Loving the weekends.....

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Well, I have to say I have loved this weekend. Driving back from the flower market along the country lanes I couldn't resist taking this photo. It was a proper Autumn morning and the sunrise was absolutely stunning.

I could wax lyrical about how cute the horses looked but actually its all about the flowers!!

Three weddings this weekend and they couldn't have been more different if they tried.

I think the bouquet below was my favourite of them all, the three types of roses contrasted beautifully with the hot pink freesia and the mixed herbs added to the beautiful scent.



                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                            I know I said it was all about the flowers but amid all the hustle and bustle my delightful cat as seen below got herself into another tiff and currently will not leave me alone, so whilst I am trying to be awfully witty and delightful she has draped herself elegantly across and if I so much as moved she growls in a most disturbing cat like way!! Ho hum.....

The wedding this morning was a family affair and well and truly all about the sunflower. A gorgeous dark blue for the bridesmaids and bright yellow of the sunflowers really set the venue up for a fantastic day!!

The wedding was held at orchardleigh and we decorated the stunning staircase with hand-tie's of sunflowers and draped organza up the banister, finishing it all off with trailing ivy. Making a perfect entrance for the bride.

I leave you with a photo of the sunflower wedding cake and hope that you all have a fabulous week.As an aside, if you happen to get a chance, go to Hartley Farm and check out our front of shop cause its looking beautiful, maybe treat yourself to something lovely and floral and then try a machiatto coffee cause they yummy!! As seen below.....

My new top five!

New loves have been created!

White Amaryllis....

I feel they are hugely underrated and yet are a stunningly elegant flower. You will be pleased to know that they have also made it into our Christmas Shop for 2011!!

Fresh rose petals...

Now had I known what I know now, I would have handed out buckets of fresh rose petals to all & sundry at my wedding! There is something utterly yummy and fresh about how they look!!

Sparkly chandeliers......

Now I know this is a bit of a curve ball but seriously!! If you had the house/workshop/office/flat would you not go straight out and buy one of these?

Bex's first long-low arrangement....

I think you would agree with that this girl can do flowers. We set her off with the challenge and this is what she produced! You see we teach our team well.....
(Sorry couldn't help myself....giggling)

Random celebrity sightings....


Currently stands at Mr Dara O'briain & a minor royal who later turned out to be Lady Sarah Chatto no less!! Don't worry my husband has already accused me of reading Hello magazine too much for me to even know who she was!!

Anyway I wish you dear reader a happy week until we meet again! Signing out and off in search of chocolate.....

This week has been.....

A lovely Mr & Mrs getting married on Monday

Selling lots of these on Tuesday..

Running out of this on Wednesday...

Buying lots of this on Thursday...

And Friday.......... 

Well, I'm hoping might be dinner out with my Husband, but who knows....

xxx

Roll on the sniffly nose....Autumn is here!!

This week has been glorious as I have been able to indulge in my love of all things vintage crate like!! Hurrah I hear you cry.....

Our new display outside Hartley Farm shop is complete, with a truly scrumptious Autumnal display! I would urge you to come visit and check it out!!

I wanted to create a door wreath to welcome Autumn in, I think they make such a gorgeous talking point! The Americans have down to a T with these things. They shouldn't just be for Christmas, enjoy the season that we are in and celebrate with a fabulous creation like this.

Autumn a go-go, with wicker basket to
complete the look!!

See I even got some corn in there! How Autumnal can you get AND....I picked a load of pumpkins from our Allotment this afternoon, but fret not I won't force a picture of those on you.

Clash the colours as much as possible. xx

Well, I wish you all a beautiful rest of the week, I am off to find some cucumber slices {late night out with my Brother} Never start talking about politics at 10.30pm, it doesn't work.

xxx

A day off...

 I love an adventurous bride. This photo came from a wedding we did this last weekend. She had two sets with flowers to welcome her guests in the entrance way.

I always think its a great to use items which are completely unique to you as it makes your day that bit more special. And what a fabulous talking point for all your guests!!

We have also been in marquee heaven for the last couple of weeks. Marquee's are interesting as they are a blank canvas from which to create your day.

This wedding was more about the little touches, as the Bride loved butterflies and had left them for us too put into the flowers on the day.

I would always say don't be afraid to add your own finishing touches after the flowers have been done! Though do always talk to your florist about what you have in mind.

I am not sure whether to be concerned about my love of vintage crates. I would happily buy them until the cows come home. I'm building an collection of them up at the workshop as they are fabulous to display flowers on

I also love photographing flowers on them as they give that extra vintage touch.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

I thought I would keep it simple today, had marvelous afternoon with friends, just hanging out! Cause frankly that's all that Sundays should be about!

We have been building up a collection of bouquet photos so feast your eyes on these as I am off in search of a cup of tea....

Enjoy.....

Luxury is the answer.....

Well, what can I say! Last weekend was officially a belter. The new Mr & Mrs are in Bali somewhere and we are only just recovering!! It was a fabulous weekend with the closest wedding we have ever done! We walked across the field and into the marquee to set the reception up, round the corner to the Church and across the car-park to drop the buttonholes off! The bride was down a country lane and oh was I enjoying it!!

The flowers were fabulous, the Bride kept it elegant with gorgeous David Austin roses called 'patience' and trailing jasmine for her bouquet! The reception was awash with vintage green hydrangea and a fabulous new scented rose called 'Norma Jean'.

A very excited groom..

The wedding was a success all around, ask anyone at Hartley Farm  and they will look at you with a knowing smile......

Anyway I off to the pub for a happy pint......

A most bemused Father of the Groom...

Fabulous table-centres

Bouquet of yummy-ness for Bridesmaids

Enjoy the photos, there will be more on Monday xxx