Friday, 17 February 2012

Miss Ingredient's VM Bunting Cake!!


Have you seen this gorgeous cake??
Miss Ingredient asked to design a cake around my lovely 'Love' cake bunting and Wow doesn't it look amazing??

I can see the beautiful country inspired wedding where this cake would shine.... gorgeous jam jar filled with summer blooms, bunting swaying in the breeze, hessian table runners and a stunning Bride in a flowing gown.

Why don't you go and check Miss Ingredient's cakes out. She has just won cake designer for the south west, which was voted for by her lovely Brides...a fantastic award indeed.

My cake bunting topper is available to buy HERE

Happy Weekend
xxx

Monday, 13 February 2012

Baby Magpie


So this Magpie has 6 weeks left until 'D Day'...I cant quite believe it has come around so quickly. 
We are all organized and Pip's Room is all neat and tidy ready for his/her arrival.
Would you like a look around?
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The room is not the biggest in the land, but this Magpie lived in a box room for 8 years of her young life so it looks pretty spacious to me!!

The Wonderful One and me have tried to create a space perfect for either a baby Girl or Boy. We have reused items we already had, and bought very little which is new, so his/her room fits in with our home fantastically well.


The nesting has set in, and even the drawers are neat...this however will not last long I can assure you!

Most of our Pip's clothes are Dutch, as they have lovely bright & colourful unisex ranges; which England is sadly lacking, which has made it very difficult to buy something which will suit Pip no matter what s/he is!!

So Hema came up trumps again!


I couldn't resist making Pip's bed....it made me teary thinking about the babe which will be in there soon.
The gorgeous spot blanket was a Christmas pressie from my Darling Ma, who is so excited about our arrival. However she still doesn't know what she is going to be known as...grandma is a definite no...so if you have any ideas do comment, and maybe she will find one she loves!!


I made the curtain using Cabbage & Roses fabric I won ages ago from Jeska at Lobster & Swan. You can also see our Valentines present to one another in the garden...our bird table, which we love.


Pip will never lack a good book to read, we have a lovely mixture of Dutch and English classics.
Bedtime is going to be such fun!
We cannot wait to meet our little Pip, our little year of the Dragon baby :)

On the Vintage Magpie front....I have one bouquet to complete before the Pip arrives. After that I am going to be on Maternity leave. This has been a tough decision for me, as I would love to create stunning bespoke bouquets for all the gorgeous 2012 Brides, However family will always come first. I cannot wait to be a Mummy, and understandably want to give that my full attention. 

As this Pip is my first baby, I really don't know when I will be ready to come back to my bespoke work. I will however still be selling my
'Ready to Walk' bouquets on Etsy,
 as well as lovely Vintage finds that I come across in my travels.

I will still be updating this blog regularly, so do keep reading & commenting it really does make my day to hear your thoughts.

xxx

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Email issues


My email is having a few issues right now...I'm so sorry if you have been trying to get in touch.
Please feel free to contact me on here in the comment section or ring me on; 07876 344148  if you would like to discuss a bouquet.

I hope to get it sorted ASAP, but please bare with me as technology is not my strong point!! 
Wish me luck :)
x

Thursday, 26 January 2012

A Childhood Dream Realised


This weekend my childhood dream was realised. 
I have been a huge fan of Nigel Kennedy since I was about 9 years old. I wanted to play just like him... unfortunately I gave up the violin at 12...I kick myself now that I didnt keep it up.

My anniversary pressie from the Wonderful Dutchman was tickets to see him play The Four Seasons at the Brighton Dome...we were due to go in September, but it got put back until last weekend due to his recording commitments.


He honestly was sensational.... spine tingling playing. 
He reworked the Four Seasons which was a delight...fresh, modern, and such fun. Added vocals which added an eerie quality.
If you would like a little taster go HERE to see him playing in Nuremberg


He also treated us to his new works he has written; The Four Elements. In true Nigel Kennedy style it mixes classical, pop, blues & jazz. Which has me and the Wonderful One smiling.. as he put it 'only he can turn a classical concert into a rock concert!!


It was a truly beautiful experience, mixed with Nigel's fantastic sense of humor, foot banging and hand bumping the audience!! It was rounded up by him playing Danny boy which was so moving...he has a strong place in my heart and my heart will always sing when he plays.

So Thank You Nigel for being as amazing as my dreams &
Thank you Wonderful One for making this Magpie's dreams come true yet again...
I couldn't love you more
xxx

Friday, 13 January 2012

One Happy New Year Bride


Getting a Thank you email is one of the highlights of my job. I love to know my Brides, or as in this case the Groom, has had an amazing day.

Getting married on New Years Eve must be so exciting, and when Chad bought Aubrey for his Bride to be, he was pretty excited by the whole thing! But hey with this stunning bride, who can blame him!


 Their smiles say everything to me.
What a beautifully happy couple.


Chad ordered his Brides bouquet through my Etsy shop. He lives in America, and received his bouquet in 7 days! 


I have another bouquet which is being whisked off in a Brides hand luggage to New York, to get married in Central Park!! Wow, can you imagine how gorgeous that is going to be...I am waiting with baited breath for those photos!

America seems to be the hot spot for Weddings right now!

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Welcome 2012...Year of the Dragon!


A quiet New Years eve in our house this year....
Candlelight flickered, giggles filled the air, silly photos taken, snuggling on the sofa, the Pip kicking.
In every way perfect.


This year is going to be a big one for us on a personal level...Or little Dragon baby will be born, and we are SO excited.


As the clock struck 12 we popped the champagne, and marveled at the stunning fireworks in London.
I just loved the silhouette of that skyline.

I hope you have lots of exciting time ahead of you this year...may the fireworks of your life be bright, hopeful, sparkling, and awe inspiring.

Cheers
xxx

Saturday, 31 December 2011

My 2011


The year started with fresh ideas, and busy hands.




I found a passion for teaching in our flower Magpie Academy.


Happy boardwalk photo shoot with Vintage Magpie...Divine!


April saw a Royal Wedding, for which I adored every second...this Magpie was proud to be British 



This Wonderful one held my hand throughout the year...these images show just what I fell in love with.


A new house & our first patch of land to work with!


May saw my best friend get married...we got to stay in a tippee....A beautiful day in more than one way.


Unexpected beauty hidden around country corners


This was the moment I knew it wasnt just me & Bob standing there...


The test that proved me right...oh the joy!


Could a Vintage Magpie Bride look more stunning?




Beauty in the morning light


New arrivals, and magnum of Champagne!


The creative talents marry...A truly colourful and happy day.




First Frost stillness


Every thing twinkled at a sun filled wedding fair














Attention to detail





2011 has been a roller coaster of a years...sadness mixed with the greatest joy...but it will be one i never forget.
Wishing you all a Happy, healthy, & successful 2012 

May all your dreams sparkle & coming true.
xxx

Thursday, 29 December 2011

A Great Grandma's Love


My Fabulous Grandma knitted this amazing cardigan for Pip.


The workmanship in it is just divine.
To say I was touched by her gift is an understatement.


It is utterly beautiful... only wish Pip will always fit in it...however I know that wont happen!


84 years of experience, 13 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren {Pip being number 5!}...she says a knitting pattern is as good as a crossword to keep her mind challenged.


The Love shines through this little cardie.
It will always make me happy every time is see it...even in 30 years!

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