Category Archives: DIY

Gorgeous Toile Halloween Pumpkin Decorations

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OK, so I love Halloween. And I love toile. Therefore, I *have* to blog these. They are amazing. Go forth people: bin your carving tools and pick up the glue, for this is the way of the future. And head on over to The Other White House for the full, delicious DIY tutorial. Oh, and keep…

Budget Monday: Twinkling (Cheap) Candles for Gorgeous Wedding Atmosphere

Well hello there Monday! I wasn’t expecting you so early! Can you come back in a few hours so I can go back to sleep? I’m not quite ready for you yet… How was everyone’s weekend? Mine was lovely, thanks – Mr M and I escaped the Big Smoke on Friday to head down to…

Budget Monday: Homemade Elderflower Champagne

I was at a birthday party a few weekends ago for my lovely friend Sam when her husband offered me a glass of homemade elderflower champagne. I’ll be honest, he had me at champagne. I was duly handed a glass and had my first sip: delicious! Now being a Yank (of sorts) and therefore having…

Gorgeous Free Designs For Vintage Wedding Invites

I love the internet. I love how very clever people can create and share things, especially when they’re generous enough to give them away for free! In the process of hunting down beautiful free wedding invitation downloads (believe me, there’s a lot of not very beautiful ones out there), I came across The Vintage Wedding…

Handmade Vintage Style Bridal Purses

I’ve always felt purses are the one over-looked accessory in the bridal market. The majority of purses I came across when I was planning my own wedding were boring, satin rectangles, occasionally interrupted with a diamante or two. I ended up making my own purse (and adore it…watch this space for a tutorial!), but for…

Edible Sugar Vintage Buttons? Yum!

How cute are these vintage-style sugar buttons from andiespecialtysweets? I really had to share them – wouldn’t they look gorgeous topping a stack of creamy, frosting-y cupcakes? Source: andiespecialtysweets I’ve got a post coming soon for the best (and easiest) cupcakes if you’re in a DIY mood. Soon, promise. But if you’re digging the buttons, maybe continue…

Budget Monday: Vintage Wedding Dress Sewing Patterns

So you’ve set your heart on wearing a vintage wedding dress for your big day – but have searched high and low for the perfect dress and each time came home empty-handed? Take heart – I’m sure you’re not alone. Finding the perfect vintage wedding dress is tough – the fit has to be right…