I remember years ago seeing in a wedding magazine (I don’t even remember which one) that when Cynthia Rowley got married (the first time) she shuttled her guests from ceremony to reception in big yellow school buses. I can’t find a picture for the life of me, but that image really struck a chord. Isn’t […]
I’m always in search of a good book, and today I’ve got a few to recommend. The last time I visited my grandmother she put me on the plane with my suitcase loaded significantly heavier than when I arrived and in the possession of quite a few more books. Chief of them being The Mitford […]
I know my posts have been a bit consumerist lately. But when the warm weather rolls around its hard not to get a few new comfortable things to loll about the city in. Here’s a few that are on my shopping list. I just got new contacts and have reawakened to the joy of sunglasses. […]
Elizabeth. If you haven’t seen Cate Blanchet in this, please I beg you to put it to the top of your queue. It’s really one of the prettiest movies: I rewatched it recently and thought wouldn’t that be a lovely wedding inspiration. The key to this one is keeping it really simple. Too much you […]
What a dreary end to the weekend… and dismal start to the week. Sometimes on a rainy day (especially a Monday) you need a little time to get going, a small break when you get to the office to drink your coffee and maybe read a story or watch a video. So watch these. I […]
I had no idea that Guerilla Gardening was a thing. I came across this video over the weekend and it brought a smile to my face. I love the miniatures. If that doesn’t get your week started on a positive note I don’t know what will! Happy Monday! X M
I might have said it before, but I will say it again. Ties make a great gift. For yourself, for your man, father, brother, or son. You can never have too many and they’re one of those things that you hardly ever buy for yourself (speaking from personal experience). A few Sundays ago I was […]
I’ve always been a bit jealous of girls because they can wear flimsy little dresses and short shorts at events whereas boys are required jackets and pants and ties and long sleeves. However shorts for men have been having a moment over the last couple years, of which I have been taking advantage. But what […]
Whenever I’m feeling the least bit vulnerable or overwhelmed, I sit back and take a breath and I make myself think about Julie Andrews. Specifically I think Julie Andrews as Maria von Trapp in “The Sound of Music”, and if I’m anywhere near my Iphone I listen to “I Have Confidence”. Seriously, it’s an instant […]
The English Patient is such a romantic movie and a great inspiration for a wedding. You can go quite literal with your translation without the design feeling heavy handed. I love the above dress by Raf Simons for Jill Sander S/S 2012. It’s so buttoned up/safari/Grace Kelly. I think I would style it with the […]