21 December 2011

Our Top 5 Summer Holiday Escapes!

Where are you escaping to for your summer holidays?



See below our Top 5 Holiday Destinations in Australia. We have spilled the beans on the lushest holiday escapes we LOVE, all beach side, secluded and family friendly.


1. Qualia
Great Barrier Reef


qualia's distinctive style combined with its sun-drenched location and intuitive service makes it a luxurious resort on world-class standards. Its a truly special place where everything has been meticulously considered.



2. Longitude 131
Uluru


                 Luxurious, eco-sensitive and romantic, Longitude 131° lies at the gateway             of the dual World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,  complete with 5-class luxury and private views of the sun rising and setting over Uluru (Ayers Rock).



3. Cable Beach Club
Broome


The only Resort in Broome located on spectacular Cable Beach is the award-winning Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa - a unique blend of cultural influences and architecture.
In our magnificent gardens, you’ll find a range of accommodation options including studios,bungalowsprivate villas and luxury suites complete with a private butler.





4. Starwood Hotel
Port Douglas




We hope your looking forward to a beautiful tropical summer break somewhere in the sun!

Lot's of Summer Holiday Love,
Fred B X

All images sourced on Google Images

Christmas Ginger Bread Men Recipe



Christmas Ginger Bread Men 

Easy to make, easy to prepare, these Ginger Bread Men are full of so much yummy goodness that kids and adults will both equally love! Prepare them in time for Christmas and give them as presents, add them to your Christmas lunch or have them over the Holiday season for snacks!

Read over the next page for how to prepare your own;


20 December 2011

Christmas At Fred Bare !


All of us down at Fred Bare HQ have been super excited for the ever closer Christmas holidays!

For a peek into the Christmas cheer we have all been up to at the Fred Bare HQ, see below;

You'll see decorations made by our fabulous team
incredible Christmas cupcakes from one of our lovely retailers 
and delicious Ginger Bread Men made by one of our superstar team!




We'll be posting the recipee for the famous Ginger Bread Men in our next post - keep an eye out, they are absolutely incredible!

Only 5 more sleeps to go!

Love, 
Fred B Xx

14 December 2011

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Can you feel the Christmas spirit in the air?

Fairy lights decorate neighbours houses

Christmas tree's adorned in the lounge room

Presents awaiting to be opened

And our favourite department stores create magical Christmas themed windows!


Harvey Nicholls


Liberty



Selfridges



Harrods


We took an Internet trip to the UK and scoured the streets for out favourite decorations! Harrods and Harvey Nicholls displayed opulent fairytale themed Christmas windows, whilst Liberty and Selfridges designed traditional themed Christmas windows.

Imagine if we could have one of this themes in our lounge rooms? How wonderful it would be to wake too on Christmas morning!

Have you been inspired to create a beautiful Christmas theme in your house? We'd love to hear about it!


We found these beautiful inspirational pictures on the gorgeous blog; this is glamourous

Love, 
Christmas FredB X

12 December 2011

Our Top Ten Holiday Gifts!





 



1. boys zigzag print boardshorts - available online
2. baby girls playsuit - available online
3. baby boys polo t-shirts
4. girls summer dresses - available online
5. boy's hats - available online
6. sunglasses - available online
7. baby girls jumpsuits - available online
8. toddler boys shorts
9. girls summer kaftans - available online
10. baby boys overalls

Love,
Fred B xx


9 December 2011

Magnolia Bakery NY Cupcake secrets!


Fancy a trip to New York City to the renowned
Magnolia Bakery?

To taste their world famous Cupcakes?

We have the next best thing! One of their famous recipes!




Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Cupcakes

Everyone is always asking the staff at New York's famous Magnolia Bakery which is the most popular cupcake. Most people are surprised that it is what they call the Vanilla Vanilla -- the vanilla cupcake with the vanilla icing (and the most popular colour for the icing is pink).
If you would like to make a layer cake instead of cupcakes, divide the batter between 2 (9-inch) round cake pans and bake the layers for 30 to 40 minutes.


Click read more for the rest of the recipe, tips and tricks to create you own piece of Magnolia Bakery magic! 

8 December 2011

Win a $150 Fredbare Summer Gift Voucher!


We've teamed up with super kids
 online store Buckets & Spades
for a  Summer Giveaway!


There is only one day left to enter to win a $150 voucher for Fredbare clothing on either Buckets & Spades or Fredbare.com.

Visit our Facebook page for details on how to enter and win yourself this very special prize!

Visit our Facebook here for details on how to enter!


Good luck! 

Love,
Fredbare x