A Touch of Flowers and Fascinators

Real Wedding_Mawuena & Patty

2013-11-18T14:32:00.003+00:00

"It was love in the garden of Eden
Like it was before the fruit was eaten
Where love blossoms, and nothing is hidden
Where God is near, and it feels like heaven
Back to the garden of Eden
Where man loves the woman God has given.

So goes their lovely story. Congratulations Mawuena & Patty".

The above quote is from Team1000words by Kwame Pocho. If you follow this blog you will know how much we love pictures from Kwame and his team. By the way they have re-launched their website and its really beautiful what they have done with it. Check them out: http://team1000words.com/

Now back to the love story between Patty and Mawuena. I chanced on Patty at the wedding event at Cuppa Cappuccino on Saturday and she told me the pictures were up. She was happy for me to share them so here we go. The wedding took place at lovely hotel, Little Acre Hotel at Aburi and THE pictures are AWESOME.....enough said!

I love the way she rocked the birdcage veil by Hatsoff. So unique and cute!

Bridesmaids fascinators by Hatsoff. It had to be different, Patty style!

Who catches the flowers??

A lifetime of happiness to you both!

Thanks Patty for sharing these beautiful pictures with us.

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Real wedding ....... Afua and Ed

2013-10-07T21:05:00.001+00:00

It started with a simple message and a call to arrange the perfect meeting time and place. See this link for all the pictures from the day.

http://ntflowers.blogspot.com/2012/10/lets-try-it-on-for-size-and-colour-fun.html

And now we get to see pictures from the wedding itself. Thanks so much to our lovely bride Afua and hubby Ed for sharing these wonderful pictures with us. We had fun making all the fascinators for the bridal party. A lifetime of happiness to you both.

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Real wedding.......Buddy and Akwasi

2013-08-26T18:28:00.001+00:00

It all started last year December at our regular HIMMS event at Cuppa Cappuchino. I met the most bubbly and engaging lady, Buddy and obviously we started talking about fascinators because she wanted to one made for her using the ultra thin black satin headband. Since she had a very low cut she wanted something that will not stick out and she wanted fabric flowers. I was so excited because I love the challenge and love fabric flowers. Thanks to facebook and a few meet ups we nailed it.

Thanks Buddy for sharing these wonderful pictures with us. The wedding took place in the garden of the bride's home in Entebbe, Uganda. The bride and groom looked stunning and the pictures reflect the joy the felt on that special day.

Getting ready for the event.

Buddy and Akwasi

The couple in their African outfits

From all of us at Hatsoff, we wish the lovely couple a lifetime of happiness. Here's to you, Buddy and Akwasi.

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The little moments.....

2013-07-30T06:50:00.001+00:00

Every now and then I feel the tag to share my collection of pictures that make me go awwwwwww!!!
Enjoy, each of these are special.

Have a wonderful day!

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Be inspired

2013-07-17T09:09:00.002+00:00

It is never too late to dream and start living that dream. I came across this inspiring story of a wonderful old lady in upstate New York who became very famous for her paintings, a career she started well into her 70s.

Here is a brief summary of her life. Anna Mary 'Grandma Moses' Robertson was born on a farm in Greenwich (New York) in September, 1860. She was one of a family of 10 children. In 1887, at the age of 27, she married Thomas Salmon Moses, and the couple established themselves on a farm in Virginia where they spent nearly two decades. During this time she gave birth to 10 children, five of whom died in infancy. In 1905, the couple returned to New York not far from Anna Mary's birthplace. In 1927 her husband Thomas died but she continued to farm with the help of her youngest son until advancing age forced her to retire to a daughter's home in 1936. The creative streak was in her in earlier on; her embroidered pictures were much admired by friends and relatives. When arthritis eventually made it painful to wield a needle, her sister suggested that it might be easier to paint—the pivotal suggestion that spurred her painting career.

Better known as "Grandma Moses", she is often cited as an example of an individual successfully beginning a career in the arts at an advanced age. Louis J. Caldor, a collector, discovered her paintings in a Hoosick Falls, New York and in 1939, an art dealer, Otto Kallir, exhibited some of her work in his Galerie Saint-Etienne in New York. This brought her to the attention of collectors all over the world, and her paintings became highly sought after. She continued her prolific output of paintings, generating over 3600 canvasses in 3 decades. Grandma Moses painted mostly scenes of rural life. Some of her many paintings were used on the covers of Hallmark cards. Others were transferred to curtains, dresses, cookie jars, and dinner ware, and used to pitch cigarettes, cameras, lipstick and instant coffee. She was as an inspiration for housewives, widows and retirees.

In 1949, President Harry S. Truman presented her with the Women's National Press Club trophy Award for outstanding accomplishment in art. Philadelphia’s Moore College of Art awarded her its first honorary doctorate degree. On her 100th birthday in 1960, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller proclaimed the day "Grandma Moses Day" in her honour. LIFE magazine celebrated her 100th birthday by featuring her on its September 19, 1960 cover. She died several months after her 101th birthday in 1961. Before her fame, she would charge $2 for a small painting and $3 for a large one. In November 2006, her work Sugaring Off (1943) became her highest selling work at $1.2 million.

Some of her well noted quotes:

“Painting's not important. The important thing is keeping busy”.

As quoted in New Leaves (1986) by Louise Matteoni

“If I hadn't started painting, I would have raised chickens”.

As quoted in Grandma Moses, American Primitive: Forty Paintings (1947) by Otto Kallir

Have an inspired day. Lets bring those dreams to life.

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Winning Hats

2013-06-24T08:56:00.002+00:00

Following an impromptu voting of the best hats worn during the just ended Royal Ascot, here are the winning hats. We posted 36 beautiful and bizarre hats on our facebook page.

See the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.483385455077854.1073741873.117420918340978&type=1

Here we go..

Our winning hat is the orange and pink headpiece by Philip Treacy worn by British singer Katherine Jenkins. You all know how much we love Philip on the blog. For more of his creations see the links below:

http://ntflowers.blogspot.com/2011/08/philip-treacy-milliner-extraordinaire.html

http://ntflowers.blogspot.com/2011/06/want-to-be-famous-wear-fascinator.html

http://ntflowers.blogspot.com/2011/05/fascinators-were-rage-at-royal-wedding.html

Number 1

Number 2

Joint 3rd

Thanks to all who voted. Have a wonderful week and keep checking the blog and our facebook page for more hat and fascinator inspirations.

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Linda & Mike's wedding....Part 2

2013-06-18T10:02:00.003+00:00

Finally, I got to view all the pictures from Linda & Mike's wedding. Thanks Linda for sharing. I loved all the pictures. Here are some of my favourites. All the pictures were taken by Lightville Photography.

Previous exclusive shots can be seen here:

http://ntflowers.blogspot.com/2013/01/linda-and-mikes-wedding.html

Love the cake topper!

Fascinator by Hatsoff

Truly the centre of attraction. Fascinator by Hatsoff.

So cute!

Desserts to die for!

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My favourite wedding bouquets..

2013-06-18T09:33:00.001+00:00

These are more traditional but there are some more unusual ones. Just follow the links for those.

http://ntflowers.blogspot.com/2012/02/unusual-bouquets-for-your-wedding-day.html

http://ntflowers.blogspot.com/2011/11/vintage-brooch-bouquets-for-offbeat.html

http://ntflowers.blogspot.com/2011/02/bouquets-with-modern-twist.html

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Back to the roaring ´20s - The Great Gatsby!

2013-05-21T10:25:00.001+00:00

I am not one to follow trends...I am actually anti-trends. Yet, I have been swept by the latest tide into the roaring ´20s. Being vintage at heart didn't help matters either. I was drawn in by the hair styles and hair pieces. I just couldn't get enough of the glitter, pearls, diamante, swinging fringes, switching and moving with such vim! Bring on the bling! Lets get Gatsby-inspired!

Love her take on the Gatsby-inspired look, certainly not over the top (string of pearls, striking makeup and short-bob)

For the Gatsby-bride!'

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Flower girls, little brides, page boys, ring bearers.......No kids please!!!

2013-05-18T10:14:00.001+00:00

Picture credit: Kwame Pocho

I love seeing kids at weddings and in the bridal party. I think they are so cute and sweet but a lot of work. I must caution any bride-to-be!! They are require ATTENTION and lots of it. I think the fewer of them the better but if you have lots of help then bring on a troupe. You will sure to get a lot of ahhhs, awwws as they dance away in the little 'tutu' dresses.

Picture credit: Lightville Photography & Fabric flowers by Hatsoff

The picture above is a cute one with my daughter and a daughter of the bride's friend. There was drama I hear (since I missed the first part of the wedding). Drinks spilling on dress, extreme dancing around ripped the tulle fabric but they had endless fun and I can never hear the end of 'when I was a flower girl at Aunty Linda's wedding.........'

I think the best tip for having children in the wedding is for the bride and groom: understand that the kids are kids and don’t get upset if they act up. It’s not the end of the world and it certainly won’t keep you from getting married. Another one, is to keep their parents or carers close by.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hatsoff

Kentucky Derby 2013

2013-05-08T15:38:00.001+00:00

Amazing hats from the 139th Kentucky Derby. If you follow this blog, you will see a catalogue of hats from these exciting horse racing events which span continents.

Here we go!

No rain will stop this lady!

Rain or shine, the show must go on!

Enjoy!

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Upcycling.....T shirt fabric flowers

2013-05-01T06:40:00.000+00:00

My upcycling habits haven't ceased. I still believe we can keep a lot from our land fills if we recycle, reuse and upcycle. I am passionate about leaving a better earth for our children and all those to follow. I used to be the first to throw away old T shirts. Point is once they are faded....wearing it becomes tough. Well, you can dye them a deeper shade than the original if you are ready for an exploration into the world of DIY or better still make them into fabric flowers and decorate your pillows, use them as headbands, corsages etc. The best gift ideas and cheaper too!!!

Here is a simple tutorial, very easy to follow and great fun for your little ones (under adult supervision if using hot glue!).

You will want to cut a circle approximately 2 to 2.5 inches in size from your coordinating coloured felt. Next, you are going to make your paper template. Draw a flower on your piece of paper. This doesn't have to be perfect but I would suggest making a flower with at least 5-6 petals. Cut the template out. My flower measured about 2.5 inches wide.

Now using your flower template start cutting your fabric flowers. I just placed my paper template down on the shirt & cut around it. You'll need to cut out about 11-12 flowers. Now take one of your flowers & fold in half and then in half again. Repeat until you have four folded flowers then take your glue & adhere them to your piece of round felt. You'll want to place them edge to edge but as you can see you may have some space between them depending on the size of your flowers and felt.

Once you have those four glued down to the felt circle you'll want to glue the folded flap of each flower to itself. See picture above. Fold four more flowers & glue them on top of the original four flowers but place them semi-perpendicular to the first grouping. Repeat the layers until you have one last fabric flower left.

In order to make the centre of you flower you're going to fold your last fabric flower in half but instead of folding it again you will want to roll it (see first picture No. 5). Then adhere to the centre of your flower with a big glob of glue. Once that has dried, fluff up your petals & you should have a pretty & delightful little fabric flower!

Pretty on a hairband

Great for corsages

Jazz up your new Ts with a touch of the old!

Upcycle!!

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You are not invited to our wedding. What!!!!

2013-04-10T21:32:00.002+00:00

Yes, I am now armed with enough information to broach this subject. It has taken weeks of research and a lot of chuckles. I have always been a strong advocate of the 'invite one, invite all to your wedding policy '. If you live in Ghana where your family includes everyone form grandparents, aunties and uncles (not always blood-related), cousins (could be anyone far removed to the 100th generation!!), nieces and nephews (some who are much older than you because your grandparents had 20 children etc!).

Pure chaos, I dare say but take a deep breath it will all come together! You will attend your own wedding recognizing just a handful of people but having to smile to a throng of people who remembered you as a toddler in diapers. I had 600+ plus guests at my wedding, didn't know many of them but then again both sets of parents were helping out with the costs so we managed ok. Fast forward 11 years and in the midst of a family event, I hear a voice shouting out...."do you remember me at your wedding?" Unbelievable! how could I?

So now here is the fun part.......things have changed in the past 10 years. You don't just show up uninvited to a wedding. You need an invitation card with your name on it and make sure it says plus one before you invite your significant other.

How do you handle tricky GUEST LIST issues, including: How many people to invite in total? Can you invite some-co-workers and not others? How to ensure that the reception doesn't turn into a day-care centre? How to prevent invited guests from bringing "extra" guests with them? It goes on and on......

This is what I suggest:

1. Have a candid discussion about how many guests you could realistically accommodate.

2. Work in order of most important to least when putting together your guest list.

3. Come up with a (tactful!) way to let uncles, aunts and cousins know that they can't bring

unlimited guests along with them.

4. Indicate that you are having an "adult reception."

5. You can always use your venue capacity as the reason why you can't invite everyone.

6. Pay for your own wedding – or at least the majority of it. That way you will have more say

in who doesn’t make the final cut.

7. Have a destination wedding.

8. Plan a post-wedding party so you can still celebrate with people who weren’t invited. This

is a popular option for couples who go small.

9. Elope!

Do not send the person you are not inviting an email or text message, rather give them a call and meet them in person. Explain to them your budget for the wedding and let them know how important they are to you.  Example:

"I would really love for you to be in attendance on such a special day in my life, but because of out tight budget for the wedding, I was not able to invite as many people as I would have liked."

I think this is way better than leaving it for your friends to figure out by themselves that they were not invited to your wedding. Whatever you decide, it always goes a long way to be considerate to others. If people are upset that they aren’t invited, apologize and explain to them that you are having a small wedding and that you just can’t invite everyone. Some will get it; others won’t.

Happy planning, everyone! What's been the biggest hurdle you've had to overcome in your wedding planning? What tips would you add to my list?

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Minted!

2013-04-08T10:03:00.002+00:00

The colour mint is huge this year. We will be seeing a lot of this soft, soothing colour everywhere.....cakes, centrepieces, flowers, favours, signature drinks....My inspiration board for today....definitely 'mint' to be!

Have a wonderful week.

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BHLDN

2013-03-27T08:13:00.002+00:00

An online bridal store called BHLDN - a name inspired by the Dutch word meaning "to keep". It is absolutely stunning and well worth a visit even if you are not a bride to be. They carry beautiful gowns and formal dresses as well as shoes, accessories and gorgeous jewelry. Everything has a very romantic and often vintage look that is feminine and elegant. Make sure you click the EXPLORE link and watch their slideshows which are completely lovely from start to finish! Here are a few pictures of things that I loved from the site.

A divine concoction of bubbling Swarovski crystals, golden leaves, and ivory blooms crowns your head in eternal spring.

Weightless wisps of horsehair ribbon, tulle, and netting surround Portobello's teardrop-shaped fascinator.

A pair of pale-pink blossoms that will never, ever wilt. Petals are handmade from feathers by Twigs & Honey.

Adorned with hand enameled blossoms and Swarovski crystals, a delicate vine winds its way through tresses.

Tufts of silk organza and soft blush silk lend a dreamy, romantic quality to dresses and gowns. Handmade exclusively for BHLDN by James Coviello

Click on this link for more from this awesome site: http://www.bhldn.com

Have a nice day.

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Vintage bridal photoshoot

2013-03-26T06:50:00.002+00:00

Yes! We couldn't have had the photo shoot without displaying some of our vintage headpieces. We had fun styling these looks and I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we do. Thanks to our great team Kwaku David Photography and Leticia Browne for make up. To our gorgeous model, big hugs....it was fun doing this with you.

Have a wonderful day.

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Pictures from bridal photoshoot.

2013-03-25T08:11:00.001+00:00

I am so excited to share these from our shoot. Thanks to Kwaku David Photography, Leticia Browne for make up and Gracie our newbie model. It was a great experience.

Have a good week.

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Hatsoff Photoshoot_ Sneak peak

2013-03-21T07:33:00.000+00:00

Another great experience........it was all love and harmony as we heard the cameras click as fast as they could in the expert hands of Kwaku David. I regret not having any shots of him myself. Makeup artist extraordinaire Leticia Brown was working her magic as usual. She is a pro and makes it look all so easy.

Pictures will be posted soon but in the meantime, here is a sneak peak.

Thanks to our model Gracie. You were awesome!

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Romance is the glamour!

2013-03-13T08:49:00.002+00:00

"Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze"
Elinor Glyn

Just a month ago it was Valentine's Day and for some this was the special day to show love and send gifts. A group of us were chatting and there were a few moans about how their significant others forgot to give them even a card on that day. Back in the day in boarding school, Val's day was so exciting to a fault. There were white teddy bears with 'I love you' symbols pasted on the bottom front part and cards big enough to hide a whole human being flying across all over the place. The pressure was on and some poor hearts were often broken!

These days some us will be lucky to get a small bar of Golden tree chocolate......well that was my gift on Val's day from my dressmaker. She was sharing it out to all her clients to make them feel good. I was touched that she remembered (how is that for customer service!). Then there is my wonderful friend Franka who slips golden balls of chocolates quietly into our bags. Hmmmm, those melt in you mouth moments, very touching indeed.

So this post is for all the ladies in my life who have turned the dust of my everyday life into a golden hazes from time to time. From Golden tree chocolates to sparkling gold balls of Ferraro Rocher, thank you, thank you.

If anyone is reading....a box of this will be much appreciated!

Now this could be a healthier option, I can see some fruit!

Have a wonderful day wherever you may find yourself. Your life is an inspiration to others and the little things you do for others really count.

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For the luv of pink!

2013-03-11T12:22:00.003+00:00

I love pink now and this comes as a surprise to the people who know me - I have been more drawn to darker, earthier colours but not anymore! Quintessentially feminine, pink is the colour that inspires many styles from the soft and romantic to the vibrant and playful. It has a vintage timeworn feeling and I think that has been the one factor that propels me into the colourful world of pink.

I wanted to share a few of my favourite pink things starting with this beautiful pink cake which was love at first sighting. Incidentally, you may also notice that I have a slight obsession with roses......... pink roses tug at my heart strings.

This cake is simply breathtaking!

A pink mini top hat decorated with purple feathers and pink ribbons from our 2010 collection.

I took this picture while rambling in Aarhus!

"A single flow'r he sent me, since we met.
All tenderly his messenger he chose;
Deep-hearted, pure, with scented dew -
One perfect rose."

Made these fabric flowers from left over fabric!

Fabric flower on a ring...its a Yes!

Have a wonderful week.

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Dreams come true.........

2013-03-07T17:27:00.001+00:00

About 2 months ago I finished a crush millinery course and got my aunt Lydia so interested that she signed up for the course herself. By the time she was done with her course we both had a stash of hats to show off to the world.

Here is a link to my post on the 24th of January.

http://ntflowers.blogspot.com/2013/01/charting-new-waterswell-i-took-dip.html#!/2013/01/charting-new-waterswell-i-took-dip.html

A photo shoot was just what we needed and the search begun for a model. Eden Arts by Kwaku David deserve a big applause. Kwaku did his magic behind the camera and introduced us to our lovely model Dinah Fabin. It was Dinah's debut behind the camera but she acted like a pro. Mabel of mSimps did a collaboration with us because we all wanted to have a photo shoot with the same model on the same day. It worked so well that we tried matching some of the hats with her clutches and bags.

So my dream of coming up with a hat collection came true with the help of Aunty Lydia who I call..."the best milliner in town!" Fascinators will always be my first love but the joy of seeing yards of sinamay transforming into hats tugs at my heartstrings no doubt!

Dinah with a bag from mSimps collection

Touching up Dinah's makeup under the watchful eye of Aunty Lydia

Mabel of mSimps rocking one of the hats...she looks fab! (This wasn't planned at all!)

Its a wrap! Thanks to all who made this possible!

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H.I.M.Ms Independent Fashionistas

2013-03-05T10:03:00.001+00:00

Its Independence Day on the 6th of March and we are back at Josie's Cuppa Cappuccino's with a bang!

Join H.I.M.Ms at Josie's Cuppa Cappuccino on 6th March 2013 and celebrate your independence. Come and check out our extended range of bags, sandals, clutches, beaded jewelry and T shirts. Get ready for Easter with elegant hats and fascinators and treat yourself to yummy cupcakes and apple tarts. Come treat yourself and bring a friend too!

Venue: Cuppa Cappuccino. No.6, Third Close,off Volta Street,Airport Residential Area (about 5 minutes from Nyaho Hospital)

Time: 10am till 6pm

The H.I.M.Ms events are open to other creative individuals. We are pleased to have with us Eno Aboagye Atta a master hair stylist with a strong passion for promoting healthy hair. She works on caucasian, relaxed and natural ethnic hair. Her product range is called Simply Healthy by Nature; low chemical content and perfect for both natural and relaxed hair.

Also showing is Beauty Oti of Belluchi Coutre with some contemporary African couture. Come spend time with us.

Sneak peak of what will be available tomorrow at HIMMs INDEPENDENT FASHIONISTAS
Hat by: Hatsoff
Clutch purse: MSimps
Photograph: Kwaku David

Event page:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/567231559953762/

Want to know all about H.I.M.Ms? Visit our blog

http://himmsgh.blogspot.com/2012/11/himms-at-josies-cuppa-cappucino.html

See you there!

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Honeymoon......yes. Africa.....most definitely!

2013-03-04T11:42:00.001+00:00

Africa offers some of the top honeymoon destinations in the world with its world-beating combination of exotic beaches, fantastic hotels and safari lodges and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Given the varying climatic regions within Africa, there are great honeymoon destination in Africa at any time of the year.

Head south for your honeymoon to avoid the ‘long rains’ in West and East Africa in April and May. The Indian Ocean islands of Mozambique, Mauritius and the Seychelles and the northern coast of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa are top choices for warm seas. From June till December, pleasant weather awaits so it will be time to head West.

If you and your new spouse are animal lovers, or connoisseurs of the great outdoors, it doesn't get any greater than Africa. Honeymoon safari packages abound. Sail down the Nile. Take a trek across the veldt. Explore the mountain jungles and see live gorillas outside a zoo for the first time.

Africa is an incredibly diverse continent that offers far more than crocodiles and monkeys. See the elephants of Tanzania and enjoy the most spectacular sunsets on the planet. Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge on the edge of the Serengeti in Tanzania. Or, try the Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Tanzania

Botswana

Namibia

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Real wedding_ Mr. and Mrs. Mate-Kole

2013-02-27T08:56:00.001+00:00

About two years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Selma again at my sis-in-law's wedding. She was one of her bridesmaids and I knew she would make a very beautful bride someday. Fast forward December 2011, I get a call that the D-day was in January 2012 and I was more than glad to work on fascinators for the bridal team. She chose a very simple but exquisite design for her ladies; heart shaped lattice sinamay fascinators in gold with silver diamante in the middle. Silver and gold, yes! and it worked. I have since thrown out the myth that you cannot wear silver and gold together. Her choice of colours did not surprise me, like me she loves her purple and I am glad she picked 'dusty gold' to complement it.

Selma gracioulsy shared these wonderful pictures with me; taken by Kwame Pocho who is no stranger to this blog. I love his work so much and you can tell from the pictures that he loves what he does and has a lot of fun doing it as well.

Here we go:

The pictures say it all. It was an awesome day and everything worked out just fine. Thanks Selma for sharing and we wish you both a lifetime of happiness.

Have a great Wednesday everyone!

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Dots of love!

2013-02-26T08:57:00.001+00:00

There is something about Polka dots (any kind or any colour) that makes my little heart melt every time I see it on someone or wear it myself. Floral, geometric and animal prints may come and go with the changing of the trends; there is one pattern that will always remain a classic in my book…polka dots. I hadn’t quite realised it till someone asked if I liked polka dots. Unknowingly, I had been amassing a collection of everything in polka dots or spots. Yes there is a difference, "Polka Dots" is the name of a specific pattern consisting of evenly sized, and evenly spaced, alternating rows of filled round circles. So not all spots are Polka Dots but never mind, I can’t get enough of them! I love them in interiors and I love them in fashion.

A perfect polka dot blouse is one of the most versatile pieces I can imagine, looking equally fabulous thrown over a pair of cigarette black pants, tucked in a pencil skirt and covered with a sharp blazer, or perfectly layered under a bright V-neck sweater. Really, the possibilities are endless. It is perfect for a wedding theme, featured on the cake, wedding favours or even the dress! If you can only take it only in small doses, a polka dot shoe or clutch could be the perfect accessory.

“I know now, what they are these polka-dots

they're dots of love”
Jameyrae Valdivia

Small doses of dots!

Wedding cake....dotted to perfection!

Wedding theme_ Polka dot, love the gloves!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

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