Etsy picks - Jubilee Tea Party

In case you didn't realise (maybe you're not from round these parts or you've just awoken from a long slumber) this year marks the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, which makes it a Diamond Jubilee and a good excuse for a knees up.  

I've been getting in the mood for a royal jamoubouree and have been re-organising the shop ready to install a new window display.  I'm thinking union jacks, bunting, garlands and jubilee tea parties. Oh and there may be a bit of a red, white and blue theme going on.

I had a sniff around Etsy for some inspiration for the windows. Found some fab stuff, my favourites being the Tea with the Queen brooch from Jodie Anna, and the Diamond Jubilee Garden Birds Party print from Birds in Hats. For details of the other super suppliers and to see the rest of my jubilee picks - follow the link to the treasury I'm calling Queen Teas.  

Vintage Blooms

Want to create a vintage feel for your big day, or for a little corner at home?  I shall be hosting a workshop with We Make London called Vintage Blooms and Buttonholes at The Oak Studio in Hampstead on Wednesday 6th July, 2.30 - 4.30pm.

I'll be demonstrating how to create a vintage style arrangement using some of the new vintage roses in teacups and teapots, which as well as looking fab on your kitchen or dressing table, would make great budget wedding table centres.

I will also be covering how to make a buttonhole fit for the occasion of your choice or just for lolling around in elegant splendour.  You can book online here.  Please do come along and join in the fun.

I don't know about you but I love vintage - be it fashion, furniture or flowers.  And I'm not alone, the trend for vintage has definitely gained momentum over the last few years.

In the shop we have seen more enquiries for vintage themed weddings. Brides seem to be moving away from formal handties of head to head roses and favouring a more wild, english country garden feel for their flowers, and incorporating vintage tea sets and cake stands, accessories like birdcages and books, and elegant vintage or vintage inspired dresses.

Beautiful blousey David Austen roses and dusky antique tones epitomise the vintage look, but with roses available in so many shades and shapes, combined with different blooms and foliage, there are endless ways to create a vintage feel.