Mildred&Co

Getting married 8 months after having a baby isn't the most ideal situation as neither my figure, my exercise routine or my diet is back to normal...in fact, I often have to remind myself that I no longer have an excuse for eating cake, let alone a second piece. I've been very fortunate though that I have had a few...

Now that the initial panic of finding my wedding dress is over, the next job on the ever-growing 'To Do' list was to suit and boot the groom. Not needing to wear a suit for work, my fiance Gus has been holding off buying a new one until he had the perfect excuse for a beautiful, tailored-made suit. So off...

For the last few years I have been pinning and regramming wedding dresses like a woman possessed. Even before I was engaged I was doing this, which sounds very much like something Bridget Jones would have done, but as the owner of Mildred&Co I have at least had a valid excuse to do so. The only problem is that I...

So I am getting married in March this year and my fiance and I have only just started planning the wedding. Yes, that's right...we only have two months to somehow pull off an entire wedding. That's 58 days to be exact. This ridiculously short time frame is ironic, firstly because we have been engaged for nearly a year and a...

Autumn has arrived and with the change in temperature and mood comes a fresh new crop of covetable homewares to lust over. Soft and subtle neutrals are a key trend for the season and a great base to start with when refreshing a space. Luxurious materials such as acacia, velvet and stoneware in a neutral palette will add both depth...

Adorning a nursery wall with artwork is a sure way to liven up a room - no matter what the age of your wee one. When choosing prints for kids rooms, a mix of both playful, childlike images and more structured graphics will create a nice balance between design and fun. Sticking to a palette of monochrome or neutral prints...

When we stumbled upon the work of French born, San Fransisco based artist Chloé Fleury, we were immediately captivated by the charming, colourful and unique paper creations she brings to life. Chloé transforms flat sheets of paper into unique and beautiful three-dimensional objects to adorn your walls with. Her paper animal kits are not only vivid and playful but immaculately...

It’s a special Mothers Day this year at Mildred&Co as our director Milly celebrates her first Mothers Day with her daughter Willow. To mark the occasion Milly has handpicked a selection of gifts that she would both love to give and to receive. A mixture of luxurious as well as practical gifts, there is something in here for every Mum...

Last week Mildred&Co packed our bags and headed to Wellington to take part in the wonderful Wellington Wedding Show. Excited bride and groom-to-be’s and their support crews flocked to the TSB Arena from Wellington and beyond for a day of fun, food and beautiful wedding inspiration. Dressed with a lush foliage garland and vase arrangement from the super talented Mindy...

Hannah and Bruno, childhood sweethearts, met when they were just 16 & 17 at a Coromandel beach bonfire near Hannah’s family bach. A traditional and intimate chapel in Bethlehem was chosen for the ceremony and Bruno’s parents home in Pyes Pa, Tauranga, with its beautiful gardens was the reception destination. With the couple both wanting a relaxed and unstructured feel...

As much as we love to gorge ourselves on chocolate over the Easter break, we also love to give and receive little gifts to keep and treasure. Simple and classic gifts for the home in soft and gentle colours are a great idea for anyone who loves to entertain. Think classic white egg-cups, platters in the softest cloud blue and...

Inseparable since university, Hannah and Troy wanted a weekend getaway destination wedding and with many a fond memory of summers together in the picturesque Coromandel Peninsula, they settled on a rustic and romantic vacant section in Pauanui. Pitching a giant stretch tent across the barely touched section was the starting point for the relaxed wedding weekend. Vintage and collected décor...