Things that make me smile...

Simple lunches on vintage plates....

After working so hard on my online shop update, I treated my hands to some happy, bright and fun RED nail varnish!!

This gorgeous Michael Miller fabric arrived....now what to make?

Roses, Lilac, moss and parrot tulips.... a match made in heaven.

Saturday Night at Boulters with all our favourite friends and a divine roasted pork belly with pickled apple and chestnut puree....oh dear lord this was good!

Bob on bacon watch

Glorious morning walks along the canal, Wellington boots covered in mud and very thankful for having a black dog!

Flea Market finds

It has been a busy few weeks, I feel exhausted, but happy! I hope you are enjoying the new bouquets, I have 2 more to pop on the shop in the next few days...so keep watching for them.

In all the madness I missed that my 300th post has been and gone, so I owe you all a giveaway! 

I also wanted to thank everyone for their continued support, kind words, and happy messages. It keeps my heart warm, and my fingers working on these gorgeous bouquets....It always makes my day, so please keep them coming....you are all wonderful and I'm so Thankful to each and everyone of you.

xxx

A winner's Thank You...

Do you remember the lovely Louise who won my 200th post cake topper giveaway?

This was her bespoke cake topper...with a hint of Football!!

....and this was it on her gorgeous Black and White cake!!

Congratulations Louise....you guys make a totally fabulous looking couple!!

A Lucky Winner's Cake Topper

Do you remember my 200th post? well I gave away the chance to win a cake topper to the lucky winner....

Here it is...

Louise wanted a touch of football chic added to her topper as she was getting married at a football ground!! I'm guessing this was the grooms dream venue!

I think the black and white theme works well.....and those smokey crystals are too cute.

Good Luck with your wonderfully special day Louise xxx

Drum Roll Please.........

....and the winner is.....

....Absolutegravity!!

Congratulations!

Sorry if you didn't win, I loved reading your comments ans I really hope you will continue to comment! I love to have your feedback, it means so much to me xxx

New Banner-by-Sea

It seems I have excited a few of you with my new banner!

I have had quite a few emails regarding it, so I thought I better post about it, or you might all be upset with me!!

I only finished it the other day, and I have to say, I love it!! I know I say that about most of my work, but I think that is a good thing, why make it when your not feeling the love of it...?

It is made with a vintage map of Cornwall, I love the coastline, the muted colours and the names of places.... there is a a point called 'Turbot Point'...fabulous!

These toppers are a new style for me. I have found a lot of people are not having the 'Traditional' tier cakes and are opting for cup cakes...of just a single cake, due to guest numbers as it doesn't warrant the cost if no one is going to eat it, and you can't really force your guest to eat 3 slices of cake....well....maybe you can!

These look great on a single cake as it gives that tiered cake look. Or if you are like us and having cup cakes they can sit on the top of a tiered cake stand with the cup cakes under it or around it....so many options....ohhh and it won't melt... and like my gorgeous American friend said, they are fat free!!

Thank you all for your wonderful comments and ideas on my cake topper giveaway... keep them coming and you too can have your own!!

Be Lucky xxx

200th post Giveaway!!

Wow, 200 posts, doesn't time fly when you having fun?!

Firstly I want to thank you... my lovely readers. When I started on this blog adventure I never realised the wonderful people I would find, the beautiful work of fellow bloggers and the kind nature of everyone who takes the time to comment and email me. It does feel like an online family, and for that I am truly grateful to each and everyone of you.

This giveaway is to celebrate, and what better way to celebrate than to.....

....Eat cake!!! .....Well kind of.....:)

I am giving away a bespoke cake topper to one lucky reader.

You can choose from a traditional style topper or for one of my newer faux 'fat free' cakes.

I will design and hand make your topper. It could be for your wedding, someone else's wedding (...a great gift idea!), a Birthday, a New Baby, an Anniversary, or simply a celebration of you.

This giveaway is open to EVERYONE (as long as you have an address to send your topper to!), you do not need to be a bride, or live in the UK, or be female, blimey this could be your first visit to the world of Vintage Magpie, and you still can win!

All you have to do is leave me a comment, and tell me what cake topper you would like and for what occasion. Think fun, and creative thoughts!!!

I want all the readers who have never commented to comment.... you can do this anonymously just pop on your email address so can contact you if you win.

So my lovely ones, get commenting, the giveaway will closed on Wednesday 3rd March at 5pm!!

Good Luck!! xxx

A Positive Day

I have spent the afternoon chatting to a cheeky monkey... she has made me laugh the whole time... 8 months old and full of smiles and chuckles.

Her and her Mum have been travelling around Oz, so this was my first meeting with Miss E... It was delightful to meet her and to catch up with all the travelling gossip from her Mum!

Tomorrow is my 200th post...YAY!!! This means a giveaway....Woo Hoo!!

I hope you will join in on the chance to win a piece of Vintage Magpie Heaven!!

And the winner is....

Drumroll please.......

Mandy you have won my Baby Magpie Corsage!!!

Kay and Hayley you have a Keep Calm and Carry on Lip balm!

If you could let me know your address (via Email me button) I will pop them in the post for you.

Congratulations!

On Sunday The Wonderful Dutchman, Miss Natalie and I went on a magically mystery tour of Hove. Every May the artists of the area, open their homes up to the public...to show off their talents and more importantly to sell some work!

Around a very dodgy corner we stumbled across these wonderful Mews houses...former stables, for very lucky horses! This one made me smile...so cute!

We had a great time wandering in the rain and soaking up the talent our home city has to offer.

Such gorgeous trees with a touch of sunlight through the drizzle.

Ohhh I forgot to tell you last week...I got a present! I'm making friends in the Old Needlemakers... such a sweet message.. it made my day... I guess I'm not the new bee anymore.