Eco-friendly gift ideas

From keep cups, bamboo straws and food wraps, to reusable thermo bags and sustainable UV resistant rainbow pegs, do your bit this festive season - give the gift of everyday sustainability.

HUSKEE CUPS FROM $22

HUSKEE Reusable coffee cups are sophisticated as they are sustainable. Made from coffee husks as a raw material, the technology keeps your coffee hotter, longer. Great for the reduction of waste and designed to impress.

TO-MARKET BASE FROM $40

Made from washable paper (yep, seriously). It’s reusable and eco-friendly and made to withstand daily use. It will safely hold up to 10 kilos of groceries, while the soft cotton handles make for easy carrying. The internal zipped pocket is ideal for keys or your phone.

Love Friday Thermo Bag

$55

Insulated and thermo lined, this versatile zip bag can be used to carry food, drinks, medicines, cosmetics or even a wet cozzie. Added bonusit’s large enough to fit a bottle of wine. Perfect for mums, kids’ lunch or travellers on the go.

TEA FLASK $55

This 500ml double-walled bottle can be used for coffee, hot or cold tea, fruit-infused water, chilled wine and more. Keep your drinks hot or cold all day long. BPA free this waterproof and shockabsorbing bottle is the healthiest bottle option.

ONE OF A KIND COMMISSION PIECES IS ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING PARTS OF BRIGITTE’S JOB.

She enjoys collaborating closely with her clients to create their perfect piece of jewellery - from engagement rings, wedding bands or re-modelling your existing jewellery utilising your stones to make a unique piece of jewellery just for you.

We work with you from initial design and sketch stage, right through to finished product. It is a process where we work with you to make sure the result exceeds your expectations.

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With the added heat of summer in the mix, for many the coming months mean a whole lot of summer love. As it comes to this time of year, many people consider popping the question. Is this you? Well, we have some ideas that might just help!

We can just imagine it now: a picnic set-up with candles or a naked teepee adorned with fairy lights, giant light up letters asking your loved one, “Will you marry me?”

A sea-plane flight or a private chef and dinner for two, your favourite restaurant and a beautifully styled table, or maybe a weekend getaway to put the cherry on the top.

If you need our assistance from concept through to delivery, or if you know what you would like to do but need help pulling it all together, that is what we do best.

But first, a few points to help you plan your proposal and make it an unforgettable moment:

• PICK YOUR FAVOURITE SPOT: beach, park, lake, garden, or your favourite restaurant. Consider how private it is, how special it is for the two of you and how busy it may be depending on the date you choose.

• CHOOSE THE DATE: remember this will be your date forever!

• CHOOSE THE TIME: if you’re considering sunset on the beach for example, check when it is so that there is sufficient time to enjoy the romance and magic of lighting as the sun goes down.

• CONSIDER YOUR MENU: we can help with a picnic set-up, champagne on ice, or how about a private chef?

• MUSIC: choose a playlist with all your favourite songs, or perhaps you would like us to arrange live music for you. Whatever you need we’ve got it sorted.

• PHOTOGRAPHER: because who doesn’t want to have the perfect images to post on Instagram? Make your proposal unforgettable with images that will last a lifetime.

• THEN WHAT’S NEXT... Do you want a getaway car to a hotel for the night? We can help with all the planning details to make it a weekend worth remembering.

How can we help?

We can help with blankets and picnic baskets, cushions, photography lighting and candles. If you’re going big and need that extra help with planning: everything from location, timing, logistics, arranging your menu and so much more. That may sound like a lot of things to consider and arrange, but that’s where we come in with our connections to make a truly unforgettable proposal.

How can you perfectly propose?

Think about what you are going to say. If you or your partner is more traditional, consider requesting permission from parents before proposing. Do your research on getting the perfect ring: try and get measurements or other rings your partner has, to get as close as possible to the right size. Make sure it’s a style you know they’ll treasure forever.

If you’re popping the question to a girl, consider offering her to treat herself and get her nails done a few days prior, depending on the girl and sharing photos of your happy news, she is likely going to want to have nice nails.

BE AUTHENTIC. Do what feels right for you as a couple in that moment.

PUT IN THE EFFORT: even if you have been together for a long time, people always ask, “How did they propose?”.

This is a memory you’ll have forever, so make it unforgettable with Cloud 9 Events & Styling. •