Setting a pretty table has always been a big passion of mine and I’m a great believer in making every occasion special and taking the time to include little details which will appeal to all my guests. Last Christmas I used vintage china and beautiful floral vintage glasses with lots of pastels on the table but this year I have borrowed my daughter Rebecca’s gorgeous wedding china which is Wedgwood Vera Wang Lace and used my crystal stemmed glasses. I…
My Christmas decorating always starts at my front door as it’s the first impression people have of your home and I like it to reflect my general Christmas decor. This year I bought a heart wreath from my local garden centre and added some ribbon & a vintage brooch to it. I had picked up some beautiful blue lanterns earlier this year from a local interiors shop and put some vintage Christmas baubles and candles inside them and they matched…
I’ve been to London on a few occasions but had never made it to Fortnums so when Sally from @gettingstuffdoneinheels suggested that we go there for lunch after attending the Laura Ashley press event together I jumped at the chance! I had always wanted to visit this beautiful store and it certainly didn’t disappoint with its sense of occasion and stunning decor. I’m so glad that my first time here was at this time of year as it was so…
I was invited to attend the Laura Ashley Press Show SS17 at their Head Offices in London to get a sneak peek of their new collections for next season. Laura Ashley has always been a favourite of mine with its timeless elegance and classic style so it was a real treat to be there for the unveiling of all their new collections. I caught a flight from Belfast to Gatwick where the wonderful Sally of @gettingstuffdoneinheels met me off my…