My Exciting Zhush Win

 With all the excitment of the wedding I havnt had a chance to share my good bit of news from last week. I only went & won myself this rather gorgeous piece of artwork from over on thezhush. How exciting is that, what a lucky girl I am. Isnt it gorgeous? As I have blabbed on far to much already I move next month so my little head is spinning with ideas about where this rather lovely piece of artwork will be homed. Lounge, dinning......

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Wedding Fever

Well the count down is over & I among billions of others across the globe tunned in to watch the nuptials of William & Kate & how absolutely breath taking did she look, she makes an incredibly beautiful bride & the perfect princess. I do like a fairy tale ending & I cant wait for the pitter patter of tiny royal feet. Ok so its a very short & sweet post from me today as I'm off out for dinner to celebrate the wedding. I may......

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Bridal Design jewellery

This morning I am sharing an interview with Tracey Phillips of Bridal Design Jewellery. Tracey specialises in designer jewellery for weddings, anniversaries & parties, handcrafted with Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Silver. These absolutely stunning pieces are perfect for any blushing bride as well as beautiful gifts also available for bridesmaids. Lets take a sneaky peek shall we.  Cascade Bridal Necklace1. Where did it......

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Wedding Styling

After the interview yesterday with the very lovely Heidi the wedding planner from anaffairtorememberevents, I thought I would continue today by sharing these bridal inspirational pictures from Style me Pretty.style me pretty http://smp.gd/b/b5z bridal inspirations There is so much that goes into planning a wedding & I have such an interest in event styling with table scaping & the use of chair coverings. I have......

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An Affair To Remember

Today the very lovely Heidi from wedding planning & events company  an affair to remember  has been kind enough to spare me some of her time for an interview as we kick start the count down to the royal wedding on friday. 1. how did you get into wedding planning & how long have you been doing it? I started off planning events for non-profit organisations when I was at university in 2007.  I worked for both Planned......

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Lets get the party started!

So we have barely finished unwrapping our Easter Eggs & already we are thinking of the next bank holiday in 4 days time for the royal wedding. I do love a fairy tale wedding especially one that gives us the fairy tale ending with a princess. I can remember the wedding of the late Princess Diana & prince Charles (ok I was only 5 at the time) but I can remember having a street party & everyone being in the spirit of things. Somehow there......

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Happy Easter

 Image source- Country LivingHappy Easter to you all I hope that sun keeps shining all weekend for all those easter egg hunts you have planned. Im not sure what our plans are (except the mexican night) it depends if this glorious sunshines here to stay. Maybe a trip to Cambridge for a picnic by the river & a spot of punting (ooh glass of pimms anyone?). It will be nice to have a few days off to relax as my head has been spinning......

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Tequilla Time!

I am throwing a mexican evening on friday with a group of friends its a bit of a leaving do in my house before the big move next month. I thought it would be nice idea to have a bit of a party theme for our dinner party to mark this fond farewell. I love mexican food & Im rather partial to the cocktails as well so thought it would be a fun theme to go with.  Im cooking a mexican chicken ring as well as the usual chilli con carne......

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A Peek at a French Country Cottage

Today I am going to take you on a little house tour & I know that you will just love it like I do. The house (or should I say cottage) is that of the very lovely Coutney from over on frenchcountrycottage.  Her home is completely stunning she has an incredible flair for interiors down to every last detail. Courtney has a passion for French design with a mix of shabby & cottage style. Her dream is to pursue interior decorating & open......

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Spring Influence's

Well Easter is only a week away believe it or not & we had a bit of a tease from the sunshine this week that seems to have disapeared once again. Seriously just as I dusted of my flip flops & maxi dresses too (big sigh of disapointment).  I had a day off yesterday to take my son Joe shopping in Bury St Edmunds for some new clothes, yes summer ones. Hes grown so much hes nearly as big as his mumma. Trust me this isnt hard being that I......

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Mosiac Fireplace Makeover

I do love browsing blogland for ideas & great makeovers as you already know & this fireplace makeover I found over on http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/ caught my eye this week. I sell tiles in my showroom & I am a bit on the obsessive side (sad but true). I love how she has used these lovely modern mosiac tiles to update this fireplace but yet still keeping a classic feel. Teamed with the slate floor its a timeless......

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Interview with Jan Cavelle

I am incredibly excited to share this interview with you today. Jan Cavelle is an extremely busy lady so I am totally grateful that she has given me some of her precious time to take part in this interview. I blogged about the Jan Cavelle Furniture company some time ago but felt Id like to know a little more about this super women. As I shared with you once before Jan was a single mum when she started her company which is a very brave step,......

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