| CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 | Ivory Rose Christmas

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

Ivory Rose Botanicals are your local team that will help with all your floral needs! They do everything from weddings to corporate, every day flowers to big events.

Ivory Rose Botanicals started three and half years ago in a home based studio, it then branched out in the street of B-town and recently has moved back home. It’s a business that is forever evolving and at the moment it’s a girl boss business run by a busy mama who also wrangles three little bambinos in between creating luxurious bunches of blooms!

2020 for Ivory Rose Botanicals is shaping up to be the biggest year yet. The thing that sets Ivory Rose Botanicals apart from the others is that they do things their own way, they don’t feel the pressure to be part of the ‘norm’ and have created a unique business that welcomes and encourages people from all walks of life.

Ivory Rose Botanicals is run by Maddie and her team of flower stars. Karlee, Tanya, Bri, Live, Lara and Alicia all possess that special flower power which means you will never be disappointed.

Ivory Rose Botanicals prides itself on supporting many shapes and forms of life to be the best version of themselves and designed a workplace that works for them, not the other way around. They tend to create flowers following the same concept – free spirited, in the moment and allowing creativity to lead the way!

If you want some soul with your flowers make sure you contact Ivory Rose Botanicals today.

| Phone: 0403 679 353 |

| Email: ivoryrosebotanicals@outlook.com |

| Facebook: @ivoryrosebotanicals |

| Instagram @ivoryrosebotanicals |

The amazing Maddie from Ivory Rose Botanicals wants to make your Christmas blooming wonderful and is offering one lucky nester a bouquet of flowers, a gift box of organic loose leaf, a candle and organic skin care pack to the value of $150!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Ivory Rose Botanicals as well as The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 19 December 2019.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> The Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019 terms and conditions.

19Feb2018

{The Nest Hearts Clothes} Diversity Fashion

Posted in The nest hearts clothes by centralwestnest

Over the last few years of running the blog I have come across some very brilliant businesses, especially brilliant are the local ones I have discovered.

One such diamond is Diversity Fashion!

Diversity Fashion is run by mother/daughter team Jean and Amelia. They are friendly, approachable and fashionable.

The Evelyn Black Tunic is my new fave Diversity piece

Diversity makes fashion that is designed to embrace a woman’s curves and make her feel beautiful. They embrace a body positive outlook and design pieces that are easy-fit, high quality and on-trend.

The flower detail on the neckline take this black tunic to the next level of pretty

Diversity has recently launched their online presence and your can now shop from the comfort of your own home at www.diversityfashion.com.au. I can say from personal experience that their delivery is second to none. I ordered the gorgeous Evelyn Tunic online and had it delivered the very next day! How’s that for customer service?

The girls at Diversity are proud of their style and want to help you discover the best and most comfortable version of you.

Contact Diversity today on:

| VISIT: 55 Keppel Street, Bathurst |

| CALL: 0423 065 988 |

| EMAIL: contact@diversityfashion.com.au |

This is a sponsored post and I was gifted the Evelyn tunic. All opinions are based on my own personal experience

29Nov2017

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2017} Christmas Pringle

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

If you ask anyone in the area about florists they will usually mention Vanessa Pringle Floral Designs. This is because Vanessa and her team have over 20 years experience in the industry.

Offering fresh flowers delivered across the Central West they can help you with all your event and function floral designs.

I love this great little service that they are now offering which is flower subscriptions! It’s called the Posy Club and comes with a free glass jar and delivery in Bathurst! How fantastic would it be to receive a wonderful arrangement on the regular – and not have to rely on a forgetful husband! A subscription would also make a brilliant present for a loved one!

Vanessa Pringle Floral Designs offer a large range of flowers that are delivered fresh directly from the Sydney markets. They have their own style and offer bespoke floral designs you won’t find anywhere else.

They are being recognised formally for their work – they even finished top 4 in the NSW Florist category in the Fresh Awards 2017.

If you need your day brightened then look no further then Vanessa Pringle Floral Designs:

| Phone: (02) 6331 1030 |

| Email: vpfloraldesigns@bigpond.com |

| Website: http://www.vanessapringlefloraldesigns.com.au |

| Facebook: VanessaPringleFloralDesigns |

| Instagram: @vanessapringlefloraldesigns |

Vanessa and the team are making Christmas blooming special by offering one lucky nester a $40 voucher!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of VanessaPringleFloralDesigns on facebook as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 20 December 2017.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2017 Rules

1Aug2017

{Girl Crush Tuesday} The marvellous Maddie

Posted in Girl Power by centralwestnest

We have some pretty hard girl crushes. These are the types of ladies that stamp their style on the world. They are the type of people that will always be remembered and little girls grow up wanting to be. They are women of substance. Women that make the world a better place. Happy Girl Crush Tuesday everybody.

Today we are saluting the brilliantly talented, creative genius that is Maddie Veitch from Ivory Rose Botanicals.

Maddie is a local mama who is working hard for herself and her family. Not long ago she opened Ivory Rose Botanicals in George Street Bathurst and since that time has shown herself to be the front-runner in floral design.

Maddie will help with everything from a simple bouquet for your bestie, all the way up to your wedding arch super pieces. She doesn’t just sell flowers, she literally creates art.

Ivory Rose Botanicals also holds really fun classes in floral arrangements, everything from headpieces to flower centrepieces.

Plus, the totes best thing is rolling into her little studio and getting to hang out with Maddie and her beautiful little boys.

The Central Nest loves supporting local women working hard to make a difference and Maddie is certainly doing that. So, thank you Maddie for giving my little girls someone to look up to so they realise you really can strive to have it all.

2Dec2016

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2016} Ivory Rose is blooming wonderful

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

There is a new kid on the block who is leaving a beautiful first impression on everyone she comes into contact with.

The lovely Maddie from Ivory Rose Botanical in Bathurst is your one stop shop for all things floral. Ivory Rose Botanical offers unique, affordable and quality products with the aim and ambition to push the boundaries.

Maddie and her team have a fantastic way of enticing the senses through enchanting floral arrangements and creations. What I love is that she seems to follow nature. She follows the art of letting nature be her guide and consequently ends up with floral arrangements unlike anyone else in town.

I ordered my sister some flowers this week and they were PERFECT!

Ivory Rose Botanical also offers fantastic flower crown parties so why not grab a couple of girlfriends and make some pretties.

Get in contact with Maddie today:

To brighten up your life the gorgeous team at Ivory Rose Botanicals is donating a beautiful Christmas table arrangement to one very lucky nester. This prize is valued at $80!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Ivory rose botanicals as well as The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 22 December 2016.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2016 Rules

9Oct2015

{Love Birds} Boho bride inspo

Posted in Love birds by centralwestnest

We absolutely adore all things Boho.

The flowers, the prettiness, the love.

The brilliant team at Brit & Co have put together some wonderful Bohemian Wedding Ideas for you.

We are dying over this stationery!

And have you ever seen more beautiful bridesmaids?

Head over and get some boho inspo NOW!

2Oct2015

{The Nest DIY} Felt flower crowns

Posted in The Nest how-to by centralwestnest

If you are looking for something to do with your little birdies these school holidays, why not get your craft on.

Now, hold on, I know we are not all Martha Stewart-esk kinda art people, but I think this little project is totally doable.

The gorgeous blog Delia Creates has put together a brilliant tutorial on how to create a Felt Flower Crown.

If you are all clever and an over-achiever you can even create your own felt flowers, but to the rest of us the creation of a crown will be enough!

Happy crafting Nesters x

15Dec2014

{Love Birds} Sprinkle some gold inspiration

Posted in Love birds, The nest hearts clothes by centralwestnest

Every so often you stumble across something beautiful.

Just so stunning it takes your breath away.

This styled shoot from Ruffled Blog is the ultimate in wedding inspiration.

The pops of gold are divine! The splashes of romance of knee-weakening.

That cake! O, My!

Enjoy nesters x

{Remember: We are always looking for new weddings to showcase on the blog, if you are interested in sharing your special day just send us an email to centralwestnest@outlook.com}

30Jul2014

{Love Birds} Updating your something blue..

Posted in Great pieces, Love birds by centralwestnest

Everyone knows that weddings should be individual and customised to the specific couple, but there are a few traditions that are usually followed at most weddings.

How then, do you make these traditions just a little bit more special and unique?

The gorgeous team from Wedding Party have created the ultimate cheat’s guide to updating the something blue. You can check it out here -> Wedding Party

Happy wedding planning Nesters!

20Jan2014

{Love Birds} Leigh & Stuart and their happily ever after

Posted in Love birds by centralwestnest

“For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow. “ Rosemonde Gerard

There are some weddings that simply show true love. This wedding is one such example. A combination of impeccable taste, exquisite attention to detail and handmade touches make this honestly one of the most beautiful weddings I have seen. Leigh and Stuart show what love is and how simply beautiful a wedding can be. Happily ever after is not a term to be used lightly but sometimes it is just right. Here are Mr & Mrs McLean – Happily Ever After.

The Love birds: Stuart McLean, 27 year old diesel mechanic & Leigh Stapleton, 29 year old Teacher

Ceremony: In Carcoar at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception. We wanted an intimate church with lots of character and beautiful light for our photographs.

Reception: Athol Gardens, Blayney. We looked at every venue in the district but when we walked in to Athol Gardens we both knew it was perfect for us. Stunning gardens and an outdoor terrace that suited our taste to a tee.

Theme: Just a mixture of our favourite things- black, white, beige with a touch of lace and a splash of electric blue

The Dress: Ivory, strapless, silk gown with a ruched bodice and flowing skirt from Wendy Makin Couture Leigh says she tried on so many dresses and loved them all! She made a top 5 and chose this one mainly for the gorgeous silk fabric. She added a flower from another dress she loved. Leigh says ‘I wore electric blue shoes for my something blue, my grandmother’s pearls for my something old and wore my sister’s veil as something borrowed’.

Groom & wedding party attire: The bridesmaids wore dresses floor length chiffon dresses from Seduce in a soft dusty pink.

Groom & Groomsmen wore light grey suits with white shirts and white silk ties.

Hair: Wavelength Bathurst

Makeup: Macquarie Skin & Day Spa

Decorations: Table centres- large 3 wick candles wrapped in black lace & ribbon

Bonbonnieres – Little jars of Rhubarb jam (made by the bride) & White violas in beige ceramic pots with custom labels made by the bride

Food:

Canapés: Prawns with chilli & lime salt; Arancini balls with spinach and buffalo mozzarella; Duck in crisp wonton cups; Chilli feta and crispy pancetta crostini

Mains: Herb crusted rack of lamb on a bed of creamy potato mash with roast vegetable salad or Spanish chicken breast with quince sauce, green beans, potato gallette and baked butternut pumpkin

Dessert: Vanilla Pannacotta and slow roasted rhubarb with a vanilla tuile or Chocolate Hazelnut praline with chocolate sauce

Cake: One tier tall round carrot cake with layers of cream cheese, covered in butter cream icing and topped with fresh roses the same as the bouquets. The Bride says she made the cake herself (even though everyone thought she was crazy – but really she says she is just too picky to trust anyone else) and the cake topper and bouquets were by Florabundance.

Drinks: Local Wines from Cumulus and Angullong and a selection of beers and spirits.

Photographer: Jennifer Stocks from Jennifer Stocks Photography– the most amazing photographer! Jen usually only photographs babies and families but we twisted her arm as an old friend to capture our day. We could be happier with our photos taken around beautiful Carcoar.

Rings: The wedding bands are Quorra purchased at WJ Coote and Sons. Leigh has a white gold diamond wedder and a plain band either side of my engagement ring and Stuart chose a thick white gold plain band.

Stationary: All stationary was handmade by the bride including the invitations, service booklets, escort cards and table numbers. The stationary supplies were purchased at Fantasia in Bathurst.

Music: The couple chose country music singer Kaylee Bell to perform at the church and she further entertained the guests in the garden at Athol afterwards during drinks and canapés.

Special moments: The bride says she started crying before she even pulled up at the church! Then she walked in and saw that half the church was crying including the groom & groomsmen! – She says as soon as she saw Stuart standing there she couldn’t help but smile.

Our beautiful guest book was a wedding gift from a very special friend. She drew a tree and our guests put their finger prints as the leaves and signed it. We have it hanging on the wall in our house as a reminder of our special day.

Our amazing honeymoon in France and Italy was definitely a highlight too – an experience we will never forget. The most special thing for us was having our favourite people together to help us celebrate!

Guests: 100

Cost: Approximately $27,000.00