Monday, 31 October 2011

art deco inspiration

In a random perusal of the internet tonight, I came across these gorgeous art deco inspired covers on Penny Sparkle. The designer, Coralie Bickford-Smith, created an entire Christmas collection set of F. Scott Fitzgerald novels that I would love to have as I imagine they're even more stunning in person.














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Coralie Bickford-Smith

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Coralie Bickford-Smith

Coralie Bickford-Smith


I'm also loving the Gothic Horror and Boys' Adventure series she designed in paperback. Although I've only actually read one of the books from those two series, her design alone brings intrigue to each novel. I think a few new books have just made their way onto my reading list.

Sunday, 30 October 2011

Frame It

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image via Poppies and Posies

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image via Just Bloomed

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image via Yasmin Khajavi Photography

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image via JL Designs

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image via Aileen Tran and Joseph Matthew Photography

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image via Style Me Pretty

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image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

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image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

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image via Ashley Fox Designs 

Happy Monday…oh, and Happy Halloween…

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image via Nine Photography

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image via Untamed Floral Designs

Have a great day!

 

Cheryl Cole Fashion Style


Cheryl Cole has become an icon of fashion and style. Twenty-eight years is no longer the judge once the new season of X Factor, and we will set up what he wears. However, we are all still following what she wears!

Girls Aloud star has come a long way of the Council Estates in Newcastle when it was Cheryl Tweedy, and now we want some of the most chic clothing in the United Kingdom. He is so fashionable, that when British Vogue put her on its cover in February 2009, issued jumped by far the best selling Vogue in February. He was involved again on the cover of Vogue's October 2010.

It was also shown on the podium - the pink dress on the left is Jean-Paul Gaultier.

She has won a contract with the beauty giant L'Oreal to promote its shampoo. L'Oreal contract is worth a ton and Cheryl joins the likes of Eva Longoria and Beyonce who represent them.

This site is a fan site, an anthem for the meaning Cheryl Cole dress. I hope to highlight any trends and for those who want to look like Cheryl Cole, show you how you can get items like her!

Saturday, 29 October 2011

in the shop

I know I said I wasn't going to blog on the weekends anymore. But today I can't help it, I'm just too excited about these party dresses and wedding dresses from the 1950's and 1960s. Aren't they gorgeous? I'll be listing one today and the rest over the next few days. If you see a piece you can't live without, let me know and I might let ya' pre-shop!

Dalena Vintage

Dalena Vintage

Friday, 28 October 2011

a little music mix

Several weeks ago, my mom and I hosted a lingerie shower for my cousin, Carrie. I put together a little mix with music from some of my favorite ladies for the occasion and meant to share it that week. Oops! Better late than never, I suppose.

Billie Holiday



And...Last week's giveaway came to a close last night. Congratulations to Lynda on winning the $50 gift certificate to the shop! I just got back from a buying trip where I swept up tons of new vintage goodies. Lots of black velvet. Lots of party dresses. And lots of cuteness will ensue shortly so stay tuned!

Which Bouquet?

The Dress…

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…the Tulle Era Dress from Bhldn…a Swarovski-dotted, floral-appliqued number from Tracy Reese…appliqued and beaded by hand, with jeweled buttons dotting the V-back and three-quarter sleeves…ruched band of silk taffeta at the waist and a voluminous, below-the-knee scalloped skirt…

The Bouquets…

Bouquet #1 (Birch Blooms)

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Bouquet #2 (The Flower Studio)

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Bouquet #3 (JL Designs)

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Which would you choose?

Have a great weekend and I’ll meet you back here on Monday with more flowers!

Thursday, 27 October 2011

Ultimate gemstones are available



One of the highly valued gemstone is pearl and the jewels that are made of pearl like necklace, pendants, bracelets, earrings add more beauty if you wear them. Pearl jewels are presented as a gift nowadays and particularly it has become the symbol of love and many presenting this to their dear and loved ones.

We at ultimate pearls have wide varieties of pearl jewels in best price and we are the one stop solution for all pearl necklaces UK. Shop with us and get the pearl jewels which are pure and natural with entire satisfaction.

Tall Centerpieces

Ever see a large-scale arrangement and wonder how many stems you would need to order to create a similar look? Let’s have a little fun…take a look at the arrangement of French tulips by Stoneblossom (below) and guess how many stems were used. I’ll give you the answer at the end of the post…

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image via Stoneblossom

More amazing tall designs…

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image via Sarah Rhoads Photography

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image via Hacman Floral

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image via Justin and Mary Marantz Photography

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image via White Lilac Inc.

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image via Hilary Miles Flowers

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image via Jessica’s Country Flowers

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image via White Lilac Inc.

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image via The Flower House

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image via Beautiful Blooms Events

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image via Karen Tran and Darin Fong Photography

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image via Karen Tran and Pam Scott Photography

(answer: each centerpiece by Stoneblossom has 110-120 stems of French tulips)

How close did you get with your guess?

Happy Thursday!

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Working Designer Wednesday: Labeling, Packaging And Transporting Flowers

I always get so much feedback when I post on this subject…so I continue to share ideas as I see them. Hope you’re inspired…

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image via Rountree Flowers and Karen Wise Photography

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image via Sweet Pea Floral Design

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image via Birch Blooms

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image via The Cutting Garden

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image via Peony and Plum

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image via Flora Nova

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image via Bunch Studio and Lane Dittoe

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image via Amy Merrick

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image via Katie Pollard @ Color My World

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image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

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image via Blush Custom Floral

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image via Bows and Arrows

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image via Saipua

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image via Pixie’s Petals

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images via The Monkey Flower Group

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image via Honey of a Thousand Flowers

And, finally, someone who knows how to wrap a bouquet…

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images via Kate Hill Flowers

Hope you have a great Wednesday!