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Image credit: joetta maue

rebel rebel

I love the window display from rebel rebel they are a design company, based in London, specialising in flowers and dressing for weddings

(as well as corporate events, parties and private dinners).

while the evenings are dark

...these luminaries are perfect for for this time of year, especially with dark evenings that blend into the afternoon! These that are featured are from click the candle.

...new range of greetings cards

...just launched this January and will hopefully be filtering around the country in stores as I type. You can also purchase them by emailing me through the web site and stating if you would like to purchase the blossom collection (x6) or the rose collection (x6), each pack is £12.00 plus £2.25 P&P and I will get back to you with payment details... perfect to have in your bottom drawer for birthdays, valentines, weddings, and just to say hello....

...lobster and swan...

...my valentine card to my husband arrived this morning, from lobster and swan, well its not actually a card but miniature bunting in a matchbox that spells 'valentine' - obviously I know he won't want to display it across his computer at work so I am hoping it comes back my way so I can hang it on my pin board in the studio...so I suppose that makes it a present to myself!?*...

...floral cup cakes...

...'signature cup cakes' from London based florist arome...

what to do with 72 doilies.....

Have just finished making the first stage of the doilie wall for the up and coming wedding shows this year, it looks great suspended.....have just about enough strength to reach for the well deserved gin and tonic before the next stage of removing the sellotape and tacking together!???*

...wax flower...

...if you are trying to work to a budget why not use simple vintage vases filled with 'geraldton wax flower' remember its all in the colour!!!!....

Image credit: Irene Suchocki

spot the dahlias

.......I couldn't resist the colours displayed in this photo from Brides Cafe, we have had quite a few requests for sample packs this year using grey as the main colour with accents of interesting brights. Maybe this photo may inspire you to opt for a more dramatic look.........spot the dahlias(see previous feature!)

cartmel

Well,..... the 'Cartmel' collection has only just been launched and it looks as if it is going to be one of the best selling collections this year, it holds a special place in my heart as it was designed from drawings produced in 'The Lakes' last summer, 'our perfect family hideaway', Jamie, Ava, Mia and Me........warming memories of a gorgeous little village 'Staveley in Cartmel' at the base of Lake Windermere. My designs, to me, are diaries, endearingly treasured....

Above is the Charcoal range re-coloured for a client introducing hot pink. If you would like to request a sample please quote Cartmel: Charcoal - Natasha.

...candy anthony...

If you are inspired by the 50's and 60's and would love a vintage style dress that is made exclusively for you then you must see Candy Anthony's collections (based in London). The silhouette is simple yet stylish and you can bring a splash of fun through colour using printed fabrics or netting underneath the skirt......

...to entice...

Just had an indulgent half hour on Brides Magazine's web site, if you are currently looking for your perfect wedding dress you will enjoy looking through their archive of photos from previous features. Here's a selection below to entice..........

Valentino and Collette Dinnigan

David Fielden

Valentino

Monnique L'Hullier

Neil Cunningham and the Couture Gallery by Britta Kjerkegaard

Manuel Mota Sassi Holford Kula Tsurdiu

Jenny Packham and Y&Tai Brides

Daks and Jenny Packham

Escada and Temperley London

Honeybee and Jenny Packham

Elspeth Gibson and Jenny Packham

Jenny Packham and Darling Bride

Jenny Packham

Image Credts: Brides Magazine

introducing winter.......

I have just been selecting colour palettes for new designs before we start our next season of designing and thought you would like to see some of the images that have helped to inform some of the directional palettes for autumn, winter and beyond.

...gypsophelia looks fantastic sprayed white, so simple (and inexpensive)...

image credits: Saipua, Once Wed, June Bug, Robert Sukrachand, Lillian & Leonard, James Merrell,