Thursday 19 May 2011

Vintage Weddings

Everyone loves a good wedding and vintage weddings are the way forward.


Vintage signs add for a quirky touch.


Rustic birdcages can be filled with fresh flowers, strung with lights and add a touch of vintage glamour.
(We love Rosie Parson's website!)


 Personal favour jars - fairies!


Why spend a fortune on a huge cake no one will eat?
Cupcakes are the business right now and we love these gorgeous colours.


Some really gorgeous ideas for wedding gifts - this framed poster is perfect!


Beautiful vintage glass bottles with a few simple blooms.


We also love vintage crockery so check out our website for our new vintage hire service here in London!

Monday 9 May 2011

J'habite au Breton!

We watched the classic French cult film 'Amelie' at the weekend and we've come across all whimsical and Frenchy. So today we bring you the classic French wardrobe staple; the Breton stripe modelled by THE one and only Brigitte Bardot!




Breton stripes are still so in this season (particularly with nautical swimwear doing the rounds) and we love how a simple Breton t-shirt can be paired with skinny jeans and sandals or glamoured up with a boyish blazer and heels.




Such a statement piece and a little bit of the France that we love.




Breton stripes originated in the French province of Brittany. In 1858 an act was passed that meant French naval seamen wore white and blue striped shirts to help spot them if they were to fall overboard and needed rescuing. Coco Chanel was inspired by the beautiful striped uniforms on a visit to the region and the rest is fashion history. A cult design was born!




Coco Chanel in a classic Breton top is inspiring. Both masculine and feminine, long may it continue to be a part of fashion history!

Tuesday 3 May 2011

Homely wreaths

Wreaths are no longer just saved for Christmas but can be made from anything and everything to create a stunning focal point in the home.




















Just be as creative as you like and use materials and items you may already have lying around.