Cute Easter Chicken's

Things just got seriously cute for Easter. Today we had an arrival of these tiny little fluffy chicks for our 2010 Easter Collection. The designs we have planned are SERIOUSLY cute this year. We will post here as soon as the collection goes live (this weekend).

Pantone's Colour of the Year. Drumroll please...

... you heard it here first that turquoise was going to be MASSIVE for 2010. But it's official, turquoise has been named as the colour of the year by Pantone

. (Image above. The Mayfair Collection - shown here in turquoise)

Inspired by water & sky, turquoise is known for it's healing qualities and is a colour of compassion and leans towards ideas of escapism, relaxation & perfect for weddings in tropical shores. It appeals to both men & women making it the perfect hue for weddings this year.

(Image above The Orchid Kiss Collection. Shown here in orange & turquoise)

(Image via Cool Hunter)(Place Card Image above from the Purity Collection)

(Image via Dessy)

(above The Purity Wedding Stationery Collection. Order of service shown here in turquoise)

Try pairing turquoise with neutrals & browns. Liven up other blues & greens & for a striking look pair turquoise with yellow. If you didn't see our post a while back here it is.

(above The True Love Wedding Collection - shown here in turquoise - other colours available)(Image via Dessy)

Cool Packaging - Amy Amos Australia

This packaging by Amy Amos is most definitely a feast for the eyes. What a delightful project to be a part of - isn't she talented. Amy was contacted to design 5* upmarket packaging for a pitch for a McDonald's pop up restaurant during fashion week. Along with the fabulous photographer, Marija Ivkovic, I think the results are outstanding. I'm not a huge fan of McDonald's / fast food but with packaging like this you so would wouldn't you...?

Spring is just around the corner...

OK, well looking out of the window you could be mistaken that we are still in the depths of winter as the snow falls here in Manchester today.... However, Spring isn't far away & the mornings are getting lighter, the birds are starting to sing & we're soo feeling the spring colours in our new Mother's Day Card Collection in the Made With Love Greetings Card Boutique.

All cards in for this Mother's Day are available in many colours available to personalise with your own wording to tell our mummy dearests just how much we love them.

P.S Mother's Day is early this year: Sunday 14th March 2010

Valentines Weekend New Shoes

It's official: I am the proud owner of a pair of Vivienne Westwood Melissa Jelly Shoes! Simon bought me a pair as my Valentine's treat in the blue & red and they are the sweetest thing I have ever owned.

He is so thoughtful & always gets the most thoughtful gifts.

The fit is amazing (definitely go for the smallest size that you are). I'm a 4's / 5's and these shoes are a 4's and fit like a dream. Even better they smell like bubblegum... too cute!

Photo via Lee Jennings

Valentine's Weekend

Hope you love the images. I can take no credit for these beautiful images they were all via Design Crush (which is one of my daily reads - Kelly has great style)

Have a romantic weekend! xox

Lovely Packaging

It's Valentine's Day on Sunday & I have lot's of lovely heart themed images to blog about over the coming days. Check out this cute packaging by H&M. This is no longer in print but I so wish it was. How charming...

(Images from Twig & Thistle)

Lovely Lettering

Isn't this pretty?

Lovely lettering by Alison Carmichael of London.

In The News - Your South Wales Wedding Magazine Jan/Feb 2010

Hooray! We're in this months issue of Your Wedding - South Wales by County Wedding Magazines (the lovely people who bring you magazines with all things wedding related for each County across the UK). If you've never read this magazine before, it's definitely one I would recommend as a higher end read filled to the brim with wedding ideas in your county or via mail order. Our bespoke Breakfast At Tiffany's Collection was featured in their 'Readers Letters' section fab fab fab:And the spectacular Mayfair Luxury Wedding Stationery Collection has been featured in their chic modern monochrome wedding style:This issue is still available in the shops or you can buy yours today here.