Christmas inspiration #1...Tulip Surprise!

 A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of decorating the Shine Christmas Market in Derby and had to create 18 'simple to do' Christmas table decorations to inspire visitors for their own Christmas table at home. So I thought over the next few weeks I would offer you an idea each day to inspire you too!

So here is number 1 which I thought I would call 'Tulip Surprise'! I wrapped a few boxes in a nice gold paper and stacked them, joining them with pretty ribbon. I then cut some slits in the top of the boxes and placed small vases in the top. Around this I placed some gold angel hair, tissue paper and raffia and then added some gorgeous soft pink tulips and there you go...a floral gift for your centrepiece! It looks gorgeous with mercury glass tealight holders or a nice hurricane lamp and some faux soft pink glittery berries add a nice finishing touch! See what you think...











Hope you've enjoyed and are starting to feel a little bit Christmassy now! Look out for number 2 tomorrow!x

Emily & Darren...

 It was such a pleasure to be part of Emily & Darren's wedding a couple of weeks ago. It was a wedding full of personal details, quirky vintage finds and gorgeous vintage tone florals that definitely reflected their unique style! They married in their local parish church in Quorn village and followed with an amazing reception at The Carriage Hall, in Plumtree, Nottingham. I can't wait to see their official photographs but couldn't resist showing you some of the details! 
For their ceremony I created a feature arrangement using a gorgeous vintage wooden box provided by Emily, and filled it with these lovely autumnal hydrangeas and vintage tone roses and personalised it with their initials...such a lovely idea!





I am totally in love with these colours! At the Carriage Hall I created table centres using lovely cream candelabras and floral wreaths and also a collection of vintage cream urns for the mezzanine tables.




The Carriage Hall is such a beautiful and versatile wedding venue and I loved the opportunity to create this stunning ceiling of twinkle lights and paper lanterns in the mezzanine area.




The reception was filled with lots of lovely details including a natural twig wishing tree, sweetie table and cupcakes served on vintage glass cake stands...
















On the bar, I filled a vintage champagne bucket with more gorgeous flowers...


So I hope you've enjoyed this little sneak into what I get up to on a weekend...I thoroughly enjoyed this wedding and getting to know an amazing couple and I wish them all the best for their future together!!