A lovely bride, Mary and her photographer Linda Ellis were kind enough to send me so many beautiful imges from Mary’s wedding, I was spoilt for choice and there was not enough room on my real brides page so I just had to share a few with you here.

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A lovely bride, Mary and her photographer Linda Ellis were kind enough to send me so many beautiful imges from Mary’s wedding, I was spoilt for choice and there was not enough room on my real brides page so I just had to share a few with you here.

Mary was married in September and the ceremony took place at Trereife House which is one of my favourie places. Just outside Penzance,  it  has the most amazing atmosphere,  a Manor house and a family home that is loved,  lived in and welcoming  with beautifully painted interiors that perfectly reflect the delicate West Cornwall light.

Mary chose a 50s inspired silk dress with a pleated skirt, belt and pockets. I also made her a lace bolero using her choice of a beautiful corded lace, with a neckline designed to complement a pretty vintage necklace. Some matching earrings and the same lace were incorporated into an exquisite headpiece by Sarah Drew.  A very personal ensemble that suited Mary and her lovely style perfectly and which she artfully accessorised with the most gorgeous shoes from irregular choice.

Lots of gorgeous images …..

Lily was Mary’s bridesmaid  and expert wedding organiser. I made Lily’s bridesmaid outfit based on a wedding dress she has previously modelled for me, customised and made personal for her using a beautiful pale blue shot silk and beacause Lily loves spots there was lots of spotty tulle in her pettticoats.

To see more of her work click here.

Thanks to the beautiful [...]]]> Summer photo shoot

During the Summer the wonderful Jessica Augarde borrowed some of my dresses for a photoshoot and here are the results. Some beautiful images in an outdoor setting so imaginatively used. A very talented young lady …..

To see more of her work click here.

Thanks to the beautiful models, Poppy Augarde and Chloe Forbes

 Uneeka home is hosting a pop up shop this weekend…..

Plenty of lovely things from local designers and makers all under one roof – open Saturday and Sunday. Drop by  the shop in City road Truro and enter the My24 competition to win shopping vouchers, then [...]]]>          Uneeka pop up shop opens

 Uneeka home is hosting a pop up shop this weekend…..

Plenty of lovely things from local designers and makers all under one roof – open Saturday and Sunday. Drop by  the shop in City road Truro and enter the My24 competition to win shopping vouchers, then pop down to Uneekas other shop in Boscawen street for the best coffee in their new cafe.

My latest sample is a 50s inspired number,  a little bit special -  looks new but it’s totally recycled from vintage 80s silk dresses.  If you would like a proper look at this dress it will be on display at the beautiful Uneeka shop in [...]]]> Pop up shop this weekend at Uneeka in Truro

My latest sample is a 50s inspired number,  a little bit special -  looks new but it’s totally recycled from vintage 80s silk dresses.  If you would like a proper look at this dress it will be on display at the beautiful Uneeka shop in City road, Truro this weekend.  More about Uneeka here 

Uneeka have two amazing fairtrade shops;  interiors in city road and loads more including a wonderful new cafe in their Boscawen street shop with the best coffee in beautiful surroundings.

Pop into the furniture shop and up the stairs you’ll find along with my dress, gorgeous millinery and headpieces from Holly Young Hats as well as homewares and art. It’s a pop up shop for this weekend only as part of My24 Truro don’t miss …

My24 launches on Friday 23rd September and the pop up shop opens the same day for that weekend.

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Earlier this year my red bustle dress was out on location with Ella Butler filming for her new showreel – watch here

Ella now has a new service at her Old Bakery studio – facebase where she offers an exclusive high definition eyebrows [...]]]> On Location

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Earlier this year my red bustle dress was out on location with Ella Butler filming for her new showreel – watch here

Ella now has a new service at her Old Bakery studio – facebase where she offers an exclusive high definition eyebrows treatment.

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Click on the picture for some pretty and ethereal wedding ideas from etsy sellers …..

A few images from a visit to Bath at Easter.

I grew up in Bristol and I’ve always loved visiting Bath, especially the fashion museum. It  made a big impression on me as a child and is a regular must visit for it’s inspiring exhibitions and [...]]]> Vintage wedding dress heaven in Bath

A few images from a visit to Bath at Easter.

I grew up in Bristol and I’ve always loved visiting Bath, especially the fashion museum. It  made a big impression on me as a child and is a regular must visit for it’s inspiring exhibitions and generous study facilities where I have in the past been allowed to handle an 18th century corset and an exquisite 1900′s wedding dress.

This year, not only do they have a wedding dress exhibition, but they allow photography and here are just a couple of sneaky peeks – it’s well worth a visit if you are passing that way. The image above is a detail from a short 20′s dress with a long train.

Next pic is a 1950′s influenced dress by Alexander McQueen – how DID they know?!?

If you like wedding dresses, it’s the best exhibition of it’s sort I’ve seen. Click here to find out more on the museum website

The museum is housed in the Bath assembly rooms, 18th century venue of balls and concerts which Jane Austen would have attended when she lived in the city and the building has been the setting for more than one romantic turning point in her novels involving fainting incidents and potentially life changing misunderstandings. You get to peek in the ball rooms on the way through, complete with their enormous chandeliers and fireplaces.

A few steps down the road is my favoruite cafe – same same but different where, they serve proper soup and it’s surrounded by interesting window shopping …..

We ended the day treating Grannie to tea at the pump room, complete with live piano.

The fountain is very pretty, but I challenge you to try more than one sip of  Bath water ….. tastes rather odd…

Great to come home after a busy day and find that my lovely family have prepared a hammock and a good curry. After working silly hours recently it all feels worth it after so many lovely things have been going on at the studios over the last week or so….. just [...]]]> Summer…..

Great to come home after a busy day and find that my lovely family have prepared a hammock and a good curry. After working silly hours recently it all feels worth it after so many lovely things have been going on at the studios over the last week or so….. just time to admire how well my overgrown garden has been looking after itself…..