Valentines at Lobster & Swan

I was remiss this week and did not post any Valentines ideas, just too busy, but this morning whilst updating myself on my favorite blogs I came across these charming photos from Lobster and Swan, I just love the shabby chic decoration and that ecletic mix of dining chairs, I am being truly inspired this week for some reason, needless to say my house is currently being painted all white!

Casa la Concha Marbella

I had the pleasure of being invited by the charming Marie Helene to have a look at her most amazing boutique hotel nestled under the imposing La Concha mountain here in Marbella. Marie Helene not only offers romantic breaks at this fabulous venue, she hosts weddings. There were so many nooks and crannies, secret hideways and chill out areas, beautifully designed cottages mixing the French shabby chic style perfectly with a Moroccan influence, a truly delightful venue yet only minutes away from all the attractions of Marbella and Puerto Banus. Perfect, in fact so perfect I came home and started painting my house!

Visit Marie Helene's website for more details

http://www.casalaconcha.com/

Gothic Wedding Ideas from Etsy

After reading one of my comments from Skull Weddings, I immediately came across this Gothic Post on Etsy Wedding, how bizarre! It is the witches :) If you go to Etsy Weddings you can link to the shops via the photos, there are some fab ideas on there for Gothic style.

This one is for you Skull Weddings!

Lovebird Theme for Weddings

One of the Brides to be that contacted me recently is having a love bird theme for her wedding. Her dress sounds amazing with love birds on the bodice. This prompted me to start researching this theme. Having seen the bird cage trend arrive for 2007 weddings along with the love of all things vintage I predict the love bird theme will be a big trend this year, so as I research this theme for creative ideas I will post them as I find them!

I found this fabulous wedding on the delightful Snippet and Ink blog, one of my favourite blogs that I don't know what I would do without. Kathryn never ceases to amaze me with her beautiful inspiration boards so beautifully put together.

Here they have used the lovebird theme with a strong yellow and purple colour scheme and the attention to details is wonderful - the little nests, that amazing wedding cake and those delightful little birds.

The Rain in Spain

After a few weeks of rain and storms, I was beginning to get rather fed up with it, tornados in Malaga and Estepona and being stuck indoors for what seems like an eternity listening to the rain hammering down and the constant lightening.

That lovely elocution lesson in My Fair Lady "the rain in spain stays mainly on the plain" has certainly not been true this week as the rain has lashed the Costa Del Sol! This image I found this morning on Oh Hello Friend blog cheered me up, it makes rain look romantic!

Images from Sugar Blossom Weddings

I love the crisp, clean look of this idyllic wedding in Scotland found on Sugar Blossom Weddings. The clever use of the modern style mixed with the vintage is perfectly done, with lots of thoughtful details. The bride gave out personalised tea towels as wedding favours, which I thought was a lovely idea as I always keep tea towels. However the last one I got was a prize for my middle daughter for her recycling artwork from the local council so it was not that pretty and she was not impressed!

Tagged

I was delighted to be tagged last weekend by the lovely Carole at Prima Donna Bride with this Lemonade Award blogs that show great Attitude and /or Gratitude!

Rules:

1 Put the logo on your blog or post.

2. Nominate at least 10 blogs who show great ATTITUDE and /or GRATITUDE

3. Be sure to link to your nominees in your post

4. Let them know they've received this award by commenting on their blog

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received the award
I nominate these blogs as outstanding for showing great attitude and gratitude.

1. A Bun Can Dance

2. Sugar Blossom Weddings

3. The City Sage

4. Karen Wise Photography

5. Jeremy Standley Photography

6. I Do {Blog!}

7. It's a Jaime Thing

8. Lobster and Swan

9. Grant Riley

10. Once Wed