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

I have been like a little kid at Christmas this week...I have finally managed to get a decent camera to blog with so it has been playtime in my house! I wake up with it...go to bed with it...hold it for no apparent reason...just need to learn how to use it now!! I feel like I did when I was about 8 years old and always wanted to wear my new shoes to bed! Bailey (my retriever!) is sick of modelling for me now, so I've moved on to some flowers I had at home this week! Please forgive my poor photography skills...but hopefully you can join me on my journey as I attempt to dazzle you with amazing pictures!! My lovely Jade is going to be sick of me hassling her for wise tips so I think I will stick to letting her do the dazzling for the time being!!

So here are a few piccies of some gorgeous milka tulips in a vintage cream vase that I picked up last week during one of my many treasure hunts!