Don’t forget Valentines Day

denotedesign — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:41:57 +0000

If you don’t do cheese on Valentines day, then our popular LOVE cards may suit you better. Lovingly hand stamped by me onto cotton rag card (tree-free), they come with recycled envelopes. Now available on Ebury Home & Garden, please check out their other beautiful, ethical goodies.

Set of 4 LOVE cards – £8 / ‘Kiss Me Goodnight’ paperweight – £20

Christmas and New Year goings on

denotedesign — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:18:14 +0000

Happy new year! Bit late for that, I know.

Christmas was really lovely spent with friends and family. The weekend before Christmas we managed to squeeze 30 family members in our new extension, everyone bought food. Highlights included my gingerbread house, the Christmas carols (carol sheets supplied by my dear Dad), and both my Brother’s totally mortified at bringing their new girlfriends over to see this. And of course a visit from Santa himself + his “little” helper (aka My husband – Amy had no idea!).

It was Oscars first Christmas and he took to it pretty well. And this was the most magical for us as parents as Amy really got it this year.

We had an unexpected invite from dear friends for New Years eve. So we all crashed the night in their beautiful home. They made us feel very welcome and special. Thank you to the Bermans!

Business wise I just managed to get my Cristmas cards out on time. See this little snapshot posted by Abbey on her gorgeous blog Pretty Lovely Paper. Thanks for the love Abbey.

The cards were gold letter pressed on my little hand press onto cotton paper. Complete with it’s very own glitter badge.

Most recently, Mary from Forever & Ever Events and Kate from Coquette Paper & Press have been working hard to bring the first online wedding and lifestyle magazine to the UK, something our wedding industry has needed for a long time. Reverie Magazine launched last week and it’s packed full of amazing inspiration and talent, so head on over and take a look now!

The girls also hosted a fantastic launch party, so thank you once again for a great night!

I am spending every spare minute I can at the moment to plan for my “official” return from maternity leave. Plans include a little spruce up on the website including some fresh designs, plus some new designs for The Pressroom and Company. Spare minutes are quite rare when you have two children, I have to say.

The Countdown!

denotedesign — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:17:42 +0000

The start of Christmas has officially begun! Mum made Amy and Oscar this beautiful stocking advent calendar. She’s clever like that my mum. She even wrote beautiful song for Amy titled “Amy’s Eyes“. Merry Christmas Mum and thanks for everything you do I love you.

bit of brainstorming

denotedesign — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:25:17 +0000

Just playing about with bits for a current project. Quite fond of my festive paperclips with sequins and jingle bells.

Image I love today – Inspiring wedding

denotedesign — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:13:26 +0000

Look at these images I found via A Diary Of Lovely. The dress and bouquet are amazing and I love the favours that double up as escort cards. They were taken by W. Scott Chester (originally posted on Dust Jacket Attic.)

If Dan were to ask me to marry him again I think this would be the wedding for me. You have to take a look at the rest of it here.

Rustic Chic Homeware – Ebury Home and Garden

denotedesign — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:04:48 +0000

My lovely friend Hannah Gooch, founder of the luxury wedding directory The Ebury Collection (and the brains behind my most favourite wedding inspiration shoot ever ) has finally done what she has always dreamed of and started up her own online interiors boutique – Ebury Home & Garden.

Inspired by countryside living, Hannah’s range of homewares are what she likes to call “Rustic Chic” and has hunted for one-off unique vintage pieces and products which are Fair Trade, recycled or made from FSC wood. (Big thumbs up from me there!)

You will find some really lovely accessories and gifts for Christmas that are both beautiful and practical. Here are some of my faves!

zink tray, recycled sari ribbon, zink drawers, salvaged Indian railway butler table

a visit to the grandparents

denotedesign — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:56:21 +0000

A few bits I have grown to love.

clay bowl – designed by grandfather, painting of fruit on a plate – painted by my grandfather, Vintage bird cushion – grandmother found in a Mexican shop in London years ago, modern painting – by a friend of theirs

Image I love today – Ed Peers

denotedesign — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:28:34 +0000

I really should be crafting my Christmas cards right now, but I saw this and liked it. It’s the work of photographer Ed Peers. Isn’t he clever.

Super cute! – Mini Rodini S/S ’12

denotedesign — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:46:34 +0000

A sneak peek of Mini Rodini’s spring/summer ’12 collection. This image is my fave. The sunnys and the zebra print dress, so damn cute!

Still Life Print – Emily Winfield Martin

denotedesign — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:01:38 +0000

Isn’t this so pretty? You can buy Emily Winfield Martin’s print here