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Hello my blogging friends, I do apologize for my lack of posts of late. There will be some interesting things to follow, I promise! If you can spare a few minutes I urge you to take a look at this video of behind the scenes, at a wedding, which takes place at Oxford University. The video was put together by Wedding Planner extraordinaire, Mark Niemierko. The first time I saw it I cried, it is so very beautiful, and I can just imagine the heavenly scent of all those gorgeous stock. http://vimeo.com/41042333   click on this link, to transport yourself! I do hope you enjoy it as much as I do. With love, Linda x

So sorry for my absence of late, but things are a little busy here. I wanted to show you my charity shop purchase. I have always been rather envious of my blogging friends in England and America, who seem to pick up the best of things for next to nothing. Well, now it's my turn. I have long been admiring the wonderful collections of white ironstone that you see displayed in Pinterest and other places,but I have never seen any here, until last week that is! I found this wonderful tureen, complete with lid and ladle, in great condition for £5 in my local charity shop. I was cock-a-hoop!! I am afraid that is all for now, but I will post again soon as  I have a lot to show you. Have a wonderful week, love Linda x

Wonderful hydrangea in my silvered vase. Some scarves and a hair decoration. image from  here . image from  here . deliciously wrapped sugar cubes. image from  here . shades of purple I made these butterflies from wire and antique lace after seeing a similar idea on Pinterest. Ever since I painted my larder cupboard in  the kitchen a marvellous mauve shade, I have been having a fetish about all things lilac, heather, lavender, aubergine,purple etc.etc. I have even been dyeing things 'French Lavender'. my larder cupboard. Sunderland lustre saucer. The Hydrangea from my garden is helping to satisfy my craving as the flowers are so multi-faceted and the colours continue to change after you pick them, I just love them!  I wanted to paint something on the tiles behind my cooker, but what exactly should I paint. I finally decided on painting a quirky little house which I have on an old Sunderland pink lustre cup and saucer, and then added the word HOME. It adds a litt...

We are armed and ready for whatever tonight may bring! My daughter and I have been having fun painting and carving pumpkins, making trick or treat pumpkins, and making the ghosts above. The Graphics Fairy is a wonderful source of free printables, where I found the lovely starlings. I ran out of ink for my printer and had to paint the poison labels myself, but similar ones can be found on Karen's blog. Thanks to all those who left comments on my last post, they were all most helpful in helping me to formulate my ideas for the Wedding Fair. Wishing you all a Happy Halloween with love, Linda x

I saw this photo on Pinterest and thought it was a lovely idea to put 2 fairy cakes together to make a little mini cake. So I made some of my own. Not quite as pretty as the above, but they did taste lovely. Now then, down to business. I would like to ask you, my readers, followers and occasional pop-in(ers). If you would mind helping me out a little. I am going to take a stand at the 'Quirky Wedding Fair' in Belfast in Februrary. I am very excited about it and about moving my flower business on. I have so many ideas buzzing around my head about how I would like my stand to look, too many in fact. So, this is were you come in. I have put together some collages on Picmonkey of the sort of looks I could create, and I would very much appreciate your thoughts and comments. Imagine you are a bride to be, or a groom, for that matter, which of the themes would get your attention and why. Theme 1 Driftwood      A beachy theme with shells, lanterns, candles and burlap. Soft pastel...

I thought I might share with you a new magazine that I purchased recently. It is not exactly new new as it is on it's third issue, and it comes out every other month, but it is new to me. The cover just sold it to me, with the lovely Robin, berries, ribbon candles etc. I mean, how Christmassey can you get!                                                                                      Seriously though, it is a beautifully presented magazine with really interesting articles. If you are into countryside issues, nature, cooking, crafts, interiors...it has it all. I love the fact that it is so festive, but in a non-blingy way. I do apologise I seem to be making up my own words today. You know what I mean though. And a little sneak peek at what to expect in the next issue.......

Sadly, I do not possess a piece of original Art, unless you count prints, but if I did, I would make my painting  the focal point of a room, as in the image above. I love the way the soft blues and beige's in the painting are picked up in the woodwork and upholstery. This particular painting is a little modern for my taste, but I think it is wonderfully complemented by the faded patina of the table and the simple chairs, lavishly upholstered. My own preference would be for a seascape, or landscape or even a still-life. For the kitchen or bedrooms, something quirky or amusing. I really love vintage signs used in Interiors too, like those below. Of course there are very clever people who can even make a display out of an empty frame. Or how about hanging your piece of art around your neck, and when you've finished wearing it, you could place it on the mantle? All in favour of Art in Interiors, say aye! Wishing you all an art-filled week, with love, Linda x. All images are from  ...