StephieB

Friday, July 8, 2011

Even though...

you've been gone for five years today -

My Beautiful Nan

We still miss you so.

See you all next week,
Stephie x

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

last weekend was all about remembering a very special person.

This year, as a surprise for my mum and her sisters, I decided to mark the occasion by adding some personal touches to the venue where we all get together. I drew inspiration from this beautiful book and came up with different "definitions" of what a memory is to me.

Each table included -

"Memory is...something precious"

a different -

"Memory is...something from long ago"

"definition" -

"Memory is...something that makes you smile"

and a collection of objects -

"Memory is...something warm"

reminiscent of -

"Memory is...something cherished"

days gone by -

"Memory is...something old"

I was also lucky enough to have access to a very old cook book (thankyou Auntie Mary!) and to be able to make copies of some of the recipes (thanks Ingrid!). I put them into an old filing box and made some sweet bags so that everyone could take copies home with them. I also made a special recipe folders for my mum and for each of my aunties -

"The Recipe Stand"

Even though the day carries with it a tinge of sadness, it is great to catch up with everyone and it was especially lovely to see the recipes and old pieces bring a smile to everyone's faces as they remembered different things. I feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful family and I know my nan would be smiling down upon us all so happy to see us all together again.

Happy Wednesday,
Stephie x

Friday, July 1, 2011

I have been giving a lot of thought...

this week to remembering and to what exactly it is that constitutes a memory.

For me, it's all the little things like-

helping with the washing -

Images via: Every Eskimo, The Orange Collective and Recycle Buy Vintage

the smell of cooking in the kitchen -

Images: Ethanollie and Herriott Grace

and time spent in the garden -

Vintage Wood Tool Tote, Bottle Holder and Galvanised Tool Caddy and Garden Claw

or at the sewing machine -

Antique sewing machine drawer, "City" photographic print and 1960s Sewing Box

It's the sound of the radio or of old 78's -

Images via Lola's Room

or the clicking of knitting needles -

Knitting needles from Folk City and Willow Creek Sparrow

But most of all it was knowing that the door was always open and a cup of tea -

"My Cup of Tea" photographic print by Zenz Photography, "Afternoon Tea" print by Blackbird Experience and "A Cup of Tea in the Mornings" by Honey and Jam Photos

was on hand.

This weekend, our extended family will be remembering someone special. I hope your weekend will hold special memories too.

Stephie x

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Last weekend...

my gorgeous assistant (and niece!) made her First Holy Communion.

We enjoyed a lovely celebration where white -

and butterflies -

and all things pretty -

were the order of the day -

Congratulations beautiful Niamh. May you will always look back upon this day fondly. So glad we could share it with you.

Happy Wednesday,
Stephie x

Friday, June 24, 2011

Lovely...

Image via: 2Modern

Milk glass!

Originally made in Venice and Florence in the 1500s and then in the 18th century in England as a substitute for porcelain, this beautiful opaque white glass now finds itself looking quite at home in contemporary decorating.

Milk glass looks great as a

single piece -

Image sources: The Rhubarb Studio and Honey's Treasures

as part of a small grouping -

Images via: Ask Cynthia,Vintage Serenity and Hannah Bella Memories

or larger collection -

Sources: A Life's Design, Inspire Bohemia and A Vintage Affair

You can add food -

Yummy images from: Hostess with the Mostess andAt Home with Kim Vallee

succulents -

Images via: Apartment Therapy, Casa Sugar and Jill Hannah

and flowers -

Lovely pics from: Design*Sponge and Liesubrinflam

and make a celebration look really special -

Images: Wedding Bee, Design*Sponge and Ruffled

Aren't you glad that porcelain was so expensive?!

Wishing you a weekend that is white and wonderful,
Stephie x

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Let's take a look at...

some amazing furniture pieces created by the ever so talented Bo Reudler Studio.

There are -

some -

and -

as well as -

and my favourite, these -

I love these. To me these pieces would look right at home in any Tim Burton movie - which can only be a good thing!

They are all part of the

"Slow White"

collection. You can check out the rest of it here.

I told you that this week it was all about white!

Wishing you a whimsical Wednesday,
Stephie x