Exquisite Ocean Botanicals

This months edition of Australian Vogue Living has the most enchanting article on 'ocean flowers' or seaweed as most of us better know these mysterious ocean botanical.

I just have to share this with you, because it's too good to hide.The article is stunningly styled and art directed, a work of art in itself, so thank you Vogue Living for creating and bringing this to us.

I know you'll all be as delighted and inspired by this ethereal article based on the romanticised Victorian love and fascination of the humble sea flower as I am.

(all images courtesy of Vogue Living)

Happy Island Styling

Sail Away Saturday - Relax & Have Some Fun

Hello my island lovelies, this weekend's a big birthday weekend for my daughter & I, as we celebrate another year.

So expect lots of cake, pass the parcel and some well deserved bubbles.

Meantime, hope you're all relaxing this weekend like these lovely ladies, although those hammocks look a little precarious, it does make for a great shot.

image Pinterest

Enjoy the weekend.

Happy Island Styling.

Oceania Newsflash

Hi my lovely island friends, will be bringing you some very exciting news in the next up and coming post, so stay tuned and meantime I'll be doing this...

Ha, ha.

Happy Island Styling.

The Best Tropical Island Wedding Inspiration

Tropical island weddings are something very special.

Usually set in breathtaking places across the world, these glamorous affairs on beautiful islands just scream wedding paradise bliss.

Be inspired by these beautiful images and awesome ideas - even if you're not getting married.

A beautiful reception setting.

I love this idea, a cocktail of your choice in a real coconut vessel -

can't get much more tropical than that.

A simple ceremony in a beautiful waterfront location,

 private, intimate and exclusive.

I love this idea, not just for weddings, a destination map in your shoes

is the perfect travel accessory.

How simple, but gorgeous. Young green coconuts, palm leaves

and white flowers form the aisle.

A tropical aisle in the sand.

This is a beautiful island reception setting.

I really like this palm leaf arbour.

What a gorgeous bouquet, love the colour and the flower choice.

Another beautiful bouquet.

I love the fresh greens with the crisp white and natural raffia

elements of this reception table setting.

I love these so much, I've actually bought some - so cute and unusual.

Beautiful Beach Weddings

Of course.

A night time wedding, interesting idea, looks stunning.

A fresh tropical island wedding ceremony setting.

How cute, wedding bands in the sand.

How lovely, simple yet elegant Ginger flowers

in water with candles - love the dash of pink.

A lovely coral cake topper, much classier than

the Mr & Mrs traditional toppers.

Beautiful Beach Weddings

An old palm frond makes a wonderful natural boat

for a table centre piece.

A tropical inspired ring bearers cushion.

Pacific Weddings Magazine

A majestic wedding cake - this is so awesome.

Pacific Weddings Magazine

Rest of images Pinterest.

Happy Island Styling.

Lizard Island

With 24 beaches, a top ten listing as one of the best resorts in the world and crystal clear lagoon waters of the stunning Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island has it all.

Lizard Island is the Northernmost island of the Great Barrier Reef.

A nature spectacular all year round, there's plenty to see and do.

Just one of the 40 luxurious resort suites.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and one

 of the worlds very best snorkeling & diving destinations.

Secluded beaches set in National Parkland - an island where

you can truly get away from it all.

Happy Island Styling.

New look Oceania Island Living

Well the new Oceania Island Living logo is ready to be unveiled, together with a fresh new blog format, how exciting.

Hope you all like it, after many designs, the palm leaf won

because it instantly sums up breezy coastal island style.

You'll see it more from now on as the official identity of Oceania Island Living.

I will also be creating a link button soon, so there will be plenty of opportunity to add my button to your sites, so we can link up the blog friendships and team our sites together.

Happy Coastal Island Styling.

Zoe x