I like to bake to relax (and my husband likes to relax by eating what I bake – everyone’s happy!) and so, when I discovered a foolproof cupcake recipe and one for the best frostings I have ever tasted, I [read more...]

If you’re planning your wedding it may come as no surprise to hear that one of the things people seem to struggle with most, is adding a personal touch to their celebration without breaking the bank. At Magic Dust we [read more...]

I just had to share this with you… As a self-confessed stationery addict, it made perfect sense for me to become a Phoenix Trader a few years ago. I get first dibs at their gorgeous range of stationery and I [read more...]

This week I am all about flowers! Maybe it’s because the last few weeks have seen us surrounded by the most gorgeous summer blooms at fabulous weddings, maybe it’s because the view from my office takes in pots and pots [read more...]

It’s rare that ideas for favours fill me with excitement but, I firmly believe that if you are going to go to the trouble of providing favours they really ought to mean something. So, good old Martha Stewart made me [read more...]

Sometimes, just sometimes, there are wonderful suppliers right under your nose that you simply don’t consider. Well, that’s one of the reasons why I’m here – to remind you of the things and places you already know so that planning [read more...]

Hopefully, you’re at least starting to think about taking a break from your wedding planning over the next few weeks to concentrate on other things like catching up with friends and family, parties, shopping, Christmas dinner, festive breaks etc. If [read more...]