I’m often asked if I know the correct way to wear a button hole, or to use the correct term; Boutonniere. In short; the slit in the jacket’s lapel should be used to hold the stem of the flower, rather than using pins to secure it. This gives good support and hides the stem which …
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Family photos Family photographs will undoubtedly feature at some point in your day. It isn’t often families are able to get together, particularly if they live in different parts of the country, or even abroad and especialy not on such a happy occasion!. We suggest a basic six combinations that will cover the key family …
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Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. It’s a great way of collecting and sharing ideas and therefore a perfect tool for planning your wedding. When you see something you like on a webpage, click the Pin It button and it adds the image to your boards. You can categorize your pins and boards and give them …
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Alice Temperley has collaborated with Barbour to create this desperately desirable collection. Perfect for an engagement party ‘wow’ factor outfit and essential kit for that romantic Paris getaway (Richard…please take note x) …
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We came across Vahram Muratyan’s beautifully illustrated ‘Paris vs New York’ which in his own words is… “A friendly visual match between two cities told by a lover of Paris wandering through NewYork. Details, clichés, contradictions.” Our copy is on order and we’ve got our eye on some of the prints… …
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Take a break from planning your wedding and get your teeth in to some excellent writing. Our recommended reads this month are: The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson… And Hotel Honolulu by Paul Theroux… …
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If you’re a bit bored this weekend, why not dress up in each others clothes and take photos of yourselves? Well, these guys and gals thought it was a good idea… Original blog post and photos from Sincerely Hanah …
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Acqua di Parma eau de Cologne Prada card holder Timex Fly-Back Chronograph watch Valentine’s day is very much geared in favour of us girls, and so it should be. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t throw the occasional treat in the direction of our darling men from time to time. These are a selection of Richard’s …
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Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses Louis Vuiton change purse UGG sheepskin gloves If you’re struggling for gift ideas this year and you couldn’t find the right coloured pony she wanted, any one (or all three) of these Valentine prezzie ideas will work a charm. My top tip: go for the Aviators and you can ‘borrow’ them yourself …
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We came across this very cool site that offers free, personalized wedding websites: weddingjojo Amongst other things you can send invites, upload photos and create a guest book. And… it’s FREE! Once you’ve had a go, send us a link and we’ll feature your blog here. Have fun!
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You may have noticed our address is ‘The Old Bake House’. The building was originally used to bake bread for the village. Ironically it’s one of the coldest places on Earth. We heat the place with an enormous industrial woodburner, which isn’t worth putting on for the short time we’re in the house in the …
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Richard’s guilty listening pleasure this week: The Doobie Brothers. I can listen to ‘What a fool believes’ on loop, forever. Poor Michael McDonald (and the dude sitting next to him) looks a bit sad on the cover, like the rest of the band were giving him a bit of a hard time. No wonder he …
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