WINTER PICK ME UP

                     Hello ladies, it's that time of year when I'm looking for ideas for our

                    Summer weddings... Yes I know it's nearly Christmas but I have to plan

                    Ahead...

                     Looking through my snaps of last summer I stumbled across this pretty

                    Table rose that I'd planted in an old terracotta pot.

                          

                      

                         I'm going to be planting up many more this year as they are going to

                         Look great styled into a very English country wedding.

                                 Emma x

CHINTZY SNAPS

                    

               Hello peeps, it's a dull morning at the moment where I am and I don't know

               About you but I'm a summer bod and struggle with winter so I find it helps if

               I immerse myself in bright and pretty things... Like my new pictures for my web site.

    

        

         I use a Nikon Fuji fine pix DSLR for my photography, it's one of my most treasured 

         possessions.

         My darling dad was a photographer so it's in the blood. I love being able to snap my own work,

         And find  taking pics of beautiful things a very relaxing thing to do. I'd never want to 

         photograph a wedding I'd have an absolute melt down! 

         But if it's still and doesn't talk then I'm very snap happy :0)

         

         

  

     I hope my few little pics have brightened your day and inspired you to get your

     camera out.

     Have a lovely weekend.

     Ooh I nearly forgot... You can now follow me on Instagram and Facebook and browse my

      Pinterest boards by clicking on my new icons either side of my blog.

         Emma x

         

VINTAGE LOVE

VINTAGE LOVE

                  

                          Hello peeps, not a big post today! I just wanted to share this

                        Gorgeous pic of a shoot I styled for Charlotte Wilden Bride.

                         It's my favourite cup and saucer! So elegant! 

Cutching up with a hobby for autumn.

                                     

         Autumn is finally here and I can't wait to cutch up on the sofa, next to the log burner 

         On a Sunday afternoon. This year I've decided to pick up my child hood craft....

        Knitting.. My nan taught me how to knit when I was a little girl, I remember there being

        Lots of dropped stitches and mugs of hot chocolate with oodles of cuddles.

        So I've equipped my two little girls and my mother with knitting needles and we are all

        Going to sit down and learn to knit... Again.... I'll let you know how we get on.

        Do you have a child hood craft that you'd love to pick up again? Drop me a comment,

        I'd love to hear about it.

        Images from Pinterest. Please follow my boards for vintage home and lifestyle inspiration

         At www.pinterest.com/chintznchina 

        Emma x

TABLE CENTRE IDEAS

I had a lovely meeting with a new bride to be and her man.

We sat pondering over the flower arrangements for their

Tables and after a good 20 minutes decided to ditch the flowers

And go for something more creative. Here are just a few of

My ideas to give wedding tables a focal talking point.

      All images by Emma Connolly.

 Still a massive fan of the vintage props! These little

Treats never fail to impress and other than the gramaphone,

All can be picked up relatively cheap from charity shops.

I'm a huge fan of making this a way in which all the family

Can take part! Show them a pic of what your after, then

Let them do this bit of work with you. They will feel like

They have really played a part in your day!

         Images from Pinterest.

What could be more fun when your guests sit down

To their meal then a game of kerplunk or tiddly winks!

Not only will these games look amazing as centre pieces,

Your guests will have great fun playing them!

I love this idea for a real retro wedding!

       All images by Emma Connolly.

Of course... I have to have my vintage china in here!

You really don't need anything else!

I styled the cake stand for cake company 

www.lisasicedgems.co.uk and had great fun using old

Costume jewelry to style the shoot. I really heart pastel

Colours too and loved using these clocks when working

On this particular tea time theme.

Well I hope I've given you some ideas to ponder over!

I would love to hear about your wedding tables!

Emma x

CHINA SALE

Hello all, hope your enjoying the beautiful weather. Just a little post today to

Make you all aware that I am now selling vintage china and other

Lovely bits n pieces on my face book and I have entered a shop page

To my blog. www.facebook.com/chintznchinavintagehire 

Here are some of my latest goodies.

                 Beautiful Victorian tea set £65.00

                  Cute re-pro vintage inspired cup and saucer tea set £18.00

 

Pretty glass dish £12.50

        Cute vintage bottles, set of three £10.00

           Vintage coffee cup candle £6.00

         Please share with all your friends. Prices do exclude delivery and quotes are given

         For postage by request.

             Emma x

TEA CUP FAVOURS

                    Photo by Emma Connolly.

This morning I was amazed by how many self set violas

Were adorning my flower beds, so delicate & pretty

I decided to plant a few in some vintage tea cups I'd 

Picked up in a charity shop.

What gorgeous little wedding favours these would make

For the ladies or just placed here and there around

Your venue for a pretty vintage touch then they can

Double up as cute gifts for your maids! 

Emma x

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THE VINTAGE DRESSER

THE VINTAGE DRESSER

Hello everyone, the sun is still shining and my daughters are breaking up from school today so I'm soon to have a rather messy home for the next six weeks!

Before this happens I just wanted to share some pics with you of the gorgeous display of peonys on my vintage dresser. I'm mad on them and are really making the most of it as the buying season is just about over :( these have been the best by far and cost just £5.00 from Waitrose.

I just love the huge pompom heads!

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Emma x

HITCHIN LAVENDER

HITCHIN LAVENDER FIELDS

A real treat for the family... A trip to Hitchin lavender fields is always a must for this time of year.

I've spent many a happy moment watching my girls running through the fields and collecting armfuls of gorgeous fragrant lavender.

    My eldest daughter running through the field.

Admission to the +Hitchenlavender is just £4.00 per person with free admission to children under 14.

You are then given a bag and a pair of scissors to snip away till your hearts content.

There is also a beautiful old barn that has been converted into a tea room and I can recommend the cream tea!

Also available for weddings and I really couldn't think of a lovelier venue... You could be mistaken for thinking your in the French countryside. www.hitchinlavender.co.uk

Returning home with bundles of beautiful lavender I decided to make a summer time wreath for my newly painted front door.

To make one you will need: a large bunch of lavender in bud.

                                           Gardeners wire.

                                            Wire cutters & scissors

                                            Ribbon for tying.

                                            Glass of wine optional....

It's so simple start with small handfuls of about 5 sprigs and wrap around the wire, keep adding in the same quantity a little further up each time and continue wrapping around the wire until it is long enough to start bending into your shape, you could have a hoop, I've gone for a heart.

Fill in the gaps with extra lavender trimming off any stems as you go.

Leave to dry out for a few days, this will make it firm and should then hang nicely.

Finally add some ribbon and hang on a door.

Emma x

VINTAGE BRIDAL SHOWER TEA PARTY

A vintage tea party by Chintz 'n' China 

                 Photo by Emma Connolly

The sun had its hat on and the garden at The Haven looked beautiful

If I do say so myself.

One lucky bride was in for a real surprise... Organised by her sister

And kept quiet by all our bride Lucie couldn't of been happier with her

Lovely vintage tea party.

                 Photo by Emma Connolly

At the top of the garden beautiful antique china set the scene

All laid out on a lovely chintzy table cloth.

Miss-matched Lloyd loom chairs and gorgeous vintage linens

To settle down to enjoy an afternoon tea.

                                                    Photo by Emma Connolly

A tranquil setting amongst the cottage flowers, shaded by an ivory linen gazebo trimmed with

Old bunting. On the menu were non alcoholic pimms, a selection of dainty sandwiches, scones

With clotted cream and jam, petit fours and a choice of tea.

                                                  Photo by Emma Connolly

Happy bride to be with her mum, sister and best friend. A lovely idea for a girly get together.

                                                      Photo by Emma Connolly

An afternoon of crafting in the garden. Fun to be had on the sewing machines with a lesson

In bunting by Sarah. Other classes include flower arranging by Christine our local florist and 

Cup cake decorating by our very talented Lisa of Lisa's iced gems www.lisasicedgems.co.uk

And an intro into vintage home and garden styling by myself.

                                                    Photo by Emma Connolly

             Look what we made.... A fun afternoon had by all! 

"I just wanted to say thank you so much for such a lovely afternoon, I think I can speak for everyone

When I say how perfect it was. And from a business point of view all your little touches made the day 

E.g tiny paper straws, non-alcoholic pimms and rose petals in the wash basin! We all had a very relaxed but fun afternoon, and I'm sure the bunting will remind us of the hen do whenever we put it up

All the best.    

         Genevieve"

POP-UP GARDEN TEA IN FLITWICK.

 

Pop-up garden teas now available from my home in Flitwick, Bedfordshire.

Please email Emma at info@chintznchinavintagehire.co.uk for more info

Full Afternoon tea with an intro to flower arranging by our local florist just £30.00pp

Maximum 5ppl.

Cup-cake decorating by Lisa from Lisas Iced Gems, with full afternoon tea just £30.00pp

Maximum 5ppl

All served on our beautifull miss-matched china.

 

 

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Latest post.. lots to do....

My apologies for not blogging from chintz 'n' china blogspot for a while. We have had a manic few months and there is lots to blog about... posts comming soon I promise! You can keep up to date with us on a regular basis by checking out the founder of chintz 'n' chinas personal blog @ www.thevintagegoodlife.blogspot.co.uk Where I blog on all things vintage from my lovely china to restoring my lovely home "The Haven". To my salon hair and beauty antics. Hope you enjoy.

 

 

Emma x