I Believe { II }

"To give and then not feel that one has given is the very best of all ways of giving. "

- Max Beerbohm

Am I a genius?

There is a saying that "a cluttered desk is a sign of genius" and a lot of the times, I agree. Actually it is all of the times when my desk is a wee bit messy... a sort of organised chaos! Although I seem to NEED a very tidy workspace to start with, to help me think straight before I go into a creative flowing mode and turn it all upside down! So I was thinking... this is a nice desk tidy to have (just need to remember not to pour tea into it!).

I Believe { I }

I love words. I love quotes.I love words and quotes so I'm starting a "I believe" series and here is the first one...

"Be kind to everybody. You never know who might show up on the jury at your trial."

- Tony Cresswell

i heart: weekend on the sofa

I have to say sitting on a sofa and reading a book is very high up on my list of favourite things to do on a weekend. Unfortunately I was a bit too quick the past few evenings and have finished my book (which you guessed it - was meant to be for the weekend!). So I am dreaming about this cushion on my sofa with no book - isn't it so classic retro and clever even though it is a little too pricey for me, for a cushion! Nevertheless I can look at it and imagine it's there...

Now the book: Wedding Season by Katie Fforde was just what I needed. It was an easy read but full of wonderful girly emotion and characters. What's more it's a little insight into the life of a wedding planner, aka my dream- anyone out there who needs one, call me!

Feel Better...

Pockets tightened. Uncertain future. Closing and bust. This credit crunch coupled with a grey sky is really getting everyone down and worried. So it is nice to take a minute each day to remember and reassure. For Wue, my amazing family and some great friends really make a difference to my everyday so this is for you:

We will be ok because we are together. We have each other.

P.S. Just like this poster/print from here - I love it...

Rain, Rain, Again...

Just as we thought we are in luck with some sunshine, well guess what - it's raining. Not drizzling, not just a light shower, but proper rain that adds a certain chill & damp factor to an already tough start, aka Monday... especially after a great tea party yesterday, which I promise to post photos soon and introduce the lovely people I met {which by the way, did not include Kerry Ketona!! : an tea party inside joke I'm afraid...}

P.S. all this rain would feel ok if you had one of these umbrellas, you can choose your colour and handle!

Happy Mother's Day: Again!

This is what mother would wear - yes she sure has style...

Dress here
Sunglasses here
Pearls here
Outfit here
Bracelet here
Bag here

Happy Mother's Day to Wue's bestest mum, a few too many miles away!

i heart: cakes

It's been one sunny saturday and I can't wait till tomorrow when I'll be putting on my party planner hat again (it really has become a bit of a weekend job for me!) to put on a tea party for my dear friend... think Alice in Wonderland (yep you got it - Mad Hatter's tea party), think also of a Marie Antoinette-esque soiree. I can't wait for her to see what decoration and special goodies, sandwiches and sweet things I have made for her and oh, I can't wait to pick up some amazing cupcakes from Hummingbird - one of my favourite London bakeries.. yum!

Happy Mother's Day

a little extra post today on some inspiration for mother's day... I'd love to receive any of the above except there is one ever-so-slight problem { i am not a mum } but at least my lovely mum will get one of these beautiful things... happy mother's day!

Freshwater Pearls on Chain here
Macaroons here
Panama 'Yummy Mummy' Notebook here
Peridot Stud Earrings in 18ct Gold here
Candle here
Natural Skin Finish Powder (Bamboo) here
Flowers here
Mother Superior Mug here

i heart: bags, shoes, belts, dresses...

Aren't they the cutest and coolest bags? It's definitely an outfit to party in when the weather changes... speaking of which, is spring/ summer coming anytime soon? I'm running out of saved up sunshine in my cells and will soon be in danger of the cold, chilly blues! Anyway I am sure a new bag or two from the new collection at Reiss will soon cheer me up... come on, a girl can dream!

The Jimmy Mizen Foundation

A little while ago, Wue met a new friend H who was so complimentary about the store and our products from the start. Her enthusiasm was infectious and through her, Wue got in touch with an inspirational charity - the Jimmy Mizen Foundation - set up in honour of a very special young man to raise funds for some great causes in local communities. Together we have created a range of jewellery, of which 20% of all sales will go to this very special charity.

At present a trial is underway and our thoughts are with Jimmy's family whose strength and unity is simply amazing...

"Lend support to this inspirational charity - its foundation lies on strength and forgiveness; its message is one of faith, hope and love; its goal is one of pure kindness."

Party Planning

The secret is out... Wue is an online jewellery store by day and a party planner by night! It has always been a bit of a passion for me with party planning (like I am still working towards being a wedding planner!). I have been doing it for a while now starting with little intimate parties in my dingy studio flat in London during my university days and my friends will tell you, I throw a good party always with the most unusual theme and suitably decorated too! The whole party planning side of my life gives me this buzz... especially when guests walk it and go 'oooo', 'wow' like they didn't expect any of it. I just love making a party that bit more special and personal...

So I was absolutely over the moon when Sue asked me to be her party planner for her little girl's 4th birthday. Fancy dress. Fairy. HUGE school hall. I had so much fun and made all the decorations from the butterfly lanterns to the paper chains and party hats to all the name tags for 30 adorable kids.

This is what Sue said: “As I walked in the sunshine to Kate’s 4th Birthday Party @ 2.57pm with baby Anna I felt very relaxed. At 2.58pm (2 minutes before the 3pm party start) I entered the party hall and my high expectations (which you come to get working with Tiffany) were exceeded yet again! Truly Magical!”

Thank you Sue.. Anyone need a party/wedding planner?