Hello Sweets!

Hello sweets! I hope you all had a lovely weekend.

It seems like ages since I properly checked in on all of you. I have been so busy of late working on my book that is due to be published at the beginning of 2014, helping my little sister out with her wedding preparations and a whole heap of projects that annoyingly I can't tell you about, yet!

I still have a ton of bits left to do on my book and some final preparations for my little sisters wedding amongst other things, so I apologise in advance if I am late on replying to your emails and comments. But know that I appreciate you all and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as I can, hopefully with lots of exciting news!

In the meantime I will be sharing how I made my nephew Samuel's wigwam, floor quilt and deckchair slings. A few yummy recipes, a couple of crafty projects and a whole heap of pretty organizing ideas.

Have a sweet day!

Making the switch to Bloglovin

"Earlier this week Google announced it was to withdraw its Google Reader service due to declining interest in the RSS content aggregator.

The Keep Google Reader Running petition on Change.org generated more than 400,000 page views since Wednesday.
At least eight related petitions have been started on the site since Wednesday, several of which also have thousands of signatures.
“People were clearly shocked and dismayed about Google’s decision, and they came to Change.org to make their voices heard.” said Charlotte Hill, a spokesperson for the website.
Google made the announcement in its company blog, saying: "There are two simple reasons for this: usage of Google Reader has declined, and as a company we are pouring all of our energy into fewer products,"

Looking for a new way to follow and keep updated on your favourite blogs?

Well, let me introduce you to something called Bloglovin'.

"We created bloglovin´ so you wouldn’t have to visit un-updated blogs, open ten windows in your browser, or forget your favorite blogs' web-addresses. With bloglovin´, we wanted to make your blog-reading fun and easy.

Sounds sweet! How does it work?
Just add all the blogs you want to follow, and then you’ll get notified every time one of your favorite blogs has written a new blog post."

Bloglovin' have made an exceptionally great little tool on their site, allowing anyone who has joined up to sync their GFC blogs with Bloglovin' in one easy step.

Follow the instructions to import your followers to Bloglovin' HERE
Follow me on Bloglovin' HERE



Have a sweet day!

Happy New Year!

and a huge big...



To all of you that read my blog, follow me on Pinterest, Twitter, facebook and Flickr...




See you tomorrow...

Have a sweet day!

Sweet Living Magazine

Today I wanted to share with you the lovely Sweet Living magazine. Sweet Living is an online inspirational magazine from New Zealand that is packed full of crafts, DIY, delicious recipes and free printables; all of which are beautifully styled and photographed.

"Sweet Living is all about good living, offering fresh ideas and practical solutions for everyday life. Our emphasis is on economising (we hate the word budget!) – how to reduce household bills, how to save money (and your health!) with homemade cleaning products, how to create delicious meals for less, how to craft beautiful handmade gifts, plus DIYs for your home and garden… and more. We also have lots of free goodies for you to download."

I am delighted to have my Bunny Jars featured in the fourth issue of Sweet Living which is out now...

My bunny jar tutorial. I am so going to do these again for Christmas this time with deer and a sprinkle of glitter!

I love the clear, simple, beautiful step by step photography on how to make these delicious looking chocolate and raspberry layered push up cakes.

I so need to make these, sprinkles in any colour you desire!

Have a sweet day!

Featured in Magie des Zuckers magazine

Still catching up...

On Christmas Eve last year I got a lovely gift through my post box. The November edition of Magie des Zuckers, a German cake decorating magazine. To my delight, my Winter Woodland Christmas dessert table was on pages 4,5,6 & 7 and another double spread at the back of the magazine included some of my recipes from the aforementioned dessert table. My proud Mum kindly got one of her German friends to translate it for me and I blushed at the beautiful write up of my "magical", "doesn't leave anything to be desired", "dreamy" Winter Wonderland table. What an honour! Thank you Magie des Zuckers magazine for the fabulous feature!

Have a sweet day!

Happy Sparkling New Year!

via forget me knot weddings, The Collection Event Studio, hello, friend, and The Inspired Bride.

Wishing you all a sparkling, happy New Year! Thank you all for making 2011 here on Torie Jayne so special!

Instead of making New Year's resolutions that I inevitably break or never complete I have decided to just remember these lovely quotes. How about you?


After a lovely holiday I shall be back tomorrow with my usual pretty finds, inspiring interior boards, new craft ideas and a host of gluten-free recipes but until then...

Have a sweet day, lovelies!

2010, My Autumn & Winter Months

Afternoon sweets!

I thought I would share with you some of my highlights of 2010 here on Torie Jayne. Here are my favourites from the Autumn and Winter of 2010:


In September I finally finished my garden. I am so looking forward to enjoying it this year. I envision lots of tea, cake and ice cream soirees in my garden lounge!




I was also one of ten blogs picked to be a "favourite blog of The Conran Shop". Thank you.



In October, Halloween was pretty low key for me this year as I was traveling with my day job. However, I did make and decorate a Halloween cake and tried my hand at Candy apples.



November saw me prepare for my Winter Woodland Christmas with lots of lovely inspiration in Scrapbook Dreams.



December, of course, saw me put my dreams and ideas into action with my Winter Woodland dessert table. I was overjoyed when my cake won the Christmas Yule - Blog bake.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my wonderful sponsors: Simon at Tonic Studios for sending me an endless supply of cool craft equipment. Anurag at Hotel Chocolat for providing lots of yummy chocolate. Sarah at lifestyle publishers Ryland Peters and Small for providing me with gorgeous craft, interior and baking books to review. Clare and Alex at Camel and Yak for my beautiful Christmas deers and Amy at we are social for her cool link ups.

Also a big thanks to Liam McCormick, a wonderful guest at my Winter Woodland Christmas party who took some of the photos.

Have a sweet day!

2010, My Summer Months

Afternoon sweets!

I thought I would share with you some of my highlights of 2010 here on Torie Jayne. Here are my favourites from the Summer of 2010:


May was spent researching ideas for my new kitchen, which I promise I will be sharing here soon!



I joined Pinterest in June. I adore it as it is such an easy way to share, store and categorize all the gorgeous images you find on the internet. I hope to share more of my pins with you in 2011 with my new "Inspirational Pins" mood boards.



July was spent poring over gorgeous garden pictures in my Scrapbook dreams and visiting the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.



In August we celebrated my adorable niece Molly's birthday. I hand painted a jungle bench for her and made a matching jungle birthday cake.



I also fell in love with Vintage at Goodwood and the best bit is it returns this year on August 12, 13, and 14th. My top must for 2011!

Thank you my friends for reading and commenting, this blog wouldn't be anything without you!

Have a sweet day!

My 2010 from the beginning

Evening sweets!

I thought I would share with you some of my personal highlights of 2010 here on Torie Jayne.

Here's what I got up to from the beginning of 2010:


January's highlight was visiting Copenhagen for my birthday. I got to see and purchase a few of my favourite pieces from the Danish interior designers and brands I had blogged about in the weeks before.



February's highlight was the Christening of my adorable niece, Molly, which we celebrated with a butterfly themed tea and cake party.



March's highlight was getting ready for Easter. Oh, how I love decorating and making dessert tables for the holidays!



April's highlight was organizing a woodland themed baby shower! I love decorating gingerbread bird houses.

Thank you my friends for reading and commenting over the past year, as this blog wouldn't be anything without you! Know that you are all beautiful, special friends to me and I feel blessed to have you touch my life.

I will be kicking off 2011 on Sunday, 9th January by announcing the winner of the Hotel Chocolat giveaway which closes next Saturday, 8th January. So until then I will be writing about my hopes and dreams for my blog and planning my year ahead.

Have a sweet 2011!

Happy New Year

Hello Sweets!

"Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year".

Thank you to all of you my friends for your wonderful love and support this year! I have loved getting to know you all.

Have a sweet year! x