America here comes Vintage Magpie

This is my latest Bouquet. It is for the most friendliest American girl, I have ever had the pleasure of making a Vintage Magpie bouquet for.

She is having 4 bridesmaids and wanted them to have single roses but in different colours. I have kept the theme of her colours in the rose. They all have a different stem colour which makes it such fun. Each one has different charms on them to make them more personal.





With an invite to the lake house in Kentucky I think I need to get more American brides and one day me and The Wonderful Dutch Man can take a trip and meet them all.....Hmmmm......sounds like a good idea....

Kindal, I hope your day is as unique and wonderful as you are....Have drink for me! xxx

Mum in a Million

Mums are the greatest things on this planet...

I am lucky to be able to say that my Mum is my best friend. She has taught me everything worth learning. The memories of helping her cook biscuits, cakes and Sunday roast are some of the earliest and happiness I have.



She has always listened and always cared, sometimes words are not needed; just a hug or an outreached hand.



She sees the beauty in every little thing and her blog shows this. You must take a peek and see for yourselves.



Mum is starting a new phase in her life....she has had many beautiful phases....and I have no doubt this will be wonderful and fulfilling as ever.... I wish her so much luck and happiness...



.....Follow your Bliss Dearest Ma ..........

The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men - from mothers most of all, who carry the key of our souls in their bosoms.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Purple Passion

.....One more last minute bride...one more finished bouquet...

Thanks to Maggie the hands are holding up well!!

This is Laura's Vintage Magpie Bouquet, a lovely hint of rich purple to match it with her colour theme...it's so scrummy, rich and elegant. Whats not to love?

Enjoy Laura xxx

New Camera, Birthday's and Surprise Gifts

Firstly, I want to Thank Maggie Lee for surprising me with an unexpected Birthday gift. I had a 'tried to deliver' note from the postman on Wednesday; I'm expecting a wedding dress from an American bride, so I assumed it was that.

So yesterday was the only chance I had to pick up the package. I came out of the office slightly confused as the package didn't look big enough for a dress. So being the most impatient girl in the world I opened it while walking down the street!! It was a lovely new Clarins Hand Cream, a birthday card and some photos of her day !!!! I was so touched...... And it just shows me what a lucky girl I am in all aspects of my life....so once again Maggie 'Thank you'.... You really didn't have to..... but I do love it!! xxx

My Dutch man's roses are still as beautiful as ever! One for my bedside....

I feel completely spoilt with my birthday presents....even Bob got me a box of Dolly Mixture's, tied with a ribbon... but I did get the most fantastic camera. It will allow me to take close up photos of my work, to hopefully show you the details in my work (when I work out how to use it!!) The above photo is of a corsage I made for a wedding show....simple yet gorgeous!

Have a lovely weekend...I hope the sun is shinning with you!

PS...as requested the price of the Sparkling Feather Corsage is £55...hope that helps Kel!

Good News and all change.......

Well sometimes life is just too good to you....

As those who read this blog will understand, I have a wonderful Dutch boyfriend.... Who came to see me last weekend for my birthday. Not only did he surprise me by strolling through the arrival gates with the most stunning roses I have ever seen... but he has just found out that he has got a job here in England!!!

He went for an interview on Saturday...and today he found out that the job is all his :)

To say I'm excited is an understatement.

Things have been tough for us living so far away, but today I got the best Birthday Present a girl could ask for.... it's simple, she gets to be with the wonderful Dutch man, who means the world to her...I love a happy ending...ok that should read beginning!!

Just a girl following her Bliss, now with a Dutch mans help! xxx

More Wonderful Bride's Photo's!!

One of my last minute Brides Maggie Lee sent me some photos of her special day....

I see a theme of gorgeous little girls unable to wait until they can use the Vintage Magpie bouquet on their wedding day!! Maggie's Little girl has the pose down to a tee in the above photo....What can I say..... girls love sparkle!!

Thank you Maggie! x

Remembering....

7 Years....hard to believe.

9/11 touched everyone in the world, most of you will be able to pinpoint the moment...what you were doing...who you were with. It is true that the world changed, and we still feel it now, 7 year later.

I remember I was just going to turn 21 in 7 days, I was at work and a customer on the phone told me about what was happening over that vast blue ~ green ocean... I dont think I understood the impact until I saw the images on the television that night...images that are so hard to watch, and always will be.

Like the saying goes a picture paints a thousand words...

Look at your life today and understand how wonderful, bright, exciting, and beautiful it is. Take your time to say the little things, which you sometimes forget to say.

Be happy

If your not doing so already.... follow your bliss.....

Tell someone you love them.....

Look at the sky and say 'Thank you'

Loving the Thank you's!! Part 2...

I have been a lucky girl and all the fruits of my labour have been coming in thick and fast!

Just look at these!!!

Thank you so much Samantha, with her "plumped up and Gorgeous" Vintage Magpie Bouquet..xxx

Even her daughter got to practise what she would look like with Mum's VM bouquet for her wedding!

One Girl and her Scottie Dog...

I'm sure if you have ever owned a Scottie dog you understand that look they give you, the one of utter distaste, like they are dumbfounded, and asking themselves why they have ended up with these crazy humans to look after. Well....Bob has it down to a tee.....and it normally happens when the camera come anywhere near his direction!

He has his moments of handsome-ness and this weekend we got one corker of cuteness.....


THE CUTENESS.......I think all the walks and howling tired him out..... so the need to dodge the camera was less than the need to snooze on my bed!

As you might have noticed i like taking photos of feet.... look who was standing at mine!! He almost looks like he is well behaved.... don't let him fool you....

Mum had some wonderful sunflowers, and in the last bit of August sunshine, the shadows are amazing.....