Monday 28 October 2013

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! 

Wednesday 9 October 2013

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

Tuesday 1 October 2013

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