The London Vintage Wedding Fair...

Well after a long day in London yesterday, I finally feel back to normal!!

The fair was wonderful, intimate, fun and ohhh so VERY vintage! This little magpie fitted in very well.

There where a bus load of stunningly gorgeous brides-to-be there, all bedazzled with the whole world of vintage they had just walked into. I think many a lady went home with their dream dress and there were smiles all round.

My Vintage Magpie's stand was sparkling in the fab spring sunshine... ladies surrounding the stand, attracted by the twinkling crystal.

My Vintage Map luggage labels where a huge success...many going to be used for Name cards, Grooms gift tags and save the date cards... but....

....The show stopper of the day was my Cafe Latte Fascinator.....

Lovingly adored and tried on by most girls there...one lucky lady got to go home with it and a few were most disappointed...but I'm working on that!!

My lovely Ma helped me out...she was a God send...it wouldn't have been possible or anywhere near as much fun without her help and love...even in the mad traffic of London town!!....so Thank you Ma!!! xxx

Thank you all for coming, saying 'Hi' and giving me some lovely, positive and muchly appreciated feedback...I love to hear that you read this little tale of my work and life, and that it keeps you interested enough to keep coming back for more Vintage Magpie love....xxx

Are you doing anything tomorrow?

Come and see me at the The London Vintage Wedding Fair....

I cannot wait to see you there!!! xxx

An Anniversary Surprise

The wonderful Dutchman and I celebrated our anniversary last week... he surprised me with a meal out. These have few and far between as we save for our wedding....

We popped to our favorite part of Brighton and had a wonderful Japanese meal. Oh I can still taste it those prawns... divine!!

They give you a origami animal to create while you wait... The Wonderful Dutchman has a super hopping frog!

Coffee and a peppermint tea.....hmmm..... a perfect evening with the most perfect man.

Thank you for my surprise!!!

On the Work Bench...The Result

I love those soft flower bursts...so dreamy.....

I admit this wasn't the vision I had in my head...but I am so happy with how it has turned out!

Silhouettes are a favourite of mine, so it makes me smile to be able to incorporate them into my work...

This Vintage Magpie is happy...and from the look of the Bride and Groom they are happy with their flowery topper!! ;)

Happy Easter...

...Have a wonderful time xxx

Did I mention the Cake?

Sometimes I think I talk about cake too much....maybe? just a little too much?

I have to say one of the most delightful things is to have tea and cake... cup cakes, fruit cake, biscuits, flapjacks, brownies....do you catch my drift?....I love it!

As I start looking for more and more cake inspiration for the wedding...I wonder...do all these gorgeous looking cakes taste as good as they look? Or is the beauty on the outside the only thing that is important?



Even though I love all the cakes above, this one below is my favorite....simple, homemade, a sweet fairy cake...or now better known as a cupcake....it makes me smile....

I adore everything about it.... the fact it is sitting on an upturned wineglass is total genius....guests would gasp and wonder when to eat it!!

The sparkler and the little ribbon bow are. simply...sweet!

Top image via Martha Stewart...other 2 images via Image Spark....with thanks x

On the work bench today

Not everything Vintage Magpie creates works...I'm unsure whether this will, and I'm not happy enough to post final photos yet....

It involves lots of felt and pins and patience....which I have lots of....Thankfully! ;)

I hope I can post you the photos soon xxx

A Spring Shower.....

I have been making a lot of new bouquets for The London Vintage Wedding Fair on the 11th April...my little fingers are not in a good way...but it is well worth all the effort...

Just like Spring, this ivory shower bouquet is fresh and beautiful.

She is lovingly made with raw silk roses...sparkling vintage crystals and the cutest vintage millinery flowers. These are sooooo difficult to find I decided to uses every last one is this bouquet...they are also in that super cute vintage map cake topper.

The mother of pearl buttons are so milky and give that signature Vintage Magpie look...

Oh and that lovely drop is made with a freshwater pearl and T.H.E most twinkly diamante button...yes... a button!! Now that gets me thinking...what kind of amazing outfit they came off of.... but I bet the lucky lady looked a millions pounds in it!

The London Vintage Wedding Fair...

I am showing my work here on the 11th April 2010...I cannot wait.

This is my first London show this year and the thought of setting up a stand fills me with joy. I'm thinking quite simple and to let my work do the talking...a hard thing for me as I love to have many a vintage prop handy to decorate with...but I'm going to try to tone it down as the bouquets are just so beautifully detailed.

I would love for you to come and have a little look... it is going to be a vintage bride heaven....and it is a bargain at £5 entry...which for a London wedding fair is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!

It is at The 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2QA

OR visit their website here for more details.

Can't wait to see you there xxx