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Valentine Shortbread Biscuits
You may be struggling to find the perfect present for your loved one (beautifully gift wrapped of course) or may not have the pennies to splash out on something expensive, so i’ve devised a little something for your loved one. Biscuits! There’s nothing I love more than a homemade biscuit with a cup of builders…
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Our wedding in Lake Como
Over the years I have been to plenty of weddings, and have pretty much covered everything from being a bridesmaid 5 times, to a best man, florist, gift list person, hen weekend rep and of course the ribbon person…called in to do cars and pews. This time I was going to be a bride. Normally…
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Gift wrapping a luxurious Christmas hamper basket
There is nothing more I love at Christmas than to receive a wicker hamper packed with speciality foods and luxury wine. It is a perfect gift for anyone and can be made bespoke with personalised presents. Fortnum and Mason are renowned for their hampers, which are filled with gourmet biscuits, speciality teas, crackers, petty fours,…
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Gift wrapping with vintage music script
There’s something really eye catching about vintage music paper, and I often use it in my gift wrapping projects. Recently I bought several books of old script from an antique shop. You can also find them at charity shops, flea markets and car boot sales. I have also find perfect accessories including buttons, rusty keys,…
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Gift Wrapping ‘Live’ in the windows at Liberty
One of my favourite stores is Liberty located in the heart of London. The iconic building is located just off bustling Regent Street. We were over the moon when Liberty decided to stock our range of ribbons last year. I am delighted to be involved with their forthcoming ‘Get Creative’ event which will showcase their…
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Making a Ribbon Lampshade
Being a ribbon designer, I am always dreaming up different ways of how to use this versatile product, and love nothing more than picking up some old junk and transforming it….with the help of ribbon! I’ve put together this little tutorial to make this pretty pastel lampshade. You can either leave it plain, or add…
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Inspiration for Easter
Spring is my favourite season of the year. For me it’s new beginnings with flowers coming out after a long winter and I love to see the garden coming back to life. Easter is a busy time for us as I designed a range of egg wreaths and eggs which always go down well. We…
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Our Charity Dress Event
Our Barking Mad Charity Dress Sale was a huge success. We were so touched how many people offered to help, as well as those who donated clothes and prizes With such a hectic diary I was concerned about the last minute logistics, but my friend and co-organiser Sarah Milne and her team and family did a…
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The Barking Mad Dress Sale
Many of us dream about buying that designer dress in London, Paris or Milan, only to realise that we can’t afford it. In my case I have too many unworn clothes bulging in the wardrobe as it is, with endless frocks I’ve bought from M+S or Next with labels still attached. I’ve got together with…
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Luxury Gift Wrapping in Paris
I have always been a huge fan of Dior perfume and have often gazed at their displays and windows filled with luxurious bags and couture fashion Several years ago I landed a dream job and headed out to Milan on my first assignment. I travelled throughout Europe working in their boutiques gift wrapping for their…
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