NewYear Wishes

Vintage Magpie wants to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Enjoy and may all your dreams come true in 2010.

You must pop over and listen to Paolo Nutini version of Auld lang syne it is trully beautiful, his Scottish accent makes me want to hop on the train to Glasgow and see old friends!
'Lang mey yer lum reek'
xxx

Tis' the Season...

...it was the night before Christmas and all was well.....

Scottie Dog Bob was wrapped up warm and happy in the Magpies favourite throw....trying his hardest to camouflage himself so he wouldn't have to go out for ANOTHER icy walk/skate...

...and also trying hard to ignore the crazy antics of the Dutch man and the Magpie.....

Dreaming of Country walks....overflowing bowls of left overs....and table scraps....zzzzzzz...

... Bob's belly is full and he is a happy chap...he enjoyed his Christmas A LOT, Ohhh to be a spoilt dog!!

Our Christmas was relaxed, chilled out and fun. So much so I forgot to take photos on Christmas day!! I believe this was down to eating too much scrummy stuffing and countless games of Uno...not the steady refilling of my champagne glass ;)

I did, however, remember to take my camera on our Boxing Day walk....

Can you see Bob's chubby belly?

Just how huge is this tree??? We just had to give it a hug...amazing!

This is the lake by my Ma's house.... and a possible wedding venue, it is so beautiful and the light is amazing. Lets hope its within the tight, tight budget!

The water is so clear...just look at those Autumn leaves sitting so still on the moss...

We all hope and wish that your Christmas was as blissful as ours, and that you are ready to welcome in a New Year.

xxx

Be Merry...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY WONDERFUL READERS!!

Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen. ~Author unknown , attributed to a 7-year-old named Bobby.

Love, Cherish, and enjoy your Christmas together.

Be Happy xxx

Simply Magical

A few doors down and this is what I found!

Wearing warm and snug Ugg boots...dry and cosy...

Loving the humour of Brightonians


Soooo pretty!

Pebbles? None to be seen, just a gorgeous blanket of deep snow

All the professionals out trying to find that 'perfect' shot! I had to take a photo as it made me laugh...living life through a lens!!

A break in the paparazzi meant I got my shot!

Fancy a sit down?

...melting away...will you stay for Christmas?

Enjoy the magic, don't get stressed, look around you...we live in an amazing, wondrous world.

xxx

Christmas is here!

The Scottie dog garland!!

Christmas Cake anyone?

I have had a stinking cold this week...the only things that have cheered me up are...the wonderful Dutchman coming home from work with the most stunning Christmas Tree.... Harry Potter and the half blood prince....Decorating....and walking into Hove library only to be greeted by 20 school children singing Christmas carols.

Ohhh... the smell is divine

Our Star didn't fit on top of the tree, so a berry wreath was a beautiful stand in!

The children brought a tear to my eye, it was so special to browse around picking books to the sweet voices, and the memories which rushed back to me...I surprised myself by remembering the words to those long ago sung carols... I sung with a croak in my voice which has turned to silence...my voice is gone...lost...I hope to find it soon.

Twigs with all the ornaments I couldn't fit on the tree...

I hope you my lovely blogging friends have had a better week, and the Christmas spirit is with you!

....Like this cute little slipper made by my Ma!

The gold and glittering vintage waving Santa made it onto the tree

Fish Kiss!! I adore this garish pink lippy fish, she opens in the middle and holds secrets!

Happy Decorating!!

Come along!

Vintage Magpie is off to the Handmade Brighton Christmas fair today... if you can get down to see me I would be delighted!

It starts at 11am until 4pm at The Komedia 44-47 Gardner Street Brighton.

There will be free mince pies...but the Wonderful Dutch is being my helper, so you will have to be quick!

Happy Weekend xxx

Keep Calm.....

My gorgeous ring!!

After a lot of telephone calls, and once I had stopped dancing around the room with glee...it hit me! I'M GETTING MARRIED!!! ARGGHHHHH

I could not be happier, but the thought of organising a wedding is, well...a tad daunting. I work with brides every day and have been a florist in the past but ....our own wedding? totally different, I have looked on a few websites, dipped my toes in the water.... WOW how much is that venue?? Maybe we will start playing the lottery!

The wonderful Dutchman and I have decided to keep things simple, fun and mainly handmade where possible. We do not have a stash of cash hidden away....sigh.... so a strict budget is required. It will be a challenge, but as long as we are having fun I really don't mind.

So all DIY ideas are welcome here.

On a Vintage Magpie Note... I was featured in You & Your Wedding Magazine Jan/Feb issue. I am stunned by the photo and the fact it is the biggest bouquet on the page. Once again YYW have done Vintage Magpie proud ~ Thank you....

...Plus having your work in a magazine means I had to buy said magazine, I'm off to read it from page to page with a big cup of tea.... all in the name of research I will have you know!