The Highwayman for lunch

Today we had a little trip up to The lake District to meet one my lovely brides at her wedding venue up in Kendal, I'll tell you more about that tomorrow.

We had a great trip, the weather was perfect, lots of country lanes lined with daffodils, rolling hills and superb countryside complete with spring lambs.

On the way back we stopped at a fantastic pub for lunch The Highwayman, we enjoyed delicious local produce, beef from a local farm with perfectly cooked veggies and then the most stupendous Apple Pie ever eaten, light sweet pastry packed full with flavoursome apples, on the side a hunk of Lancashire cheese and jugs of Carnation Milk & proper custard.

All the staff were lovely and there was a really warm cosy atmosphere, with roaring fires, we weren't expecting a treat, we just needed feeding, but we had a great experiencee, I love it when your expectations are greatly exceeded.

These images are all taken on my new pocket size camera "Canon Ixus 85 IS"

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Flower Design Forthcoming Events Spring 2009

Flower Design Forthcoming Events Spring 2009

4th & 6th February: Snowdrop Afternoon Tea and Floral Entertainment/Demonstration at Lytham Hall tickets £20.00 Please book directly with Lytham Hall 736652

7th & 8th February: Open Weekend at The Great Hall at Mains, the Hall will be dressed with Flower Design arrangements for a civil ceremony and a wedding breakfast. Book Directly with Mains Tel. 885130

14th February: St.Valentine’s Day, there will be a magnificent display of Valentines bouquets and designs available for you delectation and delight in Flower Design Tel 727722

26th February: Fairtrade Flower Design Demonstration & Wine Tasting by our Jason at The Lindum Hotel, Ticket Price £5.00 including Wines for tasting and nibbles event arranged by Christine Miller Local Strategic Partnership Manager for more information and booking e-mail christinem2@fyldegov.uk

11th & 12th March: The absolutely amazing Number One Flower Design Supper Club “You’re invited to a wedding” complete with Bride & Groom, Wedding Singer, Speeches, Hair & Make up performance & of course Fabulous Flowers & amazing food prepared by Chef Mark at Number One South Beach all of that magnificence for £30.00. Bookings with our Sally events line 724100 or email sally@flowerdesign.co.uk, Please note Hats or Fascinators are expected but not essential.

14th & 15th March: A simply wonderful event at Lytham Hall, see Lytham Hall dressed for every occasion from a private Gastronomic dinner Party to a fabulous Charity Event or beautiful wedding ceremony, escorted guided tours and opportunities to speak to experts in every event service, drinks and Canapés served throughout; Booking is essential with Jane or Julie at Lytham Hall 736652

21st & 22nd March: Mothers Day weekend with the most fantastical display of fresh flowers “A Visual Feast” for all flower lovers come down to Flower Design to share in this spring time tradition. Tel 727722

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Carolyn has been active in floral design since 1970. Her first designs were pressed flowers in shadow boxes, dried flower arrangements, and "Williamsburg under glass" for a local company. For many years she used her talent in the dried flower design industry with a concentration on the "country décor" style. // created at http://animoto.com

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DIY Wedding Programs - Pretty and Personal

With the vast selection of pretty papers available, DIY wedding programs are a cinch to create.   They're also much less expensive than those professionally printed.   Using your computer, printer, and our free template, create a lasting memento of your special day by including an outline of the ceremony, names of the bridal party, special tributes and recognition of parents and deceased family members.   Whatever you decide to include, wedding programs are a great way to share the experience of your day with family and friends.

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There are always exceptions, so do not feel compelled to adhere to this structure; professional musicians can easily customize your wedding music to your preferences. Philadelphia String Quartet created five sample programs to simplify selecting your wedding music. Each program is designed with various wedding themes and styles in mind. (Traditional, Jewish, Contemporary, etc.)
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One of the fastest and most widely spread trends to emerge from weddings in recent years is the concept of the DIY Bride. With costs of the market going up and bridal budgets going down, soon-to-be couples everywhere have found it more and more important to embrace their creative side with do-it-yourself projects that will save them (and anyone else footing the wedding bill) a pretty penny! And one area that's truly seen the effects of the DIY frenzy is Wedding Invitations & Stationery.

Because DIY Stationery adds both a personal touch to your wedding day while saving you money, it's no wonder couples have really started to embrace all their possibilities. And nothing has more possible trend potential than our DIY Designer Fan Program Paper Kits!

Popular for both indoor and outdoor settings alike, these chic programs will not only keep your guests cool and informed, but they will look hot and stylish in any setting. Fashioned in 80# cardstock, each kit includes fifty 6 ½ by 9 inch program fans, fifty wooden sticks, adhesive glue dots, test printing templates, instruction sheets and a CD with pre-designed layouts that you can use for inspiration.

By using one of the predesigned templates, you'll be able to create your own look by changing the text, fonts and colors to more appropriately serve you. It's a fun and easy way to bring your unique touch to your big day. And for the more artsy bride, feel free to start with a blank template and create your own design from scratch. All you have to do is:

Open up a blank template in Microsoft Word

Add your own clip art, pictures, borders and designs to the background and fill in your text over

Customize your fans with a thematic look to match your personal taste and wedding décor -- the only limit is your own creativity; so, stay as simple or get as over-the-top as you want!

Once you've completed your design either by modifying one of the pre-designed layouts or creating one of your own, you'll be ready to print!

Set your printer up to letter size paper and print out the amount accordingly
Once printed, you'll be ready for construction

Just punch out the fan from the perforated cardstock and use the glue dots to adhere the wooden stick handles to the back of the paper.

Feel free to embellish your one-of-a-kind creations with ribbons, rhinestones or even textured paper to really bring them to life and make them your own! On your wedding day, display your beautiful program fans in a basket up front or on the seats to greet your guests!

And don't let the fun stop there. You can also use these as DIY fans as menus, table numbers, instruction cards or even signs for your photo booth! Again, the possibilities are limitless and the do-it-yourself nature leaves the details up to you!!

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NSPCC Floral Demonstration for "Blackpool Bears"

Welcome to a very posh fund raising luncheon organised by our local NSPCC committee, the event was organised in order to raise money for "Blackpool Bears" a fabulous charity that enables disabled children to participate in sports the aim was to buy a specifically modified bike...

So by the skin of my teeth and the great work of the staff at Fullwood Hall Hospital, I made it to The Grand Hotel just in the nick of time to create some very beautiful floral masterpieces...

My wonderful florist, number one right hand woman at Flower design Emma had prepared all of my lovely containers and chosen all of the flowers so some parts of the demonstration were as much of surprise to me as it was to my very generous audience, many thanks ladies for your patience and understanding, it wasn't exactly my finest hour but as the saying goes "The show must go on"

I do need to say a few more thank you's too, to David Austin Roses for providing such exquisite roses they made my presentation such a joy, to Gerben in Holland many thanks for deciphering my drug riddled flower list and again for finding me such beautiful blooms to work with, to Sally (Who I can't live without) for holding it all together and for knowing that having my hair done was absolutely essential, thanks to Michelle at Richards hair and Beauty for squeezing me in at half an hours notice, you'll never know how much of a difference it made.

To caroline & Derek at The Grand thank you so much for your help and support, you are both totally brilliant.

To the committee, thank you for trusting us and not panicking, I really hope you made lots of money and that everyone enjoyed their afternoon.

Most of all thanks to Jason without whom nothing would be possible... Love You!

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Bridal Shower Theme Ideas – Bridal Shower Tea Party

For a bridal shower theme idea that's oh so girly, go with a bridal shower tea party.   It's a positively delicious way to spend time with girlfriends and relax with a steaming pot of tea.

A bridal shower tea party can be intimate, with just the bridal party attending, or it can include other female friends and relatives that will attend the wedding.   Although co-ed showers are increasing in popularity, this shower theme isn't suitable for mixed genders because the food and decorations are typically light and feminine.

• Create the perfect setting with pastel tablecloths (or in your wedding colors) and floral centerpieces.   Use a tea pot that coordinates with your table decorations.
  
  
• This is not the time for paper plates or cups.    A fun idea is to have each guest bring her own tea cup and saucer (a tea-for-one could work as well).    If you're having a fairly large number of guests and don't have enough real plates, beautifully decorated paper plates may not be a bad idea after all.
  
  
• Have your tea party indoors or find the perfect spot in your garden.   Check local listings for a Tea Room in your area or click on the photo above for a Tea Room Directory.
  
  
• If you're the hostess, gift the bride-to-be with a tea pot.
  
  
• Serve finger sandwiches, scones, cookies, chocolate covered strawberries, fruit salad and other treats buffet style.
  
  
• Plan to have beverages besides tea on hand for non-tea drinkers.
  
  
• Be sure to keep refilling teapots with boiling water and allow a few minutes for the tea to brew nicely.
  
  
• Leave each guest with a memento of their delightful afternoon.   This type of bridal shower makes favor-giving quite simple: give favors with a tea theme such as a tin of tea, tea infuser or honey pot.

Bridal Shower Tea Party Favor Ideas
Row 1:    Japanese Tea Leaves in Favor Boxes;    Homemade Cookies in Labelled Jars;   Teapot Tape Measure Row 2:    Teapot Timer;    Heart Tea Infuser;   Tea Bag Caddy Row 3:    Cup & Saucer Favors;    Bridal Shower Cookies;   Ceramic Honey Pot Favors Visit us at ThingsFestive.com

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Title: How To Throw a Unique Bridal Shower

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Organize a bridal bash that people will actually want to attend using these innovative ideas.

To complete this How-To you will need:

The bride's likes and dislikes
A theme

Step 1: Don't get hung up on rules

Throw out any old-fashioned notions of what you "have" to do. Let the bride's personality dictate the theme. Does she have any hobbies? Special interests? A favorite indulgence?

Tip: There's no law that says men can't be included. Ask the bride if she'd like a co-ed shower.

Step 2: Focus on food

If she or her future husband loves to cook, consider a recipe shower, where everyone brings a favorite recipe and a kitchen item that's helpful in preparing it. Ask several guests to make their dish and it becomes a potluck supper. Or hire a local chef to give guests a cooking lesson.

Step 3: Lift her spirits

If pre-dinner cocktails are more her thing, have a "stock the bar" party, where everyone brings two bottles of liquor -- one for the couple's liquor cabinet and one to use as you all learn to make classic cocktails. For the vino-loving bride, throw a wine-tasting party; guests bring one bottle for tasting, and one for the newlyweds' wine collection.

Step 4: Soothe her frazzled nerves

Does the bride like to be pampered? Hold the shower at a local salon, where everyone can enjoy spa treatments. Or set up a private yoga class for the gang. Don't forget the champagne!

Step 5: Have a slumber party

Consider a throwback slumber party. Make it grown up by holding it at a hotel, where you can all pile into adjoining suites, order room service, and laugh and talk the night away.

Step 6: Sex it up

For the frisky bride, throw a lingerie party with a twist: Hire someone to teach pole dancing or striptease skills.

Step 7: Do some good

For the community-minded bride, why not turn the shower into an opportunity to help others? Spend a day helping build a house or cleaning up a local park. Reward yourselves with a relaxing dinner afterwards.

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