

A outdoor celebration with a vintage picnic.....
It’s been just the little lady and I today as we packed the boys off for a day at the motor racing first thing this morning. So to celebrate (or commiserate) the start of weaning the little lady, we have spent the afternoon enjoying a picnic in the garden. As our lazy afternoon drifted on it got me thinking about how wonderful it would be to celebrate a special occasion outdoors with a vintage style picnic. Imagine all your guests seated outside on blankets or cushions sharin


A subtle elegance with vintage glassware...
If you don’t fancy going the whole vintage hog for your special occasion, have you ever thought about adding a vintage elegance with just the addition of beautiful vintage style glassware? My husband and I were lucky enough to be invited to a wedding with just this ‘touch of vintage’ and the effect was stunning. We drank champagne out of beautiful champagne (or baby-cham as some ladies referred to them) saucers and red and white wine out of mismatched crystal wine glasses. I


A Touch of Pink...
Things have been a tad quiet on the blog front for the past few months due to the little lady not agreeing with the concept of napping or sleep in general really! But I am pleased to report she appears to be down at the more reasonable time of 8.47pm! Unless I fall asleep on the key pad, this given me at least an hour of 'me' time.... She turns 6 months next week. I can't believe how time has flown. Its about time we began thinking about a christening party for her. When some