive I had just to open the door and pick some spring blossoms out of my garden. 

Have a short glimpse at one of the images. I am going to show you more in due course.

Enjoy the spring and its colours!

Happy Easter

This year's easter bunny wears light blue ... 

(Backdrop color Estate Emulsion Blue Ground by Farrow and Ball)

Published in BRIGITTE 7/2016

Still pumpkin season

Actually I thought it might be late to show you an autumnal pumpkin production in late January.

 But as I spotted a pretty varied assortment of pumpkins while I was fetching some food from the market yesterday I thought I can dare presenting some tardy pumpkin ideas. 

  

Happy Holidays

I'm dreaming of a white christmas ...

I wish you all a merry christmas and a peaceful new year!

I have been rather busy in the past months, therefore I haven't posted new pictures.  For now I want to announce impressions of a autumnal pumpkin shooting and a pastel colored easter production. 

Christmas wreaths

Ho! Ho! Ho!

It's still September, I know. But as you might recall - time is running rather fast. So be prepared. Here are some wreath ideas I would like to take to your hearts right now. 

In print: BRIGITTE November 2015. There you will find lists of materials and crafting instructions.  

Cone wreath with paper stars and chain of lights

 Wreath made of christmas balls

Table wreath made of several winter greens

... coming soon ...

Hanging olive wreath

Hazelnut wreath 

Bird nest wreath made of Euphorbia spinosa

Once upon a time feeling - DIY with tulle

Tulle is a rather georgious material. Regrettably its charme is occupied by weddings and in the more colorful way by carnival. I tried to use this pretty female textile to create a few decorative ideas which are romantic without being kitschy. Beyond I intended to work out the translucency and the dynamic mellow flow of tulle.

Concept, Styling and Photography

Cornelia Weber