Empire Platters

19/09/2021

This isn't an easy post.

I've spent the past few weeks weighing up everything and have come to the decision that this needs to happen

I have two main reasons for it,

1. I haven't recovered from my accident as quickly or as strongly as I would've liked.
I have the clearance to drive now and have been doing short stints however a 20 minute drive wipes me out for the day and plays havoc with my brain clarity.
Jumping full force into doing Platters again will inevitability push me back into not being able to function as well. Because for anyone that personally knows me I struggle to say no and always bites off more than I can chew.
My brain injury as a result of the accident doesn't allow me to push through that now without sacrificing something else.
Something has to give, I have a young child to raise, a wonderful partner to be present for and a life to live. I have to look after myself.

2. While I haven't been able to do Platters I started a new venture Rae.Create . This has allowed me to take things slower at my pace of how I'm feeling at the time. It has been wonderful rehab for my hand eye coordination and getting my brain to process information while still allowing my creative side to flourish. It's growing and frankly my energy needs to put into only one business. This is the venture I have decided to follow and grow. It was always in the pipeline, the accident just took me on a new journey. This allows me to be present to my family and do it at my own pace without the sacrifices Platters put on me. If I do something, I'm gonna do it well.

From the very bottom of my heart I want to thank every single one of you for being part of the Empire Platters journey. I have had a wonderful experience, met some truly incredible people and will always remember the journey it has been.
Will Empire Platters come back? Maybe, but for now one thing at a time. Make sure you follow Rae.Create as maybe the odd Platter Box will be up for grabs along with an abundance of other Personalised Gifts, Keepsakes and Novelties.

This isn't a goodbye but rather a see you on the other side (over at Rae.Create)

31/07/2021

This little beauty I delivered today on behalf of a loving Mum all the way over in the UK

I included a print out card of her lovely handwritten note for her son and daughter in law. In the absence of our loved ones nowadays who cannot travel due to covid restrictions this is a way of saying I'm thinking of you and I love you

This order warmed my heart and gave me the biggest fuzzies to be able to do something sweet for someone who hasn't seen her kids in ages ❤ and a note to treasure of Mums handwriting

03/07/2021

Recovery takes time....... It's taking a lot longer than I'd like that's for sure

I'm almost 6 months on since the car accident and physically I'm doing great (almost)

Although as these physical injuries have healed (or healing) the psychological injuries have shown their true effects

On the daily I'm battling with concussion, fatigue and vision issues. I'm working with a team of support people to help me get back to a functioning person

I'm still here if you need any Platters but please keep in mind that at the moment I'm still not allowed to drive so pick up is the only option

I'm not quite ready for any big Platters or Grazes but am happy to do smaller ones (max 10 people) and supply your goodies in ready to go Platter Boxes

Hopefully in the next few months my body will repair enough for me to be back full force

In the mean time I'm keeping busy with the other adventure I'm on... check out Rae.Create for your gifting needs. I have some pretty cool things in the pipeline

15/05/2021

This is a Platter I'd been looking forward to doing for a month or more

Being able to create themed magic was a lot of fun.

A Minnie Mouse themed birthday is happening today for a special wee 6 year old who couldn't celebrate as she wanted last year due to lock down.

I made the wee cupcake toppers and personalised cookies and cupcake sprinkles. Creating the whole Platter to tie into Maddies theme while still including some good ol' party food.

08/05/2021

Happy Mother's Day!

The car is about to be loaded up with these tasty Platters (and Gift Boxes) to be delivered to many deserving Mums on this special day

07/05/2021

Thank you to everyone who has placed an order for the Mother's Day Platter Boxes and Gift Boxes

We've completely SOLD OUT!

Looking forward to creating magic for you. Watch this space for Platter goodness photos to come over the weekend

I'm off to decorate over 50 cookies!

25/04/2021

Been thinking maybe/maybe not?

Definitely jump on board before they've sold out... Half have already been sold in less than a week

If you snooze, you loose... don't be that guy that leaves it to the last minute and risk missing out

18/04/2021

Over at Rae.Create I have Mother's Day Gift Boxes available

Pop over to Rae.Create to check out the individual photos and finer details of what will come in the Gift Boxes

18/04/2021

Mother's Day Platter Box

Serves 2, standard Platter Box.
No extra dietary requirements available this time round sorry

Add a Mother's Day tag to complete your gift

Thank you Little Peonies Photography for snapping these beautiful photos (make sure you share the love and like her page, support local)

These take a lot of work, time and dedication to create so numbers are limited to ensure I only provide you with quality

I will be in touch to arrange delivery or pick up times

18/04/2021

Stay tuned for the Photos of the Platter Box

Will be uploading them at 9am today!

There is very limited Gift Boxes available so please get in quick.

12/04/2021

It's been a busy few days

Aiming to have photos up by the end of the week for the Mother's Day Platter Boxes and opening for preorders on Monday 19th April (earlier if my week goes as planned)

Will announce it officially when we're ready to go. But for now check these beauties

These will come with every Mother's Day Platter Box

07/04/2021

It's all coming together....

Final touches happening this weekend

Hopefully will have photos up by early next week so you all know what these Platter Boxes will contain

Will make an official announcement when these go up for preorder

These are available in one size only.
Any dietary requirements will alter the price

These will be strictly limited numbers (so I can ensure quality and don't bite off more than I can chew, my body is still recovering from Easter boxes)

Stay tuned and looking forward to showing you all this delightful Platter Box

07/04/2021

Remember that post I did of the cookies.....

As part of the Mother's Day Gift Box you can get an Exclusive Empire Platters Cookie Jar to make your own cookies and discover the taste yourself... or buy one of the Gift Boxes and have your mum make them for you 🤣
.... Just add Butter and an egg

Instructions come on an attached tag

These will also be available to purchase individually too. Prices on that to come.

Contains: Gluten and Dairy
May contain traces of nuts and soy

05/04/2021

Some LoveTeas will be part of the Mother's Day Gift Hampers

Full photos will be here for your viewing pleasure by the end of the week

Preorders will start then too

With Mother's Day just around the corner I'm currently putting together a gift hamper so all your "Mum Needs" are taking care of

Starting with a LoveTea kit

This will be available to purchase individually and will be part of the Hamper (limited amounts)

A wee handmade pouch with 3 personalised Tea Bags and a mug for Mum to enjoy an .... Uninterrupted cuppa Tea

These Tea bags are English Breakfast. Perfect full-bodied Tea for the morning of Mother's Day
... Coffee pack is to come

The packaging of these LoveTeas will vary from gift hamper to gift hamper subject to the availability of the carstock available to make them but all will all come with a mug (may vary in colours) and 3 (Certified Sustainable) personalised English Breakfast Tea bags.

Pricing to come by the end of the week

04/04/2021

Easter is done... Now onto Mother's Day prep

Of course everything has to be trialed to be perfect and I must say my home smells DEVINE right now along with the satisfaction of a perfected cookie recipe.

These will be part of the Mother's Day Gift Box that I'm currently working on.
They will be supplied as a "Gift in a Jar" for you to bake as a family (or on your own if you don't want to share 😂) all you have to do is add 60g of butter and an egg... All the finer measurements have been done for you and put into a handy jar. No mess baking is what makes this Gift even better

This cookie mix will make approximately 10 cookies the size of a coffee mug diameter

Keep an eye on more gifts to come

Make sure you also follow my other page Rae.Create as some non food related gifts will be posted on there too.

03/04/2021

All Easter Boxes delivered.

Done for another year.
Looking forward to next Easter already

Thank you once again to everyone for your support. You're all amazing.

For those of you who ordered an Easter Box, I hope you enjoy your treats

Happy Easter from my family to yours
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02/04/2021

Today's the day these cookies go to their Easter homes.

What an amazing experience this has been

Thank you to everyone who has ordered, please remember to leave a review when you can.

The last lot of the Boxes are being assembled this evening for deliveries and pick ups

31/03/2021

Today was a special day for Empire Platters... the first EVER official Easter Boxes left to go to their new home... Early bird Easter Boxes have left the building! Roll on Easter 2021

29/03/2021

The generosity of people make me believe in magic

I have just received a message from a customer who has purchased a Kids Easter Box and they'd like me to Pay it Forward to a child or person who may not otherwise get an Easter present this year or just having a really tough time lately.

Please either message me direct (if you don't want to make it public) or tag your nominated person that you feel deserves this beautiful treat and I'll draw at random on Thursday 8pm. The person who is drawn will be messaged by me privately.

Thank you to this lovely lady who has made Easter extra special for someone this year

27/03/2021

We did it!!!!

Thank you to everyone who has placed an order

I'm looking forward to creating Easter magic for you next week

I'll be in touch with all of you later next week to arrange delivery/pick up times

**Doing my Happy Dance**

25/03/2021

I have 2 Kids Boxes and 6 Large Boxes still available.

24/03/2021

There's a few Easter Boxes still left but time is running out

Also a friendly reminder to those that have ordered and yet to transfer the payment, please ensure this done by Friday 26th March 2021

Looking forward to creating these next week for you 🥰

23/03/2021

Platterteurs, I'd love your input... Would this be something you'd like to receive and what would be your perfect coupon?

Also... an Empire Platters Mother's Day Gift Box... What would you like to receive?
Treats? Pamper products?

Note: No alcohol will be supplied

23/03/2021

So cuuuuuute!

Names have been changed to keep the surprise as they're gifts

23/03/2021

Beauty is in the details.
Happiness is in the little things.

Here in the making is personalised Easter tags to go with the Easter Boxes

Will upload the finished product shortly

If you've ordered a box, let me know if you'd like a personalised Easter tag to go with it... (no extra cost)

23/03/2021

Spent much of today decorating the packages of the Kids Easter Boxes. Don't they look adorable?

This is just over half of what has been ordered, am gonna call it a day for the decorating side of things

Get your orders in as they're coming in steady and Pre orders close this Friday

$20 for the Kids Easter Box
$45 for the Large Easter Box

22/03/2021

This is your final week to order Easter Boxes

Only 7 Large Boxes and 7 kids Boxes left

Get in while stocks last

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19/03/2021

Thank you to everyone who has entered the Giveaway to get this way too tempting Easter Box out of our house!

I appreciate all the likes, comments and shares. You're all AWESOME!

For those of you that didn't succeed in winning the Easter Box but need it in your life.
I have less than 10 Large Boxes left and just over 10 of the Kids Boxes so if you're interested please get in quick. I don't want you to miss out.

And also CONGRATULATIONS to our WINNER
Lisa Michael Mcfarlane

Please flick me a message to arrange collection. Facebook won't let me message you first.