The Royal Wedding

Friday 29th of April will remain a day a lot witnessed a real fairy tale story. As it is being celebrated with a bank holiday here in the UK, I am dedicating today's post to Kate and Wills as we celebrate their union in London.

I followed every minute of the event and it was indeed magical. From the beautiful clad guests decked in very fashionable styles and their lovely hair pieces (I hear Philip Treacy was the head piece designer of the day), to the Princes and other memebers of the Royal family looking regal in their Royal Outfits, Westminster Abbey in all it's glory, the Royal guards, the crowd lined up from Clarendon House where William spent his last night as a bachelor to Goring Hotel where Kate spent hers, to Buckingham Palace...I am glad I witnessed this memorable event.

I will be featuring outfits of the day shortly on my Spotlight page -  Tara Palmer Tomkinson, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Princess Victoria, Victoria beckham and the lovely bridesmaid Pippa Middleton ere some of my favoutrites, so watch this space.



Kate a vision in her Alexander McQueen dress by Sarah Burton


In the meantime, congrats to the lovely couple and best wishes for the future

Summer Flowers

It's that time of the year, when flowers are in bloom. Time to get shoveling and shape up your garden or brighten your space.

My personal favourites are Cosmos, Daisy's, Freesias, Gerbera's, Impatiens, Tuberose, Callalily's and Asters. It's amazing how much i'm learning on this portal. Prior to this post they were all just flowers to me and they were either the blue, yellow or pink ones.

I don't do much gardening but quite eager to learn. I walked into ASDA the other day and they do these little planters from Suttons in tiny pots for kids in lots of varieties. A great way to introduce the young ones to gardening. We bought a sunflower pot and a tomato pot which has started budding little plants now.

Hopefully we can improve on what we have before the end of the summer. I think a nice arrangement of Tuberoses or Freesias will make a lovely centrepiece. Flowers in patio pots, hanging baskets and window boxes are very brightening.

TFT: Why not change the look of your garden or adorn your space with some of these beautiful summer plants

Interflora UK have a new range of summer flowers available rom £23, really beautiful flowers and they ship to various destinations as well. Here are some of my personal favourites from the new range. They include sweet scented herbs, carnations, chrysathemums, lavender, germinis, freesias, roses and many more

And here are some garden party ideas for an ideal summer get together

A new piece

I came across this online publication called House of Fifty and had a read through during my lunchtime. I love hearing stories of how people followed their hearts and achieved what they wanted and more. Janell Beals is the Editor of this inspiring online magazine and is also the lady behind Isabella and Max rooms. She had me on the first page with her step by step instructions of turning something you own into something fabulous. She redecorated an ordinary console and it turned out looking neat. I have a sofa which I stripped bare when we moved last summer and this got me thinking of how I can transform it. I will be posting before and after pictures when I finally  get it done shortly, so watch this space.

In the meantime, enjoy pictures from her lovely spread and click here for the complete magazine

Easter in the garden :0)

Enjoyed the sunshine today with friends and family. Finally got round to using two new accessories we got for the garden. The grill and a 10ft pool.....then the party started....last guest must have left just after midnight.
I must say I am loving the outdoors at the moment. Totally digging the pool ......and the grill.definately a must have.

More splashing tomorrow, it's 1:59  in the morning and I am absolutely cream crackered :0)

TFT: What is your absolute must have for the summer?

  

Ornaments of Bliss

Walking into B & Q yesterday, I wandered off to a small section in a corner of the large store and all of a sudden had this serene moment….it’s just one of those feelings you can’t describe, it felt like I had been running then suddenly stopped and in the same instant my heart stopped racing, I felt the cool breeze blowing and my breathe came rushing out, it was just pure bliss

Anyway what created this beautiful moment of tranquility for me, was the gentle fall and pouring of water coming from various pieces on display. There were different ornaments in various designs made out of clay, wood, glass and metal.  Personally I think this item of decoration not only doubles as a décor but makes a great stress therapy and will make a nice addition to your living space..garden, living room or bedroom if you prefer.

Did a hunt round the internet and here are some of my personal favorites. I do like the more traditional styles. The sequence pots are on my wish list and will be an Easter present to my growing little garden….once I have the swing bench in place, I will have a new camping spot for the spring….I did however purchase some lovely kentia palms in ceramic pots which were on offer….Oooooohhhh lovely sunshine


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T4T: Having an item that adds serenity to your personal space. It may not be a water ornament it could be a lovely lamp shade or a musical piece. Have you got any relaxing pieces in your den? Let’s hear them.