Big Day

Today was one of those days where everything seemed right with the world.  My little boy went off for pre-school today.  I don't know how it seems that  just yesterday he was saying "hold yous" and looking up at me with arms outstretched and suddenly he was standing there today all big boy like and ready to say goodbye as he walked in to school for the first time.  The superman capes they had were an immediate draw.  It was a definite step up from the bed sheets that he has grown accustomed to taking off his bed several times a day and putting over his head as he runs around the house claiming that he is Superman.  He tells me he will protect me and that no bad guys will get me.  I believe him.  

When he was picked up at the end of the day his teachers remarked about how they didn't realize he was going to be that much fun.  He really is that fun!  My funny sweet little boy that is such a conversationalist.  

Later that night following pizza, Finn and I danced in the living room together.  He told me he has a lot of tricks.  I just felt lucky to be his mama and that I could still lift him in my arms and hold him while we danced.  Troy and Milla came home and joined in our dance party.  Milla stomped her feet and waved her little hands.  There is nothing quite as cute as that.  These are the moments that cost nothing and mean everything.  

I just tucked the kids in.  It's quiet in the house now and I'm heading back to work but grateful my life is as simple and wonderfully complicated as it is with the people I love.  Even without a big day out...a big day in with my family can be one of the best kind of days.  

Because sometimes, it has to be white.

New white taffeta ruffle shrug in the etsy shop. And that pretty pink posy headband is another gift from Myra. That girl--too sweet.

Two more...

...from the photo shoot. My "Oysters & Pearls" dress, and an amazing hat from Twigs & Honey. As part of a long-discussed designer trade (I'll be making her a tattered silk organza shrug--pictures soon!), Myra made that perfect, palest blues-and-greys number for me. It has pride of place in my studio, and I think I need to plan a tea party around it. A mad hatter sort of thing. For spring. Don't you think?

Romantic Red Wedding at Guadalmina, Marbella

As our wedding season gets underway here in Marbella, the sun shone for a lovely wedding at the fabulous Hotel Guadalmina on Friday.

The whole day had been organised by Sue and her brilliant team at Spanish Dream Weddings who had hired us to add in all the details to make this day special such as the decoration and favours, we provided co-ordinated fans for the girls and personalised cigars for the boys!

Here we are setting up a lovely dark red theme chosen by the bride.

Many of the hotels here offer a basic flower arrangement for the tables included in the wedding pack, but here we bought our glassware, table mirrors, tealights, candles and petals to transform three red roses into something much more special. Co-ordinated with our chair sashes, dressing of the overhead chandeliers and adding fairy lights into the trees with bows bought this room to life.

The happy couple also purchased some of our sky lanterns so we can't wait to see the photos of this wedding at night, I can only imagine it looked magical!

Eve's Addiction Turquoise and Gold CZ Flower Ring Set

Ring sets are always fun, especially ring sets like this Turquoise and Gold CZ Flower Ring Set! This ring set includes 2 thin gold vermeil eternity bands with round white cubic zirconias and a turquoise enamel band with gold vermeil flowers accented with white cubic zirconias in the center. Let loose and have some fun with this Turquoise and Gold CZ Flower Ring Set. Detail

Tungsten Carbide Carbon Fiber Wedding Band Ring

Tungsten carbide crbon fiber wedding band ring. Detail

Eve's Addiction Ruby Red Enamel Ring

As if molded from roses and lights in a silver garden, this ruby red enamel ring with vintage cubic zirconia flower design will make you feel wonderful and vibrant when you wear it. The glimmering white diamond cubic zirconias that dapple the petals of the flower create a sparkling soul with which to entreat the eyes. The red enamel strokes the eyes with its color as the sterling silver completes the effect with its cool luster. The ring weighs a good 8.9 grams to make this ruby red enamel ring with vintage CZ flower design a ring to make you feel great when wearing fine jewelry. Detail