Dotty About...Daisy's

Well my little floral high notes, it seems that my bezzie Susie was "bang on trend" to quote my friend Katie, when she decided to have a few daisy's and other wild flowers at her wedding.

Daisy-style flowers have been popular for a long time - in the form of the honest, brightly coloured Gerbera which will, of course always remain a big favourite, but now it's time for the little bobbing headed daisy to feel our love.

Some examples of daisy style below. Seriously you have to LOVE these wild, often fairy kissed, little white flowers with the jolly yellow middle. Who as a child doesn't remember sitting on a sunny patch of grass lacing a chain of daisy's together to crown their Grandma "Queen of the garden"? (or is that just me?!)

Note- some of the below images may be of chamomile, very similar to daisy

Source: Susie & Moss's wedding

Source: Susie & Moss's wedding

Source: savoirweddings.com via Pinterest

Source: Weddingchicks.com via Pinterest

Source: Weddingchicks.com via Pinterest

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Dotty About...Vintage Table Centres

So I have been talking vintage a lot lately. It is one of my favourite themes though.

The newest vintage trend which I love that appeared at the last wedding we went to, but which I then read about again in Vintage Life Magazine is putting a random collection of vintage items as a table centrepiece. Collections can include anything vintage looking such as books, jugs or teapots of large vintage style blooms, interesting jars, old fashioned telephones, biscuit tins, random bits of lace, oh, and don't forget your grandma's pearls! You get the idea.

If done well, it really sets the tone. If done badly, it can look a bit cluttered. Luckily I have only seen it done well myself!

If you do need some help with your vintage styling, contact the Vintage Patisserie - or at least check out their AMAZING website for some inspiration for your table centres such as:

This example of the table centres on The Wedding Chicks website by Andrea Dozier is another great example of how to style your table centres

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Perfect Days Vintage is a company which actually hires out vintage accessories. And Grandma's Pearls!

Dotty About...Slattery's

The second and last day of my course at Slattery's is now finished (*sniff sniff*) I am going to be so sad tomorrow to not wake up and spend the day playing with cake and icing. :'(

Anyway, today we spent the day learning and practising icing techniques. What fun! We learned so many great things. Now I just have to practice practice practice.

Dotty About...Peonies

Today at work, I had a lovely young couple come in for their final meeting before their wedding in a few weeks time. As we were chatting, they were laughing and squabbling about the groom not knowing what the bride's favourite flower was, and refusing to tell him because he couldn't guess right.

I took one look at her and one thought popped into my head...Peony!

Indeed, I was right. Peonies are her favourite flower, and I have to admit, they are also a particular favourite of mine. They are so perfect for weddings. My sister had white ones as her main flower and the florist scattered the petals on her tables to give off the gorgeous scent throughout the venue.

Not only do they smell gorgeous, they look gorgeous and they photograph beautifully. Here are just a few beautiful pictures of these amazing blooms.



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A couple of years ago, I bought a peony for my garden. I bought the one called "Shirley Temple" and oh my goodness. This year it is sporting three beautiful blooms. :)