Exploring the possibilities of having a wedding outfit which isn't formal and doesn't really follow the norms. It's important to me that I am really comfortable and beautiful on the day. These have all been planned with flats to keep my feet happy. Straps and flowing materials to avoid any ugly bulges and having to readjust myself all day. And they could be high street store prices which is fantastic because it keeps within my budget and doesn't make me feel guilty for spending astronomical amounts of money on a dress I will only wear for a day. They are feminine, useful and beautiful.
Showing posts with label pink. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pink. Show all posts
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Colour Palette Inspiration
Alright so it's a baby room - you can tell what I have on my mind! Way ahead in the future, Mum. Nonetheless there is something brilliant about this set of pictures so I'll try to describe it.
Why I am loving this:
The colour palette.
The pom poms
Pastels with a hint of hot pink.
Ceramic pastel animals.
The unbelievable rag banner.
Lots of light.
Basics of pine (love wood) and white.
image via here
Sunday, 18 October 2009
"I'm thinking... Pink Champagne!"
Apparently this is the good stuff - what I love about it is the colour and that really pretty label.....
Buying and Serving Champagne and Sparkling Wine
7 of 9 in Series: The Essentials of Serving and Storing Wine from For Dummies
If you’re entertaining with Champagne or sparkling wine, you'll want to know how to best serve bubbly and which foods work well with sparkling wines.
Following is some advice for buying and serving Champagne, or any sparkling wine:
The ideal bottle size for Champagne is the magnum (equivalent to two bottles). The larger bottle enables the wine to age more gently in the winery’s cellar. Magnums (or sometimes double magnums) are usually the largest bottles in which Champagne is fermented; all really large bottles have had finished Champagne poured into them, and the wine is therefore not as fresh as it is in a magnum or a regular bottle.
Be wary of half-bottles (375 ml) and splits (187 ml). Champagne in these small bottles is often not fresh. If you’re given a small bottle of Champagne or any sparkling wine as a wedding favor, for example, open it at the first excuse; do not keep it around for a year waiting for the right occasion!
Sparkling wine is best served cold, about 45°F (7° to 8°C). Some people prefer it less cold (52°F; 11°C). Because older Champagnes and Vintage Champagnes are more complex, you can chill them less than young, non-vintage Champagne or sparkling wine.
Don't leave an open bottle of sparkling wine on the table; it will warm up quickly. If you want to keep the sparkling wine handy, you can place it in an ice bucket (half cold water, half ice). Use a sparkling wine stopper to keep leftover bubbly fresh for a couple of days—in the fridge, of course.
Champagne and other good, dry sparkling wines are extremely versatile with food — and they are the essential wine for certain kinds of foods. Following are some suggestions for pairing sparkling wine with food:
No wine goes better with egg dishes than Champagne. Indulge yourself next time that you have brunch. And when you’re having spicy Asian cuisine, try sparkling wine.
Fish, seafood, pasta (but not with tomato sauce), risotto, and poultry are excellent with Champagne and sparkling wine.
If you’re having lamb (pink, not well-done) or ham, pair rosé Champagne with it.
Chunks of aged Asiago, aged Gouda, or Parmesan cheese go extremely well with aged Champagne.
Don’t serve a dry brut (or extra dry) sparkling wine with dessert. These styles are just too dry. With fresh fruit and desserts that are not too sweet, try a demi-sec Champagne. With sweeter desserts (or wedding cake!), go with Asti.
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Wedding Stationary
Thinking of saving the money and doing all of the Wedding Stationary myself. While I was browsing for inspiration I came across this talented lady, Marina Chaccur and her work. Above is one of my favourite pieces. Visit her site and see the steps she's taken to get here.
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