tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64410346139448977162024-03-05T03:55:10.181-08:00Inspired Winterlifestyle and wedding design inspirationinspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-81342239703236793122012-05-13T10:59:00.001-07:002012-05-13T10:59:36.270-07:00We heart Lisa and Alex's stunning day! x<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my first post back, </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I present to you the truly most beautiful and perfect of weddings:</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183048038/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" title="london-weMarianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 56dding-photography-creative-reportage-photojournalist-preston-court-1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="london-weMarianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 56dding-photography-creative-reportage-photojournalist-preston-court-1" height="181" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/7183048038_0063fcd1d4_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On 19th August 2011, Lisa married Alex in the stunning setting of <a href="http://www.prestoncourt.co.uk/weddings.html#"><span style="color: #999999;">Preston Court</span> </a>in Kent and the day was captured by the talented <a href="http://www.mariannetaylorphotography.co.uk/"><span style="color: #999999;">Marianne Taylor</span>.</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can honestly say that although there have been dresses, flowers, details I have seen since our wedding which I would have really loved at ours, this is the first wedding which I have been jealous of a wedding in its entirety- everything was so amazingly executed and, oh my, the details!!!...</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183047210/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 52 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 52" height="433" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5447/7183047210_23b3c92719_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183047736/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 54 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 54" height="433" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7183047736_7d47b03f8f_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183047060/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 51 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 51" height="485" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/7183047060_124219c3a6_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">Boden PR manager Lisa chose a floral embroidered gown by </span><a href="http://oliviacouture.com/"><span style="color: #999999;">Olivia Couture</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> accessorised with a tulle veil. For a sweet and personal way to do her 'something blue', Lisa's maiden name initials and date of marriage were embroidered inside the dress which she was helped into by her sister (and yes, they are twins!)...</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183046840/" title="london-weddinMarianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 49g-photography-creative-reportage-photojournalist-preston-court-28 (1) by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="london-weddinMarianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 49g-photography-creative-reportage-photojournalist-preston-court-28 (1)" height="485" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7183046840_ca83cd7860_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183046734/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 48 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 48" height="433" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5324/7183046734_cee2d169e9_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183046608/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 47 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 47" height="485" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5196/7183046608_da3ba62c96_b.jpg" width="650" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183047574/" title="london-wMarianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 53edding-photography-creative-reportage-photojournalist-preston-court-10 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="london-wMarianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 53edding-photography-creative-reportage-photojournalist-preston-court-10" height="298" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7227/7183047574_6fed9fcbab_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183046454/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 46 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 46" height="298" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7183046454_b4c6d09610_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183046290/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 45 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 45" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7183046290_02ebf823c0_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Guests arrived on a vintage routemaster to the most gorgeous of settings:</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183207196/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 54 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 54" height="433" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8147/7183207196_d8734f2622_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't help but gush over the many, many details that Lisa and Alex included in their day- the flowers flagging the aisle, the order of service, paper pompoms... I could go on...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The colour scheme, theme (English country fete/circus) and all details complimented each other perfectly.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183046178/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 44 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 44" height="485" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/7183046178_f956c82b11_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183045924/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 42 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 42" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7103/7183045924_17bef837fe_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183045748/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 41 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 41" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7077/7183045748_f551c807c0_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think that my favourite part of their day is that Lisa and Alex were married outside, and on a small island accessed by a pale duck-egg blue bridge.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183045486/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 39 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 39" height="433" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7183045486_a70f30b94c_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183043256/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 36 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 36" height="485" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8008/7183043256_1f33e3b8c1_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183043016/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 35 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 35" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7183043016_0bffc4d8b1_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183042918/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 34 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 34" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7183042918_895682682d_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The happy couple! x</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183042820/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 33 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 33" height="433" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7183042820_d829b458ca_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183042654/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 32 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 32" height="485" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/7183042654_35c8c39d0d_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183042286/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 30 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 30" height="485" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5311/7183042286_42b3d8ab6c_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the ceremony guests were treated to champagne, Pimms and homemade lemonade all decorated with stripy straws and ribboned swizzle sticks. So pretty!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183042138/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 29 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 29" height="485" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7240/7183042138_a90d79b020_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183042000/" title="londMarianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 28on-wedding-photography-creative-reportage-photojournalist-preston-court-95 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="londMarianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 28on-wedding-photography-creative-reportage-photojournalist-preston-court-95" height="298" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5155/7183042000_3a454b0ba7_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183041846/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 27 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 27" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7183041846_5cd7b90cc9_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whilst the bride's bow shoes were antique gold, the bridesmaids wore complimenting strappy t-bars in vintage pink with pewter sequins. Their poseys were simple (but very chic) bunches of hyndrangeas which again worked to compliment the vintage pinks and lilac's of Lisa's bouquet.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183041716/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 26 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 26" height="975" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5034/7183041716_43eeed9420_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183041422/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 25 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 25" height="433" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8008/7183041422_d50af9e8b4_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It certainly helps that Lisa and Alex are a pretty gorgeous couple too! x</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183041124/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 23 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 23" height="485" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7183041124_1a3663fdcb_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183040942/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 22 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 22" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7183040942_3ebeac6a16_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The reception space is truly worthy of a post on it's own...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 17th century Kentish Barn at Preston Court provided a dramatically theatrical and stunning backdrop to the wedding breakfast. The barn houses some of the beautiful collection of Victorian steam fairground paraphernalia that was collected by the ancestors of Preston Court..</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183040394/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 18 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 18" height="298" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7183040394_d1f32a5654_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183040270/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 17 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 17" height="485" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7183040270_2a23c192b9_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183040092/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 16 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 16" height="433" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5336/7183040092_0752b5042b_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183039980/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 15 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 15" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7230/7183039980_1ede61b984_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Personal details were what made this day so special and unique...</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183039252/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 9 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 9" height="433" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7183039252_52f6388055_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183039112/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 8 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 8" height="433" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5328/7183039112_1733170a9b_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and the part that I really am most jealous of?..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...the steam carousel which is a permanent resident of Preston Court!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was desperate to hire a carousel or the flying chair ride for our day but just couldn't afford it.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183037988/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 1" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7101/7183037988_90d9b6ea82_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">what a great way for guests to have fun and keep them entertained!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183038316/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 3 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 3" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7183038316_d5733422d4_b.jpg" width="650" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7183040514/" title="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 19 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Marianne Taylor- Lisa and Alex 19" height="298" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5032/7183040514_a5ebc360d8_b.jpg" width="650" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations to Lisa and Alex on their day! It really was truly stunning and v beautiful- I'd quite like to get married again now.. Mr A?...pretty please?...</span></div>
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all above photographs by <a href="http://www.mariannetaylorphotography.co.uk/"><span style="color: #999999;">Marianne Taylor Photography</span></a></div>
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venue: <a href="http://www.prestoncourt.co.uk/weddings.html#"><span style="color: #999999;">Preston Court</span></a></div>
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bridal gown: <a href="http://oliviacouture.com/"><span style="color: #999999;">Olivia Couture</span></a></div>
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flowers: <a href="http://euphoricflowers.co.uk/"><span style="color: #999999;">Euphoric Flowers</span></a></div>
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Bridesmaids dresses: Reiss</div>
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Grooms outfit: Reiss</div>
</span>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-66397875199000788762012-05-12T16:00:00.001-07:002012-05-12T16:00:41.972-07:00inspired winter x x x<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN" height="128" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5326/7184530846_4bf8761506_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dearest readers,</span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a been a terribly slack blogger, I'll readily admit.</span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My day job has been busy and, as a result, my blog has suffered.. no excuse, I know, but sadly that has been the case.</span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am now back and hoping to keep my online journal up to date so please, my lovely readers, do keep coming back! I will have some new posts for you shortly. </span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for bearing with me!</span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">x Philippa x x x</span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/7184530846/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" title="Inspired Winter Shipping handwriting COTSWOLD GREEN by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></a></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0Richmond, Greater London TW951.4673351 -0.299536751.4475516 -0.3390187 51.4871186 -0.26005469999999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-54660494090395914012012-02-04T13:14:00.000-08:002012-02-04T13:14:01.974-08:00we heart these bridesmaids dresses from Boden. x<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know that I might be ever so slightly biased, but I'm so excited about the latest range of <a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/">Boden </a>party dresses. They're perfect wedding attire whether you're a guest or a bridesmaid and priced pretty reasonably for the quality and detail..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This beautiful <a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Knee-Length-Dresses/BR021/Womens-Beautiful-Broderie-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4">cream broderie shift dress</a> is my 'on-a-budget' bridal option. I would definitely consider this at a registry ceremony.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think the whole world has had a slight Zooey Deschanel obsession of late, me included (I've had a Zooey-inspired fringe cut in!) and the<a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Below-Knee-Dresses/BR013/Womens-Vintage-Silk-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4"> below dress </a>reminds me of the one she wore in 500 Days Of Summer, right down to the pale blue shade.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you agree? It also comes in this rose colour:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're a fan of the ruched front detailing but minus the sleeves, then I think this <a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Below-Knee-Dresses/BR014/Womens-Silk-Flutter-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4">below dress</a> is perfect:</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I actually spotted an extremely similar version in D&G on Bond Street which had a cream grosgrain sash. This would be my personal choice for summer wedding bridesmaids- it can be worn with straps or without...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and it comes in orchid pink and this fresh leaf green:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">My absolute favourite is this<a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Knee-Length-Dresses/BR020/Womens-Fifties-Party-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4"> 50s floral print prom dress</a>...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">I don't have any weddings to go to this year (sadly- can someone I know please sort that out?!) otherwise this would have been perfect! I also think it's a very pretty option for bridesmaids in an English country wedding...</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And for an evening 'do' this <span style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Above-Knee-Dresses/BH030/Womens-Showstopping-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4"><span style="color: #999999;">navy sequin dress</span></a> c</span>ould be great to dance the night away in...</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's not so over the top that you would upstage the bride, but there's just enough dazzling 'wow' about it that you'd turn heads! It's a little on the expensive side but I think that this is a wardrobe staple. It could work now with tights, on a summers evening and later in the year for those Christmas parties- costs per wear means that it's actually pretty reasonable! And as it's from Boden's Limited range you'll be less likely to find anyone else wearing the same!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a new year and there's some fab new sample sales on the horizon! Put these in your diaries girls!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On these greyest of January mornings I'm already finding myself dreaming of warm summers days when I can back into leather sandals and floaty white dresses.. Ah, to see the warm sun </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">again..!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found the French label <a href="http://www.lauredesagazan.fr/"><span style="color: #999999;">Laure De Sagazan</span></a> on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_414131227"><span style="color: #999999;">A</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/"> <span style="color: #999999;">Cup of Jo</span></a> </span>just before Christmas and had to share this perfect selection of laid-back bridal gowns with you..</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think that these really are effortlessly cool and chic, in that way that only the French do. The one below would be my ideal for a destination ceremony. Perhaps on a Greek Island..?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6588705407/" title="lauredesagazan 2 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="lauredesagazan 2" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6588705407_bdf556171e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It always makes me a little bit sad (and very envious) when I discover new brands after my wedding has already gone by.. But actually all these clothes do look as though you could wear them anyway. Just not at a summer wedding- there's a high chance of upstaging the bride in one of these delicious dresses! x</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To make an appointment at the Montmartre studio in Paris, email:</span></div>
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<a href="mailto:laure@lauredesagazan.fr" style="font-family: courier; font-size: 12px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span class="goog-text-highlight" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgb(153, 153, 170) 2px 2px 4px; box-shadow: rgb(153, 153, 170) 2px 2px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #999999;">laure@lauredesagazan.fr</span></span></a>
</div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-19036180527525844372012-01-04T13:40:00.000-08:002012-01-06T11:42:43.119-08:00Happy new to you all! x<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was lucky enough to spend the last evening of 2011 with friends and family- we ate, drank and toasted marshmallows! It was the perfect low-key evening!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And for a few days between Christmas and New Year we headed down to the very picturesque Polruan in Cornwall to spend some time with my lovely in-laws..</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But being down in the peaceful tranquillity of Cornwall gave Mr A and me some time to think about what we are looking forward to and what we would like to achieve in 2012. New Years resolutions aren't usually something I think too much about- I just think you're setting yourself up for failure.. But thinking about the things we would like to achieve in our future is a much easier way to think about it...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So this year I would like to</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">be a better blogger!</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">get a better 'work/out of work/spending time with Mr A' life and being consistent with this</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">worry less about what other people think of me</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">find my way back to NYC</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">make the time to cook more</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">get back into a fitness routine (and stick to it although I would imagine that this forms the basis of 90% of the world's new years resolutions..)</span></span></li>
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</div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-28131077367874932412011-12-28T04:26:00.000-08:002011-12-28T04:26:23.073-08:00Seasons greetings from Inspired Winter! x<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope that you've all had a joyful and relaxing break over the Christmas weekend? How has everyone been able to spend it?</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As much as I promised a posting before the holiday, my blogging was sadly oushed to one side in an effort to finish up my day job in time! So although it's late, I thought I would share a few gifting images with you..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year I've been into personalising my gifts as much as possible. I always like to make an effort so my wrapping is as much as a part of the gift as what's inside but this year I went a little further...</span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6540249327/" title="GREY PAPER AND FELT LETTERS 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="GREY PAPER AND FELT LETTERS 1" height="1024" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6540249327_5b24354300_b.jpg" width="768" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">our very chic best friends shared their first family Christmas with their beautiful baby daughter.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As their home is all neutral whites and greys, I coordinated their gifts to fit in under the tree..</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6587330607/" title="GREY PAPER AND FELT LETTERS 3 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="GREY PAPER AND FELT LETTERS 3" height="529" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6587330607_3f99e08b67_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and for our closest friends and family I made felt initial tags which can be used next year as tree ornaments. They seemed to go down well!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">my good friend (gorgeous) Julie loves a bit of sparkle so I handmade this paper with simple white spots and a good amount of glitter. This glitter is now embedded in my carpet much to Mr A's annoyance.. and although it's very simple, I liked the effect! I might wrap all of my gifts next year like this. And maybe put down some old newspaper first</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">..</span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6540273075/" title="HANDMADE WRAP 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="HANDMADE WRAP 1" height="366" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6540273075_fe4bdcf69c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">but as Mr A and I have been spending our Christmas at my family's home I coordinated our main gifts with my parents traditional red, gold and green tree..</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6540263369/" title="RED AND WHITE 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="RED AND WHITE 1" height="493" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6540263369_e0e06aacde_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">my nordic-look red and white paper was an Ikea purchase (!! I was surprised too!) and I added brown paper, Merci-purchased white tags and green twine with felt initials.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6540267407/" title="RED AND WHITE 2 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="RED AND WHITE 2" height="433" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6540267407_b0a05fca3f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And inspired by Merci in Paris, I tore strips of printed Liberty fabric to use as ribbon for smaller gifts like this one for Mr A:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have quite a lot of leftover coffee bags (purchased from Monmouth Coffee for our wedding) so I found these a useful way of wrapping tricky gifts.. I guess paper and fabric bags could also work in this way too!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's at this time of year when I get super excited and inspired by some of my favourite online magazines and retailers. I just have to share some of their fabulous work with you- hopefully it will inspire your holiday season!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A fabulous diy advent calander! Much nicer than sugary bland chocolate shapes! What a cute idea to surprise your loved one during December! (Mr A take note...)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the dark, warm cosy backdrops of the above images in Sweet Paul, but icy, sugary blues contrast nicely and remind me of Donna Hays gorgeous style.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, I can't wait to try crushed peppermint candy canes to sweeten some winter hot chocolate. Love. x</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the next week I'll share some Christmas ideas which might hopefully give you some alternative Christmas decoration and gift wrapping inspiration! x</span></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-81142734234396359242011-12-04T11:18:00.001-08:002011-12-04T11:42:34.312-08:00we heart the newest online magazine- DASHING MAG! x<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gorgeous contributions include a photography project by talented photog</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://www.lisajane-photography.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Lisa Brown</span></a> </span>at Lisa Jane Photography and I felt very honoured to be asked to be a part of this!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">I was asked to pick a favourite place of mine to spend time and find inspiration so (no surprises) I chose <a href="http://www.petershamnurseries.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Petersham Nurseries</span></a>! I had a lovely morning with Lisa chatting on our visit and getting to know her over a cup of tea! Check out Lisa's blog <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://www.lisajane-photography.com/">here</a>.</span></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6454389853/" style="color: #cccccc;" title="dashing portrait at Petersham Nurseries by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="dashing portrait at Petersham Nurseries" height="455" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6454389853_4245036a5d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations to Charley (<a href="http://www.london-bride.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">London Bride</span></a>) Josie (<a href="http://www.savoirweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Savoir Weddings</span></a>) and Fanni (<a href="http://www.fubumedia.co.uk/home/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Fubumedia</span></a>) for the success of Dashing's maiden edition- I can't wait for the next! x</span></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N 5, UK51.508129 -0.12800551.350007 -0.443862 51.666250999999995 0.187852tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-46338691982365672322011-11-21T13:21:00.001-08:002011-11-21T13:55:51.314-08:00We heart Apartment B. x<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a slight break away from my regular posts, I have to introduce you to Apartment B, the fabulous brainchild of Ohio native Adam Hawkey.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few years ago, Adam spotted a gap in the interiors market for some interesting blinds for his new apartment (apartment B, just in case you were wondering...!) rather than opt for the plain Ikea ones most of his friends had. With this in mind, Adam spent his spare time over the l</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">ast few years with his girlfriend (my sister!) Laura developing a super cute vintage-inspired range of rollers all now available to order via their <a href="http://www.apartment-b.com/index.php/">website</a> and on</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/apartmentb?ref=ss_profile">Etsy</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have no doubt that the venture will be a huge success both in the US and here in the UK so I'm hugely excited to share this with you!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our home village even gets a mention in one print!:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and kittens Kevin and Lionel get their model groove on.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a proud big sister-in-law I am! I placed my order straight away and I'm waiting on a NYC map for our glass interior door in light grey. I can't wait to see it!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll share this with you once it's up!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Although the Apartment B website states that they do not ship outside of the US, shipping to the UK and Europe can be arranged so please contact Adam at: customerservice@apartment-b.com</span></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0865 Ebner St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA39.945410570165542 -82.98866271972656239.933237070165539 -83.008403719726559 39.957584070165545 -82.968921719726566tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-20610913379460279552011-11-16T11:49:00.001-08:002011-11-16T12:02:33.376-08:00We heart a Jenny Packham sample sale! x<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in August I made a long awaited trip to Sunbury Antiques Fair at Kempton Park which is actually much closer to me than I thought. I went in search of inspiration for work, and although there were some relevant things, it was a much better trip for vintage interior finds..</span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6166729833/" title="Vintage penguin books by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Vintage penguin books" height="1024" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6166729833_2f4bcb4889_b.jpg" width="765" /></a><br />
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These penguin books were one of my favourite finds, but to be honest, there was so much there that it would be hard to choose one stand-out treasure! I didn't buy the books (I would need a suitable home for them which I don't currently have) but I'm jealous of anyone who did snap them up!</span><br />
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I did buy a few budles of the brightly coloured twine for present wrapping which actually turned out to be candle wick! At £1 per bundle my Christmas present s are going to look gorgeous and bright!
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I have quite a few of these antler trophies around our home, but at £9 each these were a bit of a bargain. But I was good, and just bought one!</span><br />
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BUT I did bring home a little friend with me! Here is Fred celebrating Mr A's birthday:
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> And he surprised me by dressing up yesterday to celebrate my 30th:</span><br />
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inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com2Sunbury, Middlesex TW16 5AQ, UK51.4189275 -0.407492751.416452 -0.41242819999999997 51.421403000000005 -0.4025572tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-67864949372820832912011-09-10T05:09:00.000-07:002011-09-10T05:09:35.067-07:00Back after a month's break! x<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am back after a month's break from blogging.. The past month has been incredibly busy (and still continues to be), but I'm back with some new posts to share with you all.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In mid August, Mr and and I took a weeks trip to the south of France- our first holiday since our honeymoon to Bali last year. It was great to have a break away from our busy London life and take a moment to catch our breath..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll be sharing a few of my french photos in future posts but I couldn't wait to share the highlight of our trip with you!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a similar way to the Buckingham Palace exhibition of our own Royal wedding, the Principality of Monaco was displaying the dress and suit of Princess Charlene and Prince Albert at the Institut Oceanographique. The Armani gown was very beautiful, but I must say that I don't think it has a patch on our own Catherine's although very well displayed. Here's some of the shots I took:</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6132746388/" title="Monaco wedding photo 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Monaco wedding photo 1" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6132746388_44bca68c80_z.jpg" width="480" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6132196187/" title="Monaco wedding dress front 2 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Monaco wedding dress front 2" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6132196187_6233db2d42_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6132195613/" title="Monaco wedding dress front 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Monaco wedding dress front 1" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6132195613_17231007ab_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do love the details on Prince Albert's suit- beautiful medals.. but I was surprised that his shoes were a cream colour compared to his suit which was a paler Ivory.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6132741744/" title="Monaco wedding shoes by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Monaco wedding shoes" height="480" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6132741744_52c71fb112_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6132740946/" title="Monaco wedding dress side 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Monaco wedding dress side 1" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6132740946_ba4b183dd5_z.jpg" width="480" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6132745174/" title="Monaco wedding dress notes by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Monaco wedding dress notes" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6132745174_0893c57770_z.jpg" width="459" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6132740178/" title="Monaco wedding dress back 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr"><img alt="Monaco wedding dress back 1" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6132740178_84d6230b24_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-27031589008639642572011-08-02T13:36:00.001-07:002011-08-02T13:40:51.631-07:00we heart birthday pancakes! Happy Birthday Mum! x<p align="center"><a title="MUMS 60TH BDAY ON cakies by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6002649573/"><img alt="MUMS 60TH BDAY ON cakies" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6002649573_339516d3d9_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" /></a></p><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Birthday Mum! x<br /></span><br />My mother is in Florida and I just know how she'll be celebrating her big birthday- with a stack of blueberry pancakes and some parasailing (yes, no joke!).<br /><br />So Happy Birthday from across the pond Mum! Hope you enjoy the day!<br /></span><br /><a title="MUMS 60TH BDAY ON LADULCIVIDA BLOG by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/6003195606/"><img alt="MUMS 60TH BDAY ON LADULCIVIDA BLOG" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/6003195606_24042f820a.jpg" width="386" height="386" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;color:#999999;">top photo found <span style="color:#999999;">on </span><a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#999999;">cakies</span></a></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;color:#999999;">above photo found on<a href="http://ladulcivida.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#999999;"> ladulcivida</span></a></span></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-13162768292828876712011-07-30T11:51:00.000-07:002011-07-30T13:09:53.346-07:00we heart Lassco 3 Pigeons. x<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">a few weeks ago I finally made it to Lassco 3 Pigeons, the reclamation group's Oxfordshire branch at Milton Common.</span><a title="Weather vane by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846349141/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="Weather vane" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5846349141_8ece70b5aa_b.jpg" width="768" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;"> </span></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;">I have been wanting to go for ages and I just had to share my trip with you! the very lovely manager was kind enough to let me take a few (ok, a lot of) shots whilst I was trecking around their site. it was a beautiful sunny afternoon and I think I could happily live in their grounds amongst the outbuildings stacked with reclaimed doors peeling with a hundred years worth of paint...<br /></span></span><a title="STRAWBERRIES by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846923214/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="STRAWBERRIES" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/5846923214_b4e2655250_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a title="HOGG by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846922036/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="HOGG" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/5846922036_ef51320db5_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a title="CAST IRON TABLE by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846364971/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="CAST IRON TABLE" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/5846364971_f3debc38d6_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> <span style="font-family:arial;">I do love a wander around a reclamation yard although they always have a slightly spooky, forgotten air about them- perfect for a Halloween party- but ever so slightly disturbing... (is that just me?)</span></span></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="font-family:arial;">..and Milton Common really does have a reason to be even spookier than most</span>:<br /></span><a title="MILTON COMMON GIBBET by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846362607/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="MILTON COMMON GIBBET" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/5846362607_3971f565d0_b.jpg" width="1024" height="684" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> <span style="font-family:arial;">I think this might well have been the tree that John Price hung from back in 1785... rather grim...</span></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">...but dispite it's rather gruesome history, Lassco had some fantastic finds.<br /></span><a title="terracota pots by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846359221/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="terracota pots" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5155/5846359221_7be87faf76_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#999999;">I am again quite gutted that I didn't make it here whilst I was we were doing up our flat a few year back. These concrete tiles below (spanish?) would have been perfect for us. In fact, if no one beats me to it, I might just have to head back and buy them.</span><span style="color:#999999;"><br /></span><a title="cement floor tiles by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846356711/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="cement floor tiles" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/5846356711_269db4aee0_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a title="door knob by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846361247/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="door knob" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/5846361247_990c5c81aa_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a title="Reclaimed staircase by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846371159/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="Reclaimed staircase" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/5846371159_69f61f2057_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> <span style="font-family:arial;">curios of all types filled the Lassco site's main building- it was literally filled to the rafters. And in amongst the doors, taxidermy, parisian statues, railway sleepers and marble busts there's a little tea room serving the most delicious of fruit cake (I urge you to try this if you ever visit- actually one of the best I've had in a long time!) which just gives you yet another reason, if you needed one, to divert off the M40 for a few minutes (hours)...<br /></span></span><a title="Bird Cage by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846925096/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="Bird Cage" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5079/5846925096_05c6a7ebea_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a title="POISON by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846924568/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="POISON" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5314/5846924568_8655b902e4_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a title="chandeliers by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846915794/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="chandeliers" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5846915794_7e855e1973_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> <span style="font-family:arial;">the most pristinely kept set of magazine journals I've ever seen. I think there must have been about 100 of them:<br /></span></span><a title="vintage country life by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846923648/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="vintage country life" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/5846923648_324ffc7801_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"><br /></span><a title="cathedral seating by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846358041/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="cathedral seating" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/5846358041_95418e8466_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> <span style="font-family:arial;">this intricate parquet flooring was one of my favourite finds. Isn't this just stunning? It looked as though it has been badly infested at one time but that didn't detract from how stunning it was. I need a house to put this in. Plus a good dose of woodworming treatment just to be on the safe side...<br /></span></span><a title="reclaimed parquet flooring by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846911092/"><span style="color:#999999;"><img alt="reclaimed parquet flooring" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/5846911092_e7a701a2eb_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" /></span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> <span style="font-family:arial;">and my other favourite find was this garden table. I really, really had to control myself to stop buying it. When I got home and showed Mr A, he said 'why didn't you buy it?' and (apart from I'm not supposed to be buying anything at the moment- holiday coming up shortly!!) I actually don't know what stopped me. I do love a bit of weather-beaten rust AND I do need a desk. aybe I'll be heading back shortly for a rusty table and cement tiles.<br /></span></span><a title="reclaimed garden table by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5846353519/"><img alt="reclaimed garden table" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5199/5846353519_be6cd6680a_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" /></a> </p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Lassco 3 Pigeons</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">London Road</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Milton Common</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Oxfordshire, OX9 2JN</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">01844 277188</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">open monday-saturday 10am-5-pm</span></p>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-14082986194553493432011-07-28T04:22:00.001-07:002011-07-28T04:24:23.499-07:00we heart a lingerie sample sale. x<p align="center"><a title="RigbyandPeller 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5982524558/"><img height="640" alt="RigbyandPeller 1" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5982524558_98cc330c95_z.jpg" width="599" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">If you're looking for some bedroom lingerie or underwear for your wedding night..<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Rigby and Peller's</span> latest sample sale started yesterday and continues today and tomorrow:</span></p><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Thursday 10am-8pm<br />Friday 10am-7pm<br />at<br />20thCentury Theatre<br />291 Westbourne Grove, W11 2QA<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Hurry- gorgeous smalls at up to 95% off! x</div></span>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-30074390681398188632011-07-24T13:35:00.000-07:002011-07-24T13:37:43.206-07:00one year on... x<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">one year on...<br /></span><br /><a title="1st year anniversary photo by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5971660360/"><img alt="1st year anniversary photo" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/5971660360_af41db1fc7_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">time has just flown by and I can't believe it's a year ago today that Mr A and I exchanged vows! we had such an amazing day and we have great memories... here's to the next 50years!<br /><br />love. x</span></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-37257057824874842552011-07-09T15:56:00.000-07:002011-07-09T16:36:46.819-07:00inspired: cake toppers. x<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">it's been a bit of a revelationduring my blog searches to find so many creative and imaginative cake topper ideas out there. long gone are the days of the tacky plastic bride and groom figurines (thank goodness) and in their place, brides have personalised their centrepieces with a wide range of gorgeous ideas.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">I do love when wedding parties incorporate their floral themes with food decoration, but for our wedding, I really wanted to have a personal keepsake from our day.</span><br /><a title="Philippa&James-wedding-491 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5920235808/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Philippa&James-wedding-491" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5920235808_887a1a6c79_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br />I had seen these wooden characters (unpainted) on Etsy (ours were from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/goosegreaseundone?ref=ss_profile"><span style="color:#999999;">Goose Grease</span></a>) and as James didn't know anything about my dress, I painted our mini-me's in our wedding outfits. In fact, James saw both me and my wooden doll for the first time in the green dress at the same moment! I have our dolls sat in our living room as a happy reminder of that moment!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">I did have another set of toppers which I had been saving since I was 15...</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">On holiday with my parents, I came across these Mexican day-of-the-dead skeletons and have had them carefully wrapped in tissue paper since! I didn't think they were totally appropriate (slightly morbid) for our day, but they're making an appearance now in the run up to our first anniversary!</span><br /><a title="P1010745 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5920112044/"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="P1010745" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5920112044_d15e013b5b.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><br />but I do love the unusual ideas out there right now.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">here's some gorgeous ideas I have come across recently:<br /></span><a title="100LAYERCAKE RED GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHY by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5920189966/"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="100LAYERCAKE RED GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHY" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6014/5920189966_3b0a14ddc0.jpg" width="259" height="415" /></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">above photo found on </span><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">100layerca</span></a><a title="100LAYERCAKE ANNIE MCELWAINE by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5920112386/"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></a><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">ke</span></a></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">there have been so many 'birdy' themed weddings out there over the past few years. I like that the above is a little different in style and the below is using the theme but executing it in a slightly more original idea. So pretty!<br /></span><a title="100LAYERCAKE ANNIE MCELWAINE by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5920112386/"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:78%;color:#999999;"><img alt="100LAYERCAKE ANNIE MCELWAINE" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5920112386_1db880216a.jpg" width="347" height="500" /></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">above photo found on </span><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">100layercake</span></a></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">magic mushrooms?!:<br /></span><a title="100LAYERCAKE JEREMY HARRIS WEDDINGS by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5920190064/"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="100LAYERCAKE JEREMY HARRIS WEDDINGS" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5920190064_25393833b3.jpg" width="262" height="387" /></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">above photo found on<span style="color:#999999;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">100layercake</span></a></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">royal couple for the day:<br /></span><a title="100layercake 1 la dolce vita studio by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5920112158/"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="100layercake 1 la dolce vita studio" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6013/5920112158_17ba12aa61_z.jpg" width="587" height="576" /></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">above photo found on </span><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/05/10/kumquat-peach-wedding-inspiration/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">100layercake</span></a></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">I do love the use of the mini bunting below to spell out a phrase or even the couple's names- so sweet!</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/05/10/kumquat-peach-wedding-inspiration/"><img alt="100LAYER CAKE MYLOVE" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5919550311_95f501d4e6_z.jpg" width="444" height="640" /></a></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#999999;"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">above photo from </span></span></span><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:78%;color:#999999;">100layercake</span></a></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-76148604146666886792011-07-01T11:41:00.000-07:002011-07-01T12:36:27.911-07:00we heart summer sample sales! x<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">if you don't have any plans for this or the next few sunny weekends,</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">here's some sample sales </span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">which might tempt you indoors for a bit:</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#999999;">BROWNS BRIDAL</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a title="brownsbride logo by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5891274403/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="brownsbride logo" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5035/5891274403_e7b6749ac2_m.jpg" width="200" height="200" /></span></a></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">this sunday, 11am</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">expect the usual queues at BROWNS so get there early</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">if you want to bag a designer gown at up to 70% off!</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;">12 Hinde Street, W1U 3BE</span></span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;"></span></span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="font-size:130%;">DAVID FIELDEN</span></span></span></p><br /><p align="center"><a title="david fielden gowns by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5891274485/"><img alt="david fielden gowns" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5891274485_763946a0bb.jpg" width="500" height="247" /></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">saturday 9th july, 10am-6pm</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">gorgeous and often unusual wedding and evening gowns from the talented David Fielden</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">241 Fulham Road, SW3 6HY</span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#999999;">MATTHEW WILLIAMSON</span></p><br /><p align="center"><a title="matthew williamson portrait by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5891274617/"><img alt="matthew williamson portrait" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5236/5891274617_b8959b72f6.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">friday 22nd July, 8am-7pm</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">huge discounts from the massively talented Matthew Williamson at the music room venue!</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, W1K 5AB</span></p>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-90409963823467217852011-06-23T11:34:00.000-07:002011-06-23T13:38:11.663-07:00we heart... a bit more time for blogging! x<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#999999;">To my lovely readers,</span></span> </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;">I do apologuise profusely for being a lax blogger of late. As you may have gathered, my workload has kept me from writing and posting on Inspired Winter.. (boring I know).. but I have managed to find a little time to do some fun bits and pieces! Here's a diary of my recent June activities and more posts to follow shortly:</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Wednesday 15th June-</span> Last week I was thrilled to be invited to a pre-screening of the new movie Bridesmaids hosted by Charley from<a href="http://www.london-bride.com/"><span style="color:#999999;"> London Bride </span></a>at the Soho Hotel. It was such a fun evening! The always gorgeous Chloe of<a href="http://caughtthelight.com/"><span style="color:#999999;"> Caught The Light Photography </span></a>was kind enough to introduce me to Kat from <a href="http://www.rocknrollbride.com/"><span style="color:#999999;">RocknRollBride</span></a>, Emma Case of <a href="http://emmacasephotography.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#999999;">Emma Case Photography</span></a> and it was fabulous to finally meet our hostess-with-the-mostest Charley! Nice to put faces to names!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">I was also excited to also see Helena from <a href="http://adiaryoflovely.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#999999;">A Diary Of Lovely </span></a>who is just the nicest person! We gabbed away until the opening credits and laughed all the way through the film together- I completely love her!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">I have to be honest, depite the publicity and great reviews the film has been getting from the US, I wasn't expecting much. And I was so wrong. The evening properly had me in stitches! I could hear the girls in the back row (including Chloe..!) snorting with laughter and everyone agreed it was worth recommending to girls and guys alike. I won't bore you with a full on review, but I would urge you all to go see it!</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Saturday 18th June</span>- Last weekend I made it to salvage yeard heaven,<a href="http://www.lassco.co.uk/"><span style="color:#999999;"> Lassco</span></a> at Milton Common, where I wandered the site for a good few hours taking photos, eating fruitcase (seriously yummy) and indulging in a few sneaky purchases.. but more of this to come in a new post soon.. keep your eyes peeled!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Tuesday 21st June</span>- I spent the evening in total awe at the <a href="http://www.redonline.co.uk/"><span style="color:#999999;">Red Magazin</span><span style="color:#999999;">e </span></a>networking event as I listened to Deputy Editor Saskia Graville interview a panel of 3 inspiring British business women, Sam Baker (author and Editor-In-Chief at Red), Sarah Walters (stylepassport.com) and Lorraine Pascal (author, television cook and baker extraordinaire). The panel were posed questions sent in my audience members about starting their own businesses and provided tips for ways to go it alone. I will be keeping an eye out for future events (the panel changes each time) and would urge others to do the same!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">Over the next two weeks I have an unexpected fortnight of musical indulgence kicking off with Glee Live on Sunday (yes, yes, I know... what a gleek...), then the AMAZING Foo Fighters at Milton Keynes (I really, REALLY heart Dave Grohl. No joke. I love him) and then picnicing with Jamie Cullum at Kew, which is quite lazy as it's opposite our house.. Pretty eclectic I think you'll agree?! And for completely different reasons, I know that I'm going to enjoy each and every one. But mostly the Foo Fighters because, you know, I kind of rather love Dave. Did I mention that..?</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">Which makes me wonder... What with Glasto kicking off this weekend too, if I had an unlimited budget, who would I have had to play at our wedding, or for that matter, my (big) birthday coming up in October? Our wedding band was totally brilliant, but in an ideal world, what would I have danced away to all night? Maybe rock music (and hitting on the front man at your wedding) isn't quite appropriate for some ears at a wedding, but who would YOU have to play? And did anyone actually hire a 'fantasy' band for an event you've been to? I'd love to hear all about it! Please do let me know!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">Thank you to everyone for your support following me and Inspired Winter blog. I promise to be back in no time at all with new (and inspiring) posts.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">Love you all!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a title="with love philippa by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5860829067/"><img alt="with love philippa" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5860829067_a2ae0d762e_z.jpg" width="640" height="433" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;color:#999999;">photo from poppytalk.blogspot.com </span></p>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-39931919576263236522011-06-17T11:24:00.000-07:002011-06-17T14:52:35.644-07:00inspired: the most beautiful Ibizan Wedding. x<div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">On a cold grey day in the British Isles, I have the most utterly beautiful wedding to share with you, and it's sure to brighten up your weekend...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">I have been dying to post this wedding for ages as it's one very close to my heart.</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Nearly two years ago, Darren and Carol married in front of 35 of their closest friends and family at the picturesque Puig de Missa in San Eulalia, Ibiza. The day was gorgeous in every aspect- the sun shone down, Carol was radiant and Darren looked completely besotted with his gorgeous bride.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#999999;">I am so blessed to have been a part of this very special day- I was honoured when Carol asked me to design and create her bridal gown and spend time with them both to help style the groom and other parts of the wedding.</span></span><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#999999;">The very cool couple spend a lot of time on the White Isle so it seemed an appropriate backdrop for their nuptials and, in hiring boutique hotel <a href="http://www.candomo.com/"><span style="color:#999999;">Can Domo</span></a> near to San Eulalia, Carol and Darren made a great choice. Looking out over the Ibizan countryside and olive groves, the traditional Spanish finca was the perfect romantic setting, rustic and unpretentious... It really was the most gorgeous of days.</span></span></p><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">Ibizan photographer <a href="http://www.gypsywestwood.com/home.php"><span style="color:#999999;">Gypsy Westwood</span></a><span style="color:#999999;"> captured</span> the mood and beauty of the day perfectly. She did a great job... but of course it helps if you have such a good-looking bride and groom to shoot!</span><br /><a title="Ibiza wedding 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840192367/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 1" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5195/5840192367_b77a81e43b_b.jpg" width="1024" height="709" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="Ibiza wedding 3 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840743992/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 3" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/5840743992_e165c771c0_b.jpg" width="1024" height="681" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </div></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="IBIZA WEDDING DRESS by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840482416/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING DRESS" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/5840482416_0439b61c8a_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">the dress!... </span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">and the chicest Sergio Rossi snakeskin sandals.<br /></span><a title="IBIZA WEDDING SHOES by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5839935963/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING SHOES" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/5839935963_911936cb1f_b.jpg" width="1024" height="682" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">yours truly in a silk Halston kaftan</span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /></span><a title="Ibiza wedding 5 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840193267/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 5" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5232/5840193267_578bc2c096_b.jpg" width="682" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="IBIZA WEDDING CAROL 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840485834/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING CAROL 1" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5840485834_e144434ba3_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="IBIZA WEDDING LEAVING CAN DOMO by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840489522/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING LEAVING CAN DOMO" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5075/5840489522_113c414f38_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /></span><a title="IBIZA WEDDING CHURCH 2 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5839944227/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING CHURCH 2" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/5839944227_93e79254d3_b.jpg" width="1024" height="682" /></span></a></p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /><p align="center"></span><a title="Ibiza Wedding San Eulalia by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840643820/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza Wedding San Eulalia" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/5840643820_822860b63e_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="IBIZA WEDDING HYDRABNGEAS by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5839933587/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING HYDRABNGEAS" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/5839933587_2eab4fb232_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span></p><br /><p align="center"><a title="IBIZA WEDDING CHURCH 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5839943099/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING CHURCH 1" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5200/5839943099_fe4c26ba69_b.jpg" width="1024" height="682" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /></span><br /><a title="Ibiza Wdding vows by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840842868/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza Wdding vows" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/5840842868_fc123d888f_b.jpg" width="682" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="Ibiza wedding 18 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840205709/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 18" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5233/5840205709_333185ff35_b.jpg" width="682" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /></span><a title="Ibiza wedding 19a by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840750752/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 19a" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5318/5840750752_60d3dd0590_b.jpg" width="1024" height="681" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="Ibiza wedding 20 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840747754/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 20" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/5840747754_ecbc4cb6b9_b.jpg" width="1024" height="681" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /></span><a title="Ibiza wedding 24 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840261867/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 24" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/5840261867_05eef262f3_b.jpg" width="682" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="Ibiza wedding 25 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840264801/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 25" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/5840264801_63d29e1a6e_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span></p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /><p align="center">Carol and Darren's favourite photo<br /></span><a title="IBIZA WEDDING CAR by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5839947349/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING CAR" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/5839947349_9a0048842b_b.jpg" width="1024" height="682" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /></p></span><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">on the way to the ceremony we stopped to tie paper hearts to the trees lining Can Domo's long driveway<br /></span><a title="IBIZA WEDDING CAN DOMO 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5839949835/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING CAN DOMO 1" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/5839949835_7e7575860a_b.jpg" width="1024" height="682" /></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><a title="IBIZA WEDDING CAN DOMO 2 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5839954487/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING CAN DOMO 2" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/5839954487_643785c539_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /><br /></span><a title="Ibiza wedding 31 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840738558/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 31" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5275/5840738558_e90f9ca12f_b.jpg" width="682" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="IBIZA WEDDING ROSEMARY PLANT by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840504402/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING ROSEMARY PLANT" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/5840504402_595258df08_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /></span><a title="Ibiza Wedding by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840848560/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza Wedding" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/5840848560_c2648e76fc_b.jpg" width="1024" height="681" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><a title="IBIZA WEDDING JESSICA by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840019613/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING JESSICA" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/5840019613_d059f534b5_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a> </span><a title="Ibiza Wedding Paul by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840647070/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza Wedding Paul" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/5840647070_fce2933d24_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><br /></span><a title="Ibiza wedding 34 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840214881/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 34" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/5840214881_b97c2fc42f_b.jpg" width="1024" height="681" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span><a title="Ibiza wedding 35 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5840757796/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="Ibiza wedding 35" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/5840757796_c611055ae0_b.jpg" width="1024" height="681" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"> </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Carol's choices of dress (ahem..!), accessories, venues and photographer all complimented the Ibizan surroundings to create the most perfectly chilled and beautiful Balearic wedding. It couldn't have been better... this is what destination weddings should aspire to <span style="font-size:78%;">(in my opinion)...</span></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Love you both. x<br /></span><a title="IBIZA WEDDING BRIDE AND GROOM 2 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5839961023/"><img alt="IBIZA WEDDING BRIDE AND GROOM 2" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/5839961023_88f0657d97_b.jpg" width="1024" height="681" /></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><span style="color:#666666;">all photography </span></span><a href="http://www.gypsywestwood.com/home.php"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Gypsy Westwood</span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><span style="color:#666666;">venue</span> </span><a href="http://www.candomo.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Can Domo, Cala Llonga</span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><span style="color:#666666;">bride's dress</span> Philippa Winter (contact InspiredWinter)</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><span style="color:#666666;">bride's shoes</span> </span><a href="http://www.sergiorossi.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Sergio Rossi</span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#666666;">groom's suit </span><a href="http://www.richardjames.co.uk/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Richard James</span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#666666;">groom's <span style="color:#666666;">shoes</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a href="http://www.cosstores.com/gb/site/home__start.nhtml"><span style="color:#999999;">Cos</span></a></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><span style="color:#666666;">invitations & stationary</span> James Akerman Design (contact InspiredWinter)</span></p>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-86959209531464936632011-06-10T12:06:00.000-07:002011-06-10T13:44:23.242-07:00we heart handmade Elderflower Cordial! x<div align="center"><span style="color:#999999;">this time last year I had ambitions of foraging in the gloucestershire fields whilst the elderflower bushes were in bloom and making some cordial ready for the big day... In my mind, I was probably wearing something long and flowing and carrying a wicker basket, or the like..</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#999999;">of course it didn't happen. But I do regret not having bothered- it would have been the perfect compliment to our champagne reception- especially as it's so easy!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#999999;">I found the below recipe in this month's RED magazine and I was so impressed with how simple and easy it was to get right! my Boden colleagues have even tried my delicious brew (and survived) and can verify that it is infact very drinkable!</span><a title="ELDERFLOWER BUSH by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5818512049/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="ELDERFLOWER BUSH" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5818512049_820ca22078_b.jpg" width="768" height="1024" /></span></a></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">25-35 big heads of elderflower blossom</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">1kg caster sugar</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">50g citric acid (from pharmacists but apparently not Boots..)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">3 lemons, thinly sliced</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">you will need:</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">a large bowl ideally with a lid to cover (a jam pan would be ideal), sieve, small square of muslin, a range of glass bottles adding up to 1.5ltrs and tags (i used brown kraft parcel tags)</span><a title="LEMONS 2 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5819078816/"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="LEMONS 2" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5819078816_4d444ac098_b.jpg" width="768" height="1024" /></span></a></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">1. tap the blossoms to remove any stubborn insects.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">remove the long stems and leaves. Put the sugar in a large bowl and pour in 1.5ltrs of boiling water. Stir to dissolve sugar, cover and allow to cool completely.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Stir in the citric acid, followed by the flowerheads and lemon slices. Cover and leave in a cool, dark place.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">2.Leave to steep for between 24-48 hours (I left my batch for 48 hours). The longer it is left, the stronger the flavour and colour will be.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">Put a muslin lined sieve over a large bowl and strain the liquid through to catch all the bits. You may need to do this in two stages, transferring some of the cordial to a jug as it drains before leaving to drain further.</span><br /><a title="ELDEFLOWER 2 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5818518665/"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="ELDEFLOWER 2" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/5818518665_656e0e4c07_b.jpg" width="856" height="592" /></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"> 3. 3. Sterilise some glass bottles. Set the oven to 100c/200f/gas mark1/2. Stand the bottles in the sink and fill with boiling water. Hold with a cloth, tip out the water, then out the sides in the oven. Leave for 15 minutes. Turn off oven. When cold, stand bottles on a tea towel, so they don't slip. Using a funnel, fill each one with cordial.<br /><br />4. To drink, dilute with plain or fizzy water, or add to some bubbles!<br />As a desert, poach fresh gooseberries in a few tablespoons of cordial, or simply spoon over vanilla ice cream.<br />To add to it's multiple uses..<br />...it works as a vinaigrette too. Mix with wine vinegar, mustard, salt pepper and olive oil and pour over a salad of cougettes, lettuce and broad beans.<br /></span><a title="ELDERFLOWER 3 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5819084948/"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><img alt="ELDERFLOWER 3" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/5819084948_b80139ab20_b.jpg" width="883" height="630" /></span></a></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">I promise you, this is so simple and yields (obviously if you look at the recipe) around 1.5litres. whilst the blossoms are out, it is so worth taking little time to do this, especially if you have a summer party or wedding coming up... and it looks quite impressive!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">or add a handmade tag, and pass on to friends as gifts.x</span></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-20972896998267649462011-06-05T11:52:00.000-07:002011-06-06T13:25:23.896-07:00we heart Sibella Court! x<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">it's hardly a surprise that one of my favourite book purchases of the past year was from uber-talented Australian stylist <a href="http://www.thesocietyinc.com.au/"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#999999;">Sibella Court</span></a> with her best seller<span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Etcetera-Sibella-Court/dp/174196556X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307391158&sr=8-1"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#999999;">Etcetera.</span></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">If you haven't seen it (shame on you to start with, now go and order it from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Etcetera-Sibella-Court/dp/174196556X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307391158&sr=8-1"><span style="color:#999999;">Amazon</span></a>...), Sibella's style is an eclectic mix of junk shop finds, antique objects and curios from her travels piled together to create scenes and settings of rustic genius. I love her. To s</span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">ay that Sibella Court's style is exactly my taste would be doing her a massive diservice to this style guru as I think that she is completely original in her work... but I do wish that I was the author of this book!<br /></span><a title="Etcetera by Sibella Court, front cover by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5800702711/"><img alt="Etcetera by Sibella Court, front cover" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2113/5800702711_2fd9d4ae48_z.jpg" width="534" height="640" /></a><br /><a title="etcetera pages 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5801344958/"><img alt="etcetera pages 1" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5801344958_b25cebabd2_b.jpg" width="857" height="370" /></a><a title="Etcetera back cover by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5801266580/"><img alt="Etcetera back cover" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/5801266580_5b316f2d3c_z.jpg" width="510" height="640" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;color:#999999;">all above photos taken from Etcetera by Sibella Court</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">so of course, when I heard that my favourite stylist had written a new book (and about my favourite city no less!), I pre-ordered it straight away!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stylists-Guide-NYC-Sibella-Court/dp/1742661084/ref=pd_sim_b_6"><span style="color:#999999;">The Stylist's Guide to NYC</span></a> </span><span style="color:#999999;">is a thorough resource for every creative and stylish person living in or visting the big apple. After a decade of living</span> in New York, Court has uncovered the very best the city has to offer- I can not wait to use this on my next trip.. although I may be waiting a while.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a title="The Stylist's Guide to NYC front cover by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5800671127/"><img alt="The Stylist's Guide to NYC front cover" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/5800671127_1e68d3eff8_z.jpg" width="550" height="640" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">The good lady has thought of everything, and has very helpfully included a detachable map! Fabulous!<br /></span><a title="The Stylist's Guide to NYC map by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5801232168/"><img alt="The Stylist's Guide to NYC map" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2117/5801232168_9dd90c51a3_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" /></a><br /><a title="The Stylist's guide to NYC pages 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5800789361/"><img alt="The Stylist's guide to NYC pages 1" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5800789361_4b944dcfeb_b.jpg" width="858" height="368" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><span style="color:#999999;"></span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#999999;">All above photos taken from The Stylist's Guide to NYC by Sibella Court</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.thesocietyinc.com.au/"><span style="color:#999999;">Sibella Court's </span></a>books really are beyond inspiring. I would urge everyone reading this to buy both books now!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Like a complete geek, I was super excited when Sibella tweeted me (@SibellaCourt just in case you were wondering) that her next book <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nomad-Sibella-Court/dp/1742665691/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1307391389&sr=1-7"><span style="color:#999999;">Nomad</span></a> </span>(out in November) might bring her to London on a book tour! I'll be the first in line, and of course,I already have Nomad on pre-order...!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Another book I received last week came to me as a suggestion from Elle Decoration...</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heart-Wanders-Pia-Jane-Bijkerk/dp/1741967465/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1307391467&sr=1-1">My Heart Wanders</a></span> by <span style="font-size:130%;">Pia Jane Bijkerk</span> is a very beautifully shot book, full to the brim of styled pages and quirky travelling tales from stylist Pia.</span><br /><a title="My Heart Wanders by Pia Jane Bijkerk front cover by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5801236804/"><img alt="My Heart Wanders by Pia Jane Bijkerk front cover" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/5801236804_c53d8dbddd_z.jpg" width="548" height="640" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;">BUT I have to be honest here. The book was not what I was expecting- on reading the back cover, I almost sent the book back...</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;"><em>'My heart wandered</em></span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><em>It simply packed its suitcase and wandered away...so what does one do when one's heart wanders?</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><em>Follow. For being without a heart is to no be alive...</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;"><em>...and then I saw my heart amongst you.'</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">'Umm....', I thought. 'Right....'. a bit hippy dippy for my liking. But I persued... and it got a bit better.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#999999;">The book is set out in chapters, all stunningly illustrated, and follows Pia's travels around Europe whilst she searches for... well, her heart I guess? I have to confess that I haven't made it beyond the first few pages yet, so I hope that you make up your own mind about this book. The overall concept of the book really isn't my thing- it definitely reads a little too hippy/lovey-ish for my tastes- but it sure makes for a lovely coffee table book.</span><br /></span><a title="My Heart Wanders flower photo by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5800697793/"><img alt="My Heart Wanders flower photo" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/5800697793_1f6e8521cc_z.jpg" width="521" height="640" /></a><br /><a title="My Heart Wanders Paris by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5801247596/"><img alt="My Heart Wanders Paris" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/5801247596_75f17e9ae3_z.jpg" width="531" height="640" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;color:#999999;">all above photos from My Heart Wanders by Pia Jane Bijkerk</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">I'd love to hear from anyone else who has bought it- what did you think? Am I on my own here? x</span></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-69087530398918967552011-06-01T11:56:00.000-07:002011-06-01T12:22:10.967-07:00we heart J Crew weddings! x<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">I think I've made my excuses to my lovely US readers before- sorry but we don't <span style="color:#999999;">get <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp"><span style="color:#999999;">J Crew</span></a> </span>here</span> (properly) so I'm always overley excited to get my hands on the latest catalogue!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Of course, I'm particularly partial to a bit of JC weddings...</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;">The latest shoot is beautiful and feels a little more retro/edgier than I feel I've seen before..</span><br /></span><a title="j crew june wedding spread 2 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5787017815/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="j crew june wedding spread 2" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5787017815_c7a4637396_z.jpg" width="640" height="411" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><a title="j crew june wedding spread 1 by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5787023883/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="j crew june wedding spread 1" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/5787023883_a8863f8707_z.jpg" width="640" height="414" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><a title="j crew june wedding crewcuts by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5787583252/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="j crew june wedding crewcuts" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/5787583252_1bc2b3f05e_z.jpg" width="640" height="444" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color:#999999;">I do love this grecian dress- this would be so perfect for a wedding abroad.</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><a title="June JCREW brides by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5787623412/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="June JCREW brides" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/5787623412_9e0af29639.jpg" width="353" height="380" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="font-size:180%;">please </span><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp"><span style="color:#999999;">JCrew</span></a>... open a shop in London soon? the small selection on <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/"><span style="color:#999999;">netaporter</span></a> just won't do!!</span></span></div>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441034613944897716.post-90928855134759246112011-05-29T11:22:00.000-07:002011-05-29T15:19:50.539-07:00we heart some good cookery book suggestions! x<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">it seems that in the past 3 weeks, I've aquired 3 new cookery books... perhaps it's that my first year anniversary is coming up and I should be playing the good-wifey part?! (I'm not all that willing when it comes to cooking to be honest- Mr A does the lion's share...)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">not to say that I don't enjoy cooking but after a long day at work, I just can't be bothered. which is lazy I know, I know..</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">and actually, I'm much more likely to be baking than cooking..</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#999999;"><span style="font-family:arial;">..which brings me to my first purchase</span>:</span><br /><a title="Peyton & Byrne British Baking by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5773251622/"><img alt="Peyton & Byrne British Baking" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/5773251622_b024cb53bc_z.jpg" width="546" height="640" /></a><br /><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I can't begin to rave more about the </span><a href="http://www.peytonandbyrne.co.uk/home/index.html"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Peyton & Byrne</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> British Baking book- buy it! It's a baking bible!</span></span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">this is one of those books that your mother or grandmother had on her shelf in the larder and constantly referred to time after time. I can just see myself using this as the best reference cookery/bakery book for years to come!</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">and the pictures are just so prettily mouth watering...<br /></span><a title="Peyton & Byrne french toast by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5773327476/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Peyton & Byrne french toast" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/5773327476_a0e0c823c1_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a title="Peyton & Byrne cupcakes by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5772790479/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Peyton & Byrne cupcakes" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/5772790479_0a1ccb4a3f_z.jpg" width="640" height="451" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color:#999999;">I first came across <a href="http://www.peytonandbyrne.co.uk/home/index.html"><span style="color:#999999;">Peyton & Byrne</span></a> during my final years at college when the candy-coloured cupcakes from the Tottenham Court Road store<span style="font-size:78%;"> (sandwiched between Heals & Habitat)</span> always distracted me from my trips to Paperchase, a few stores down!</span></span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">I now love to visit <span style="color:#666666;">The Inn in The Park</span> in St James' Park, although it's pretty difficult to avoid the ever-present tourists!<br /></span><a title="Peyton & Byrne rhubarb by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5773332050/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Peyton & Byrne rhubarb" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5223/5773332050_c0e417fe83_z.jpg" width="640" height="430" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#999999;">my second amazon purchase of May was Gwyneth Paltrow's latest foray into the cooking world</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Notes-Kitchen-Table-Gwyneth-Paltrow/dp/0752227890/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306704803&sr=8-1-spell"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Notes From My Kitchen Table</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. </span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#999999;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><a title="Gwyneth Paltrow Notes from... Cover by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5773273034/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Gwyneth Paltrow Notes from... Cover" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/5773273034_a8244cae5c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color:#999999;">I'm sure many of you will be familiar with Gwyneth P's regular blog <span style="color:#666666;">GOOP</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">(which I myself subscribe to)</span> so you'll be familiar with her 'style' of writing..</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">I have to be honest here, I was not a huge fan. I have, in the past, found her posts a little 'removed' from reality, often quite pompous and then at other times I've found her to be spot on...</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">and this is quite how I find her (personally) as an actress. I've never really connected with her, and then just recently (in Glee of all things!) Ms P suddenly turned on me and became all funny and witty like and suddenly I quite liked her!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">which then prompted me to buy this book. and I'm actually glad I did!<br /></span><a title="Gwyneth Paltrow Notes from... inside photos by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5773291562/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Gwyneth Paltrow Notes from... inside photos" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5773291562_ddf8c4ef5d_z.jpg" width="640" height="418" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color:#999999;">short of some rather smug quotes, I've been really happy with the recipes in the book. they're all incredibly easy, healthy (which is a massive tick in our household) and kind of a good reminder to eat seasonally and organically where possible. I did think it would be pretentious (and some of the quotes are a little..) but it is just very 'accessable' to everyone.</span></span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">in the week I've had it, I have used the book for every evening meal!<br /></span><a title="Gwyneth Paltrow Notes from... tomatoes by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5772796749/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Gwyneth Paltrow Notes from... tomatoes" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5772796749_0ee83ac4c3_b.jpg" width="425" height="858" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">and I do rather like a bit of simple rustic styling...<br /></span><a title="Gwyneth Paltrow, Notes from... pavlova by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5773295034/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Gwyneth Paltrow, Notes from... pavlova" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5773295034_7b56f423e2_z.jpg" width="483" height="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">my final cookery book this month found me at a local car boot sale for the bargain price of £3! </span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">Elizabeth Craig's COOKERY ILLUSTRATED AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT was, in 1936, an encyclopedia for all wives (let's be honest- this is not an oversight in being politically correct- it definitely was aimed at the women of the house, not the men) and became an essential for many homes. t</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#999999;">he lovely lady who sold it to me said her mother had a copy which was still in use today!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a title="Elizabeth Craig cookbook by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5772761217/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Elizabeth Craig cookbook" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/5772761217_2c8fa94942_z.jpg" width="433" height="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a title="Elizabeth Craig, Cookery Illustrated and Household Management by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5772765529/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Elizabeth Craig, Cookery Illustrated and Household Management" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5772765529_7b45082147_z.jpg" width="640" height="486" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color:#999999;">the illustrations/photographs have been so beautifully drawn and painted and in such bright colours. I'm surprised they have remained so intact!</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#999999;">I can kind of imagine that the Queen Mother would have had her breakfast served to her just like this!<br /></span><a title="Elizabeth Craig illustration by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5773337012/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Elizabeth Craig illustration" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/5773337012_66a7bccd7f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><a title="Elizabeth Craig egg whites by Philippa Winter, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/philippawinter/5773314018/"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="Elizabeth Craig egg whites" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/5773314018_95883a4865_z.jpg" width="640" height="527" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="color:#999999;">I will definitely be trying some of the recipes- perhaps when I have some leftovers and need a bit of inspiration. I'll post photos if and when I manage to do this!</span></div></span>inspired winterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170892223618963904noreply@blogger.com1