Lover-ly

It's Valentines Day tomorrow and normally I'm not bothered about this overly commercialised day. However, this year these Nature Baby cushions have got the best of me. If I got given one of these cute little heart print cushions I would not be disappointed! They're made from organic cotton and filled with organic wool, you can get them in store or online here. If hearts are just too cheesy for you then there are a range of other equally lovely prints including a bunny, a mushroom and a pear to name a few.

Our picks for a more environmentally friendly 'V Day' also include locally grown flowers (ask your chosen florist), handmade chocolates (Bennetts are our favourite), or a thoughtful homemade picnic spread somewhere special. Take this advice and you won't go wrong . . . Promise x

Meat Free Monday - 04.02.2013

Grilled Cumin-Lime Zucchini Quesadilla

I stumbled across this recipe on Pinterest today. It's from a very good looking food blog called Naturally Ella by Erin Alderson. Her site is right up my alley being both vegetarian and neatly laid out with the option of selecting recipes based on the ingredients seasonal availabilty. The photos a clear and sharp and everything looks so incredibly delish!
This Quesadilla is my pick for this week check it out on her site here. I think I might put ours on the BBQ with some corn too (You can't beat corn sprinkled with salt, chilli flakes and lime juice in the summer)  No doubt I will be posting a few more of her creations in future.

Ingredients

• ½ medium zucchini
• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
• ½ lime juice and zest
• ½ tablespoon honey
• 2-3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2-4 8″ or 10″ whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

1. Cut zucchini in to ¼” slices and place in a large bowl. Whisk together ½ tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon flakes, ½ lime zest/juice, and ½ tablespoon of honey. Pour over zucchini, cover, and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
2. When ready to cook, light grill to medium heat. Place slices on grill and let cook on each side until browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully cut in to small strips. Layer strips on half of the tortilla and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
3. Return to grill and cook on each side until tortilla is crisp and cheese is melted. Serve with greek yogurt mixed with lime juice and cilantro.

Textile Infographic

This is a great little infographic from Australian magazine Green Lifestyle. It gives a snapshot into the reality behind clothing production both in Australia and globally. Have a look and inform yourself.

 

12 Days of Christmas - Day 7

Our pick for the day is something for the little people. If you are buying for a newborn, toddler or kids Nature Baby has you sorted! Their beautiful range of Organic Cotton and Merino clothing is beautiful and gentle on sensitive, young skin.
They also have a great range of skincare, furniture and toys alongside many other products designed and made with the environment considered.
The Boat Print is our current favourite. Shop the range online here x

12 Days of Christmas - Day 8

We love, when you love what Belle + Beau do and because we have had such great feedback on our Eyelet Detail Cami after our promo last week - We thought why not make an offer for the dress!
So here ya'll are and just in time for the summer holiday season (All fingers are crossed for sunshine!)

Eyelet Detail Dress in Sea Blue - $109.00 for one day only!
Shop it here x

12 Days of Christmas - Day 9

12 Days of Christmas - Day 9:

Only 8 shopping days to go! We gave one of Make Believe 's framed maps as a gift last year and it went down a treat. I've got my eye on one of the new "Your Oyster" cut-outs for myself this christmas (Giving I

 know!). If you ask nicely she will even do a custom one of a map wherever and saying whatever you want . . . but you might be cutting it fine for this Christmas!
More details can be found here:
http://lilysmakebelieve.blogspot.co.nz/

12 Days of Christmas - Day 10

12 Days of Christmas - Day 10:

Come and shop at our Market Stall today and get two dresses for $200!
Today only at the Matakana Village Market Square. Offer only available on physical stock available at the stall or in our workroom store.

Follow us on Instagram @belleandbeaunz xx