Isn't It Gorgeous?

That's what I thought

when I saw this

divine shrug or bolero jacketAnd then thought

"Could I make it?"
I don't think I could come close
to getting it this gorgeous


So I think some simpler projects
might be better

I just love

love

love

fabric flowers

Aren't they so gorgeous on these beads?

So tiny

but sweet

on these pins

I've been wanting

to make butterflies for ages

Especially with script on them

Or on hearts

Just to hang?

And enjoy

Perhaps these for my son's bedroom

Somehow

I dont think

he'll let me

But I will definitely do this one day

A magnetic,

pressed metal

memo board

With bling magnets

I could get really brave

and add these bows to some shoes

Or add more bling

Maybe I'll just add it

to my own blue bottles

But I've got to stop

doing all this dreaming

and start doing!!



Images- Ive lost the name of where I got the shrug images and Id love to reference them properly so if you know please tell me so I can make it right. Other images are also unknown unless marked or the final image which is from Ciao Bella.

Spring Party

Lets celebrate this glorious weather

and the magic of spring

with a spring time party

We'll dress up

in some of the latest spring fashions

and dine outside

So remember to bring your hats

And fancy shoes??
(Maybe not?)

We'll have cocktails

and iced fruit drinks

A healthy and yummy chopped salad

( Ciao Bella 50)

Cupcakes in tea cups

Or cake dusted in rose petals

There will be our favourite bright pinks

Butterflies

And my new favourite,

Peachy Pink!

Hope you can come!

Images- Google,La Boomeria, Ciao Bella, 1-5 Forever New

Holidays at Springtime

Today we begin two glorious weeks

of school holidays

and we get to really enjoy

our amazing spring beauty.The blossoms amd butterflies

that greet us on those

perfectly still mornings

The exquisite first flushes of roses

To linger with a long lie in
in our beautiful sanctuaries

To share the warmth that comes

from spending time with friends

And the gentle heat

of a spring time day out on a perfect picnic

Or perhaps finishing those projects

we've been wanting to do

But one cant miss out on those

therapeutic shopping trips

With all those romantic clothes filling our stores

Just magic

And definitely time for indulging in a new book.

Images- Caroline Quartermaine, Bottom of the Ironing Basket,google, Cabbages and Roses

It's Pink, It's Pretty and It's Perfect!

That's what I thought

when I found

this absolutely beautiful blog!I just became so at peace

and happy

to be in this world

I floated off in the dreaminess

and pure joy

I was feeling

I knew I'd found a blog

I'd follow forever

My favourite designer Caroline Quartermaine

was showcased beautifully

With just more and more images

that celebrate life

And she is obviously soo talented,

even with her cupcakes

And then one of my favourite things,

hearts and english china

(I so want this!)


She introduced me to the fun of Marie Antoinette

And all the gorgeousness that goes with it

And of course to herself

The beautiful Frances,

MA the2nd

of

Beautiful Interiors and18th Century Style

And more recently to her new website


As for her home.....

I think it's exquisite

Pure magic

The stuff that dreams are made of

Can you blame me for going off to dreamland?

Everything so perfect

Love these shutters

So elegant

Even has some whimsy

A very lucky daughter

I love the attention to detail

(Bobble trim on the curtains)

My magical blue

But the magic never ends!

The kitchen of my dreams

French furniture

Even a workspace you'd never want to leave

Except maybe to enjoy this poolhouse

Who needs resorts if you've got this!

This is my kind of resort

I looovvveee these cushions

Wish I was there!

but more than her glorious blog and home

is

the lovely friendship

and encouragement

she has given me

So I offer her these flowers

as a token of my gratitude

for the joy she gives me in so many ways

And these balloons

as a tribute

to the kindred spirits and soul mates

we have the pleasure of meeting through blogs




And finally this award to Frances

for her truly beautiful blog

That I can only describe as elegance

and luxury

with a warm, loving heart.

Many thanks Frances

for sharing your beautiful blog with us.

(All images via Beautiful Interiors and18th Century Style

and flickr for flowers and balloons)