

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