Last but not least...

This is my last bouquet I have created before my own wedding in THREE WEEKS!!!!!

I simply cannot believe it is that near....the butterflies are starting to awaken....but more than anything, I am so excited...it seems unreal and slightly strange.... but I am enjoying all the preparations. (Including the very creative Hen do I had....photos to follow shortly!)

So I am now relaxing without any Vintage Magpie work....but I had to share this lovely pewter shower bouquet with you....I love the softness of the roses and the sweet scalloped lace ribbon.... and I adore the mother of pearl buckle...simple...but radiating style.

Imagine this against a lace overlay fishtailed dress............ohhh I cannot wait to see the photos!

Happy long weekend everyone xxx

Ready to Wear in Pewter

Vintage Magpie has finished another 'Ready to Wear' Bouquet.





This classic compact Shower shape bouquet, has been given a very on trend colour combination...Pewter.



It has a beautifully soft grey vintage french ribbon, with faux pewter pearl, and grey crystal.


Mixed with the white silk, it is a dreamy match, gentle and soft but utterly chic!




I hope you love it...and at £115....who can resist? x

Vintage Magpie's silver sparkler!

This is the newest bespoke Vintage Magpie design. A mixture of white, grey/black pearls and a wonderful french silver ribbon.

I cannot tell you how much I love this ribbon...it is made of a ultra fine silver wire and sparkles and twinkles, no wonder my Magpie eye caught sight of it.

I have had a day off today, had a divine sleepy morning, then decided to tackle the courtyard.

I love the yard, but over the horrid weather we have been having, it had taken on the look of a neglected, rain soaked mess.

So warm coat on, furry boots on.... everything moved .... scrubbed....spiders removed (never killed!)

Plants re-housed, a few new ones put in, and some wonderful dutch bulbs laying in their soil beds....with a wish they will emerge beautiful very soon.

The Wonderful Dutch man's Hertog Jan beer is safe and sound. He is a florist, and gets the flower seller (who is from Holland) to bring a crate over for him....He is in a Dutch man's bliss when one is in his hand!!

Pretty in Pewter

Here is my latest brides bouquet........

......My bride Helen wanted something that would tie her wonderful pewter heels with the rest of her outfit, and a Vintage Magpie bouquet was the answer! A few family pieces were added to the design, including a gorgeous bow brooch that was her Grandmother's.

With the photos sent of the finished bouquet, I got an e-mail exclaiming " I LOVE IT", (sent twice!)..... so I'm thinking she is happy! ; ) Enjoy Helen xxx