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30 December 2008

For all you mums!

Twilite Moon have created a place where you can easily shop from a hand-picked selection of the world's finest baby products, get expert customer service and get inspired with innovative ideas for you & your baby's new life.

WHORANGE

Here at Whorange, you will fine works by independant artists and designers, unique interiors, mid-century must haves, high brow art, low brow cravings, flea market fantasies, catwalk candy, fabulous events and stuff your gay eccentric uncle would love, just click on the link below for hours of ideas!
www.whorange.net

All things retro

Retro To Go has a range of very stylish & unusal things from furniture to space age cat beds. This website is for people to recommend retro items they think would be worth telling others about, it also has a forum if your interested! Please email info@retrotogo.com if you wish to recommend anything, or simply just want to leave some feedback.

14 December 2008

Kate Offers timeless elegance with her bespoke dress making service...

...so you can have anything that your heart desires. Kate Halfpenny, celebrity fashion stylist has an enviable collection of stunning gowns to suit any brides dream wedding. Working from her studio close to the inspirations of Portobello Road you can always find Kate surrounded by mannequins adorned with the most beautiful dresses that she has designed and vintage wedding gowns from the late 1800s.

You can contact Kate via e-mail at: dresses@halfpennylondon.com or on: +44(0)7976 761166.

09 December 2008

Flowergirl Jewellery For Your Littlest Member

Brides have a huge checklist to accomplish for their weddings and catering to the flowergirl happens to be one of those extra mile touches that can go a long way. Flowergirls love to feel like they are an important part of the big day and there are several ways to include her.

Every little girl wants to be "a big girl" starting with their dress. Whether you choose something that is similar to your bridesmaids gowns, a knock off look of your wedding gown or something completely original, she will feel beautiful wearing that perfect little dress with all of the wedding party.

Another way to include your flowergirl in the festivities is to have her hair done with the bridesmaids and the bride. This is a perfect time to assist you flowergirl in the wedding details she will be part of and make her feel just as beautiful and pampered as the rest of the wedding party.

Finding a tasteful selection of flowergirl jewellery that matches her gown and your wedding colours and theme is a final touch that can go a long way. There are many smaller jewellery pieces available that look stylish enough to wear multiple times and classic enough for a wedding. Taking the custom jewellery route may be the best bet for your flower girl jewellery so you get a perfect fit. Finding a company or designer that can custom size your flowergirl's bracelet and necklace to the right size is key in making the fit just right.

There are many ways to collaborate your littlest member into your wedding plans. Some of the nicest ways are to include her in your pre-wedding events like your bridal shower, bridesmaids luncheon and in your wedding pampering on your special day. Giving flowergirl jewellery that not only fits properly but is designed well to fit your wedding colours and theme, is a nice way for your little flower girl to remember the special role she played on your big day. If you wish to purchase online then please quote SLATERSPARKLE2008 this can save 15% off of your entire order at www.bonitaj.com when using that coupon code during checkout.

Please take a look http://www.bonitaj.com/http://www.slatersparke.com:2095/3rdparty/squirrelmail/src/compose.php?send_to=info%40bonitaj.com or contact Bonnie on 888-430-2623.

08 December 2008

Original Vintage and Retro clothes

Martha's Closet has a great mix of Vintage & Retro clothes available online all at reasonable prices. They pride themselves on offering a friendly service & an eclectic mix of reasonably priced, individual vintage clothing that's honestly described & promptly delivered. Visit their site www.marthascloset.co.uk or contact Lorraine Simpson 01227 266894.

A good friends mum...

...has now set up her own website making cakes for every occasion. The photo on the left is one she made for the BBC for the designer on DIY SOS. Barbara's passion is to make mouth watering cakes with individual designs that will give pleasure to all. Whether you know what you want, or whether you need some guidance, she would love to make that cake for you. Please contact barbara.lee@talktalk.net for more information.



'It’s your style, we help you to enhance it'

Azest believe the Initial approach to interior styling should be choosing the right fabric. Windows are the focal point in most rooms and their treatment is vital to the success of the overall look. Azest at home knows that we have busy lifestyles and achieving the look that suits you isn’t always easy. What’s right for you won’t suit your neighbour. That’s they make window designs unique to you. Please check out their website http://www.azest.co.uk/ or visit the unit, Unit 5, Higher Preston FarmPreston Road, Yeovil,Somerset, BA20 2ET, Tel 01935 420 200, Mobile 07969 229 540.

07 December 2008

Another great Vintage Fair!


The London Vintage Fashion Fairs organised by P & A Antiques Ltd are an inspiration to fashionistas and an unbeatable source of one-off bargains.

Admission fee: £5.00 from 10am to 5pm / £10.00 from 8am to 10am.

Venues:Hammersmith Town Hall, King Street, London W6 and Olympia Hilton Hotel, 380 Kensington High Street, London W14.

Described by many as "the Rolls Royce of the Vintage Fashion Fairs", this unique event takes place approximately every five to six weeks.

02 December 2008

Orchardleigh House & Estate

A truly romantic wedding venue!

This romantic Somerset Estate 10 miles south of Bath, with a magnificent Victorian StatelyHome, an Island Church, 18-hole Golf Course and plenty of accommodation for you and your guests to stay and is also licensed for Civil Ceremonies with a capacity of 80 - 144 guests. You have to check this out if you haven't already, just perfect! To see for yourself and made a day of it please if you can go to their Wedding Fayre on 25th January 2009. For Enquiries & Information Please contact Eve ... eve@orchardleigh.net or
call 01373 466477